DSM

Question 1

What biological factors contribute to mental illness

Answer 1

prenatal history (trauma, infection, FAS), genetic factors, medications

Question 2

What psychological factors contribute to mental illness

Answer 2

Any experience throughout life, current psych strength/weakness

Question 3

What social factors contribute to mental illness

Answer 3

family relationships + interactions, supports/stressors, racial-religious-SEC background

Question 4

Basic utility and limitations of the DSM?

Answer 4

Utility- Grouped by shared features. includes general checklist and then subtypes/specifiers, associated features (ex loss of libido MDD), age + gender, lab findings, course of illness, prevalence, etc.

limitation- Not all inclusive! not everything meets criteria. Nothing on etiology. Nothing on treatment.

Question 5

Describe the multiaxial system of the DSM?

Answer 5

five level diagnostic system to classify illnesses and disorders. When considered together, these 5 levels give the treatment provider a complete diagnosis that includes factors influencing your psychiatric condition. This is important for effective treatment planning.
(1-major clinical syndrome, 2-personality disorder, 3-physical disorders relevant, 4-psychosocial +environmental, 5-global assessment of fxn)

Question 6

What changes are in the DSM V

Answer 6

Organization of chaps follows developmental lifespan (childhood first)
no more five axes
no more NOS categories
expanded use of severity/course specifiers - more specific diagnosis
changed some groupings

better for clinicians, guided by research,