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What is the DSM-5?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition; the official guide for diagnosing mental disorders.
What is a psychological disorder?
A condition that significantly interferes with a person's daily life, affecting cognition, emotion, or behavior maladaptively.
What is supernatural etiology?
The belief that mental illness is caused by supernatural forces like possession or divine wrath.
What is somatogenic etiology?
The view that mental illness has physiological causes, such as imbalances in bodily fluids.
What is psychogenic etiology?
The view that mental illness has psychological rather than physical or supernatural roots.
What are confidentiality laws?
Laws that protect patient information shared during therapy sessions, with exceptions for danger to self or others.
What is an insanity plea?
A legal claim that a defendant is not responsible for their actions due to a psychiatric episode.
What is trephination?
An early practice involving drilling holes in the skull to release evil spirits.
What is Humorism?
The idea that imbalances in bodily fluids (blood, black bile, phlegm, and yellow bile) caused mental illness.
What is bloodletting?
Draining blood to correct imbalances.
What is the effect of a psychological disorder on daily life?
Significant interference with daily routines, cognition, emotions, and behaviors, leading to a reduced quality of life.
What is the effect of breaking confidentiality?
Legal and ethical repercussions, but justified when a patient is a danger to themselves or others.
What is the effect of supernatural beliefs on the treatment of mental illness?
Historically, it led to practices like trephination, aimed at releasing evil spirits.
What is the effect of somatogenic theories on treating mental illness?
Led to treatments like bloodletting and aromatherapy, aimed at restoring bodily fluid balance.
What is the effect of psychogenic theories on treating mental illness?
Focuses on psychological interventions, such as therapy, to address underlying psychological issues.
What is the effect of the DSM-5 on diagnosis?
Provides a standardized system, improving consistency and reliability in diagnosing mental disorders.
What is the effect of trauma on mental health?
Can result in Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders.
What is the effect of obsessions and compulsions on daily life?
Can lead to Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, significantly disrupting daily routines.
What is the effect of mania on behavior?
Can lead to erratic behavior and involvement in legal incidents.
What is the effect of depression on daily life?
Characterized by extreme sadness and loss of interest.
What is the primary purpose of the DSM-5?
To provide a standardized system for diagnosing mental disorders, ensuring consistency and reliability.
What makes a psychological condition a disorder?
It significantly interferes with daily life, affects cognition, emotion, or behavior, and is maladaptive.
What is the supernatural view of mental illness?
Mental illness is caused by supernatural forces like possession, divine wrath, or astrological events.
What is the somatogenic perspective on mental illness?
Mental illness has physiological causes, such as imbalances in bodily fluids.
What is the psychogenic view of mental illness?
Mental illness has psychological rather than physical or supernatural roots.
What is the importance of confidentiality in therapy?
It protects patient information, fostering trust; however, it can be broken if the patient is a danger to themselves or others.
What is the purpose of an insanity plea?
It's a legal defense claiming the defendant is not responsible for their actions due to a psychiatric episode.
What is the role of the APA in mental health?
The American Psychological Association (APA) publishes the DSM-5, setting diagnostic standards.
What are the key features of Anxiety Disorders?
Defined by excessive fear and worry.
What are the key features of Bipolar Disorders?
Involve both depressive and manic episodes.