Assignment 2: Discussion: Diagnosing Mental Health
Assignment 2: Discussion: Diagnosing Mental Health
In this module, your study includes the origin, development, and symptoms of mental disorders, known as psychopathology. To complete this activity, consider the readings of this module, the DSM and the following article:
Introduction to the Special Section: Toward a Dimensionally Based Taxonomy of Psychopathology
( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2242426/ )
·
Consider the complex relationship between mental and physical health, and societal treatment of each, then discuss the following:
· Why do you think receiving a diagnosis is sometimes perceived as a double-edged sword?
· Describe the three approaches to developing a diagnostic scheme (categorical, dimensional, and prototypical).
· Identify advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
· State your opinion on how each approach increases or decreases the stigma of mental illness.
Assignment
2:
Discussion:
Diagnosing
Mental
Health
In this module, your study includes the origin, development, and
symptoms of mental disorders, known as psychopathology.
To complete this activity, consider the readings of this module, the DSM
and the following article:
Introduction
to
the
Special
Section:
Toward
a
Dimensionally
Based
Taxonomy
of
Psychopathology
(
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2242426/
)
·
Consider the complex relationship between mental and physical health,
and societal treatment of each, then discuss the following:
·
Why do you think receiving a diagnosis is sometimes perceived as a
double
–
edged sword?
·
Describe the three a
pproaches to developing a diagnostic scheme
(categorical, dimensional, and prototypical).
o
Identify advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
o
State your opinion on how each approach increases or decreases the
stigma of mental illness.
Assignment 2: Discussion: Diagnosing Mental
Health
In this module, your study includes the origin, development, and
symptoms of mental disorders, known as psychopathology.
To complete this activity, consider the readings of this module, the DSM
and the following article:
Introduction to the Special Section: Toward a Dimensionally Based
Taxonomy of Psychopathology
( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2242426/ )
Consider the complex relationship between mental and physical health,
and societal treatment of each, then discuss the following:
Why do you think receiving a diagnosis is sometimes perceived as a
double-edged sword?
Describe the three approaches to developing a diagnostic scheme
(categorical, dimensional, and prototypical).
o Identify advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
o State your opinion on how each approach increases or decreases the
stigma of mental illness.
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Introduction
The challenges of diagnosis and assessment are fundamental to the treatment of psychological disorders. There are a many issues raised by assessment, and its application. Many counsellors employ a number of different methods, such as pre-counselling interviews, intake questionnaires or diagnostic testing. Counsellors may also consider assessment according to their own theoretical model or counselling approach…………..
