Psychiatric drug-induced Chronic Brain Impairment (CBI
... a class of disorders that included specific diagnoses such as dementia or organic personality disorder. It did not have the nuance and broad spectrum of effects associated with CBI. I was not viewed as a unitary syndrome resulting from any physical harm to the brain. 4.1. Confounding factors When a ...
... a class of disorders that included specific diagnoses such as dementia or organic personality disorder. It did not have the nuance and broad spectrum of effects associated with CBI. I was not viewed as a unitary syndrome resulting from any physical harm to the brain. 4.1. Confounding factors When a ...
Physical and Mental Comorbidity, Disability, and Suicidal Behavior
... of medical morbidity, we used the empirically validated and commonly used Charlson Comorbidity Index (43,44,45), which was developed empirically to index medical conditions that singly, or in combination, increase the shortterm risk of mortality (46,47). All the chronic conditions assessed in the su ...
... of medical morbidity, we used the empirically validated and commonly used Charlson Comorbidity Index (43,44,45), which was developed empirically to index medical conditions that singly, or in combination, increase the shortterm risk of mortality (46,47). All the chronic conditions assessed in the su ...
Lyme Disease the Cause of 1/3 of Psychiatric Disorders
... excessive side effect sensitivity to medications that are expected to be helpful for particular psychiatric symptoms? 4. Is this new-onset disease without psychological precipitants such as new stressors or secondary gain? 5. Is there an absence of a personal history or family history of major psych ...
... excessive side effect sensitivity to medications that are expected to be helpful for particular psychiatric symptoms? 4. Is this new-onset disease without psychological precipitants such as new stressors or secondary gain? 5. Is there an absence of a personal history or family history of major psych ...
Managing the After-effects of Disaster Trauma
... Although disaster traumas differ widely, they usually have some ...
... Although disaster traumas differ widely, they usually have some ...
Toward a Jurisprudence of Psychiatric Evidence: Examining the
... employ is fundamentally similar: gather data from enough instances of the phenomenon in question so that in the aggregate they provide sufficient understanding to permit description, prediction, and (sometimes) intervention. In fact, this basic structure of scientific inquiry is consistent across th ...
... employ is fundamentally similar: gather data from enough instances of the phenomenon in question so that in the aggregate they provide sufficient understanding to permit description, prediction, and (sometimes) intervention. In fact, this basic structure of scientific inquiry is consistent across th ...
DOCX - Gift From Within
... suicides among soldiers. Studies confirm that individuals in the military are at higher risk than the general population due to the conditions in which they are exposed. Wartime pressures are at a high, and soldiers are coming back from combat showing signs of psychiatric illnesses and addictions. T ...
... suicides among soldiers. Studies confirm that individuals in the military are at higher risk than the general population due to the conditions in which they are exposed. Wartime pressures are at a high, and soldiers are coming back from combat showing signs of psychiatric illnesses and addictions. T ...
Children/Adolescent Resource Guide
... health condition, we recognize the person first, and we acknowledge the person's power to overcome that condition and live a full life separate from it. I often tell people, "I may have it, but it doesn't have me!" ...
... health condition, we recognize the person first, and we acknowledge the person's power to overcome that condition and live a full life separate from it. I often tell people, "I may have it, but it doesn't have me!" ...
Bipolar Disorder - School Based Behavioral Health
... Thank you all for tuning in, you’re listening to XYZ College Advice radio, I’m your host Dee Jones. Tonight’s letter comes from a student living in a residence hall whose roommate is exhibiting some strange behavior, she writes: “Dear Dee, I’m a sophomore in college and I live in a suite with one ro ...
... Thank you all for tuning in, you’re listening to XYZ College Advice radio, I’m your host Dee Jones. Tonight’s letter comes from a student living in a residence hall whose roommate is exhibiting some strange behavior, she writes: “Dear Dee, I’m a sophomore in college and I live in a suite with one ro ...
antisocial personality, sociopathy, and
... (Samenow 2004). In such cases, they usually fall into one of three types that are typically considered aggravating circumstances in addition to their legal guilt -antisocial personality disorder (APD), sociopath, or psychopath -- none of which are the same as insanity or psychosis. APD is the most c ...
... (Samenow 2004). In such cases, they usually fall into one of three types that are typically considered aggravating circumstances in addition to their legal guilt -antisocial personality disorder (APD), sociopath, or psychopath -- none of which are the same as insanity or psychosis. APD is the most c ...
comorbidity 2009 - addiction education home
... The study examines client and service characteristics of addiction treatment completers and non-completers with co-occurring disorders (COD). On demographic variables, completers were more likely to be male and homeless. In the psychiatric domain, a greater proportion of completers received diagnos ...
... The study examines client and service characteristics of addiction treatment completers and non-completers with co-occurring disorders (COD). On demographic variables, completers were more likely to be male and homeless. In the psychiatric domain, a greater proportion of completers received diagnos ...
Anxiety Disorders Overview (CSMH)
... Causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, academic (occupational), or other important areas of functioning ...
... Causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, academic (occupational), or other important areas of functioning ...
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... candidates for inclusion in the classification, and deletions from it’ and – (b) that there should be ‘at least no ambiguity about the reason that individual candidate diagnoses are included or excluded’. ...
... candidates for inclusion in the classification, and deletions from it’ and – (b) that there should be ‘at least no ambiguity about the reason that individual candidate diagnoses are included or excluded’. ...
Friendly Link winter 2012 - Friends for Mental Health
... contribute to someone’s decision to end his/her life. Factors such as loss, addictions, childhood trauma or other forms of trauma, depression, serious physical illness, and major life changes can make some people feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. It is important to remember that it isn’t necessar ...
... contribute to someone’s decision to end his/her life. Factors such as loss, addictions, childhood trauma or other forms of trauma, depression, serious physical illness, and major life changes can make some people feel overwhelmed and unable to cope. It is important to remember that it isn’t necessar ...
POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
... appointments and fell into the “difficult patient” category. She denied depression, feeling nervous, and was not suicidal or homicidal. She did report nightmares, social isolation, and fear of walking down certain streets as well as fear of coming to the clinic. While in the waiting room she frequen ...
... appointments and fell into the “difficult patient” category. She denied depression, feeling nervous, and was not suicidal or homicidal. She did report nightmares, social isolation, and fear of walking down certain streets as well as fear of coming to the clinic. While in the waiting room she frequen ...
Differential diagnosis of bipolar and borderline personality disorders
... ent from those seen in bipolar II disorder [30,31] . Thus, mood swings from depression to anger are seen, while euphoria is rare. Crucially, AI is highly sensitive to environmental cues and interpersonal stressors [26] . Finally, family stud ies of patients with BPD (with severe AI) find that diagn ...
... ent from those seen in bipolar II disorder [30,31] . Thus, mood swings from depression to anger are seen, while euphoria is rare. Crucially, AI is highly sensitive to environmental cues and interpersonal stressors [26] . Finally, family stud ies of patients with BPD (with severe AI) find that diagn ...
Bipolar Disorder
... prescribed if behavior is very disturbed and symptoms are severe. Initially, patients will start off on a low dose to minimize the risk of undesirable side effects, including weight gain, constipation, dry mouth, and blurred vision. Rapid cycling - this refers to rapid high-to-low fluctuations with ...
... prescribed if behavior is very disturbed and symptoms are severe. Initially, patients will start off on a low dose to minimize the risk of undesirable side effects, including weight gain, constipation, dry mouth, and blurred vision. Rapid cycling - this refers to rapid high-to-low fluctuations with ...
Comer, Abnormal Psychology, 6th edition
... often at play in psychological disorders – People who experience a large number of stressful events are particularly vulnerable to the onset of GAD, social phobia, panic disorder, and OCD, as well as other psychological problems ...
... often at play in psychological disorders – People who experience a large number of stressful events are particularly vulnerable to the onset of GAD, social phobia, panic disorder, and OCD, as well as other psychological problems ...
Genetic Testing for FMR1 mutations (including Fragile
... • For isolated cognitive impairment, DNA analysis for fragile X syndrome should be performed as part of a comprehensive genetic evaluation that includes routine cytogenetic evaluation. Cytogenetic evaluation is important in these circumstances since constitutional chromosome abnormalities have been ...
... • For isolated cognitive impairment, DNA analysis for fragile X syndrome should be performed as part of a comprehensive genetic evaluation that includes routine cytogenetic evaluation. Cytogenetic evaluation is important in these circumstances since constitutional chromosome abnormalities have been ...
Generalized anxiety disorder
... Personality Personality disorder .Generalized anxiety disorder occurs in people with anxious-avoidant personality disorders, but also in individuals with other personality disorders. ...
... Personality Personality disorder .Generalized anxiety disorder occurs in people with anxious-avoidant personality disorders, but also in individuals with other personality disorders. ...
Delusion formation and reasoning biases in those at clinical high
... seem simply to reflect jumping to conclusions in those subjects with the most psychotic symptoms, as there was no correlation with either the total PANSS score or the positive symptom sub-scale, or with the SAPS delusion sub-scale score. A specific association with delusions is consistent with studi ...
... seem simply to reflect jumping to conclusions in those subjects with the most psychotic symptoms, as there was no correlation with either the total PANSS score or the positive symptom sub-scale, or with the SAPS delusion sub-scale score. A specific association with delusions is consistent with studi ...
IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)
... occurs within affected individuals, families, social environments, work and school environments, and the healthcare industry. With stigma often come a loss of social support and occupational success, reduced functioning, higher symptom levels and lower quality of life. Bipolar Affective Disorder sti ...
... occurs within affected individuals, families, social environments, work and school environments, and the healthcare industry. With stigma often come a loss of social support and occupational success, reduced functioning, higher symptom levels and lower quality of life. Bipolar Affective Disorder sti ...
Psychotic Disorders in Children: How Do We Distinguish Them?
... which interfere with daily functioning (typically aggression and hyperactivity/inattention) • Goal of medication should be to enhance other treatments ...
... which interfere with daily functioning (typically aggression and hyperactivity/inattention) • Goal of medication should be to enhance other treatments ...
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... • Do remember that your child may feel extremely vulnerable • Do be prepared for denial, resistance, false reassurances • Do speak in specifics: mention behaviours you have noticed, and explain why you are concerned about those behaviours • Do remember to listen as well as speaking – balancing your ...
... • Do remember that your child may feel extremely vulnerable • Do be prepared for denial, resistance, false reassurances • Do speak in specifics: mention behaviours you have noticed, and explain why you are concerned about those behaviours • Do remember to listen as well as speaking – balancing your ...
Anxiety Disorders - Health People, Inc.
... Knowing what signs to look for can greatly help in defusing a situation. Early intervention is the key to preventing serious problems later on. Panic Disorder Panic disorders can best be described as panic attacks. When a person has a panic attack it is due to a case of overwhelming fear. A person w ...
... Knowing what signs to look for can greatly help in defusing a situation. Early intervention is the key to preventing serious problems later on. Panic Disorder Panic disorders can best be described as panic attacks. When a person has a panic attack it is due to a case of overwhelming fear. A person w ...
Stress Disorders Sleep Disorders
... PTSD: DSM-IV Criteria A. The person has been exposed to a traumatic event in which both of the following have been present: (1) the person experienced, witnessed, or was confronted with an event or events that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integr ...
... PTSD: DSM-IV Criteria A. The person has been exposed to a traumatic event in which both of the following have been present: (1) the person experienced, witnessed, or was confronted with an event or events that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integr ...