Discussion Board Question [Option 1]The DSM-5-TR includes cultural consideration

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Discussion Board Question [Option 1]The DSM-5-TR includes cultural considerations when it comes to psychological diagnosis. Among these considerations, the DSM-5-TR discusses cultural concepts and distress, culture-bound syndromes, and the cultural formulation interview (CFI). How can clinicians use the CFI to better inform diagnostic practices when it comes to working with diverse clients? What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of the CFI? Please substantiate your claims with credible sources, beyond opinion.
Discussion Board Question [Option 2]In the DSM-IV-TR and previous versions of the DSM, clinicians were required to code diagnoses across axes (multi-axial system). Axis IV represented Psychosocial and Environmental Problems. On this axis, clinicians describe general psychosocial and environmental problems that impacted the client in a manner that was diagnostically significant or relevant. This could include academic problems, problems with housing, financial/economic problems, lack of access to healthcare, incarceration, and more. One of the key changes from DSM-IV to DSM-5 was the elimination of the multi-axial system and the introductin of Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention. In this section, a number of psychosocial and environmental factors were given standardized names and codes, rather than leaving it up to the clinician to describe. When would these codes be listed in a client’s current diagnosis and how can they help to better inform current clinician and future clinicians of that client about the client’s unique treatment needs? Please substantiate your claims with credible sources, beyond opinion.