Mental Disorders: Understanding the DSM-4TR and DSM-5, Axis System, and Common Disorders -, Study notes of Psychology

Download Mental Disorders: Understanding the DSM-4TR and DSM-5, Axis System, and Common Disorders - and more Study notes Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! Psychology Notes April 14, 2011 Mental Disorders Continued  DSM 4TR: Newest revision of the mental disorders test.  DSM 5: Yet to be published, supposed to have some big changed. Probably out in 2013.  Multi Axial System: Describes mental disorders. Quick snapshot that gives relevant info into what is going on with the person. - Axis I: Clinical syndromes – common disorder: generalized anxiety disorder, personality change, ADHD, clinical depression, etc. - Axis II: Personality disorders and mental retardation. - Axis III: Medical (as it relates to the psychological state) - Axis IV: Psychosocial - Axis V: GAF (Global Assessment of Functioning) Ranges from 1-100. If GAF is over 90, then the person is functioning really well. Most people have a GAF that centers around high 80’s- low 90’s. Insurance won’t pay for anything unless GAF is lower than 60.  Axis 1 tends to be more severe than axis 2. Symptoms of Axis 1 disorders tend to be more episodic. Axis 2 symptoms tend to be continuous.  Egodystonic: Pertaining to aspects of one's behavior or attitudes viewed as inconsistent with one's fundamental beliefs and personality.  Egosyntonic: Pertaining to aspects of one's behavior or attitudes viewed as acceptable and consistent with one's fundamental personality and beliefs.  Axis 1 problems: - Mood disorders: Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthmic Disorder, Bipolar Disorders (I single manic episode and any after. II Hypomania B depression), Cyclothymic Disorder.  Depressive : Symptoms must be present for a minimum of 2 weeks. Typical episode lasts about 16 weeks. Must have depressed or irritable mood during this period. Other symptoms: Anhedonia (person does not take pleasure in anything), No motivation, Axis I Symptoms tend to be more severe. Symptoms tend to be episodic. Symptoms tend to be egodystonic. Symptoms are "extra" Axis 2 Symptoms are less severe. Symptoms are continuous. Symptoms tend to be egosyntonic. Normal characteristics - abnormal by magnitued or absence.