Key Strengths And Limitations Of The Psychiatric Classification System

A substance related disorder is a condition which an individual uses or abuses a substance illegal or legal these disorders include abuse and dependency on drugs like cocaine, heroine, inhalants, prescription painkillers, alcohol and nicotine

that is passed down to each individual. The medical model defines mental illness as a biological disease that is caused by malfunctioning neurophysiological process. The DSM-5 is used in the medical model as a classification system of psychological disorders to help the clinician diagnosis and treat mental illnesses. There are strengths and limitations of focusing on the medical model and the use of the DSM when working with clients.

The model describes how an individual may interpret things differently when they are experiencing a mental health illness, for example an individual may develop alcohol problems. This could lead to physical problems like liver damage and economic problems, leading to further health problems, which may reduce the likelihood of the individual to work.

1.1describe the main types of mental ill health according to the psychiatric (dsm/icd) classification system: mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance-related disorders, eating disorders, cognitive disorders

Q1. Describe the main types of mental ill health according to the psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification system:

This unit aims to provide the learner with knowledge of the main forms of mental health problems according to the psychiatric classification system. Learners also consider the strengths and limitations of this model and look at alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress. The focus of the unit is on understanding the different ways in which mental health problems impact on the individual and others in their social network. It

Within this unit I will be showing my past and learnt knowledge of the main forms of mental health problems according to the psychiatric classification system. I will be looking at the strengths, Limitations and alternative frameworks for understanding mental health. I will also demonstrate ways in which mental health problems can and do impact the individual and there social network.

As a whole, mental illness tends to be represented in one of two ways: a

AO1 A: Candidates present a comprehensive description of three types of mental-health illnesses and their possible causes, and a comprehensive explanation of how these relate to mental-health needs (10)

1.3 Two alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress are Biological/Medical and Behavioural. The first describes psychological problems as resulting from physical causes such as brain injuries and defects and hereditary factors like Down’s syndrome or Cerebral Palsy. The latter describes patterns of behaviour that may have been conditioned from an early developmental age which have arisen from external stressors and the individual’s personality.

The disorder is marked by changes in: emotions, motivation, their physical well-being and daily thoughts.

Psychopathology is the study of mental distress and abnormal maladaptive behaviour, there are four approaches to psychopathology, cognitive, behavioural, psychodynamic and biological. The biological model of abnormality is split into four parts which can all cause abnormal behaviour these are; Genetic, Brain injury, Neurotransmitters and Infection.

Substance related disorders include mental and behavioural disorders due to use of alcohol, opioid, cannabis, sedatives or hypnotics, cocaine, tobacco, stimulants such as caffeine, multiple drug use and use

12. Describe and give an example exemplifying the tension between explanations of mental illness based on the medical model and those based on the psychological model.

The controversy and criticism surrounding the DSM -5 models has raised questions about its credibility and has raised concerns from the public on the reliability and effectiveness. Problems with this classification system is the attempt to promote preventive psychiatry by introducing how