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

by James R. Morrison, Kitty Moore (Editor)

Accessibly written and easy to use, this comprehensive book covers everything professionals and students need to know about DSM-IV. Following the same format as DSM-IV, the text presents every diagnosis. For each it includes case examples, a detailed analysis of each case, and a clear explanation of how to arrive at the diagnosis and how to rule out other possibilities. Essential for all mental health practitioners studying for their licensing exams, this hands-on resource will be valued by psychiatrists, residents, psychologists, marriage and family counselors, social workers, and anyone who needs to know about DSM-IV.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Science, Reference

594 pages, Hardcover

First published February 17, 1995

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though I am not really crazy about the DSM to begin with (for a litany of some idealistic and some more practical objections), this book makes the material pretty easy to understand. It's really user friendly and is good for new clinicians and/or people who are just getting familiar with diagnoses. It's a little pricey, but worth the $$ if you're in the field.

[Dr. Michaela Renee Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book with vignette samples. Made my Advanced Psychotherapy class a breeze!

[Kyle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish I read this before dating my ex

[Hilary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't imagine anyone would actually be interested in a book of this nature. I'm pretty sure that 99% of the public has no need to learn ~ clinician's diagnosis. Regardless, I found the book intriguing; lots of information, stats, history, tech. language. Basically it's a dry book, like reading assignments in a college psychology/sociology/psychiatry class/lessons. The information is clear & concise, sometimes a bit wordy. It is a "Clinician's Guide" so I'm thinking that the book wasn't necessarily for the lay mind. That's NOT saying that I'm "above" the lay mind, EVER!!!

[Rocky · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is really helpful in learning DSM diagnosis as it has a case study immediately following the description of the disorder. It also reviews and explains possible differential diagnosis as well as comorbid disorders.

[Dru · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a wonderful find for psycholgists who work with DSM! I've learned SO much about diagnosing, the common mistakes people make, examples that helps us practice and it's making me feel more confident in my diagnosing abilities.

[Jennifer Roach]

This simplification of the DSM-IV certainly made the material contained in the DSM more palatable and easy to understand.

[Julene · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good book to read when studying the DSM-IV TR. It is far more readable than the actual manual. I enjoyed reading it.

[Angela Ross Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Makes DSM easier to understand. Better and more accurate diagnosis help.

[Jon De · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book and makes the DSM IV-TR much easier to understand. Get it and read it.

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy and clear way to understand the DSM. Especially if you have no experience with the DSM and its usage.

[Aldara Vázquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

este libro me valió mucho para preparar la asignatura de psicopatología en el grado de psicología, al poner casos clínicos vas entendiendo mejor las patologías.

[lindsay! · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite book.
I'm obsessed with it.