DSM-IV-TR Mental Disorders: Diagnosis, Etiology and Treatment

DSM-IV-TR Mental Disorders: Diagnosis, Etiology and Treatment | Michael B. First, Allan Tasman | A great reference

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	DSM-IV-TR Mental Disorders: Diagnosis, Etiology and Treatment Michael B. First, Allan Tasman Wiley, 2004 - 1382 pages average customer review:based on 3 reviews view larger image
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Organised according to the DSM-IV classification of mental disorders, this is a groundbreaking and thoroughly comprehensive book. DSM-IV-TR Mental Disorders: Diagnosis, Etiology and Treatment is unique in that it also contains information about how to make the psychiatric diagnosis and the etiology and pathophysiology of disorders, as well as an in-depth discussion of the range of treatments that are appropriate for each disorder. The only one-book solution on the market, uniting diagnosis, etiology and treatment of psychiatric disorders Organization mirrors actual DSM-IV for enhanced usability Includes contributions written by many of the actual DSM architects "A book that fulfils the role of the DSM plus includes information about etiology and treatment?an instant bestseller." ALLEN FRANCES, DUKE UNIVERSITY, UK

"I think this book is something many clinicians worldwide have been waiting for for many years?" MARIO MAJ, UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES, ITALY

Invaluable to psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers and practicing mental health professionals.

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Great Book

This is a great book. I read the other review on this book and I have to say that it is definately eskewed. Yes this book offers some of the pharmachological alternatives used for treatments. It also discusses the pros of psychotherapy and CBT and how these can be applied to the treatment process. Another plus to the book offering medications associated with the disorder is as a treatment professional, I can use this information during the evaluation phase of treatment. The book also discusses the History, Etiology, & Course of each disorder. Yes, the DSM-IV is not a specific medical reference, but this book is written from a psychiatric standpoint and thus provides a great deal of infomation from the medical field. This book was the primary text in my psychopathology class. I brought it to work and my boss was so impressed with it that he ordered a copy for each of the therapists at my agency. Again...Great Book.

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A great reference

This book is very dense with information. It offers MULTIPLE perspectives and highlights the current tendencies of treatment. It is a springboard for appropriate differentiation of disorders and development of treatment strategies. Additionally, the medical aspect allows a practioner to see what research has been supporting to allow one to make a critically thought out and informed decision. It also has decision trees not found in the DSM-IV-TR. If you like to think out of the box, this book will provide the structure to do so effectively!

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