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Question 1

What were 6 major changes from DSM 4 to DSM 5?

Answer 1

• elimination of the multiaxial system, implementation of the single axle system (consider all info together
• convergence of various disorders (e.g autism, aspergers etc) in ASD
• removed subtypes of schizophrenia
• OCD and related disorders separated from Anxiety disorders
• DMDD introduced
• PMDD introduced

Question 2

What does “DSM-5” stand for?

Answer 2

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth edition

Question 3

Briefly outline the MSE

Answer 3

Purpose: Flags signs and symptoms of mental illnesses across all areas. Provides snapshot, comparison across time is helpful

Following components
- Appearance and Behaviour (appropriateness and distress)
- Motor Activity
- Speech
- Mood & Affect
- Thought Content & Process
- Perceptual disturbances
- Cognition
- Judgement
- Reasoning
- Insight

AB A S MA T P C J R I

ABby Acts So MAturely, Thought Probably Can’t Just Really Injoy

Question 4

What is the general idea behind the intake interview?

Answer 4

• obtain info that will establish a criteria-based diagnosis
• predicts course of illness
• vital BPS info, necessary to inform treatment plan
• interview itself forms part of treatment, establishing relationship etc

Question 5

What are the 5Ps of case formulation?

Answer 5

Presenting
Predisposing
Precipitating
Perpetuating
Protective

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