Dissociative Amnesia | Cheat Sheet

University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 7006 | Applied Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
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494

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1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Dissociative Amnesia Definition/description Involves inability to recall important personal information that would not typically be lost with ordinary forgetting. Epidemiology • • Most common dissociative disorder More common in women than men Diagnosis DSM V A. Inability to recall autobiographical info after traumatic or stressful event that is distinct from ordinary forgetting. Can be described as: - Localised – a single event - Selective – specific aspect of an occurrence - Generalised – personal history and identity B. Symptoms cause significant social or occupational impairment C. Symptoms are not due to substance use or another medical conditions. D. Symptoms cannot be explained by another psychiatric disorder. E. May present with dissociative fugue: - Wandering or purposeful travel Treatment and management • • Psychotherapy - Encouraging healthy coping behaviours - Logging and monitoring emotions - Developing a crisis plan No effective pharmacotherapy currently available