Abnormal Psychology and Treatment Options
Daily Agenda: CLICK HERE for the daily agenda. Use this when you've been absent!....(or to see what day each disorder type is scheduled)
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What is abnormal?
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Questions for In-Class Group Discussion:
- Why might “normal” behavior be difficult to define?
- What are some behaviors that might have been considered normal in the past that are now considered abnormal?Vice versa?
- What are some behaviors that are seen as abnormal depending on the culture? (anything we do here that is “abnormal” somewhere else? and vice versa).
- Where do we draw the line between sad and depressed?Particular and OCD? Worried and having anxiety? dieting and having an eating disorder? etc.
- How would you define “psychological disorder”?
- What might be negative about being labeled with a psychological disorder? positive?
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HW Assignment for 4/18 or 4/19 (Due Your Day 1):
Read the links below, and for each category list 3 major "takeaways" (9 total) History of Mental Illness A Brief History of Mental Illness in the U.S. Culture and Abnormality Culture-bound Syndromes Exploration Abnormal vs. Insane Insanity defense info Notorious Insanity Defense Cases (optional...some are pretty graphic) |
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DSM V Resources
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Anxiety Disorders
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Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
More information HERE or see more links toward bottom of page
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Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
More information HERE or see more links toward bottom of page
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Stress and Trauma-Related Disorders
Relationships and PTSD HERE
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Dissociative Disorders
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Schizophrenia
Some studies have estimated that up to 20% of the homeless population may have schizophrenia.
HERE is one woman's short story of her journey in and out of homelessness as a result of the disorder HERE is an interesting page about an effective intervention strategy for people who are homeless and who have schizophrenia |
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Mood Disorders
Behavioral Health Resources in our community--> TEEN HELP page. This is always here for you/family/friends who need more information or immediate mental health support. |
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Personality Disorders
Here is a hand-out with vital information regarding these disorders:
More information on personality disorders HERE
The video below is only on Cluster B, but it does a good job summarizing the disorders. If you want more info on clusters A and C, open it using the Youtube icon on the video and see the others in the sidebar. |
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Eating Disorders
More information HERE
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Research and Resources Links:
Your textbook! (citation: Ciccarelli, S. & White, J. (2015). Psychology. Boston: Pearson.)
Ebook link (small ebooks about disorders can be searched for here)
Teen Health and Wellness link (will need password)
National Institute for Mental Health
Medline Plus - general info on mental disorders
Local Resources:
NAMI - Central Oregon - National Alliance on Mental Illness, C.O. - local resources for treatment and education
Deschutes County Behavioral Health
EASA - Early Assessment and Support Alliance - focused on Schizophrenia
Ebook link (small ebooks about disorders can be searched for here)
Teen Health and Wellness link (will need password)
National Institute for Mental Health
Medline Plus - general info on mental disorders
Local Resources:
NAMI - Central Oregon - National Alliance on Mental Illness, C.O. - local resources for treatment and education
Deschutes County Behavioral Health
EASA - Early Assessment and Support Alliance - focused on Schizophrenia
Case Studies Assignment
*Tompkins....use hard copies here:)
Disorders and Therapy Types Overview
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