Presented by On At Aims of this Session What is a Diagnosis How is a Diagnosis made How will Diagnosis affect my treatment Whats it like to be Diagnosed What does Diagnosis mean for Recovery ID: 592591
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Diagnosis and Beyond
Presented by:
On:
At:Slide2
Aims of this Session
What is a Diagnosis?
How is a Diagnosis made?
How will Diagnosis affect my treatment?
What’s it like to be Diagnosed?
What does Diagnosis mean for Recovery?Slide3
What is Diagnosis?
: the act of identifying a disease, illness, or problem by examining someone or something
Diagnosis is made in both physical and mental illness
Psychiatrists often use the term ‘Disorders’ to refer to mental illnessSlide4
Some DiagnosesSlide5
How is a diagnosis made?
Symptoms (Thought, feelings, behaviour)-->
Evaluation/Assessment by Dr/MH prof (Meeting
& Talking)-->
Collateral (Sources of info besides patient)-->
Mental State Examination (see next slide) -->
Investigations (e.g. Blood tests)-->
Formulation (Putting everything together)-->
Diagnosis...Slide6
Psychiatric Assessment
1) Presenting Problems and History of Presenting Problems (symptoms)
2) Past Mental Health History
3) Medical History (incl. current and past medication)
4) Family History of mental illness
5) Personal History (incl. developmental, early childhood events, traumatic events, education, work, relationships, offspring)
6) Social History (incl. housing, income/financial issues, social supports/network, activities/interests, daily functioning)
7) Substance misuse/addiction history
8) Forensic history
9) Collateral
Mental State Examination:
Appearance, Behaviour, Speech, Mood, Affect, Thought Process/Form (
eg.delusions
), Thought Content (
eg.suicidal
thoughts, cognitive distortions), Perceptions (
eg.hallucinations
), Cognitions (attention/concentration/memory), Insight and Judgement)Slide7
How is a diagnosis made?
Doctors have guidelines. The guidelines for diagnosis and classification of mental disorders are set out in two books called the ‘DSM’ and the ‘ICD’.
Diagnosis can
change over timeSlide8
Mental Disorders
Mental illness affects:
Mood
Thinking
Behaviour. Slide9
DiagnosisTreatmentSlide10Slide11
Exercise
Each group take a Bio
Think about what strengths & qualities each person has
How would you describe them?Slide12
Exercise
Now the person has received their diagnosis.
What difference does this make in their lives?
How might they be feeling?
What advice would you give to them?Slide13
What it’s like to be diagnosed...?
“Feel cared-for”
“Knowing what’s wrong”
“Diagnosis is only a starting point”
“Find out who your true friends are”
“Don’t have to go to hospital” “Professional-given”
“Can move things forward”
“Diagnosis is at a moment in time- none of us can be sure of the future”Slide14
What it’s like to be diagnosed...?
“Getting the right treatment”
“My normal isn’t the same as everyone else’s”
“Get over the guilt of not being able to do stuff with family members”
“Calm down if feeling frightened”
“Could be helpful for understanding”
“Explanation for a lot of symptoms” Slide15
Am I more than my diagnosis?Slide16Slide17Slide18
Recovery is Possible
“Focus on Strengths”
“Believe in Yourself” “Moment will pass”
“You’ll find something that suits you”
“Learn as you go on” “Someday”
“Don’t lose hope”
“Love”
“Support them all the way”
“Massive evidence for Recovery”
“Meds don’t define you” “Take responsibility”Slide19
Thank you!Slide20
References
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diagnosis
[accessed on 28/9/16]
Shine (2014) ‘Taking Control of Your Mental Health’, Seager, P. (Ed.), Shine: Dublin; available at:
http://www.irishpsychiatry.ie/Libraries/External_Events_Documents/Shine_Taking_Control_of_Your_Mental_Health.sflb.ashx