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Dissociative Disorders
interventions in mental health care for rn lvl student
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
10/04/2011

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Term
dissociative disorder
Definition
disorders with altered mind body connections that are also believed to be related to stress or anxiety
Term
Dissociative Amnesia: define
Definition
One or more episodes of inability to recall important information- usually traumatic or stressful in nature.
Causes distress/impairment in social or occupational functioning.
Term
Dissociative Fugue: define
Definition
Sudden unexpected travel away from home or work with inability to remember past.
Confusion about identity.
Term
Dissociative Identity Disorder: define
Definition
existence of two or more distinct subpersonalities each with its own patterns of relating, perceiving and thinking. Two or more take control of the person's behavior. Inability to recall- too extensive for normal forgetfulness.
Term
Depersonalization disorder: define
Definition
Persistent or recurrent feelings of detachment from and outside ones mental processes or body- reality remains intact.
Term
Dissociative disorders: Interventions (all)
Definition
basic level:
1) emotional presence during recall.
2) provide safety
Milieu therapy: task oriented, occupational/art therapy quiet simple supportive environment.
Health teaching: teaching about illness.
ADVANCED: Cog/behav therapy. Psychodynamic therapy.
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