Lecture 1

Question 1

What is abnormal psyc

Answer 1

Classification, Diagnosis, Causation, Maintentance, Treatment

Question 2

History and today

Answer 2

-Insanity: mad doctors in asylums
Gross distortions of reality: SZ, Psychosis, Dementia
Today: DSM, ICD, Psychiatrosts, Counsellors, Syndrome- Clusters of symptoms

Question 3

Psychiatric Epidemiology

International and National

Answer 3

International: National Co morbidity Survey, Epidem Catchment Survey
National: National Survey pf MH and Wellbeing

Question 4

What does Point prev, lifetime prev, incidence mean

Answer 4

Define it

Question 5

Stats of MD

Answer 5

Adults: 32-48%
Before 21: 35-49%
Lifetime: 45%
7.3 millions aussies have a lieftime prev of Substance use, affect and anxity disorders- 1/3 recieve help
SAD!

Question 6

Define MD, 4 points

Answer 6

1. Clinically significant behaviour/ psycholog patt or syndrome
2. Assos with present distress or risk of suffering, death, pain, loss of freedom, disability
3. Not a culturally sanctioned response
4. Manifestations
   Problem- are these symptoms harmful internal dysfunctions?