Happy Friday! HW: Mod 70 (Humanistic Therapy)

Introduction to Mental Health Mental Health Introduction Defining a Condition Classifications Labeling Stigma and Rosenhan Experiment Risk Factors Unit 11 Assignment Describe contemporary and historical conceptions of what constitutes psychological disorders. Discuss the intersection between psychology and our legal system

How to Study for May Create a study calendar and stick to it Pair down what you know/not know Use your test scores as a measure of what units you will struggle with Study guides & blue unit guides. Create study guide sheets

Need to Know I am not a therapist/psychiatrist/psychologist When sharing stories, always start with, “I know someone who…” Self-diagnosis Everyone has a connection DO NOT refer to people who have a mental health condition as psycho’s, crazy, weird etc.

Discuss How should we define psychological disorders? What is our current conversation around mental health like?

Introduction to Mental Health John Oliver Clip

What is normal? Psychological disorder: clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation or behavior.

What justifies classification as a psychological disorder? Atypical: Behavior is not just quirky, however; it is considered extremely odd. Maladaptive: Makes everyday life difficult for an individual. It typically interferes with the ability to lead a normal life. Unjustifiable: Is not easy to explain to most people.

Classification Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) PBS Newshour DSM Update Provide criteria for diagnosis Patient must meet all criteria to be diagnosed Code is generated for other doctors and insurance companies.

Criticisms of the DSM Almost any kind of behavior can be a condition Pathologizing everyday life (Grief V Depression) Prescription drug company interference CCHR Video