how long do sexual dysfx have to be present for for a dx
6+ months
three primitive defense mechanisms
projection, denial, splitting
four mature defense mechanisms
humor, suppression, altruism, sublimation
Projection as a defense mechanism
frank delusions and paranoid ideas projected onto the word (ex: has affair, accuses wife of cheating)
identification/introjection as a defense mechanism
internalizing others emotions/behaviors unconsiously
reaction formation as a defense mechanism
converting threatening wishes into the opposite belief
cluster A personality dos
paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
cluster B personality DOs
BPD, histrionic, narcissistic, antisocial
cluster C personality DOs
dependant, avoidant, OCPD
timing for persistent depressive DO
2+ years of depression, cant be without sx for 2+ months
difference between bipolar 1 and 2
cyclothymic disorder
dysthymic DO + intermittent hypomania
how long do social phobia and GAD have to be present for a Dx
6+ months
schizophreniform
schizophrenia Dx criteria but less than 6 months
timeline for delusional disorder
1+ month of sx
6 reqs for PTSD diagnosis