How Do You Define A Disorder?

The video explores the complexities of diagnosing psychological disorders, focusing on the medical model and the DSM-5. It discusses the criteria for mental disorders, such as ongoing unusual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that cause distress or impairment. The video also highlights challenges in diagnosis, like overlapping symptoms and the diathesis-stress model. It addresses controversies in the DSM, such as changes in the definition of major depressive disorder. The video emphasizes the importance of seeking help for distress and the ongoing efforts to improve mental health tools.

How does the medical model approach the understanding of mental disorders?

What are the main differences between signs and symptoms in the context of psychological disorders?

What role does the DSM play in the diagnosis of mental disorders?

How can understanding psychological disorders help in seeking treatment?

What are some criticisms of the DSM and the medical model in diagnosing mental disorders?

Explain the diathesis-stress model in relation to mental health.

Discuss the implications of the changes made in the DSM-5 regarding major depressive disorder.