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Diagnosis Made Easier: Principles and Techniques for Mental Health Clinicians |  | Author: James Morrison MD
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 24391
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 316
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Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 1593853319
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.89075
EAN: 9781593853310
ASIN: 1593853319
Publication Date: July 21, 2006
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This authoritative, user-friendly book offers a complete introduction to the art and science of mental health diagnosis. Meeting a key need for students and novice clinicians, James Morrison, the author of the bestselling DSM-IV Made Easy, systematically takes the reader through every step of the process. He provides clear-cut principles and decision trees for evaluating information from a variety of sources and for constructing a valid working diagnosis that serves as a foundation for treatment. Special features include quick-reference tables, sidebars explaining key concepts, and over 100 case examples that bring the approach to life.
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 DSM manuel made easy February 20, 2009
E. Sledge (Georgia)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
The book was in good condition but I am still confused about the DSM and diagnosing, I could have done without purchasing the book.
Good Reading January 20, 2009
Jessica Haas (Proctorville, OH USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was looking for a book that was detailed but written so that the beginning counselor could understand. This was the book. I enjoyed reading it & have it on my bookshelf for reference. Lots of good information & case studies.
It does it job! October 3, 2008
S. Allen (Ca)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It really does its job, it make the tedious process of diagnoising more real with vignettes and easy to follow decision trees.
 Diagnosis Made Easier TRUE TO IT'S TITLE February 20, 2007
Jeff E. Walker
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This volume by Morrison is incredibly reader friendly, common sensical, and practical for use by mental health professionals as it pertains to making accurate diagnoses. A very helpful approach with a step-by-step process of developing your diagnosis.
hate the title December 23, 2006
a reader... (new york city)
9 out of 34 found this review helpful
i am a licensed social worker. this text, as well as morrison's other text on the dsm are good and helpful. i just have to say that i hate the titles. i don't find the DSM 'difficult' or complicated to understand nor do i find differential diagnosis a 'difficult' process. i find it a serious and substantial process, one of depth. i do have philosophical, theoretical, and practical disagreements and issues with the dsm. that doesn't mean i don't understand it. i turn to texts to supplement, enhance, round out, ensure thoroughness and fullness. i do dislike the phrase 'made easier' regarding my licensed duties and practice. the title activates a feeling of inadequacy in me every time i reach for these books. it's offputting and irritating. consequently i end up using the texts less than i would and others more. i eventually gave them away to the library. i wonder. how much confidence would be inspired, inwardly and outwardly, if medical doctors, engineers, physical scientists, and architects walked around with texts such as 'medicine made easier', 'neurology made easier' 'brain surgery made easier' 'pharmacotherapy made easier', 'designing and building skyscrapers made easier'? it feeds and reenforces the perspective that social science, behavior science, clinical work and treatment---and those who pursue and practice it---are intellectually weak minded, superficial, and unaware of the realities of the demands, extent, terrain and depth of 'knowledge' beyond itself. it is a disservice to the professions.
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