Examine Development throughout the Lifecycle By Development were talking about social, cognitive, psychological/emotional development, NOT embryology or organogenesis
Introduce the Psychiatric Interview, Mental Status Examination, and various assessment tools Survey major categories of Psychopathology Explore modalities of treatment, including Psychotherapy
Provide a learning environment that is interactive, supportive, and fun KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) approach to lectures
Gain comfort interacting with psychiatric patients Erase misconceptions about Psychiatry and psychiatric patients
Understand the reality of the stigma of mental illness Try to work past that stigma
Course Overview
Course consists of lectures, Small Group Sessions, and 1 Standardized Patient Activity
Lecture attendance VERY VERY STRONGLY encouraged/recommended Caution- this isnt Pass/Fail Small Group attendance MANDATORY
Bio-Psycho-Social Model Psychodynamic Theories of Behavior Learning Theories and Behavior Biological Basis for Behavior Human Development
Small Groups
Grading
3 written exams, Plus performance in Small Groups Exams will cover lecture content, handout, and any readings specifically designated
Contact Information
Course Coordinator: Valerie Moreau Email: vmoreau@ufl.edu Phone: 392-8039 Questions about course Materials, Logistics (eg online materials, tests, where to be, handouts) can be answered by Val Questions about course Content should be addressed to Dr. Averbuch and other instructors (please CC me on all emails)
Contact Information
Course Director: Rob Averbuch, MD Email (preferred method): averbuch@ufl.edu Phone: 392-8039 Office hours: Mondays and Thursdays, 5-6 p.m. or by appointment- please email in advance
Location: Medical Plaza, 4th floor Psychiatry Clinic For directions to clinic office, call Val (392-8039) or Clinic receptionist (265-7041)
Bio-psycho-social Defined
Diagnosis and treatment based on attention to the underlying biological processesAS WELL AS... Psychological, Social, and Cultural factors
Biological Factors
Biological Factors
Family History of Psychiatric or other medical illnesses Substance Use- medications, over the counter treatments, drugs of abuse, toxins, etc. Personal History of physical/ psychiatric illness
Biological Factors
State Characteristics (things that dont change)- may predispose to particular illness/conditions
Race Age Gender
Psychological Factors
Developmental influences/events Losses (esp. early on) Trauma (esp. early on)
Psychological Factors
Impact of early relationships (parents, siblings, others during development) How do past experiences affect our current relationships and coping skillsaka- emotional baggage
Socio-cultural Factors
Socio-Economic-Status (SES)/ Finances Occupational functioning Stability of current relationships Support System
Socio-cultural Factors
Recent Trauma/ Losses Cultural or Religious Problems Legal problems Current living situation
Understanding the patient in their current environment and its challenges
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