DSM -5 Flashcards
What is the DSM-5
Specifies what constitutes a psychological disorder and the diagnostic critter is for diagnosis
Name 2 key features of the DSM
Focuses on observable symptoms
Some but not all symptoms have to present to meet criteria
How does the DSM define a psychological disorder
A syndrome characterised by clinically significant in an individuals cognition, emotional regulation or behaviours
Give 4 advantages of classification
Enables research into mental health problems
Facilitates communication between professionals
Some service users find t helpful to have a diagnosis
Categorisation is how we understand and make sense of the world and our experiences
What is a problem with the realiabilty of the DSM
Clinicians often rely on intuition rather than routinely checking the criteria
Why is there a problem with comorbidity
Overlapping criteria
One disorder may interact with another
Many people do not fit the typical picture describe by a diagnostic category and fall into a catch all category
What are the DSM criteria for GAD
Excessive worry Restlessness Difficulty concentrating Sleep disturbance Easily fatigues
What are the problems with labels for patients
Stigma
What are some problems for clinicians
Clinicians feel pressured to give a diagnosis
What do clinicians look out for in interviews
Appearance Speech Unresponsive Eye contact Heightened emotion Posture
Why is important to get perspectives of significant others
Person is dependant on others
Personal may less aware of difficulties
Risk concerns
What are the steps in formulation in clinical settings
Making sense of clients difficulties Applying theoretical models Richer and more personally meaningful diagnosis Building an alliance Planning treatment Generation hypothesis
What are the 5 Ps
Presenting factors Predisposition Precipitating factors Perpetuation Protective
What is the absolutist approach
Mental health problems are universally experiences and entirely independent of culture
What is the relativist approach
Mental health problems can only be understood within a cultural context in which they occur
