In my opinion‚ the most pressing ethical concern in using the DSM-5 as a diagnostic tool is relying too heavily on the results given and not really listening to the patient. This could lead the therapist to a diagnosis that is not based on what the patient is actually suffering from by not looking at the whole picture. Before a clinician can help someone‚ they must know what they are suffering from. They must also be careful not to place a label on someone that can lead to them being stigmatized
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Good Will Hunting follows the story of a gifted young man from the ghettos of south Boston and his story of finding a mentor‚ love‚ and finding his purpose in life. This young man‚ Will Hunting‚ searches for his role in the world whether it be a long winded monologue telling off a high ranking office in the NSA while he’s being offered a job there or helping Skylar with her organic chemistry homework. Will is not only the most intelligent person portrayed in this film but also the wittiest. Will
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DSM-IV Evaluation Sarah Blackerby Abnormal Psychology September 8‚ 2013 University of Phoenix Case Study 1 Josephine is a 47-year-old single woman. The hardest times of the year for Josephine ’s family are holidays and family gatherings; Josephine never seems to enjoy herself. She seldom smiles‚ laughs‚ or reacts to people and events around her. She remains detached and often goes into a room and plays video games or watches television
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Appendix H-DSM-IV Evaluation Case Study 1 Josephine‚ a 47-year-old woman‚ seems to be suffering from a cluster-A- personality disorder known as (301.20) Schizoid Personality Disorder (premorbid). Possible Causes It may be a combination of genetic and environmental factors‚ particularly in early childhood‚ are thought to contribute to development schizoid personality disorder. Josephine may have had a parent who was cold or unresponsive to emotional needs. Or‚ she may have been hypersensitive
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Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association‚ Fifth Edition (DSM 5). Social workers provide more therapeutic services than any other group of professionals; nearly every field in the social work profession has a mental health component (Probst‚ 2012). For this reason‚ it is imperative the DSM-5 be known when practicing as a social worker regardless of the field. Benefits Some identified advantages of the DSM in social work is that it provides professionals with a way to communicate
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includes a multi-axial DSM-IV diagnosis. The paper should be 2-3 pages and include the following: a. Background: This can include information about the character’s family‚ social‚ medical‚ academic‚ and occupational history as well as notable demographic information.
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DSM-5 Summary 1 Raven N. Aponte Liberty University It is imperative for all mental disorders to have a specific method of classification. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is a manual designed to help professionals comprehensively understand mental illness and treatment for each diagnosis (American Psychiatric Association‚ 2013). The primary use of the DSM-5 is to assist professionals in diagnosis for each specific patient‚ which prompts an effective treatment
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Mental illnesses are more readily labeled today than at any other time in history. Following this heightened awareness; substance abuse disorder has been established in the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual‚ 5th edition (DSM-5) as its own diagnostic category. The DSM-5 is a diagnostic tool employed by healthcare professionals in the procedure of determining the proper diagnosis as well as the course of treatment for individuals suffering from mental health disorders. Each year‚ thousands of people
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fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has attempted to do just that‚ creating a system that allegedly classifies and diagnoses mental disorders in an accurate‚ scientific way. However‚ due to the fluidity of mental illness diagnosis‚ the DSM-5 does not and
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WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE DSM V Student’s Name: Institution: What Is Wrong With The DSM 5 Since the inception of first DSM in the 1952‚ I believe various psychiatrists have found ways of manipulating the DSM to give a different interpretation of mental disorder just to fit their perception. For instance I noticed DSM I & II observed the patient’s reaction and behavior to a given incident and I found DSM III and IV changed this and ended making people get different perception
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