CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Mental health diagnosis ; the four d's (+1)

DEVIANCE

Extent to which the behaviour is rare within society & 'deviant' from the norm.

The frequency of the behaviour.

DYSFUNCTION

If the behaviour is singifcantly interfereing with the persons life,mental illness may be present.

DISTRESS

The extent to which the behaviour is causing upset to the individual.

Should be treated seperately because smoeone may be extremely distressed by their current situation but still be able to function.

DANGER

The extent to which a person is a danger to themslves or others

DURATION

If problems persist & have…