Unit II Blog.docx PSY 2010 Unit II: Blog Post Columbia Southern University PSY 201

Unit  II  Blog.docx     PSY 2010  Unit II: Blog Post  Columbia Southern University PSY 2010 Abnormal Psychology   Inner Pieces  Thoughts on Inclusivity, Cultural Diversity & Mental Health  Hi! I'm Paula,  I am an abnormal psychology advocate and blogger.  In the research and treatment of psychopathology, diagnosis and assessment are critical first stages (Kring & Johnson, 2018). Today I will offer some insight related to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), along with a few other tools used to assess for diagnosis and treatment plans. I will also be covering cultural competency so that you are aware of how psychology aims to be inclusive and account for cultural differences.  Figure 1. https://images.app.goo.gl/rzi85xGjaVqRxjSFA  In the United States, doctors and psychiatrists utilize the "Diagnostic and Statistical  The DSM, which the American Psychiatric Association (APA) publ