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Introduction to Mental Illness and Diagnosis

This overview delves into the understanding of mental illness through various models, including the Biological/Medical and Sociocultural models. It discusses the complexities of 'normality' vs. 'abnormality', the DSM-5's approach to categorization, symptom presence, and diagnostics. Key concepts such as cultural considerations and the impact of societal perceptions on mental health are explored, highlighting the need for nuanced understanding in treatment. Additionally, the practical implications of the DSM-5 in improving communication and consistency across mental health fields are examined.

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Introduction to Mental Illness and Diagnosis

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  1. Introduction to Mental Illness and Diagnosis

  2. Biological/Medical Model • biology  mental illness • Sociocultural Model • “normality” vs. “abnormality” • Combination of both models • Internal mechanisms + constructed functions What is Mental Illness?

  3. System of categorization • Outlines criteria for diagnoses • 20 chapters containing disorders that are similar to one another • Presence/number of symptoms + distress = diagnosis • Specifiers and subtypes provided The DSM-5

  4. Cultural Considerations • Western, United States • Empirically-based manual • WEIRD samples • Cultural syndrome, cultural idiom of distress, and cultural explanations or perceived cause • Outline for Cultural Formulation and Cultural Formulation Interview The DSM-5

  5. The End of the F ing World • What behaviors did the character(s) display that indicate potential mental illness? VIDEO CLIP

  6. What are potential reasons for the lack of consensus concerning the symptoms displayed by Alyssa and James? • How might these variables impact individuals with mental health symptoms and/or illnesses seeking treatment? • Given this information, what are the pros and cons of the DSM-5? Think-Write-Pair-Share

  7. Practical use • Consistency across fields (e.g., social work, psychiatry, psychology, medicine) • Improved communication across treatment providers • Inform treatment interventions Benefits of the classification system

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