ASMT819 Psychopathology & Psychodiagnosis II: Personality Disorders
This course covers comprehensive knowledge of the DSM diagnostic system for personality disorders. Students become familiar with specific diagnostic criteria for these disorders, as outlined in the DSM-5. Case material is integrated to demonstrate how individuals with personality disorders might present in the clinical setting. We also examine research related to epidemiological data, major indicators, comorbidities, theory, treatments, and differential diagnostic considerations as relevant. The DSM system is not without its limitations; as such, we attend to discussions, debates, and controversies about the strengths and drawbacks of a categorical system for understanding mental illness. Prerequisites: ASMT800