Using Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders in Clinical Assessment (1.5 CEs)
SPA E-Learning Center | Expert Insights
Using the Alternative DSM-5 Model for Personality Disorders in Clinical Assessment: A Practitioner's Guide
Part of the 2024 SPA Expert Insights Conference
Abstract
The field of personality science is increasingly moving toward the dimensional assessment of personality and psychopathology, in lieu of the traditional categorical approaches outlined in various editions of the DSM. The Alternative DSM-5 Model of Personality Disorders (AMPD) is one of these approaches that is gaining traction in clinical settings. Fortunately, guidance is emerging regarding how to use these dimensional approaches in clinical practice, but difficulties in implementation (e.g., systematic boundaries) remain. This presentation will first outline dimensional approaches to personality and psychopathology from a theoretical perspective, including a discussion of up-to-date research regarding their validity and reliability, empirical superiority to traditional categorical approaches, and clinical utility. Presenters will then utilize case examples to 1. highlight how these approaches, such as the AMPD, contribute to clinical assessment, 2. ease communication of assessment results to stakeholders and patients, and 3. aid in more nuanced treatment planning. The presentation will conclude with real-world concerns regarding how to use the AMPD in healthcare settings, as well as paths forward for future research.
Presenters
Abby Mulay | Medical University of South Carolina
Sharon Nelson | Penn State University
Goals & Objectives
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Define dimensional models of personality and psychopathology, to include the AMPD
- Identify strengths in utilizing the AMPD in real-world, clinical settings
- Learn ways to integrate the AMPD into clinical assessments