PSY340H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Malingering, Involuntary Commitment, Lindsay Lohan
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Ethics are things that you should do while law are things that you must do. No excuse for not knowing the law. Two primary approaches to psychopathology: assessment and diagnosis, treatment. Assessment is essential to diagnosis need to assess before you diagnose. Treatment is third part of the process. Cannot do this anymore) to a [mental] health professional; do not always present themselves (most of the time, not the case) Mental health is stigmatizing, you are embarrassed, do not want to get help no longer loveable or employable. When someone says, you need help, motivation is even lower to go get help. Seeking help is not stigmatizing, but seeking help for mental health issues is stigmatizing. Assessment is ongoing lot of symptom overlap between disorders. Comorbidity (depression often comorbid with other disorders) It can be a doctor, psychologists, social worker, nurse, or other health professionals. Not a diagnosis yet, looks like you have a problem .
