Section: Module 1: Lesson 3: Classification in Psychiatry | Management of Mental Health Disorders in Primary Care | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:
    • Explain DSM-V classification of classes or groups of conditions.
    • Describe groups used to classify psychiatric conditions.
    • Identify various rating scales to quantify aspects of a patient’s psyche, behavior, and relationships with individuals and society.
    Approximate time required to complete the readings (at 144 words/minute) and assignments for this module: 24 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities

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      Chapter 3: Classification in Psychiatry URL
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      Read the entire chapter. (8 minutes)

      FDP School of health sciences - 2020

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      Recommended Additional Readings

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      Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR) URL
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      Read this to gain a better understanding of the diagnostic/ classification criteria for the different mental health disorders according to the DSM-5 Manual. (3 minutes)

      American Psychiatric Association - 2021

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      DSM-5 Fact Sheets URL
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      Download this fact sheet to find out more about the changes in the new edition, updated disorders, and general information about the DSM–5. (45 minutes)

      American Psychiatric Association - 2021