Mental Disorders
... These types of disorders are the direct result of physical (throughout the body) changes and diseases that affect the brain. These all lead to some degree of confusion and delusions in addition to anxiety and anger. ...
... These types of disorders are the direct result of physical (throughout the body) changes and diseases that affect the brain. These all lead to some degree of confusion and delusions in addition to anxiety and anger. ...
Dissociative Identity Disorder
... ♦ Certain personalities are created to cope with different life experiences/responsibilities/roles and come in and out when the issue at hand changes or is modified (switching). Terms used to describe the ‘identities’; - alternate personalities, alters, parts, ego states, identities, states of consc ...
... ♦ Certain personalities are created to cope with different life experiences/responsibilities/roles and come in and out when the issue at hand changes or is modified (switching). Terms used to describe the ‘identities’; - alternate personalities, alters, parts, ego states, identities, states of consc ...
Dissociative Identity Disorder
... Tony is diagnosed with D.I.D. He has at least 53 known personal identities. Richard and DD are two specific named identities. Tony can’t remember what happens when the other identities take control. Here we ...
... Tony is diagnosed with D.I.D. He has at least 53 known personal identities. Richard and DD are two specific named identities. Tony can’t remember what happens when the other identities take control. Here we ...
f. Research approaches in abnormal psychology
... Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. identify the history of approaches to definitions, causes and treatments of human problems currently labeled as "mental illness;" 2. demonstrate knowledge of past and present theories of mental illness; 3. demonstrate knowledge of vari ...
... Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. identify the history of approaches to definitions, causes and treatments of human problems currently labeled as "mental illness;" 2. demonstrate knowledge of past and present theories of mental illness; 3. demonstrate knowledge of vari ...
Nancy Gingerich Supporting Family and Friends with Mental Illness
... Experience and Environment (Nurture) Societal factors: pressure to achieve, the increased “stress and busyness of life” ...
... Experience and Environment (Nurture) Societal factors: pressure to achieve, the increased “stress and busyness of life” ...
Impairment in the Legal Profession
... respondents exhibited symptoms of clinical depression, and almost 12% said they contemplated suicide at least once a month. ...
... respondents exhibited symptoms of clinical depression, and almost 12% said they contemplated suicide at least once a month. ...
Chapter 16 Abnormal Psychology
... • A form of “hypochondriasis” can occur when learning about abnormal psychology. • You may find that some of the symptoms we discuss in this chapter sound like something you have experienced. • This is normal; happens with medical students, too! • Note, though, that all psychological disorders invol ...
... • A form of “hypochondriasis” can occur when learning about abnormal psychology. • You may find that some of the symptoms we discuss in this chapter sound like something you have experienced. • This is normal; happens with medical students, too! • Note, though, that all psychological disorders invol ...
Schizophrenia & Other Psychotic Disorders
... - Psychoanalytic theories postulate that schizophrenia result from ego defect and abnormal object relations - According to learning theories, schizophrenic patients learn irrational reactions and ways of thinking by imitating parents who have their own emotional problems. - In family dynamics studie ...
... - Psychoanalytic theories postulate that schizophrenia result from ego defect and abnormal object relations - According to learning theories, schizophrenic patients learn irrational reactions and ways of thinking by imitating parents who have their own emotional problems. - In family dynamics studie ...
Helping Immigrant Youth Connect and Succeed in Their New
... A mental disorder or mental illness is a diagnosable illness that: Affects a person’s thinking, emotional state, and ...
... A mental disorder or mental illness is a diagnosable illness that: Affects a person’s thinking, emotional state, and ...
Hope For Tomorrow PowerPoint
... Nervosa and Bulimia are eating disorders Eating disorders are brain disorders and are a result of psychological and emotional pain and conflict that have not been resolved 90% of high school students are currently on a diet. Eating disorders effect boys and girls as young as four years of age ...
... Nervosa and Bulimia are eating disorders Eating disorders are brain disorders and are a result of psychological and emotional pain and conflict that have not been resolved 90% of high school students are currently on a diet. Eating disorders effect boys and girls as young as four years of age ...
Defining psychological disorders
... One of the most important objectives for this class is for students to recognize how psychological suffering is everywhere. ...
... One of the most important objectives for this class is for students to recognize how psychological suffering is everywhere. ...
Homeless and Mentally ill In our Public Libraries
... with mentally ill patrons. Communicate effectively with mental health providers and law enforcement. Reduce fear of mentally ill patrons, but also know when fear is a signal for self-preservation. ...
... with mentally ill patrons. Communicate effectively with mental health providers and law enforcement. Reduce fear of mentally ill patrons, but also know when fear is a signal for self-preservation. ...
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders Tip Sheet
... People who experience trauma- and stressor-related disorders have been exposed to a potentially traumatic or stressful event. Most people have some emotional reactions to trauma and will recover over time. However, a small number may experience serious problems, which affect their ability to functio ...
... People who experience trauma- and stressor-related disorders have been exposed to a potentially traumatic or stressful event. Most people have some emotional reactions to trauma and will recover over time. However, a small number may experience serious problems, which affect their ability to functio ...
Mental Disorder
... • Mental Disorder: an illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him/her from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life. • Stigma: a negative label or a mark of shame. • Mental illnesses require medical attention just as any other medical ...
... • Mental Disorder: an illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him/her from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life. • Stigma: a negative label or a mark of shame. • Mental illnesses require medical attention just as any other medical ...
Monthly News - February 2012 - Department of Psychiatry, Case
... Human Service Center in Fargo, North Dakota for its commitment to implementing Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) in the communities it serves. IDDT is an evidence-based practice that helps improve quality of life and other outcomes for people with cooccurring severe mental illness and substa ...
... Human Service Center in Fargo, North Dakota for its commitment to implementing Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) in the communities it serves. IDDT is an evidence-based practice that helps improve quality of life and other outcomes for people with cooccurring severe mental illness and substa ...
Borderline Personality Disorder
... behavior and relationships. Because some people with severe borderline personality disorder have brief psychotic episodes, experts thought of this illness as atypical, or borderline, versions of other mental disorders. While mental health experts now generally agree that the name “borderline persona ...
... behavior and relationships. Because some people with severe borderline personality disorder have brief psychotic episodes, experts thought of this illness as atypical, or borderline, versions of other mental disorders. While mental health experts now generally agree that the name “borderline persona ...
mental health issues - Eudora Schools Sites
... Homelessness often leads to frequent moving and upheaval, which eliminate the feelings of safety, stability, and predictability that are so important for healthy growth. A disproportionate number of the homeless are fleeing immediate or very recent experiences of domestic or sexual violence. Homeles ...
... Homelessness often leads to frequent moving and upheaval, which eliminate the feelings of safety, stability, and predictability that are so important for healthy growth. A disproportionate number of the homeless are fleeing immediate or very recent experiences of domestic or sexual violence. Homeles ...
October 24, Ethnicity and mental illness
... AFRICAN AMERICANS • BLACKS HIGHER MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY • BLACKS HAVE SURPRISINGLY LOW RATES OF M.I. • EXCEPTION - ANXIETY DISORDERS (PHOBIAS) • PERHAPS BETTER COPING ABILITIES - SOCIAL SUPPORT, RELIGION ...
... AFRICAN AMERICANS • BLACKS HIGHER MORTALITY AND MORBIDITY • BLACKS HAVE SURPRISINGLY LOW RATES OF M.I. • EXCEPTION - ANXIETY DISORDERS (PHOBIAS) • PERHAPS BETTER COPING ABILITIES - SOCIAL SUPPORT, RELIGION ...
Diabetes Mellitus + Depression
... 45% Depressive disorders up to 35% ◦ Rosenthal et all in a 3 year prospective study of hospitalization and mortality in older patients with DM found that a combined presence of retinopathy and high depressive score on a depressive scale had the strongest relationship with ...
... 45% Depressive disorders up to 35% ◦ Rosenthal et all in a 3 year prospective study of hospitalization and mortality in older patients with DM found that a combined presence of retinopathy and high depressive score on a depressive scale had the strongest relationship with ...
Final-set
... Commonalities • Just as there are some common underlying aspects of disorders (chemical imbalance, brain disease, stress, social disconnection) there are commonalities of psychotherapy. • Correcting the neurological imbalance can correct our thinking and so can working directly on our thinking a ...
... Commonalities • Just as there are some common underlying aspects of disorders (chemical imbalance, brain disease, stress, social disconnection) there are commonalities of psychotherapy. • Correcting the neurological imbalance can correct our thinking and so can working directly on our thinking a ...
Introduction to Psychological Disorders, Summary Notes
... castrated, mutilated, or having ones blood replaced with animal blood. Supposedly more "civilized", we now believe that these diseases have physical causes. This medical model assumes that psychological disorders are due to an anatomical or biochemical problem and can be diagnosed, treated, and in m ...
... castrated, mutilated, or having ones blood replaced with animal blood. Supposedly more "civilized", we now believe that these diseases have physical causes. This medical model assumes that psychological disorders are due to an anatomical or biochemical problem and can be diagnosed, treated, and in m ...
Slide 1
... • 29% with psychiatric illness have had a substance abuse d/o. • 37% of alcoholics have a mental illness other than a substance abuse d/o • 53% with drug abuse or dependence have at least one other psychiatric dlo • 64% of drug abusers in treatment have a mental d/o. ...
... • 29% with psychiatric illness have had a substance abuse d/o. • 37% of alcoholics have a mental illness other than a substance abuse d/o • 53% with drug abuse or dependence have at least one other psychiatric dlo • 64% of drug abusers in treatment have a mental d/o. ...
Mental Status Assessment
... Mental status definition: A person’s emotional and cognitive function Mental disorder definition: “A significant behavioral or psychological pattern associated with distress or disability and has a significant risk of pain, disability, or death, or a loss of freedom” (APA, 1994) ...
... Mental status definition: A person’s emotional and cognitive function Mental disorder definition: “A significant behavioral or psychological pattern associated with distress or disability and has a significant risk of pain, disability, or death, or a loss of freedom” (APA, 1994) ...
Psychology of Dysfunctional Behavior
... Neglects important issues of personal responsibility & cultural influences ...
... Neglects important issues of personal responsibility & cultural influences ...