Readings Shiraev, E. B., & Levy, D. A. (2013). Cross-cultural psychology: Critical thinking and contemporary applications (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Chapter 9, “Psychological Disorders” (pp. 216–247) The authors describe the American Psychiatric Association’s and World Health Organization’s diagnostic resources used by health professionals to diagnose and treat disorders. They discuss cultural views on psychopathology, psychotherapy, and culture-bound syndromes. Chapter 12, “Applied Cross-Cultural Psychology: Some Highlights” (pp. 291–312) In this chapter, the authors discuss various avenues in which cross-cultural psychology can be applied, including in health practices, business decisions, immigration policy, human rights, and working abroad. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Cultural Formation. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Glossary of Cultural Concepts of Distress. In Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychatric Publishing. Retrived from the Walden Library databases. These two articles, from Section III and the Appendix, include discussions of how to take cultural issues into account and some examples of cultural-bound syndromes and their overlap with DSM disorders to assist health professionals in their diagnostic evaluations. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Publishing. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM, is the primary diagnostic resource used by health professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychological disorders. Note: You do not need to read the entire manual. Explore the DSM-IV-TR to familiarize yourself with the content and application. American Psychological Association, Presidential Task Force on Immigration. (2012). Executive summary. In Crossroads: The psychology of immigration in the new century. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/topics/immigration/report.aspx?item=3 The Executive Summary provides an overview of the salient points in the APA Presidential Task Force on Immigration report on research on issues in immigration. Note: Review the requirements of this Week’s Discussion. Then, in the full report, read the relevant sections on the subject or issue you choose to focus on for your Discussion. The full report and Table of Contents can be found at https://www.apa.org/topics/immigration/report.aspx Document: Assignment Worksheet (Word document) ASSIGNMENT: Application: Culture-Bound Syndromes The American Psychiatric Association authors the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). It is the main reference used by mental health professionals in the United States to identify and describe the symptoms of mental disorders. The DSM-5 (fifth edition) is especially noteworthy for its inclusion of culture-bound syndromes, developed by the National Institute of Mental Health Group on Culture and Diagnosis (Mezzich et al., 1996). The World Health Organization also publishes a manual, the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems(ICD). Since international professionals and those in the United States collaborate, the descriptions of mental illness in both publications are very similar. But are mental disorders in different cultures throughout the world really alike? How would a health professional approach treating someone who presents with a culture-bound syndrome? There is no one-to-one correspondence between a culture-bound syndrome and a DSM diagnosis. However, a psychologist will need to utilize the DSM, ICD, or similar diagnostic tool as part of the professional health community. It could be a starting point for determining the most appropriate treatment as part of a holistic approach in diagnosing a person who is suffering. In this Assignment, you explore different culture-bound syndromes and analyze the application of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria to specific culture-bound syndromes of your choice. To prepare for this Assignment: Review the chapter, “Psychological Disorders” in your course text, Cross-Cultural Psychology: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Applications (5th ed.), with particular attention to the sections on the DSM-5 and culture-bound syndromes. Review Table 9.2, “Specific Culture-Bound Syndromes,” in the course text. Select five to eight culture-bound syndromes from Table 9.2. Review the chapter on Cultural Formation and the Appendix, “Glossary of Cultural Concepts of Distress” found in the Walden Library. Note that possible diagnoses are listed for some syndromes, but you will need to select and defend one diagnosis. Explore the DSM-5 and think about how the culture-bound syndromes you selected may be diagnosed if applying the DSM-5 criteria. To complete this Assignment, submit by Day 7 a completed worksheet (see this Week’s Learning Resources). You will need to select five to eight culture-bound syndromes and complete the following on each row: The name of the culture-bound syndrome you selected. A description of the main symptoms and behaviors of the culture-bound syndrome. The DSM-5 disorder that you believe would be a possible diagnosis of your selected culture-bound syndrome. The key symptoms and behaviors related to your chosen DSM-5 diagnosis that relate to the culture-bound syndrome. A brief rationale of your choice.
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