Psychiatric Formulation

Question 1

what 3 things does psychiatric formulation include

Answer 1

the diagnosis
the cause
the meaning for the pateint

Question 2

what are some biological predisposing factors

Answer 2

genetics
birth trauma
brain injury
brain trauma
illness
medication
drugs and alcohol
pain

Question 3

what are some biological causes of psychiatric illness

Answer 3

medication
trauma
drugs/alcohol
acute illness
pain

Question 4

what are some psychological predisposing factors that can cause psychiatric illness

Answer 4

personality
modelling
coping strategies
body image
cognition