Worksheet 1 Flashcards
The DSM stands for-
The Diagnostic & Statistical Manual
Originally publicated by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in 1952, but the most recent edition was made in 2013 =
The DSM
The dominant method of categorizing and diagnosing mental illness in America =
The DSM-5
The latest DCM publication (DCM-5) describes criteria for how many disorders?
157
Where is the DSM used?
Inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, consultation-liaison, clinics, private practice, and community settings
What is the list of disorder categories in the DSM-5 =
1) Neurodevelopmental disorders
2) Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
3) Bipolar and related disorders
4) Depressive Disorders
5) Anxiety Disorders
6) Obsessive-compulsive disorders
7) Trauma and stressor-related disorders
8) Dissociative Disorders
9) Somatic Symptom Disorders
10) Feeding and eating disorders
11) Elimination Disorders
12) Sleep-Wake Disorders
13) Sexual Dysfunctions
14) Gender Dysphoria
15) Disruptive, Impulse Control, & Conduct Disorders
16) Substance-related and addictive disorders
17) Neurocognitive disorders
18) Personality disorders
19) Paraphilic disorders
20) Other Disorders
What’s a common misconception of the DSM-5?
It doesn’t classify people, it classifies disorders
What are the 2 major classification systems in America?
The DSM-5
The ICD-10-CM
Psychoanalytic therapy is used to treat what disorders?
This is a trick question.
Although this was the foundation for many other different therapies, this therapy isn’t really used anymore. It’s too long, (requires 3-5 sessions a week for many years) and insurance companies don’t want to cover the cost
The best candidates for this therapy are people who are relatively healthy and are well-functioning (People who have a clear area of difficulty but are intelligent, psychologically minded, and are well-motivated for change) =
Psychodynamic Therapy
The target audience of psychodynamic therapy are sometimes referred to as-
“Worried Well” people
PT’s with psychosis, severe depression, borderline personality disorders, and severe personality disorders are not a good fit for-
Psychodynamic Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy is rooted in psychoanalysis and uses many of the same tools such as-
Free Association
Dream Analysis
Transference
Counter-Transference
Unconscious feelings a PT has toward a healthcare worker =
Transference
Unconscious feelings a healthcare worker has toward a PT =
Counter-Transferrence
When an analyst actively encourages a PT to freely share whatever thoughts or words come to mind to access the unconscious =
Free Association
Developed Interpersonal Theory =
Harry Stack Sullivan
Is Interpersonal Therapy an effective therapy? Is it long-term or short-term?
It’s an effective short-term therapy
What is the goal of interpersonal therapy?
To reduce / eliminate psychiatric symptoms (especially depression)
How does Interpersonal Therapy reduce / eliminate psychiatric symptoms (especially depression)?
By improving interpersonal functioning + satisfaction with social relationships
What 3 types of problems in particular respond well to interpersonal therapy?
Grief & Loss
Interpersonal Disputes (Conflicts with a significant other)
Role Transition (Problematic change in life status/ social/ vocational role)
This therapy works best when targeted toward specific problems and the goal is well-defined=
Behavioral Therapy
What type of therapy tries to change someone’s behavior without looking into why they are the way that they are?
Behavioral Therapy
What is behavioral therapy best at treating?
Phobias, alcohol use disorder, schizophrenia, etc.
