DSM-5-TR Summaries Assignment Instructions Overview

DSM-5-TR Summaries Assignment Instructions Overview Throughout your career as a counselor

Throughout your career as a counselor, you will be required to assess and diagnose clients. To engage in this practice in a competent manner, you will need to have a good working knowledge of the DSM-5-TR including the general categories and the specific disorders that are contained in each category. This DSM-5-TR Summaries Assignment will introduce you to the more common categories that you will encounter as a counselor.

Instructions

You will have four sets of summaries to complete, each due during a different Module/Week. Each set will contain a 1-page summary of each of the following categories of disorders:

  • Summary Set 1, DSM-5-TR Summaries: Initial Assignment (total of 3 summaries; 1 page per category=3 pages of content):
    • Bipolar and Related Disorders
    • Depressive Disorders
    • Anxiety Disorders
  • Summary Set 2, DSM-5-TR Summaries: Second Assignment (total of 3 summaries; 1 page per category=3 pages of content):
    • Substance-related and Addictive Disorders
    • Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders
    • Obsessive-compulsive and Related Disorders
  • Summary Set 3, DSM-5-TR Summaries: Third Assignment (choose 3 categories from this list; 1 page per category=3 pages of content):
    • Personality Disorders
    • Somatic Symptoms
    • Neurodevelopmental
    • Schizophrenia Spectrum
  • Summary Set 4, DSM-5-TR Summaries: Fourth Assignment (choose 3 categories from this list; 1 page per category=3 pages of content):
    • Neurocognitive
    • Disruptive, Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders
    • Feeding and Eating Disorders
    • Sexual
    • Sleep/Wake
    • Elimination
    • Gender
    • Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention

Each summary should be one page per category and include:

  • Overview – a brief description of the general category, highlighting characteristic(s) shared by all disorders within the category (e.g., in depressive disorders, all are characterized by feelings of sadness).
  • Disorders – Brief description of each disorder in the category, noting what distinguishes it from others in the same category (e.g., specific symptoms, time frames, severity).
  • Risk and Prognostic Factors – For one disorder from each category, provide a brief summary of the risk and prognostic factors as described in the DSM-5-TR.

Organize each summary using current APA headings: a Level 1 heading for the category, Level 2 for 'Overview,' 'Disorders,' and 'Risk and Prognostic Factors.' Always include an APA title page and reference page. An abstract is not required.

Dispose of quotations; paraphrase all DSM-5-TR content. Use no additional sources unless cited properly, and ensure all sources are credible and current. The assignment will be checked via Turnitin for originality. Follow the guidelines for "Professional" APA papers at Liberty University.

This detailed task requires a comprehensive understanding of DSM-5-TR classifications, characteristics, and risk factors, effectively summarized in concise, scholarly writing.

Paper For Above instruction

All of the following information was taken from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th Edition, Text Revision (American Psychiatric Association, 2022) unless otherwise noted. This summary aims to provide a clear and professional overview of selected DSM-5-TR disorder categories, structured for educational and clinical purposes.

Overview

The DSM-5-TR categorizes mental disorders based on shared symptomatic and clinical features, facilitating diagnosis, treatment planning, and research. Each category encompasses disorders that exhibit common characteristics, such as mood disturbances, cognitive impairments, or behavioral dysregulation, but differ in specific symptomatology, duration, and severity. This structured classification aids clinicians in identifying patterns and understanding the nuances within each diagnostic group.

Disorders

Bipolar and Related Disorders

Bipolar Disorders involve episodes of mood elevation (mania or hypomania) and depression that significantly impair functioning, with distinctions primarily based on episode frequency and severity.

Depressive Disorders

Depressive Disorders are characterized chiefly by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, or pleasure, with disorder types differing based on episode duration, severity, and presentation (e.g., Major Depressive Disorder, Persistent Depressive Disorder).

Anxiety Disorders

This category includes disorders marked by excessive fear or anxiety, with specific disorders like Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Phobias distinguished by their triggers, duration, and symptom expression.

Substance-related and Addictive Disorders

These disorders involve problematic substance use or addictive behaviors, with distinctions involving the substance or behavior involved, and severity levels.

Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders

Characterized by exposure to traumatic or stressful events, with disorders such as PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder differing by timing and symptom clusters.

Obsessive-compulsive and Related Disorders

This group features the presence of obsessions and compulsions that cause distress or impairment, with disorders like OCD, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, and Hoarding Disorder distinguished by their specific symptoms.

Personality Disorders

These involve enduring patterns of inner experience and behavior deviating markedly from expectations, with each disorder characterized by distinctive patterns of cognition, affectivity, and interpersonal functioning.

Somatic Symptoms

Disorders characterized by physical symptoms that are distressing or disruptive, often accompanied by excessive thoughts and feelings related to symptoms.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Disorders that typically manifest early in development, affecting personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Intellectual Disabilities.

Schizophrenia Spectrum

Encompasses psychotic disorders characterized by abnormalities in one’s perception, thought processes, and emotional responsiveness, including Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Delusional Disorder.

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders marked by cognitive decline from previous levels of performance, frequently related to aging or neurological insults, such as Alzheimer’s Disease.

Disruptive, Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders

These involve difficulties with self-control of emotions and behaviors, including Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Intermittent Explosive Disorder.

Feeding and Eating Disorders

Patterns of problematic eating behaviors, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge-Eating Disorder, distinguished by their specific behaviors and health consequences.

Sexual Disorders

Disorders involving persistent distress or dysfunction related to sexual activity or identity, such as Erectile Disorder or Gender Dysphoria.

Sleep-Wake Disorders

Disorders characterized by disturbed sleep patterns, including Insomnia, Sleep Apnea, and Narcolepsy.

Elimination Disorders

Involving inappropriate elimination of urine or feces, like Enuresis and Encopresis, typically observed in children.

Gender Dysphoria

A condition characterized by discomfort or distress concerning gender identity, differing from typical gender development.

Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention

Includes various conditions that may not be classified elsewhere but warrant clinical attention, such as relational problems or psychosocial circumstances affecting treatment.

Risk and Prognostic Factors

Focusing on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), the DSM highlights several risk and prognostic factors. These include genetic predisposition, early life stress, and biochemical imbalances. Environmental factors such as traumatic life events and chronic stress also significantly influence prognosis. Individuals with a family history of mood disorders are at higher risk, and early identification and intervention can improve long-term outcomes. Conversely, persistent severity of symptoms, comorbid psychiatric or medical conditions, and lack of social support diminish prognosis and complicate treatment efforts.

References

  • American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.).
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