I sure wasnt expecting the First Indian Edition printed in 2005. If I had saved the packing I would have shipped it back. It makes me very leary of ordering from Amazon again.

Let me start by saying if you find this useful, please click on the "Yes" next to the question "Did you find this review uesful". The reason i ask is because i think this is important information and with enough yes's, it can move to the top of the reviews.

My review is to do with the quality of the book. You will see some people complain about the quality of this book. The reason is because there are 2 editions out there in English, the US release and the India release. The main way you can tell is from the cover as the Indian version has "Jaypee" as the publisher. Now, the Jaypee version is legal to buy and sell in the USA, but is of lesser quality (print and paper) than the US version and thats fine as long as you know thats what you are buying. Some people think they are buying a US release and pay US prices, but get a cheaper version.

As a result, i have created a new listing for the International edition, which can be found using B001GLFCUK in the search box. If it does not work, it is in the process of being accepted by Amazon.

If you thought you were getting a US verion and your copy says "Jaypee", contact the seller who has to accept it back.

Even though book arrived shrink wrapped and quickly, the first time I opened it, pages began to break out of the book's binding. It appeared to have been re-glued at some point. I would not have bought the book if I had known about the binding's condition. It wasn't mentioned in the summary.

I thought I was purchasing an authentic DSM IV. To my great dismay, this is not an original publication it is a very poorly made photocopied and/or scanned version. I question if this is allowed under copyright laws. Very disappointed with this purchase.

A definite "must have" book for any student in a counseling program. Even if not "required", this book makes writing reports so much easier because then you know EXACTLY what is required for deifferent diagnosis. I suggest all counseling/psychology students buy this book as early on in their studies as possible.

I purchased this from a vendor via Amazon. It was advertised as New, but at substantially lower cost than Amazon. It arrived in new-looking condition. However, within minutes of handling the book, the binding broke and pages are now loose. I see others have this same problem. I also note that on many pages the printing is blurry. I almost wonder whether this is a counterfeit, or printer's error run. Anyhow, the book is unusable and I'm requesting a refund.

The sellers never returned any of my emails. The book that they sent was misrepresented by the description online. Thank you Amazon for refunding my money. I only hope that the seller was disciplined in some way as they seem to have a track record for this type of activity by the feedback on their website.

When I recieved the book it had a broken spine. It will not last.....this is a resource product that will need to be replaced very soon. I am not happy particularily since it was advertised as "Like New"

I opened up the manual and the book has fallen apart and about 40 pages completely removed out of it. I am completely unsatisfied.

This book is one textbook that will stay with me throughout my coursework. It is very helpful in understanding mental issues and how to decide proper diagnosis. It is well written and easy to navigate. I definitely recommend also getting DSM made easy with this book as the case examples really are helpful.

i never recieved the product and filed a complaint with amazon with the user who never sent the product

I buy a lot of books and wanted this one in hardback. Reference books take a lot of abuse. Brandnew, perfect condition still in wrapper. Cost less than the new paperpack version. Thank YOU!

This book got to probably less than a week after I ordered it, so shipping time was great. It was in perfect condition, just as promised.

What can I say? Anyone that is interested in counseling or psychology must have this book.

Psych is difficult to understand in it's complex levels. This book goes to some extremes, where it could have been easier to just simplify it. Some "DSM-IV" for dummies books do exactly that, making the whole thing a lot easier to comprehend and use. Overall, it's the standard knowledge base needed for any psychologist/health clinician.

It's required to have for school psych. students and practitioners. It's pretty easy to use. Great info.

One of the most, if not the most, debated publication in the field of psychology. Aka (by some) the clinian's bible. If you consider diagnosis and essential part of therapy, you would already have this book. If not, it (I consider) the DSM still provides useful guidelines in terms of treating patients with similar symptomologies, and the like. I find that the Diagnostic Statement is useful in summarizing an individuals circumstances, even without providing a diganosis. If you are not working, or studying in the field, you will most likely find this publication a bit dry and technical.

I learned a lot while reviewing this reference book to my class of Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis.

I learned a lot while reviewing this reference book to my class of Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis.

ORDERED THIS BOOK FOR MY BOSS FOR HIS TRIAL, HE SAID HE FOUND INTESTING THING FOR TRIAL, HE WON IT.

It is clearly the bible of all practitioners of psychology, because it provides information about each of the mental illnesses and provides the rule-outs, as well as Decision Trees. At this point, I would try to purchase a used one, because rumors are the updated version is around the corner.

Anytime you want to discuss a disorder, you have to start with the definition. Since this book is the gold standard among american psychiatrists/ologists, it's the place to go.

I love this book! Oh, come on. If you aren't a psychologist, I don't know what you're doing even looking at this book. This is of course the ultimate book on diagnostic information for mental disorders, but it's not written to be entertaining. It's written for clinical use. There will be a new one coming out in 2010? I think.

700 pages of diagnostic criteria a NECESSITY for psychology, social work, and medical graduate students.

I have learn about this book from my study in Master in Counseling. This book is a great help in Diagnostic of clients that I have. It is very important that this book is properly use and the person using the book should have some training and knowledge about the book before using it.

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Daniel Ng

I really like this book. Very organised, which makes mental cataloguing of info very easy.

There are too many reviews here stating how indispensable or vital the book is without saying why. Mental disorders do not conform to lists of symptoms with "5 out of the following 8 criteria." They are far more fluid. There is no discussion of etiology. It is just a check-list of symptoms that is overused by unknowledgeable practitioners who can't do a good diagnosis through observation,history and examination, the courts and jails and especially the insurance companies. A lot of reasonable diagnostic possibilities are omitted due to lobbying by political groups too.

Wait just a chicken flickin' minute! What is Amazon trying to say about me that this shows up in my Gold Box with the claim that it's been selected "just for me?" It doesn't take a detective to figure out what they're seeming to imply, here.

Sure, there's probably a good doctoral thesis for someone in many of my issues, but I don't need a big doorstop of a book to self-diagnose actual disorders. Well, more of them, anyway.

Estoy segura que la compra de este libro fue lo mejor que me pudo pasar. Realmente es un manual bien completo y actualizado sobre diversas condiciones, enfermedades y demás. Creo que el precio es muy bueno comparado con lo que me costaba realmente en mi pueblo. Se los recomiendo.

The book came as promised and on time. The condition was great. Thank you. I would recommend buying from this seller.

Great resource if you work in a profession that requires you to have an understanding of medical/psychiatric conditions.

if you are into psychology or social work, this is a must have in your bookshelf. good price too

I knew what I was buying; the only difference was that it was updated. This manual covers every conceivable mental disorder or difficulty, and is very widely used by doctors, schools, health care professionals. It is a reference book that everyone should have- we all know plenty of folks, loved ones, who suffer from various types of psych disorders. Be informed, straight from the American Psychiatric Association with this most up-to-date version.

New, clean, and without wrinkled or highlighted pages. No ink or pencil marks and no ripped pages. Great price, fast shipping.

I had ordered this same book from someone else online, and after a month of not getting anything, or hearing from them, I got a little anxious. So the very same day I filed my claim, I ordered it straight from amazon. Before the week was over I received my book, and it wasn't supposed to be shipped until the next week! I doubt I'll ever buy from individual sellers knowing how extremely awesome my experience was buying directly from Amazon.

This is a very useful tool that I frequently utilize. It is the best tool for finding diagnostic criteria and discerning disorders that are similar.

A great book to use as a reference for a common language when referring to mental conditions.

very useful, and very comprehensive. in your in a related field its a must!

I really enjoyed how amazon sent my item so fast. I did not expect it to come in the mail for a week or so, and I recieved it in three days! Also, it came in tip top shape, so I have no complaints.

I received my book in half of the estimated time, and it was in perfect condition! I also love the fact that they have signature delivery, because I had a book get stolen before that was dropped in the mail box.

Whether you are a student or a professional in the field of Psychology, this book is indespensible!

This is a great gift for any friend or loved one who is a student in the field of Psychology. I bought it for an undergraduate friend of mine and he loved it! Because I used to be a Psych major as well, I knew that it would be an excellent tool for research. If he doesn't use it for his current classes, I'm sure it will be a requirement for future ones. I was told by former professors that it is needed for graduate studies, as well.

Bought for fiancee... she likes it...... but isn't a new edition about to come out???

I think this book could be sorted differently but other than that offers great insight and is a great reference tool for anyone going into the Mental Health field.

The DSM-IV is the diagnostic hand book for mental health problems. for profesionals in this field it is a must have.

I am a Licensed MFT, I live by the information in this book. I highly recommend it as a learning/diagnostic tool.

I purchased this for a diagnostic counseling class in September '06. I use it weekly. Some of the pages are coming loose from the spine. I think this book is too big, and should be in volumes divided into disorders, or something like that. The pages are tissue thin, and we all know that this is a book that will be referred to often in practice. Of course, it is a necessary item in practice, and the information is just as it ought to be. There is a new DSM-V due out next year.

I received the DSM IV in the same week that I purchased it and it was everything Amazon promised that it would be.

This is a book that is essential for all those involved in the mental health field.

This book is essential for anyone going into clinical psychology. The criteria sets for all psychological disorders are contained in this book and it is needed to make correct psychological diagnoses.