DSM-5 Overview (Quick Study Academic)

Product Description

Overview of highly relevant aspects of the updated Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders Fifth Edition (DSM) handbook used by health care professionals as a guide to diagnosing mental disorders. Our handy summary of disorders is a great reference tool for students and professionals to support the study and practice of the DSM-5 manual.

Top Reviews

INNACCURATE!!
by Amazon Customer (1 out of 5 stars)
August 24, 2016

I'm currently studying for my LCSW and purchased this to supplement other study material. This is not accurate at all. I've found many errors--too many to count. Will try to get a refund, but I wanted to post this to save others! I'm taking a practice test now and have missed questions because of wrong information (a lot of it doesn't reflect the changes b/w DSM 4 and 5).
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In this DSM-5 Overview, the description of obsessive-compulsive personality ...
by jhask (1 out of 5 stars)
February 4, 2015

In this DSM-5 Overview, the description of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is identical to the description of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). These are two different disorders. This is a significant error.
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Very disappointed. Is not accurate for the DSM 5 changes
by Ellie J (1 out of 5 stars)
July 6, 2018

Very disappointed. Is not accurate for the DSM 5 changes. If you are a novice student studying for a psych 101 class, it will work. If you are a therapist (which I am), forget it.
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Good Summary
by CSwoman (4 out of 5 stars)
July 6, 2015

I like the format and the information. I was disappointed to realize that there are no code numbers provided. I probably could've figured that out before I ordered it, but I didn't. Other than that, it's a good tool.
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No DSM V Dx codes included. Dumb
by John Edward Martin (3 out of 5 stars)
February 26, 2019

This would have gotten 4 or even 5 stars for the overall quality of the product, laminate as well as useful information, but why in the world did they not include the diagnostic codes next to each dx, or at least for each dx category. This greatly diminished the quick reference usefulness to us therapists.We many who have failed to memorize all the different codes will nevertheless have to go to the book or manual to get these. Should have been unnecessary. So not such a "Quick Guide". Note to company: What were you thinking? (answer- you were not - dumb).
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DSM-5 Overview
by 1 Happy Hermit (4 out of 5 stars)
September 23, 2016

This review is for Dsm-5 Overview (Quick Study Academic)

A not-so-short overview of DSM-5. Provides good quick reference. If you are looking for codes or an abbreviated DSM-5, this is NOT for you. Since you can look at the information before buying, no one should purchase this if it doesn't meet their needs. The product is what it is and can only provide what information it has. It is up the buyer to make sure they are buying what is applicable/needed for their situation. Is this overview perfect? No, but it is a very decent reference to be used in ADDITION to your DSM-5, and is particularly useful for classwork when you just need a quick reference to the DSM.

This, and other products like it, are not replacements for having and knowing the information in the DSM-5. There are no shortcuts or cheap workarounds of the DSM-5, despite what many of us would LIKE to have. What products are touted as those sorts of things have turned out to be not nearly as helpful as they claim to be. I have looked for many of the same things desired by others, including a concise, abbreviated DSM-5 in pocket size or, at least, a more portable version than the full DSM-5. I've looked at both physical offerings and e-offerings and, unfortunately, I've found nothing that works, much less is helpful. I'd love to see someone produce these products as there is, obviously, a large audience desiring it and who would gladly pay for a physical handbook and/or e-format (searchable) offering.

In addition to this overview, I also recommend: Dsm-5 Overview Of Dsm4 Changes and Brain (Quickstudy: Academic) if applicable to your needs. Both provide important information as quick references that are easy to carry with you, as well as work at study guides. I use them, along with the DSM-5 (and DSM-5® Made Easy: The Clinician's Guide to Diagnosis ) to help me get through current grad school classes. I daresay there are likely more charts/references/guides/books that would be very useful/helpful as well, I just haven't run across them yet. The good thing about helping materials is that you'll use them as references throughout your career, not just in school (unless/until they become obsolete, of course. See: DSM-4).
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Five Stars
by Eleanor Hertzler (5 out of 5 stars)
March 13, 2015

there are no codes listed only the descriptions of disorders, so wished they had included both.
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This is a great tool to assist students anxious about the DSM-5 to ...
by Joseph Erickson (5 out of 5 stars)
July 28, 2016

This is a great tool to assist students anxious about the DSM-5 to just get bite-size introduction to the entire manual. For the novice, it makes the size, breadth and depth of the DSM-5 manageable and workable; for the seasoned clinician it is a remarkably fast review and summary of the diagnosis. I will more likely use this for all my psychopathology and neurobiolgy classes. Further, the tough, laminated material makes it perfect for traveling and repeated using. Great for geeks like me!
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Fine Print
by Boomer_518 (3 out of 5 stars)
July 1, 2019

This is an okay guide, I really didn't need it to study for the LCSW exam and I don't use it at work either. In fact, this isn't anything you really need. I think the print is too small for my taste. Just get the actual DSM-5 and add the DSM-5 In Action book and that'll be perfect.
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Not for a professional who needs a quick reference with codes and criteria.
by Benyamin Blatt (2 out of 5 stars)
July 27, 2019

A waste of money. I was expecting a summary of codes and criteria, not intro to psychopathology 101. If you are a new paraprofessional or are taking abnormal psychology for the first time. If you are looking for a laminated equivalent of Cliffnotes, this may serve your needs. If you are a professional looking a quick reference with codes to fill out your billing, the don't waste your money.

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