Why diagnose?
... What is a mental disorder? It is what we define it to be. A clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual, is associated with present distress or disability ...
... What is a mental disorder? It is what we define it to be. A clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual, is associated with present distress or disability ...
Understanding Anxiety Disorders
... Scientists have discovered that the biological factors of anxiety disorders include possible genetic causes (as these disorders often run in families), changes in brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, and alterations in certain areas of the brain. Psychological factors include the ways people le ...
... Scientists have discovered that the biological factors of anxiety disorders include possible genetic causes (as these disorders often run in families), changes in brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, and alterations in certain areas of the brain. Psychological factors include the ways people le ...
March 2016, Pages S518 Abstracts of the 24rd European Congress
... We collected data from 61 patients. Statistical analysis was performed by calculating the Pearson Correlation Coefficient between the RSA and the other tests. We observed a positive correlation between RSA and coping “Emotion” and coping “Problem”. A negative correlation was found between RSA and co ...
... We collected data from 61 patients. Statistical analysis was performed by calculating the Pearson Correlation Coefficient between the RSA and the other tests. We observed a positive correlation between RSA and coping “Emotion” and coping “Problem”. A negative correlation was found between RSA and co ...
Somatoform disorders
... Ruling out organic disease, usually completed by the primary care physician. Somatization disorder - in somatization disorder concern about symptoms indifference about diseas ...
... Ruling out organic disease, usually completed by the primary care physician. Somatization disorder - in somatization disorder concern about symptoms indifference about diseas ...
Psychiatry and Medicine
... • Several medical disorders also cause anxiety & depressive symptoms directly ( Parkinson’s disease, stroke, infections, endocrine disorders & malignancy). • Illness factors ( pain, threat to life, course, duration & disability). • Treatment factors ( side effects, uncertainty of outcome & self-care ...
... • Several medical disorders also cause anxiety & depressive symptoms directly ( Parkinson’s disease, stroke, infections, endocrine disorders & malignancy). • Illness factors ( pain, threat to life, course, duration & disability). • Treatment factors ( side effects, uncertainty of outcome & self-care ...
A Case Demonstrating the Need to Emphasize Wellness as a
... to relax, and mood liability. ML recently returned from her second tour of duty in Afghanistan after receiving an honorable discharge from the Army. She reports having symptoms for the past year, but did not report them to her commanding officer for fear of negatively affecting her military career. ...
... to relax, and mood liability. ML recently returned from her second tour of duty in Afghanistan after receiving an honorable discharge from the Army. She reports having symptoms for the past year, but did not report them to her commanding officer for fear of negatively affecting her military career. ...
Classification of Mental Disorders
... are linked to the diagnostic codes listed in the International Classification of Diseases used by clinicians to report diagnoses to insurers for reimbursement, and to public health authorities for causes of illness and ...
... are linked to the diagnostic codes listed in the International Classification of Diseases used by clinicians to report diagnoses to insurers for reimbursement, and to public health authorities for causes of illness and ...
ch_18_psych_power_point
... Depersonalization disorder refers to feelings of detachment from one’s mental processes or body. People with this disorder describe feeling as though they are outside their bodies, observing themselves at a distance. Depersonalization is a common symptom of other psychological disorders in addition ...
... Depersonalization disorder refers to feelings of detachment from one’s mental processes or body. People with this disorder describe feeling as though they are outside their bodies, observing themselves at a distance. Depersonalization is a common symptom of other psychological disorders in addition ...
Anxiety and Mothers
... Adjustment Disorders • Adjustment generally follows change. • Adjustment responses are greatest when the changes involve more stress or demand, increased conflict, new roles, or loss of supports, both a person’s own resources inside themselves, or the practical support of others. • Mothering challe ...
... Adjustment Disorders • Adjustment generally follows change. • Adjustment responses are greatest when the changes involve more stress or demand, increased conflict, new roles, or loss of supports, both a person’s own resources inside themselves, or the practical support of others. • Mothering challe ...
Title of Presentation - Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
... condition presentation, not multiple discrete disorders, but still adds complexity ...
... condition presentation, not multiple discrete disorders, but still adds complexity ...
Anxiety Disorders
... relatively private set of symptoms. The female to male ratio for specific phobias and panic disorders is 2:1. Some evidence indicates that males suffering from panic attacks are more likely to “self-medicate”. ...
... relatively private set of symptoms. The female to male ratio for specific phobias and panic disorders is 2:1. Some evidence indicates that males suffering from panic attacks are more likely to “self-medicate”. ...
Comorbidity - The University of Sydney
... • Traditionally exposure therapy was considered inappropriate for those with SUDs – The emotions experienced may be overwhelming and could lead to more substance use – Cognitive impairment associated with SUD could impair the patient’s ability to do imaginal tasks ...
... • Traditionally exposure therapy was considered inappropriate for those with SUDs – The emotions experienced may be overwhelming and could lead to more substance use – Cognitive impairment associated with SUD could impair the patient’s ability to do imaginal tasks ...
Alphabet Soup of Psychology - Hatboro
... panic attacks (& what's the best treatment?) paradoxical sleep: why is REM called this? paresis perceptual constancy (size,color,shape) perceptual set personal space perspectives in psychology (major ones) phenylketonuria (PKU) phi phenomenon phonemes vs. morphemes photoreceptors Piaget's stages of ...
... panic attacks (& what's the best treatment?) paradoxical sleep: why is REM called this? paresis perceptual constancy (size,color,shape) perceptual set personal space perspectives in psychology (major ones) phenylketonuria (PKU) phi phenomenon phonemes vs. morphemes photoreceptors Piaget's stages of ...
I. Introduction: Understanding Psychological Disorders
... development of a specific phobia that can be traced back to some sort of traumatic event. People with specific phobias may have developed a conditioned response of fear to a conditioned stimulus that has generalized to similar stimuli. b. Operant conditioning can be involved in the avoidance behavio ...
... development of a specific phobia that can be traced back to some sort of traumatic event. People with specific phobias may have developed a conditioned response of fear to a conditioned stimulus that has generalized to similar stimuli. b. Operant conditioning can be involved in the avoidance behavio ...
Griggs Chapter 10: Abnormal Psychology
... Abnormal behavior and thinking can be linked to the four major perspectives ◦ Biological – Brain/body, chemical imbalance ◦ Behavioral – Actions/reactions that include signs of disorder ◦ Cognitive – The effect of thinking – OCD, paranoia ◦ Sociocultural – What is acceptable in one culture may not b ...
... Abnormal behavior and thinking can be linked to the four major perspectives ◦ Biological – Brain/body, chemical imbalance ◦ Behavioral – Actions/reactions that include signs of disorder ◦ Cognitive – The effect of thinking – OCD, paranoia ◦ Sociocultural – What is acceptable in one culture may not b ...
IGDA. 4: Evaluation of symptoms and mental state
... Variations in the presentation of psychopathology according to a patient’s age, gender and sociocultural background should be considered in the conduct of the examination and in the interpretation of collected information – for example, depression tends to present predominantly with somatic symptoms ...
... Variations in the presentation of psychopathology according to a patient’s age, gender and sociocultural background should be considered in the conduct of the examination and in the interpretation of collected information – for example, depression tends to present predominantly with somatic symptoms ...
Advocacy in Difficult Situations AFSCME Local 88
... If symptoms are acute, member may need to access various forms of leave. PTSD and anxiety disorders are treatable. Recognize that until the medical issues are resolved, the member cannot make important decisions. ...
... If symptoms are acute, member may need to access various forms of leave. PTSD and anxiety disorders are treatable. Recognize that until the medical issues are resolved, the member cannot make important decisions. ...
Schizophrenia and Autism – Related Disorders
... "schizophrenia": autism (turning inward to oneself), ambivalence, affective disturbance, and loosening of associations.[1] In 1933, Potter described childhood SCZ as including: (1) loss of interest in the environment; (2) dereistic thinking; (3) thought disturbance; (4) difficulties with emotional r ...
... "schizophrenia": autism (turning inward to oneself), ambivalence, affective disturbance, and loosening of associations.[1] In 1933, Potter described childhood SCZ as including: (1) loss of interest in the environment; (2) dereistic thinking; (3) thought disturbance; (4) difficulties with emotional r ...
Describe antisocial personality disorder
... BPD – Personality disorder marked by unstable emotions and relationships, dependency, and manipulative, selfdestructive behavior. They can admit that they are dependent. They constantly test other people and sabotage their relationships. They appear to be “clingy” and needy. They frequently use self ...
... BPD – Personality disorder marked by unstable emotions and relationships, dependency, and manipulative, selfdestructive behavior. They can admit that they are dependent. They constantly test other people and sabotage their relationships. They appear to be “clingy” and needy. They frequently use self ...
Somatoform disorders
... personal objectives, having little to do with biological systems of pathogenesis of disease ...
... personal objectives, having little to do with biological systems of pathogenesis of disease ...
Abnormal Psychology
... sameness and an independent validation has suggested combining the two factors. • Restricted behavior is limited in focus, interest, or activity, such as preoccupation with a single television program, toy, or game. • Self Injury: includes movements that injure or can injure the person, such as eye ...
... sameness and an independent validation has suggested combining the two factors. • Restricted behavior is limited in focus, interest, or activity, such as preoccupation with a single television program, toy, or game. • Self Injury: includes movements that injure or can injure the person, such as eye ...
Differential Diagnosis: Factitious Disorders vs. Somatoform Disorders
... against the “insensitive” medical and socio‐legal systems) for the child. Her identity is defined by her maternal prowess and dedication (e.g “mother of the year”) (i.e. similar to borderline personality) her “caregiving expertise” and the close relationship with medical professionals (which of ...
... against the “insensitive” medical and socio‐legal systems) for the child. Her identity is defined by her maternal prowess and dedication (e.g “mother of the year”) (i.e. similar to borderline personality) her “caregiving expertise” and the close relationship with medical professionals (which of ...
Aging Demographics and Psychiatric Diagnoses in the Elderly
... Simply put: an extreme variant of normal personality traits ENDURING pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture, is INFLEXIBLE and PERVASIVE across a broad range of personal and social situations, leads to clinically significan ...
... Simply put: an extreme variant of normal personality traits ENDURING pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture, is INFLEXIBLE and PERVASIVE across a broad range of personal and social situations, leads to clinically significan ...
Abnormal Psychology - Solon City Schools
... • A variety of specific psychological disorders are categorized as anxiety disorders in the DSM-IV-TR. List at least three specific anxiety disorders, and identify elements they have in common and those that are unique to each disorder. ...
... • A variety of specific psychological disorders are categorized as anxiety disorders in the DSM-IV-TR. List at least three specific anxiety disorders, and identify elements they have in common and those that are unique to each disorder. ...