PSYD32H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Suicide Attempt, Suicidal Ideation, Personality Disorder
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Videos shown in class only for discussion, not for content. For dsm-5 instead of dsm-v (apa change in this edition) for final paper. Can"t get diagnosed until you"re 18 but onset (symptoms) in adolescence. Comorbidity: may note presenting symptoms but does not label; due to stigmatizing after effects. 42 year old single woman with chronic suicidal and self-harm. Tx history: includes numerous psychotropic medications, lengthy hospitals etc. Patient frequently presents in state of emotional; often angrily demanding more time and additional appointments. May note presenting symptoms but does not label; due to stigmatizing after effects. So many permutations of bpd; so many ways for criteria to be met. Devastating mental illness; centers inability to manage emotions effectively. Recognized by 1980 dsm iii in 3rd edition. Bpd 2 decades behind in research, treatment options, and family psycho- education compared to other major psychiatric disorders. Historically met with widespread misunderstanding and blatant stigma. Greater diversity with bpd domain: background factors.
