PSYCH-101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Dsm-5, Sxs, Insomnia
22 Sep 2020
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Diagnoses create verbal shorthand for referring to a lost of associated symptoms. Diagnoses allow us to statistically study many similar cases, earning to predict outcomes. Easier to count cases of autism if we have definition. Dsm used to justify payment for treatment. Consistent w diagnoses used by medical doctors worldwide. Allows for our healthcare system to function properly (billing and diagnoses) Border between diagnoses, or between abnormal/normal is arbitrary. Diagnostic labels direct how we view and interpret the world, telling us which behavior and mental states to see as disordered. Bereavement: sadness and functional impairment following death of a loved one. Countries vary greatly in reported mental health issues in past year. Risks and protective factors often overlap for disorders. Protective: aerobic exercise, literacy, feelings of security, social support, positive relationships with parent. Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly. Fidgets and taps hands or feet, squirming. Often cannot sit down when remaining seated is expected.
