DSM
Can be used when there is a strong presumption that full criteria will eventually be met, but not enough information is available to make a firm diagnosis.
Provisional Diagnosis
A disorder characterized by an unusually intense, sad mood
Depressive Disorder/Depression
A traumatic event that occurs within the caregiving system.
Complex trauma.
A legal concept that requires therapists to alert others to the threat of harm.
Duty to Warn
On average, how many objectives should a treatment plan contain?
2-3
A code that indicates the presence of a psychological or environmental problem
Z code
A depressive disorder that must occur for at least 2 years
Persistent Depressive Disorder
A close personal bond between an infant and their caregiver that endures across time.
Attachment
The most at risk age group for suicide.
Males, 60+
A detailed plan with information about the patient's health history, the goal of treatment and treatment approaches.
Treatment Plan
Two or more disorders that occur at the same time
Comorbidity
This symptom is an automatic qualifier for Major Depressive Disorder
Suicidal Ideation
Hallucinations
Acronym used for a suicide risk assessment.
SLAP
How often should a treatment plan be updated?
Every 90 days.
Behavior must be associated with significant distress or disability in important realms of life
Clinical Significance
An irrational fear associated with a particular object or situation.
Phobia
A personality disorder associated with an extreme fear of abandonment and unstable relationships.
Borderline Personality Disorder
A question used to determine a patients current level of suicidal intent.
Scaling Questions
What is the most common number of sessions?
1
When you are considering other diagnoses but don't have enough information
Rule Out
A repetitive and seemingly purposeful behavior performed in response to uncontrollable urges or according to a ritualistic set of rules.
Compulsion
The part of our brain that supports language, critical thinking, rational decision making etc.
Prefrontal Cortex
The legal term for an involuntary hospitalization.
M1 (or 2765)
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time Bound