PSY100H1 Chapter Notes -Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder
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E. kraeplin recognized that not all patients with mental disorders suffer from the same disorder. The idea of categorizing mental disorders was not officially adopted until 1952, when the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders was published which remains the standard categorization. Disorders are described in terms of symptoms and patients must meet specific criteria to receive a particular diagnosis. Patients do not receive a single label; instead are classified through. Mulitaxial system which is based on realization that various factors affect mental health. Examination of a person"s mental state to diagnose possible psychological disorders. The first goal of assessment is to make a diagnosis so that appropriate treatment can be provided. Ongoing assessment helps mental health workers understand whether progress is being made in treatment. In a clinical review, interviewer"s skills determine the quantity and value of information obtained.
