Mental disorder criteria assesment.?

Can anyone give me a link to the latest manual that is used for assesing mental disorders?

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  • The current manual is called the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition (TR)" and is published by the American Psychiatric Association.

    Be careful when trying to use the information in this book if you are using it for clinical purposes. Misdiagnosing by laymen is extremely common ("I must be depressed!). The APA sets forth specific standards and criteria that must be met for a diagnosis to be confirmed. Don't necessarily trust any of the webpages that are out there. The DSM-IV (TR) is the one and only best source.

    Check your local or university library. The book is pretty expensive to buy off the shelf.

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