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dsm-5

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US; diagnostic & statistical manual of mental disorders

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icd

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WHO; international classification of diseases

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criticism of dsm

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over 60% of dsm taskforces had links with pharmaceutical companies

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psychological formulation

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an attempt to use psychological knowledge to understand the origins, mechanisms, and maintenance of a person’s problems

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GENERAL PSYCHOLOGICAL FORMULATIONS - the ‘five Ps’

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predisposing factors
precipitating factors
perpetuating factors
protective factors 
-------> the presentation/problem
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THEORY SPECIFIC FORMULATION

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early life event –> core beliefs –> conditional assumptions —-(critical incident)–> negative automatic thoughts
-> behaviour / emotions / physiological symptoms

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what are the 3 key factors influencing mental health

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macrolevel
interpersonal
intrapersonal

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macrolevel factors

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EX: poverty

large scale social processes which shape small scale interactions and thoughts

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[macrolevel factors] social causation hypothesis

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stress from poverty –> mental health issues

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[macrolevel factors] social drift hypothesis

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poor mental health –> inhibits socioeconomic attainment –> drift into poverty

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how does poverty stigma influence mental health

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harmful negative stereotypes; internalised hatred
lower socioeconomic level increases chances of harassment
experiences of social exclusion

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intrapersonal factors [study]

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systematic review of ~150k ppts showed strong associations between early life adversity and all forms of psychological disorders

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what are the mechanisms of intrapersonal factors

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  • intrusions of unprocessed memories
  • formation of negative self beliefs
  • disruption of developmental pathways
  • disruption of social bonds
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how do information processing biases cause mental problems? [intrapersonal]

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across cognitive domains:

selective attention –> memory –> interpretation –> cognitive products –> inhibition

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clark model of intrapersonal factors

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internal/external trigger

  • -> perceived threat
  • -> anxiety -> physiological & cognitive symptoms -> catastrophic misinterpretation -> safety behaviours
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interpersonal factors

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attachment, peers, family climate, social surroundings

EX: ainsworth’s attachment types

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negative family emotional climate [interpersonal factors]

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lack of positivity
high negative emotional expression
poorly managed parental emotion
psychologically controlling behaviours
= well established link to depression  & anxiety
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dwyer’s childhood study [interpersonal factors]

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longitudinal study
parenting practices / mood & verbal problems were biggest predictors of mental health
+ family structure / SES didn’t matter

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social support [interpersonal factors]

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BUFFERING HYPOTHESIS

the quality of social support acts as a buffer for mental health issues and stigma reduction

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4 different psychiatry models

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ESSENTIALIST - mental disorders exist whether or not we recognise them, they’re indifferent to psychiatric classifications
SOCIALLY CONSTRUCTED - cultures and societies categorise phenomena as specific disorders, disorders ‘constructed’ in different times are not the same thing due to cultural change
PRACTICAL - phenomena is classified in whichever manner is the most practical for predicting behaviour
MPC - ‘mechanistic property clusters’, classified by the common/overlapping traits and structures

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positive psychology interventions

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the rise of ‘positive’ psychology post WW2 - interventions such as mindfulness, wellbeing not just trauma

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positive psychology - ‘flourishing’

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physical health, satisfaction, spirituality, stability happiness, life meaning
PATHWAYS = family, work, education, (religious) community

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criticisms of ‘flourishing’

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‘physical health’ condemns disabled comm.
trad views of religion are outdated
broad construct, lack of critical thinking

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broaden and build theory [therapy]

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positive feelings invoke exploratory behaviours, which lead to positive feelings & building resources
– training patients in positivist approaches

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compassionate mind training [therapy]

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trains against shame / criticism; protects against evolutionary ‘social mentality’ theory that we innately judge ourselves based on group positioning

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importance of compassion

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strongly linked to less pathology; reductions in depression and anxiety

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acceptance and commitment therapy

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modern CBT

exploration and acceptance of negative feelings, challenging thoughts as they come

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CBT in health related anxiety

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tackles the mechanisms of hypochondria
TWO HYPOTHESES = null & alternative hyp presented, empirical evidence is used to tackle them
+ pain knowledge / reassurance

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power threat meaning framework

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looking at the role power/trauma plays in mental health and how this impacts behaviour
establishing a narrative
threat = misuse of power
threat response = symptoms
acknowledges social inequality and co-morbidity

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psychological flexibility

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the ability to shift and change mindset/behaviours when they compromise personal or social functioning

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ACT - HEXAFLEX [inflexibility]

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dominance of past/future
lack of clarity or contact with values
lack of effective avoidance
attachment to the self 'story'
cognitive fusion
experiential avoidance
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ACT - HEXAFLEX [flexibility]

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contact with the present
clarity and contact with personal values
committed actions towards values
flexible perspective, taking on the 'story'
cognitive defusion
willingess / acceptance
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the BEACHeS trial

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brief engagement and acceptance coaching in community and hospice settings

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how are the hexaflexes used in ACT therapy

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each session focuses on 1/3 of flexibility areas
AWARENESS
OPENNESS
ENGAGEMENT

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