Transdiagnostic
NEW FRONTIER IN
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Comorbidity in psychopathology refers to the presence of two or more
psychological disorders in the same individual, but the transdiagnostic approach
arises from another perspective and proposes to identify the main factors,
processes and mechanisms underlying emotional and mental disorders
The transdiagnostic approach in psychology
clinic offers a new way to
understand and address comorbidity in
psychopathology, focusing on the
shared underlying processes in
place of the specific symptoms of
each disorder.
The theoretical background of the approach The concept of processes
transdiagnostic in psychopathology is transdiagnostic psychopathologies
due to the need to overcome the makes reference to mechanisms,
limitations of traditional approaches
cognitive factors or processes,
based on the categorical classification of
mental disorders. behavioral and physiological that are
The transdiagnostic approach is based on shared or common through
a dimensional conception of the different mental disorders,
psychopathology integrating so much
approaches dimensional how
categorical
TRANSDIAGNOSTIC AND CBT.
This approach was expanded so much The integration of the principles
what gave rise to the tcc transdiagnostics in CBT has
expanded the possibilities
transdiagnostic which
therapeutic by allowing a
attempts to address factors
more integrated and unified approach
shared psychopathologies
in the treatment of the
that are presented
mental disorders, overcoming
simultaneously in
the limitations of approaches
different disorders,
traditional centered on
allowing for treatment specific diagnoses.
more integrated and holistic
THE FUTURE: TRANSDIAGNOSTIC AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
The future of the transdiagnostic approach in clinical psychology
promises to continue advancing in understanding and treatment
of mental disorders in a more integrated way,
customized y effective, which would have an impact
significant in clinical practice and in health improvement
mental of people.
What is considered for the future is the following:
* Advances in the understanding of processes
transdiagnostics
Development of more integrated treatments
Personalization of therapy
Integration of technologies and innovative approaches
REFERENCIAS:
Bonifacio Sandín, J., Chorot, P., & Valiente, R. M. (2012).
Conceptual background of transdiagnosis in
Psychopathology. Journal of Psychopathology and Psychology
Clinic, 17(3), 185-203.
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