A neurobiological mapping of theory of mind
... symptom schizophrenia, and in particular those with paranoid and delusional schizophrenia. It has been hypothesized that the ToM failure of these patients [26,37,91] is a consequence not so much from a deficit in the representation of mental states, as reported for example by Sarfati et al. [92], bu ...
... symptom schizophrenia, and in particular those with paranoid and delusional schizophrenia. It has been hypothesized that the ToM failure of these patients [26,37,91] is a consequence not so much from a deficit in the representation of mental states, as reported for example by Sarfati et al. [92], bu ...
Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Disorders in
... substance use disorders have at least one other mental health disorder. • As many as 50% of substance abusing juvenile offenders have ADHD. • Among incarcerated youth with substance use disorders, nearly one third have a mood or anxiety disorder. • Those exposed to high levels of traumatic violence ...
... substance use disorders have at least one other mental health disorder. • As many as 50% of substance abusing juvenile offenders have ADHD. • Among incarcerated youth with substance use disorders, nearly one third have a mood or anxiety disorder. • Those exposed to high levels of traumatic violence ...
TorontoRecovery08-JCullberg1
... ”Hearing inner voices” • When you hear constant inner voices and know they don’t come ”from outside” - you don’t suffer from a psychosis but from a disorder of perception – a minor disturbance of the brain ...
... ”Hearing inner voices” • When you hear constant inner voices and know they don’t come ”from outside” - you don’t suffer from a psychosis but from a disorder of perception – a minor disturbance of the brain ...
Chapter 4: Anxiety Disorders
... – 3.5% of the general population meet diagnostic criteria for panic disorder – Two thirds with panic disorder are female – Onset is often acute, beginning between 25 and 29 years of age Panic Disorder: Associated Features and Treatment ...
... – 3.5% of the general population meet diagnostic criteria for panic disorder – Two thirds with panic disorder are female – Onset is often acute, beginning between 25 and 29 years of age Panic Disorder: Associated Features and Treatment ...
Many clinical and epidemiologic studies have shown a high
... disorders documented in different clinical and epidemiologic studies is a matter of great concern because of its relevant diagnostic and therapeutic implications. This co-occurrence, also known as ‘psychiatric comorbidity in drug abusers’ or ‘dual diagnosis’ has been associated with poor outcome of ...
... disorders documented in different clinical and epidemiologic studies is a matter of great concern because of its relevant diagnostic and therapeutic implications. This co-occurrence, also known as ‘psychiatric comorbidity in drug abusers’ or ‘dual diagnosis’ has been associated with poor outcome of ...
Notes 3-13
... with a 1-month history of severe anxiety. The patient states that 1 month ago she was as “normal, laid-back person”. Since that time she rates her anxiety an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10, and also notes she is afraid to leave the house unless she checks that the door is locked at least 5 times. Which of ...
... with a 1-month history of severe anxiety. The patient states that 1 month ago she was as “normal, laid-back person”. Since that time she rates her anxiety an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10, and also notes she is afraid to leave the house unless she checks that the door is locked at least 5 times. Which of ...
The concept of mental disorder and the DSM-V
... In view of the publication of the DSM-V researchers were asked to discuss the theoretical implications of the definition of mental disorders. The reasons for the use, in the DSM-III, of the term disorder instead of disease are considered. The analysis of these reasons clarifies the distinction betwe ...
... In view of the publication of the DSM-V researchers were asked to discuss the theoretical implications of the definition of mental disorders. The reasons for the use, in the DSM-III, of the term disorder instead of disease are considered. The analysis of these reasons clarifies the distinction betwe ...
Psychological Disorders
... • Used hypnosis to treat “hysterical” patients • Was Sigmund Freud’s teacher ...
... • Used hypnosis to treat “hysterical” patients • Was Sigmund Freud’s teacher ...
When Diagnostic Labels Mask Trauma
... categories in this population of youth. Scores are highest for youth with a primary or secondary diagnosis of PTSD and for those diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. But the level of trauma reported in all categories suggests that early adverse experiences can create symptoms associated with a wide rang ...
... categories in this population of youth. Scores are highest for youth with a primary or secondary diagnosis of PTSD and for those diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. But the level of trauma reported in all categories suggests that early adverse experiences can create symptoms associated with a wide rang ...
6 Emotional stress and psychical trauma
... severe to justify a diagnosis of depressive episode or specific anxiety disorder. Some autonomic symptoms, such as tremor, palpitations, dry mouth, stomach churning, must be present. Individuals with this mixture of comparatively mild symptoms are frequently seen in primary care. ...
... severe to justify a diagnosis of depressive episode or specific anxiety disorder. Some autonomic symptoms, such as tremor, palpitations, dry mouth, stomach churning, must be present. Individuals with this mixture of comparatively mild symptoms are frequently seen in primary care. ...
The Therapist`s Corner - The OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California
... with GAD may also have other problems, including OCD, panic disorder and phobias. As is the case with most other disorders, GAD isn’t diagnosed unless the anxiety substantially interferes with key areas of functioning, such as at school or work or in relationships. Additionally, other symptoms such ...
... with GAD may also have other problems, including OCD, panic disorder and phobias. As is the case with most other disorders, GAD isn’t diagnosed unless the anxiety substantially interferes with key areas of functioning, such as at school or work or in relationships. Additionally, other symptoms such ...
Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
... of the genes emerges through the developmental process, impacting several aspects of brain development such as molecular configurations, variation in genetic interactions, and neurological development. The research shows that, although genetics have a significant role in creating a predisposition fo ...
... of the genes emerges through the developmental process, impacting several aspects of brain development such as molecular configurations, variation in genetic interactions, and neurological development. The research shows that, although genetics have a significant role in creating a predisposition fo ...
Mood Disorder (Child)
... Major depression cannot be diagnosed if depressed mood is caused by substances or a general medical condition. At least five of the following symptoms must be present for a two-week period: Abnormal depressed mood Abnormal loss of interest and pleasure Appetite or weak disturbance Sleep disturbance ...
... Major depression cannot be diagnosed if depressed mood is caused by substances or a general medical condition. At least five of the following symptoms must be present for a two-week period: Abnormal depressed mood Abnormal loss of interest and pleasure Appetite or weak disturbance Sleep disturbance ...
Mood Disorder (Child)
... Major depression cannot be diagnosed if depressed mood is caused by substances or a general medical condition. At least five of the following symptoms must be present for a two-week period: Abnormal depressed mood Abnormal loss of interest and pleasure Appetite or weak disturbance Sleep disturbance ...
... Major depression cannot be diagnosed if depressed mood is caused by substances or a general medical condition. At least five of the following symptoms must be present for a two-week period: Abnormal depressed mood Abnormal loss of interest and pleasure Appetite or weak disturbance Sleep disturbance ...
What It Means to Be Codependent
... Treatment can involve individual therapy, group therapy and/or family or couples therapy. Because codependent behaviors typically form when a person is young, individual therapy often focuses on early childhood issues and their relationship to current destructive behavior patterns. Identifying and u ...
... Treatment can involve individual therapy, group therapy and/or family or couples therapy. Because codependent behaviors typically form when a person is young, individual therapy often focuses on early childhood issues and their relationship to current destructive behavior patterns. Identifying and u ...
Eating Disorders
... Checking their appearance in the mirror frequently. Feeling ashamed to show their bodies in public, even when fully clothed. ...
... Checking their appearance in the mirror frequently. Feeling ashamed to show their bodies in public, even when fully clothed. ...
Chapter 5: Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
... Hypochondriasis • Clinical Description – Physical complaints without a clear cause – Severe anxiety focused on the possibility of having a serious disease – Strong disease conviction – Medical reassurance does not seem to help • Statistics – Good prevalence data are lacking – Onset at any age, and r ...
... Hypochondriasis • Clinical Description – Physical complaints without a clear cause – Severe anxiety focused on the possibility of having a serious disease – Strong disease conviction – Medical reassurance does not seem to help • Statistics – Good prevalence data are lacking – Onset at any age, and r ...
a PowerPoint Presentation of Module 48
... identical twins, even raised separately, develop similar phobias (more similar than two unrelated people). Some people seem to have an inborn highstrung temperament, while others are more easygoing. Temperament may be encoded in our genes. ...
... identical twins, even raised separately, develop similar phobias (more similar than two unrelated people). Some people seem to have an inborn highstrung temperament, while others are more easygoing. Temperament may be encoded in our genes. ...
Medication Names - Life Change Associates
... outdated and inaccurate ideas about mental illness or psychiatry serve to prevent many of those who could be helped from receiving needed treatment. Resistance to seeing a psychiatrist, as opposed to any doctor about your health, is most often the result of stigma. Most often, the antidote for stigm ...
... outdated and inaccurate ideas about mental illness or psychiatry serve to prevent many of those who could be helped from receiving needed treatment. Resistance to seeing a psychiatrist, as opposed to any doctor about your health, is most often the result of stigma. Most often, the antidote for stigm ...
Smoking and Mental Illness
... Tobacco use continues to be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.1,2 Despite increased evidence provided in the 2010 Surgeon General’s report that cigarette smoking causes disease and that no level of cigarette use is safe,3 rates of cigarette use among certain groups of Ameri ...
... Tobacco use continues to be the leading cause of preventable death in the United States.1,2 Despite increased evidence provided in the 2010 Surgeon General’s report that cigarette smoking causes disease and that no level of cigarette use is safe,3 rates of cigarette use among certain groups of Ameri ...
Eating Disorders
... • worn tooth enamel and increasingly sensitive and decaying teeth as a result of exposure to stomach acids • gastro esophageal reflux disorder • intestinal distress and irritation from laxative abuse • kidney problems • severe dehydration from purging of fluids • oral and tooth-related problems. ...
... • worn tooth enamel and increasingly sensitive and decaying teeth as a result of exposure to stomach acids • gastro esophageal reflux disorder • intestinal distress and irritation from laxative abuse • kidney problems • severe dehydration from purging of fluids • oral and tooth-related problems. ...
354 A
... although heritability of specific anxiety disorders is unlikely, genes are thought to contribute to a general risk factor for anxiety proneness. Specifically, Mash & Barkley (2003) indicate that genetics may present a general risk factor for anxiety disorders, but environmental experiences influence ...
... although heritability of specific anxiety disorders is unlikely, genes are thought to contribute to a general risk factor for anxiety proneness. Specifically, Mash & Barkley (2003) indicate that genetics may present a general risk factor for anxiety disorders, but environmental experiences influence ...
Psychological Disorders
... Immediate events that bring on the disorder • Stress, Negative or positive life changes ...
... Immediate events that bring on the disorder • Stress, Negative or positive life changes ...