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DSM stands for
Diagnostic Statistical Manual
The main purpose of gathering assessment information
To diagnose
Most popular form of therapy
Talk therapy
Name 2 cultural considerations when providing an assessment
Age, gender, ethnicity, social-economic status, education level completed
In the 1st assignment, students had to complete this portion of the AFA
MSE
Syndrome characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech
Psychotic Disorders
This page holds the clinical formulation and diagnostic justification
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Types of treatments that are backed by research
Evidence based practices
Portion of the assessment that should be completed if the client shares they are experiencing Suicidal Thoughts or Feelings
Suicidal Thoughts/Attempts Section or Risk Assessment
In the second assignment students provided a diagnosis and....
Best form of evidence-based practice to treat their client
Defined by a 2 week period of Depressed Mood, impairment in normal functioning and loss of pleasure
MDD
The part of the assessment that provides general description, mood and affect, and perceptual disturbance all on one page
Mental Status Exam
This treatment modality usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns and change maladaptive behavioral patterns through the use of cognitive restructuring and "homework"
CBT
These two considerations are mentioned at the end of each diagnostic criteria in the DSM-5
Rule out of Medication and/or substance use
In the third assignment students completed the AFA and....
A group presentation
Involves chronic, excessive, generalized, uncontrollable worry for at least 6 months
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Part of the AFA that should be brought up gently when screened
Trauma or Exposure to Trauma
Best treatment modality for those who are dealing with a SPECIFIC Phobia (ex. fear of snakes, flying, heights)
Exposure therapy
If a client appears under the influence or high, this portion of the assessment should be completed
Substance use/abuse screener
In the fourth assignment, students had to complete how many final questions
25 questions
In order to provide this diagnosis, the client must report exposure to a traumatic event
PTSD
The best types of questions to gather assessment information
Open ended questions
This type of treatment is prescribed by a psychiatrist and should only be considered as an "add-on" to treatment
Medication
Typically, a highlight to treatment, this is considered to help a client meet their goals
Client strengths, hobbies, family support
Case studies discussed in class allowed students to......
Review and decide an appropriate diagnosis