BODY IMAGE, WEIGHT AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE …
... Eating disorders are illnesses with a biological basis that are often influenced by emotional, cultural, environmental and societal factors In the US alone there are over 10 million females and 1 million males struggling with anorexia and / or bulimia There are millions of others that struggle with ...
... Eating disorders are illnesses with a biological basis that are often influenced by emotional, cultural, environmental and societal factors In the US alone there are over 10 million females and 1 million males struggling with anorexia and / or bulimia There are millions of others that struggle with ...
disorder - Cloudfront.net
... Can we define specific disorders clearly enough so that we can know that we’re all referring to the same behavior/mental state? Can we use our diagnostic labels to guide treatment rather than to stigmatize people? ...
... Can we define specific disorders clearly enough so that we can know that we’re all referring to the same behavior/mental state? Can we use our diagnostic labels to guide treatment rather than to stigmatize people? ...
Depression and Anxiety Disorders
... Drug therapy (with or without counseling) is effective in treating most individuals. The mainstay of therapy for both anxiety and mood disorders is antidepressant drugs. For more severe cases, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or antipsychotic agents may be required. If anxiety is present, treatment m ...
... Drug therapy (with or without counseling) is effective in treating most individuals. The mainstay of therapy for both anxiety and mood disorders is antidepressant drugs. For more severe cases, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or antipsychotic agents may be required. If anxiety is present, treatment m ...
Health-PPT - UBC Psychology`s Research Labs
... talking loudly to no one in particular, is often using words that people around her find unintelligible, and is occasionally barking. When later questioned about her behaviour, she reports that she was talking with a man who had recently died and had briefly been possessed by the spirit of a dog. ...
... talking loudly to no one in particular, is often using words that people around her find unintelligible, and is occasionally barking. When later questioned about her behaviour, she reports that she was talking with a man who had recently died and had briefly been possessed by the spirit of a dog. ...
Psychological trauma: a historical perspective
... During the First World War the conscription of a mass civilian army, which in turn was subjected to the emotional pressures of trench warfare, led to an epidemic of post-trauma illness, termed ‘shell shock’. At first an organic explanation was proposed: a microscopic cerebral haemorrhage caused by e ...
... During the First World War the conscription of a mass civilian army, which in turn was subjected to the emotional pressures of trench warfare, led to an epidemic of post-trauma illness, termed ‘shell shock’. At first an organic explanation was proposed: a microscopic cerebral haemorrhage caused by e ...
Am J Psychiatry 167:487
... One of the oldest distinctions in psychiatry is that between state and trait—between a transient or time-limited event, such as a panic attack or a depressive episode, and an enduring, even lifelong, condition such as schizophrenia, mental retardation, or a personality disorder. This distinction is ...
... One of the oldest distinctions in psychiatry is that between state and trait—between a transient or time-limited event, such as a panic attack or a depressive episode, and an enduring, even lifelong, condition such as schizophrenia, mental retardation, or a personality disorder. This distinction is ...
MHMD PowerPoint presentation
... are present? What are some dynamics in this relationship? What might the child need? If you were the Child Welfare Worker, what would you do? ...
... are present? What are some dynamics in this relationship? What might the child need? If you were the Child Welfare Worker, what would you do? ...
PARANOID PERSONALITY DISORDER
... No paranoid delusions as in schizophrenia Belief that others are lying, cheating, exploiting or trying to harm you Perception of hidden, malicious meaning in benign comments ...
... No paranoid delusions as in schizophrenia Belief that others are lying, cheating, exploiting or trying to harm you Perception of hidden, malicious meaning in benign comments ...
2 - UBC Psychology`s Research Labs
... totally unaware of her surroundings. She is talking loudly to no one in particular, is often using words that people around her find unintelligible, and is occasionally barking. When later questioned about her behaviour, she reports that she was talking with a man who had recently died and had brief ...
... totally unaware of her surroundings. She is talking loudly to no one in particular, is often using words that people around her find unintelligible, and is occasionally barking. When later questioned about her behaviour, she reports that she was talking with a man who had recently died and had brief ...
Developmental and Cognitive Disorders
... several areas of development: reciprocal social interaction skills, communication skills, presence of stereotyped behavior, interests, and activities Symptoms are on a continuum 5 PDD’s: autistic disorder, Asperger’s ...
... several areas of development: reciprocal social interaction skills, communication skills, presence of stereotyped behavior, interests, and activities Symptoms are on a continuum 5 PDD’s: autistic disorder, Asperger’s ...
ADHD - Pearson - Clinical Assessment
... at work, or during other activities (e.g., overlooks or misses details, work is inaccurate). b. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities (e.g., has difficulty remaining focused during lectures, conversations, or lengthy reading). c. Often does not seem to listen when s ...
... at work, or during other activities (e.g., overlooks or misses details, work is inaccurate). b. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities (e.g., has difficulty remaining focused during lectures, conversations, or lengthy reading). c. Often does not seem to listen when s ...
Mood Disorders, Dissociation, Schizophrenia, and Personality
... – children subjected to chronic physical, sexual or emotional abuse – a home environment that is otherwise frightening or highly unpredictable. – A child who learns to dissociate in order to endure an extended period of his or her youth may use this coping mechanism in response to stressful situatio ...
... – children subjected to chronic physical, sexual or emotional abuse – a home environment that is otherwise frightening or highly unpredictable. – A child who learns to dissociate in order to endure an extended period of his or her youth may use this coping mechanism in response to stressful situatio ...
Slide 1
... Identity disturbance: markedly and persistently unstable selfimage or sense of self Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures or threats, or self-mutilating behavior Affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood Chronic feel ...
... Identity disturbance: markedly and persistently unstable selfimage or sense of self Impulsivity in at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures or threats, or self-mutilating behavior Affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood Chronic feel ...
1 Classification of Depression: Research and Diagnostic Criteria
... mental disorder. In DSM-IV, depressed mood most of the day for at least 2 years was required in the presence of two of six criterion symptoms. The exclusion criteria again included a chronic psychotic disorder but other common psychiatric disorders did not pose specific exclusion criteria in diagnos ...
... mental disorder. In DSM-IV, depressed mood most of the day for at least 2 years was required in the presence of two of six criterion symptoms. The exclusion criteria again included a chronic psychotic disorder but other common psychiatric disorders did not pose specific exclusion criteria in diagnos ...
Mental Health Nursing: Anxiety Disorders
... Mental health education Discharge planning to include supervision and support groups ...
... Mental health education Discharge planning to include supervision and support groups ...
Abnormal Psychology
... “common cold” of psychological disorders Biggest cause of therapy (mental health services) 2 weeks or more (with absence of clear ...
... “common cold” of psychological disorders Biggest cause of therapy (mental health services) 2 weeks or more (with absence of clear ...
PSYCHOGENIC SPEECH DISORDER – A CASE REPORT
... movements (American Psychiatric Association 2013; World Health Organization 1992). Both diagnostic classifications - ICD-10 and the classification of the American Psychiatric Association – DSM, unequivocally require that the diagnosis of conversion / dissociative disorder should be stated only after ...
... movements (American Psychiatric Association 2013; World Health Organization 1992). Both diagnostic classifications - ICD-10 and the classification of the American Psychiatric Association – DSM, unequivocally require that the diagnosis of conversion / dissociative disorder should be stated only after ...
PSY240H1S Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
... • Presence (or history) of at least one Hypomanic Episode • There has never been a Manic Episode or a Mixed Episode ...
... • Presence (or history) of at least one Hypomanic Episode • There has never been a Manic Episode or a Mixed Episode ...
Intellectual Disability and Anxiety Disorders
... The first step is awareness and the time to get professional help is when the behaviour changes. Speak to the person's GP, service coordinator, a mental health professional, psychiatrist, psychologist or counsellor. For people with intellectual disability it may initially be useful to have a familia ...
... The first step is awareness and the time to get professional help is when the behaviour changes. Speak to the person's GP, service coordinator, a mental health professional, psychiatrist, psychologist or counsellor. For people with intellectual disability it may initially be useful to have a familia ...
PSYC+209+Ch
... Average age on onset is between 19 - 22 years Can begin in childhood 10 to 13% of cases progress to full bipolar I disorder Tends to be chronic ...
... Average age on onset is between 19 - 22 years Can begin in childhood 10 to 13% of cases progress to full bipolar I disorder Tends to be chronic ...
The link between crime and mental disorder
... – SMI alone does not predict violence – Other factors for violence reported more frequently in SMI ...
... – SMI alone does not predict violence – Other factors for violence reported more frequently in SMI ...
Title (right justify / Arial)
... knowledge base of the primary care physician on par with other medical specialty knowledge bases ...
... knowledge base of the primary care physician on par with other medical specialty knowledge bases ...
Mood Disorders, Dissociation, Schizophrenia, and Personality
... – children subjected to chronic physical, sexual or emotional abuse – a home environment that is otherwise frightening or highly unpredictable. – A child who learns to dissociate in order to endure an extended period of his or her youth may use this coping mechanism in response to stressful situatio ...
... – children subjected to chronic physical, sexual or emotional abuse – a home environment that is otherwise frightening or highly unpredictable. – A child who learns to dissociate in order to endure an extended period of his or her youth may use this coping mechanism in response to stressful situatio ...
Mental and Emotional Health
... Autism and other ASDs develop in childhood and generally are diagnosed by age three. ...
... Autism and other ASDs develop in childhood and generally are diagnosed by age three. ...
Chapter 13 PowerPoint
... •Psychopathology—scientific study of the origins, symptoms, and development of psychological disorders •Psychological disorder--a pattern of behavioral and psychological symptoms that causes significant personal distress, impairs the ability to function in one or more important areas of daily life, ...
... •Psychopathology—scientific study of the origins, symptoms, and development of psychological disorders •Psychological disorder--a pattern of behavioral and psychological symptoms that causes significant personal distress, impairs the ability to function in one or more important areas of daily life, ...