Evaluating the Impact of Global Health Crisis and other mental health conditions on the implementation of Republic Act one thousand ten thousand thirty-six

Evaluating the Impact of Global Health Crisis and other mental health conditions on the implementation of Republic Act one thousand ten thousand thirty-six

Doubt is definitely going to eat you this review season. I just want you to know that it is very VALID to feel that way. But always remember to go back to the reason why you are doing this.

May this reviewer help you pass the boards like it did to me and to many people that I know.

Normalcy and Abnormalcy

Recognizing Normal and Abnormal manifestations of behavior psychological dysfunction within an individual associated with distress or impairment in functioning and a response that is not typical or culturally expected.

The four D's of Psychological Disorder a. Psychological Dysfunction - refers to a breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning.

" Interferes daily functioning.

b. Distress or Impairment - individual is extremely upset and cannot function properly.

· Either to self or to others.

c. Atypical or Not Culturally Expected (Deviance) - deviates from the average or the norm of the culture.

" Not just to the society but deviation from the person's usual behavior.

d. Dangerousness - creates potential harm to self (suicidal gestures) and others (excessive aggression).

e. Duration - how long the mental state has been persisting.

" Constant fluctuation of mood, thoughts, and behaviors is normal, but if changes is sustained, persistent and pervasive, it can be concerning.

The scientific study of mental disorders.

The applied branch of psychology that seeks to understand, assess, and treat psychological conditions in a clinical setting.

The branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotions, and thought which may or may not indicate an underlying condition.

One behavior that is like other people in the society.

" Normality is social conformity - some behaviors are non-conforming but normal.

. Normality is personal comfort.

. Normality is a process.