• Home
  • Mental Health
  • Depression
  • Meditation
  • Stress Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Mental Illness
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Natural Element
  • Home
  • Mental Health
  • Depression
  • Meditation
  • Stress Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Mental Illness
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Natural Element
No Result
View All Result

Assessment, Assessment, Assessment | Anxiety and

February 4, 2023


Throughout time, assessment and diagnosis in medicine have been key in the determination and identification of treatment for medical illnesses. No course of treatment will begin without diagnosis and understanding of origin of illness. As far back as the invention of Chinese medicine, tools have existed that are used to identify medical illnesses. In today’s world of medicine, we have all kinds of tests: scientific tests, blood tests, urine tests, neurological tests, MRIs, and CT scans. In the medical field, people cannot move on to treatment without a proper diagnosis. It would be illogical, wrong, and considered malpractice. So why is it that, in the mental health field, it happens far too often?

In the past three decades, there have been an enormous amount of empirically proven assessment tests that are shown to be accurate in diagnostic tests. These assessments are taught at most academic institutions and are available online. And yet far too often are not being applied in practice.

Globally, for centuries there has been a stigma associated with psychological and neurological ailments. People who suffer from a medical illness can identify an organ that hurts and separate themselves from that organ. A person with a headache can identify that the pain is caused by their head. However, those with mental illnesses have a blurred line and cannot separate themselves from the problem. Rather than treating it like any other affliction, they believe that something is wrong with their personality and often blame themselves.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, there were no scientifically or empirically proven methods that were able to determine psychiatric and psychological illnesses and separate them from medical illnesses. However, today there are rapidly developing psychological and psychiatric tools that have been scientifically proven and have been disseminated by and for mental health professionals. These tools are utilized to treat people following precise diagnoses based on the attestation of diagnostic criteria.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is not an illness, it is a syndrome. According to research and medical data, it is a constellation of different sub-illnesses gathered and accruing simultaneously as a spectrum. Therefore, OCD does not occur alone, but rather with one, two, and sometimes up to five different OCD spectrum anxiety disorders/comorbidities (such as BDD, panic disorder, eating disorders, etc.). According to ADAA, forty percent of Americans at present are afflicted by co-occurring anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, panic disorder, PTSD, simple phobias, OCD, and Obsessive-Compulsive spectrum disorders—setting aside depression and mood disorders.

In September of 2022, in a nod to the nation’s pressing mental health crisis, a US task force made up of a group of influential medical experts recommended, for the first time, that all adults under the age of 65 get screened for anxiety. The draft recommendation is designed to help primary health clinicians identify early signs of anxiety using screening methods.

My disbelief is regarding how specialists who reside on the boards of major national and international conferences have fallen into a pattern of failing to administer diagnostic tests and subsequently misdiagnosing their patients. These individuals have been extensively trained to use various diagnostic assessments, which are based on empirical evidence, so why still are they failing to properly assess the patient? The only assumption I can form, is they are not using the tools given to them to their fullest capacity, rather they haphazardly administer and diagnose.

This issue of not using proper diagnostic methods should be prioritized because of the importance of public mental health. My previous recommendations have centered on treating severe OCD refractory treatment and anxiety. Furthermore, to apply various scientifically proven research methodologies in the treatment of adolescents and adults.

My question does not intend to separate the medical from the mental, as they are intertwined. Rather, I advocate for the initial assessment to be 500 questions, to be extremely thorough, and last two to five hours with the administration of MINI-International Diagnostic Neuropsychiatric Interview. This specific testing should be done to determine the diagnosis and eliminate the chances of misdiagnosis. I recommend all of this take place in person, under the supervision of a licensed professional. Many are aware, that the Westwood Institute has been advocating for and administering an extensive initial assessment throughout the past three decades. We use MINI-international diagnostic neuropsychiatric testing to determine a precise diagnosis, further recommending the usage of SKID or ADIS as assessment tools.

In conclusion: Remember – assess, assess, assess!


For additional information, please visit: hope4ocd.com

The Westwood Institute for Anxiety Disorders, CA, United States

Eda Gorbis, Ph.D, LMFT, Jason Charchan BA, and Alex Gorbis MA,  





Source_link

Share120Tweet75Share30

Related Posts

Exercising One Side of The Body Has Twice the Benefits
Anxiety

Exercising One Side of The Body Has Twice the Benefits

March 23, 2023

It was already known gaining muscle strength in one limb due to resistance training will transfer to the same muscle on the opposite side of the body. This is known as the cross-education effect. However, the key aspect of...

A friend who’s more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens’ mental health
Anxiety

A friend who’s more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens’ mental health

March 22, 2023

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Teens with domineering friends are at heightened risk for mental health problems, according to our new research. Dominant friends often harness decision-making power – for...

Do People Use Positive Emojis to Hide Negative Expressions?
Anxiety

Do People Use Positive Emojis to Hide Negative Expressions?

March 22, 2023

"As online socializing becomes more prevalent, people have become accustomed to embellishing their expressions and scrutinizing the appropriateness of their communication," said Moyu Liu of the University of Tokyo, who investigated this question in a study published in ....

Three Simple Steps to Break the Cycle
Anxiety

Three Simple Steps to Break the Cycle

March 21, 2023

The connection between sleeplessness and anxiety can trigger a host of mental and physical symptoms. Lack of sleep anxiety can be reversed to bring about optimism and inner ease however. On today’s episode of the anxiety guy podcast I...

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Categories

  • Anxiety (525)
  • Depression (154)
  • Meditation (249)
  • Mental Health (577)
  • Mental Illness (385)
  • Sound Therapy (2)
  • Stress Disorders (273)

Popular

  • Stress Level Of Americans Is Rising Rapidly In 2022, New Study Finds

    Stress Level Of Americans Is Rising Rapidly In 2022, New Study Finds

    302 shares
    Share 121 Tweet 76
  • How Stress Affects Your Vision

    302 shares
    Share 121 Tweet 76
  • 4 signs of burnout in your teen– and how to help them through it

    302 shares
    Share 121 Tweet 76
  • Helpful Resources During Suicide Prevention Month 2022 – My Brain’s Not Broken

    302 shares
    Share 121 Tweet 76
  • The Covid Symptoms No One is Talking About, But You Need to Know, Say Experts — Eat This Not That

    301 shares
    Share 120 Tweet 75

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Copyright © 2022 Naturalele.com | All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Mental Health
  • Depression
  • Meditation
  • Stress Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Mental Illness
  • Contact Us
What Are Cookies
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT