Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
... disorder. Of all the anxiety disorders seen in foster children, anecdotally post traumatic stress disorder appears most frequently. But what, you might ask, is PTSD? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that has a serious impact on how the child’s brain functions. PTSD appears after t ...
... disorder. Of all the anxiety disorders seen in foster children, anecdotally post traumatic stress disorder appears most frequently. But what, you might ask, is PTSD? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that has a serious impact on how the child’s brain functions. PTSD appears after t ...
Martin_MARC_Summer_School
... All of these innervate the hypothalamus – particularly the lateral and ventromedial nuclei of the hypothalamus – alerting it to the presence or absence of reward The hypothalamus then influences the autonomic and endocrine functions of the entire body, through the pituitary gland. The result of this ...
... All of these innervate the hypothalamus – particularly the lateral and ventromedial nuclei of the hypothalamus – alerting it to the presence or absence of reward The hypothalamus then influences the autonomic and endocrine functions of the entire body, through the pituitary gland. The result of this ...
Abnormal Option File
... psychology that deals with studying, explaining and treating ‘abnormal’ behaviour. Although there is obviously a great deal of behaviour that could be considered abnormal, this branch of psychology deals mostly with that which is addressed in a clinical context. ...
... psychology that deals with studying, explaining and treating ‘abnormal’ behaviour. Although there is obviously a great deal of behaviour that could be considered abnormal, this branch of psychology deals mostly with that which is addressed in a clinical context. ...
Mental Health Disorders
... As in other arenas of health, early intervention or prevention can be an effective way to address potential mental disorders before they reach the stage requiring treatment. Although not all mental disorders are accompanied by early warning signs, people who interact with and care about adolescents ...
... As in other arenas of health, early intervention or prevention can be an effective way to address potential mental disorders before they reach the stage requiring treatment. Although not all mental disorders are accompanied by early warning signs, people who interact with and care about adolescents ...
- Integration of Psychiatry into Primary Health Care
... C. Identify specific anxiety disorder Panic, specific, SAD, OCD, GAD, PTSD Co-morbid mental disorders •If substance abuse: avoid BZDs •If another anxiety disorder: consider therapies that are 1st-line for both disorders •If mood disorder: consider therapies that are effective for both disorders, als ...
... C. Identify specific anxiety disorder Panic, specific, SAD, OCD, GAD, PTSD Co-morbid mental disorders •If substance abuse: avoid BZDs •If another anxiety disorder: consider therapies that are 1st-line for both disorders •If mood disorder: consider therapies that are effective for both disorders, als ...
Medication Pros and Cons
... There is significant controversy surrounding the use of medications for children’s mental or behavioral health challenges (known as “psychotropic” medications). A caregiver may go to the Internet seeking information and find hundreds of arguments for the use of such medications with children, along ...
... There is significant controversy surrounding the use of medications for children’s mental or behavioral health challenges (known as “psychotropic” medications). A caregiver may go to the Internet seeking information and find hundreds of arguments for the use of such medications with children, along ...
Personality Disorders
... Temperament = basic biological foundation of personality. Hippocrates 4th C B.C. – diseases stem from an excess of or imbalance of yellow bile, black bile, blood, & phlegm. 1920s Kretschmer – classification system based on thin, muscular, and obese types of physiques & linked them to psychopathology ...
... Temperament = basic biological foundation of personality. Hippocrates 4th C B.C. – diseases stem from an excess of or imbalance of yellow bile, black bile, blood, & phlegm. 1920s Kretschmer – classification system based on thin, muscular, and obese types of physiques & linked them to psychopathology ...
Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
... Anxiety disorders, such as PTSD, OCD, Panic Disorder, phobias, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, often accompany depression. Medical illnesses may trigger a depressive episode – a doctor should monitor those with serious medical illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, an ...
... Anxiety disorders, such as PTSD, OCD, Panic Disorder, phobias, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, often accompany depression. Medical illnesses may trigger a depressive episode – a doctor should monitor those with serious medical illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, an ...
eating disorders presentation
... ▫ Individuals with binge eating disorder are typically overweight ...
... ▫ Individuals with binge eating disorder are typically overweight ...
Mood Disorders - Davaar Consultancy
... • 2,500 youth suicide a year second most common death in adolescence • depression is often associated with a variety of medical conditions: (endocrine, cardiovascular, neurological, autoimmune, viral and substance abuse) • prevalence is unrelated to ethnic or cultural backgrounds • 25% experience re ...
... • 2,500 youth suicide a year second most common death in adolescence • depression is often associated with a variety of medical conditions: (endocrine, cardiovascular, neurological, autoimmune, viral and substance abuse) • prevalence is unrelated to ethnic or cultural backgrounds • 25% experience re ...
Diagnostic Criteria for Schizophrenia - Sn-dd
... • Precipitation of psychosis from substance use ...
... • Precipitation of psychosis from substance use ...
Lucy Johnstone Alternative to Psychiatric Diagnosis Powerpoint
... and hard-working child without a great deal of self-confidence. The transition to university was a shock to you. Unable to work out who you were or how you wanted to live your life, you felt very unhappy and confused. The appearance of your first voice seemed to be triggered by these worries, and ma ...
... and hard-working child without a great deal of self-confidence. The transition to university was a shock to you. Unable to work out who you were or how you wanted to live your life, you felt very unhappy and confused. The appearance of your first voice seemed to be triggered by these worries, and ma ...
MADNESS: Schizophrenia, Then and Now
... schizophrenics lead happy and productive lives. The psychosis that accompanies schizophrenia generally means being out of touch with reality. Schizophrenia is considered the most severe of the psychotic disorders, and seems to affect one in every hundred people. “Some researchers think that it may a ...
... schizophrenics lead happy and productive lives. The psychosis that accompanies schizophrenia generally means being out of touch with reality. Schizophrenia is considered the most severe of the psychotic disorders, and seems to affect one in every hundred people. “Some researchers think that it may a ...
Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
... – Males are more successful at committing suicide than females – Females attempt suicide more often than males ...
... – Males are more successful at committing suicide than females – Females attempt suicide more often than males ...
Chapter 1 Applied psychology The branch of
... Any observable activity or response by an organism. Behaviorism A theoretical orientation based on the premise that scientific psychology should study only observable behavior. Clinical psychology The branch of psychology concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and ...
... Any observable activity or response by an organism. Behaviorism A theoretical orientation based on the premise that scientific psychology should study only observable behavior. Clinical psychology The branch of psychology concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of psychological problems and ...
Anxiety in Teenagers
... • Comorbid diagnoses of depressive disorders, ADHD, and other anxiety disorders are common in anxiety patients. • Symptoms that may appear to be ADHD: – Restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge – Difficulty concentrating, mind going blank – Irritability – Clinically significant distress or impairme ...
... • Comorbid diagnoses of depressive disorders, ADHD, and other anxiety disorders are common in anxiety patients. • Symptoms that may appear to be ADHD: – Restlessness, feeling keyed up or on edge – Difficulty concentrating, mind going blank – Irritability – Clinically significant distress or impairme ...
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
... subpopulation. (Many Western, DSM interpretations of disorders and conditions are not shared by all cultures. For example, the ancient Hawaiian culture believed that excess body weight signified royalty, and persons in many cultures believe that people with epilepsy are touched by the gods.) 3. Indi ...
... subpopulation. (Many Western, DSM interpretations of disorders and conditions are not shared by all cultures. For example, the ancient Hawaiian culture believed that excess body weight signified royalty, and persons in many cultures believe that people with epilepsy are touched by the gods.) 3. Indi ...
SPN - The Center for Food Security and Public Health
... It is important to understand and recognize the symptoms of psychological stress. If allowed to continue, these symptoms can manifest from mild distress into more severe psychiatric illnesses or disorders which may interfere with an individual’s normal response functions. Severe or chronic psychiatr ...
... It is important to understand and recognize the symptoms of psychological stress. If allowed to continue, these symptoms can manifest from mild distress into more severe psychiatric illnesses or disorders which may interfere with an individual’s normal response functions. Severe or chronic psychiatr ...
Dissociative Disorders
... Identities are often polarized Often each identity specializes in different areas of functioning, encapsulates different memories Very high proportion report significant trauma in childhood – possible strategy that children use to distance themselves from trauma ...
... Identities are often polarized Often each identity specializes in different areas of functioning, encapsulates different memories Very high proportion report significant trauma in childhood – possible strategy that children use to distance themselves from trauma ...
myers ap – unit 12
... –Mania (manic) • Overtalkative, overactive, elated, little need for sleep, etc. ...
... –Mania (manic) • Overtalkative, overactive, elated, little need for sleep, etc. ...
Abnormal Psychology and Life: An Overview
... we discuss features of that disorder as well as assessment and treatment strategies. We also include personal narratives from people who have an actual mental disorder and who can discuss its symptoms and other features from direct experience. All of these cases reinforce the idea that symptoms of ...
... we discuss features of that disorder as well as assessment and treatment strategies. We also include personal narratives from people who have an actual mental disorder and who can discuss its symptoms and other features from direct experience. All of these cases reinforce the idea that symptoms of ...
Drug Intoxication and Withdrawal
... • Symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. • Symptoms are not the result of a GMC or other mental disorder. ...
... • Symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. • Symptoms are not the result of a GMC or other mental disorder. ...
ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, or PTSD? - National Health Care for the
... with the therapeutic trials of stimulant medications for ADHD in general and for toddlers in particular. Of interest to the primary care provider, she says: “. . . symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity might represent a final common pathway for a gamut of emotional, psychologic, an ...
... with the therapeutic trials of stimulant medications for ADHD in general and for toddlers in particular. Of interest to the primary care provider, she says: “. . . symptoms of hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity might represent a final common pathway for a gamut of emotional, psychologic, an ...