The DSM IV-TR in  Action!
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The Case Book was an optional selection for a psychopathology course I am currently enrolled in. I am glad I spent the money to get it because to a novice like myself, the vignettes are very helpful in understanding the arcane world of DSM IV-TR diagnosis.
This book is truly a "learning companion." Concepts and terminology are illustrated by real-life clinical situations, which can be enormously helpful for clinician and student alike to see how the DSM IV-TR plays out in the real world.
The New England Journal of Medicine said that this book is "educational and fun to read," and I would have to agree on both counts.
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Drs Aguirre and Galen have authored a wonderfully interesting and helpful book that expands knowledge of the psychiatric disorder, borderline personality disorder with a focus on the essential skill of mindfulness in an a easy-to-read style.  The book, while speaking directly to the individual who experiences this disorder, will be a extremely useful guide on the skill of mindfulness to professionals and family members alike.
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Drs. Elliott and Smith have taken a complex, heart-rending disorder and explained it in simple language. This insightful treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder speaks to a broad audience. Sufferers of this disorder, the people who love and work with them, and those who treat them will find understanding, guidance, and hope in this book. As a Clinical Psychologist, I emphatically recommend this book to colleagues and patients
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As a physician, I have many patients come to me with physical or emotional symptoms of anxiety.  If I discover that these symptoms are connected not throughout their experience but with just one person, say a boss, loved one or co-worker, I often recommend this book.  This book brings personality disorders to the lay person.  It is very readable and give specific techniques that with make things work smoothly with this person and examples of what will make things more difficult.  This is a great read for anyone.  I think we will all recognize people in our lives in each of the personality disorders.  You will recognize your difficult person in one or more of the personality disorders.  This book make you feel instantly sane because you can see that it's not you, that the difficult person can be acurately described by someone who doesn't even know you. An excellent book!
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This is one of the best supplemental book for the DSM-5 desk reference text you could get that wonderfully fleshes out the cases that demonstrate differential diagnosis, clinical assessment and treatment planning. Clearly written, excellent examples and well laid-out, this text will help clinical students and clinical therapists who have been in the field forever. Excellent book!
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Chris Feld has written a story of Emmett who suffers from schizoaffective disorder.  While at a high level, I intellectually knew what that meant, reading this book has taught me so much about mental illness.  The story, although dark in parts, is a good read.  The average person will enjoy reading about the daily meetings with Dad and weekend trips to see Mom while learning about Emmetts coping skills and his amazing friend, Kerrin.  Yet, despite all he endured with electroconvulsive therapy and his mental illness, Emmett remains positive and seeks a purpose in his life. One of my favorite parts was Emmetts discussions with his therapist that are used to introduce each chapter.  Well done, Chris Feld!
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A great companion to the main book.  I haven't really used it yet, but thumbing through it basically looks like it focuses on the clinical portion of the main book and will be helpful.  I will try to update my review once we get into the semester.  ALSO, I want to make sure to pass on that those of you that buy Evolve/Elsevier books get the online resources!  Super helpful and FREE!  It is invaluable during testing!  Register all of your books and get the other part of your book!!
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This book is EXCELLENT!!! Dr. Robinson is so creative and makes complex personality disorders actually understandable and identifiable. I recommend bringing this to an office environment where you can immediately spot and identify the office sociopaths!!!
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I bought the book recently on Amazon and must say it is EXCELLENT! One of my DSM buddies just bought it after seeing it and last night at a mini- DSM meet I showed it to a couple guys who looked through it and are now planning to buy it as well.

This book truly is an excellent reference guide on the 4G63T engine and the DSMs, Evo's and a few other cars that use it.

I am "SeaveeDSM" on the DSMtuners forums (one of the most well known forums about DSMs).  This book is not a "substitute" to a car-specific forum with the wealth of knowledge available in that kind of environment nor is intended to be.  But for a single-source reference where in one book almost every aspect of these engines is covered its simply fantastic.

Everything is covered from basics to more complex things about the engine. The color pics throughout are awesome and the writing style is such that even laypeople who are not mechanics (but with a basic understanding of engines) can grasp the concepts without being overwhelmed. Thats not to say its overly simplistic because its not at all. Anyone from a newbie to a certified mechanic or a prospective purchaser of a 4G63T based car would thoroughly benefit from this book.

Someone planning performance upgrades to a 4G63T based car especially should get this.  It will save many times the cost of this book by following the very sound general advice and pros and cons of different performance path choices.  The book does NOT try to steer someone to a particular brand or product in any way at all.  It does however provide VERY accurate and correct information on the relative merits (or lack thereof) of various types of parts upgrade scenarios and paths.

This book is absolutely worth every of penny its price in my opinion.

As a "lifer" DSM owner and enthusiasts this book is a "must have".
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Excellent manual, differs from DSM-IV in slight but important ways. Important to be familiar with for not only psychologists and psychiatrists, social workers and doctors but also school staff, policemen, and many others in a variety of fields. Fast shipping.
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It's a quick reference for the diagnostic criteria & a must-have for anyone in the field as long as one realizes that it is not a substitute for the full DSM-5.
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I BOUGHT THIS QUICKLY DURING MY PSYCHIATRY ROTATION. IT IS NOT THE DSM! SAVE YOUR DOLAR. I LOOKED AT IT AND NEVER USED IT AGAIN.
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This book is a must read for anyone working in the field of addiction. Dr. Fetting uses 15 clinical sketches to help demystify the new DSM-5 diagnosis codes. The chapter on Self-Medication offers language and examples that I have used with clients who feel ashamed of their addiction. I have shared several of the cultural stories with my clients. Fetting's book is written with a refreshing, open-minded, perspective.  When we keep an open mind with our clients it gives them the room they need to draw their own conclusions about substance abuse.
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I enjoyed seeing the different view of this DSM. Have yet to see it in practice. I preferred the specific types of schizophrenia.
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I own the DSM-4 Made Easy, also. I like these books. He does a good job of simplifying the complex without losing sight of the goal. His premise is to have a case sample in each area to be a trigger when you see those symptoms in a client. This helps insure that you don't miss a second issue because you over-focused on a primary issue.
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This book is an excellent source of information about the issues of manic-depressive disorder and how other view people view the unfortunate souls that have it. If someone you know has this disease or you yourself suffer from it, PLEASE read this book. It has made a tremendous impact on my life as someone that deals with this illness on a daily basis. You owe it to yourself as a family member to UNDERSTAND and as a PATIENT to help you understand YOURSELF. Excellent resource!  Highly recommended!
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I have been treated for depression, dysthemia, and anxiety for over 20 years. While reading Sandra Felton's Messies Manual (a book I never managed to finish) I was surprised to learn that people like me who are messy and yet overwhelmed by the clutter in my life, may have A.D.D. I mentioned it to my therapist, and she recommended Sari Solden's Women With Attention Deficit Disorder. This book had so many "ah-ha!" moments for me, it was almost as if I was experiencing a flashback of my entire life. I had no idea that women with A.D.D. could actually be hyperfocused, could be the girls who got by in school just on intelligence (because we were bored by everything and we had no study skills!), could be those who live in a constant state of overwhelmedness. It was also validating to read that A.D.D. can go undiagnosed for years (a woman's whole life, even!) if it's the inattentive kind. It's given me insight into possibly why I have suffered from self-esteem issues and depression for so long, and why I feel as though I've never lived up to my potential.

This book explains how women's experiences with A.D.D. can be very different from the experiences of men. It has revealed the "missing piece" of my own puzzle and has prompted me to seek help and try to get some order in my home, work, and marriage. Thank you Sari Solden!