STEP 04
Age:22 YEARS OLD
Psychologist
The Role: Psychologist
Psychologists assess and support mental health and behaviour, using interviews and assessments to understand what people are experiencing.
Information:
The DSM-5 is the handbook used by healthcare professionals as a guide to the diagnosis of mental disorders. It sets out the specific patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that need to be present before a condition can be diagnosed.
To assist with diagnosing, let's look at four disorders from the DSM-5 below.
Group Task: Psychologist
First we we will analyse the patient referral together.
Then, we will listen to the audio and complete the assessment form below.
First let's listen to the recording together
Your Task 01: Psychologist
Open your folder and locate 04 Psychologist
Now it’s your turn.
[01] Based off the referral card, make a working diagnosis.
[02] Then, listen to the interview with your patient and complete the assessment form in your folder.
Listen to the audio
Your Task 02: Psychologist
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