HDFS 2200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dysphoria
12 Feb 2019
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Major psychiatric manual in u. s. and in canada. Other countries use the international classification of diseases (icd) Diagnostic criteria for major forms of psychological disorder. To meet criteria, client must have a fairly high degree of severity and symptoms must persist over a period of time. Reports lifetime prevalence = proportion of population that at some point in their life have experienced a specific condition. Men more likely to self-medicate; 4x more likely to commit suicide. Women reproduction, hormonal changes, interpersonal relationships; rarely premenstrual dysphoric disorder (pmdd) Seniors characterized by memory problems, pain, and delusions; underreported because it is assumed to be a normal part of aging. Lgbtq regularly face discrimination; more vulnerable to mental health conditions because of this. Higher rates in 59 years and younger; highest in 18-29. Healthcare professionals may not be trained in diagnosis of older adults. Older adults may not accurately report symptoms. Physicians spend too little time with them.
