PSYCH 1X03 Lecture 11: Week 11- Psychological Treatments (Chapter 6)
3 Mar 2017
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Potential consumers for mental health services aren"t limited to those w diagnosed psychological disorder. 8% of adults reported consulting a professional about their mental or emotional health in the past year. Accurate & comprehensive clinical diagnosis of a psychological disorder, or conceptualization of a psychological condition is important precursor to finding right treatment. Diagnosis informs of treatment options, but also has implications for the likelihood that an individual will seek out treatment - ask ourselves similar questions as the dr does when diagnosing, when assessing whether or not to seek help. Ego syntonic disorders: symptoms of disorder are seen by patient as valued or advantageous (eg. obsessive compulsive personality disorder) Ego dystonic disorders: symptoms are perceived by patient as undesirable, more likely to seek treatment (eg. ocd) Diagnosis doesn"t necessarily provide complete picture of individual"s treatment needs. Risk & protective factors can influence development & expression of mental health problems.
