Introduction Flashcards
What is the main classification system used in psychiatry?
ICD-10
What classification system is used in America?
DSM-5
What are the categories in the ICD-10?
Organic disorders
Disorders due to psychoactive substance use
Schizophrenia, schizotypal + delusional disorders
Mood disotders
Neurotic, stress-related + somatoform disorders
Behavioural syndromes
Disorders of adult personality + behaviour
Mental retardation
Disorders of psychological development
Behaviours + emotional disorders with onset in childhood
Unspecified mental disorder
What is an organic psychiatric disorder?
One with known pathological cause
What is a functional psychiatric disorder?
One with unknown pathology - most mental health conditions
What is formulation?
Why has this person got this disorder at this time
What model is used for formulation?
Biological-psychological-social model
What are predisposing biological features?
Genetic vulnerability Birth trauma Brain injury Chronic illness Medication/drugs Pain
What are precipitating biological features?
Medication Drugs/alcohol Injury Acute illness Pain
What are perpetuating biological features?
Poor response to medication
Non-adherence
What are protective biological features?
Good diet
Sleep
Genetic
Exercise
What are predisposing psychological features?
Personality Defences/coping style Self-esteem Cognition Abuse/trauma Abandonment
What are precipitating psychological features?
Stressors Life events Loss Change of status Recurring trauma
What are perpetuating psychological features?
Personality
Coping mechanisms
Beliefs about self
What are protective psychological features?
Good insight
Good coping mechanisms
Resilience
