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| What word instead of patient are consumers of Mental Illness now refered to by their therapists? |
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| client, as patient denotes someone patiently waiting for treatment. |
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| Who are the providers of services for clients? |
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1. Psychiatrist (MD or DO)- prescribes meds, gets paid the most
2. Clinical or Counseling Psychologist
3. Clinical Social Worker (MSW)
4. Clinical Counselor (masters level degree) |
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| Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders |
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1. Mental illnesses are diseases just like every othe medical condition
2. And classifies and describes rather than trying to explain mental disorders
3. diseases fit into defineable categories
4. And contains a system in which mental disorders are categorized in axes which are relevant to person's functioning |
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| -Clinical disorders, each is a collection of symptoms that constitutes a particular form of abnormality |
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| Personality Disorders and Mental Retardation, disorders that are ingrained in person's personality or abilities |
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| General Medical Conditions, medical conditions can affect and be affected by psychological disorders |
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| Psychosocial and Environmental Problems, events or pressures that may affect diagnosis and treatment of mental disorder |
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| (GAF) Global Assessment of Functioning |
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| What are the four tiers of diagnosis and treatment? |
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1. Client reports
2. Clinician observes
3. DSM consulted- decision trees help
4. diagnosis and treatment plan |
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| The three modalities (or ways in which psychotherapy is offered) are... |
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| individual psychotherapy, family therapy and group therapy. |
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-hospital
-outpatient treatment
-half-way houses
-day treatment
-also, school counselors and EAP which works with employees |
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