DSM-5® Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis

by James R. Morrison

In this indispensable book, master diagnostician James Morrison presents the spectrum of diagnoses in DSM-5 in an accessible, engaging, clinically useful format. Demystifying DSM-5 criteria without sacrificing accuracy, the book includes ICD-10-CM codes for each disorder. More than 130 detailed case vignettes illustrate typical patient presentations; down-to-earth discussions of each case demonstrate how to arrive at the diagnosis and rule out other likely possibilities. Providing a wealth of diagnostic pointers, Morrison writes with the wisdom and wit that made his guide to the prior DSM a valued resource for hundreds of thousands of clinicians and students. His website (www.guilford.com/jm) offers additional discussion and resources related to psychiatric diagnosis and DSM-5.

See also Morrison's Diagnosis Made Easier, Second Edition, which offers principles and decision trees for integrating diagnostic information from multiple sources; The First Interview, Fourth Edition, which presents a framework for conducting thorough, empathic initial evaluations; and The Mental Health Clinician's Workbook, which uses in-depth cases and carefully constructed exercises to build the reader's diagnostic skills.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Reference, Textbooks, Counselling, Mental Health, Social Work

652 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The case studies in this book make it an awesome teaching tool. My only wish was that he also included the criteria for diagnosis in a similar format to the DSM-V, but I understand why he didn't do so.

[Readby.Karo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Takie podręczniki można polecać :) Autor tłumaczy w prosty sposób rozumienie kryteriów diagnostycznych, przedstawia obraz kliniczny poszczególnych zaburzeń i obrazuje je z pomocą studium przypadku, co ułatwia zrozumienie. Całym dopełnieniem są ciekawostki, które nie są wyrwane z kontekstu. Nie polecam jednak sięgać po ten podręcznik bez znajomości podstaw neuropsychologii i psychopatologii.

[ella! · Rating 4 out of 5]

i am actively diagnosing my whole bloodline and everyone i have ever met (i am joking. there was so much information that i am only beginning to digest and understand)

[Camé Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great textbook for diagnosis in counseling. The case studies were super helpful!

[Neene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was cool. I learned so much about the disorders and assessing them.

[Amy Smith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel as though this is an exceptional tool however the brazen judgemental and conservative stance spoils it. I think it's sickening that James Morrison cannot help but allow his blatant homophobia, sexism and ableism to overcast what could be a wonderful guide

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good overview of the mental disorders and provides realistic example cases for each disorder. Author doesn't shy away from providing his opinion on certain criterion/changes in the DSM, and provides useful suggestions for diagnostic heuristics.

[Mills College Library]

616.89075 M8796 2014

[Christie Gribschaw · Rating 2 out of 5]

Informative but a little too simply written for my taste

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really helpful study guide

[Jeremy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is great for explaining the DSM and giving examples of diagnosis.

[Lanie Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so helpful for learning and using the DSM. It's easy to read and has great examples of clients and examples of how to code and use diagnoses.

[Stephanie Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm studying for my nchcme right now and this book helped a lot. I really enjoyed the author's sense of humor.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely useful!