Confronting Depression and Suicide in Physicians
... University, who were enrolled between 1948 and 1964.13 This rate is almost identical to the 12% lifetime prevalence of major depression in US males (ages 45-54 years) in a nationally representative study.31 The only difference is in the later age of onset in physicians. The lifetime prevalence is 19 ...
... University, who were enrolled between 1948 and 1964.13 This rate is almost identical to the 12% lifetime prevalence of major depression in US males (ages 45-54 years) in a nationally representative study.31 The only difference is in the later age of onset in physicians. The lifetime prevalence is 19 ...
When to Seek Treatment and Where to Find It
... Alzheimer's disease? If you received treatment for depression when you were young, are you worried that it will recur late in life? Are you concerned about a friend who can't seem to stop grieving the death of her husband and who talks of dying? Are you concerned about a friend’s use of alcohol with ...
... Alzheimer's disease? If you received treatment for depression when you were young, are you worried that it will recur late in life? Are you concerned about a friend who can't seem to stop grieving the death of her husband and who talks of dying? Are you concerned about a friend’s use of alcohol with ...
rhs-15 - Refugee Health TA
... the proxies. Those missed were due to shortage in available interpreters, out-migration, and other reasons (i.e. during time of diagnostic assessment, some participants had other medical concerns that warranted immediate attention). It is important to note that the development of the RHS-15 was an i ...
... the proxies. Those missed were due to shortage in available interpreters, out-migration, and other reasons (i.e. during time of diagnostic assessment, some participants had other medical concerns that warranted immediate attention). It is important to note that the development of the RHS-15 was an i ...
Asian American Mental Health
... Additionally, after initial contact with mental health professionals, about one-third of Asian Americans drop out of treatment before their intake session, and premature treatment termination is also common (Akutsu, Tsuru, & Chu, 2004). Several cultural, system, and care process factors must be cons ...
... Additionally, after initial contact with mental health professionals, about one-third of Asian Americans drop out of treatment before their intake session, and premature treatment termination is also common (Akutsu, Tsuru, & Chu, 2004). Several cultural, system, and care process factors must be cons ...
Parkinson`s disease, anxiety and depression
... of depression at some stage.3 Up to 40 per cent have symptoms of anxiety and around 30 per cent experience anxiety.4 About 40 per cent of people with Parkinson’s and depression also have anxiety.5 The link between Parkinson’s disease, anxiety and depression is complex. Being diagnosed with Parkinson ...
... of depression at some stage.3 Up to 40 per cent have symptoms of anxiety and around 30 per cent experience anxiety.4 About 40 per cent of people with Parkinson’s and depression also have anxiety.5 The link between Parkinson’s disease, anxiety and depression is complex. Being diagnosed with Parkinson ...
Validity and responsiveness of the EQ
... their life situation in the context of their culture and value system and consists of 26 items, each rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Unlike other instruments, the WHOQOLBREF takes a broader concept of quality of life, which is not restricted to health-related aspects. Since numerous international c ...
... their life situation in the context of their culture and value system and consists of 26 items, each rated on a 5-point Likert scale. Unlike other instruments, the WHOQOLBREF takes a broader concept of quality of life, which is not restricted to health-related aspects. Since numerous international c ...
Mental health and psychological impacts from the
... also occurred. In Fukushima, radioactive release induced massive fear and uncertainty in a large number of people, causing massive distress among the affected residents, especially among mothers of young children and nuclear plant workers. Stigma was additional challenge to the Fukushima residents. ...
... also occurred. In Fukushima, radioactive release induced massive fear and uncertainty in a large number of people, causing massive distress among the affected residents, especially among mothers of young children and nuclear plant workers. Stigma was additional challenge to the Fukushima residents. ...
“Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Post-Traumatic Stress
... Effective assessment and treatment of PTSD Two important issues interfere with the accurate assessment of PTSD. First, many cases of PTSD are missed because health professionals fail to ask patients if they have experienced traumatic events (e.g., sexual assault). It is important for health practiti ...
... Effective assessment and treatment of PTSD Two important issues interfere with the accurate assessment of PTSD. First, many cases of PTSD are missed because health professionals fail to ask patients if they have experienced traumatic events (e.g., sexual assault). It is important for health practiti ...
T K U
... Exercise on a regular basis (include weight bearing exercises) Manage stress / allow time for relaxation Don’t smoke /alcohol in moderation (and avoid secondary smoking!) Education (promote lifelong learning) Occupation (esp. promotes curiosity, or working with people) Leisure activities (mental, so ...
... Exercise on a regular basis (include weight bearing exercises) Manage stress / allow time for relaxation Don’t smoke /alcohol in moderation (and avoid secondary smoking!) Education (promote lifelong learning) Occupation (esp. promotes curiosity, or working with people) Leisure activities (mental, so ...
CHAPTER 3 THE DSM
... mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar illness have chronic or persistent conditions; however, they lead normal lives for long periods of time and live in communities rather than in hospitals or institutions. 3.3.3 Mental disorder The researcher agrees with Kendell (2002:111) who states tha ...
... mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar illness have chronic or persistent conditions; however, they lead normal lives for long periods of time and live in communities rather than in hospitals or institutions. 3.3.3 Mental disorder The researcher agrees with Kendell (2002:111) who states tha ...
HRQL
... • The absence of abdominal pain (e.g. during a consultation with a physician) may not be linked with a good HRQL. The patient : • May be anxious not to know when the next bout will occur • May be limited in his inter-personal life and his leisure's • Constrained to take drugs and to pay attention to ...
... • The absence of abdominal pain (e.g. during a consultation with a physician) may not be linked with a good HRQL. The patient : • May be anxious not to know when the next bout will occur • May be limited in his inter-personal life and his leisure's • Constrained to take drugs and to pay attention to ...
Rosenhan`s Experiment Being Sane in Insane Places
... Several people have looked at the validity of DSM by comparing it with other classification systems. The validity of one system can be checked by comparing it with another system already known to be valid. If they both agree then the system being checked is also valid. It seems that validity appears ...
... Several people have looked at the validity of DSM by comparing it with other classification systems. The validity of one system can be checked by comparing it with another system already known to be valid. If they both agree then the system being checked is also valid. It seems that validity appears ...
Alternative Solutions to Medication in Fighting Depression by
... menopause, and bipolar condition, just to name a few (“Science of Mental Illness”, 1). Many mental disorders are closely related, meaning one disorder contributes to the other disorder, consequently antidepressant medications are being prescribed for other reasons besides just depression (“Science o ...
... menopause, and bipolar condition, just to name a few (“Science of Mental Illness”, 1). Many mental disorders are closely related, meaning one disorder contributes to the other disorder, consequently antidepressant medications are being prescribed for other reasons besides just depression (“Science o ...
Facts About Anxiety Disorders - Sutherland Psychotherapy Associates
... A person plagued by the urgent need to engage in certain rituals, or tormented by unwelcome thoughts or images, may be suffering from an anxiety disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Most healthy people can identify with having some of the symptoms of OCD, such as checking the stove s ...
... A person plagued by the urgent need to engage in certain rituals, or tormented by unwelcome thoughts or images, may be suffering from an anxiety disorder called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Most healthy people can identify with having some of the symptoms of OCD, such as checking the stove s ...
What is Mental Health First Aid?
... which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or ...
... which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or ...
A sample article title - Queen Mary University of London
... Witztum, 1993). Other explanations included an imbalance of humours, being exposed to poison, viruses or black magic (Weiss et al., 1988; Etsuko, 1991). Natural causes for distress featured changes to the climate, astrological conditions or the wind (Yilmaz & Weiss, 2000). However, lay people also ...
... Witztum, 1993). Other explanations included an imbalance of humours, being exposed to poison, viruses or black magic (Weiss et al., 1988; Etsuko, 1991). Natural causes for distress featured changes to the climate, astrological conditions or the wind (Yilmaz & Weiss, 2000). However, lay people also ...
Evidence Summary: Treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in Adolescence:
... Given the historical lack of attention to treating personality disorders in adolescents, there is a knowledge gap regarding ‘what works’, both for PDs in general and BPD specifically (15). As such, there is currently no consensus on which interventions may be considered ‘best-practice’ for this age ...
... Given the historical lack of attention to treating personality disorders in adolescents, there is a knowledge gap regarding ‘what works’, both for PDs in general and BPD specifically (15). As such, there is currently no consensus on which interventions may be considered ‘best-practice’ for this age ...
Domestic Violence - Milton Keynes Council
... • Babies of women whose use of opiates, cocaine or benzodiazepines during late pregnancy is heavy are likely to experience withdrawal symptoms. • Do children have accidental or non-accidental injuries? • Children are at increased risk of physical injury during an incident [of domestic violence], eit ...
... • Babies of women whose use of opiates, cocaine or benzodiazepines during late pregnancy is heavy are likely to experience withdrawal symptoms. • Do children have accidental or non-accidental injuries? • Children are at increased risk of physical injury during an incident [of domestic violence], eit ...
Journal of Learning Disabilities - Learning Disabilities Association of
... of Mental Disorders–Fourth Edition (DSM-IV; American Psychiatric Association, 2000), but those difficulties did not present until adulthood. A second study found that 30% of adults with LD served by rehabilitation services had associated psychiatric (adjustment and depression) problems (Dunham, Mult ...
... of Mental Disorders–Fourth Edition (DSM-IV; American Psychiatric Association, 2000), but those difficulties did not present until adulthood. A second study found that 30% of adults with LD served by rehabilitation services had associated psychiatric (adjustment and depression) problems (Dunham, Mult ...
Chapter 1: Overview to Understanding Abnormal Behavior
... experience profound and long-lasting emotional and social effects even after their The family of individuals with psychological disorders face significant stress when their relatives must be hospitalized. ...
... experience profound and long-lasting emotional and social effects even after their The family of individuals with psychological disorders face significant stress when their relatives must be hospitalized. ...
IBP DIVISION OF DISTANCE LEARNING Recorded Programs
... Each program is designed to provide 6 hours of continuing education Audio CD sets are $50 and DVD sets are $75 Martin Antony, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto, a leading international expert in the study of anxiety disorders is author of over 200 scientific pape ...
... Each program is designed to provide 6 hours of continuing education Audio CD sets are $50 and DVD sets are $75 Martin Antony, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto, a leading international expert in the study of anxiety disorders is author of over 200 scientific pape ...
Crisis Intervention Refresher Course
... reactions to a crisis. They may react in ways that could be misunderstood or upon escalation may create a danger to themselves or others. Recognition of early warning signs or behavioral cues when responding to a crisis situation is the key in keeping a volatile situation from escalating. Amanda Rip ...
... reactions to a crisis. They may react in ways that could be misunderstood or upon escalation may create a danger to themselves or others. Recognition of early warning signs or behavioral cues when responding to a crisis situation is the key in keeping a volatile situation from escalating. Amanda Rip ...
Teaching and Learning Guide
... Life skills profile (LSP) is a measure of those aspects of functioning (‘life skills’) that affect how successfully people with schizophrenia live in the community or hospital. Because many ...
... Life skills profile (LSP) is a measure of those aspects of functioning (‘life skills’) that affect how successfully people with schizophrenia live in the community or hospital. Because many ...
Managing the After-effects of Disaster Trauma
... health component. The WHO has described a model for a stepwise development towards self-sufficiency, beginning with international reliance and moving towards national to local reliance.3 However, 16 years later developing countries are dependent on international disaster expertise in mental health. ...
... health component. The WHO has described a model for a stepwise development towards self-sufficiency, beginning with international reliance and moving towards national to local reliance.3 However, 16 years later developing countries are dependent on international disaster expertise in mental health. ...
Eating disorders, anxiety and depression
... feelings and behaviours by helping people find new ways of thinking about and handling issues such as self-esteem, control, perfectionism and family problems. This can include individual and family therapy and psycho-education (information on psychological issues). Psychological therapies are also u ...
... feelings and behaviours by helping people find new ways of thinking about and handling issues such as self-esteem, control, perfectionism and family problems. This can include individual and family therapy and psycho-education (information on psychological issues). Psychological therapies are also u ...
Victor Skumin
Victor Andreevich Skumin (Russian: Ви́ктор Андре́евич Ску́мин) (born August 30, 1948) is a Russian and Soviet scientist, psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and psychologist, Professor, Doktor Nauk (Doctor of Medical Sciences - Dr.scient.med. - a higher doctoral degree in the USSR and Russia).Skumin was born in Penza Oblast, Russia. After graduating as a physician in Kharkov National Medical University in 1973, in 1976, he became a psychotherapist in Kiev Institute of Cardiovascular Surgery. He was the first to described a previously unknown disease (1978), now it is called Skumin syndrome. He introduced a method of psychotherapy and self-improvement based on optimistic autosuggestion for psychological rehabilitation of cardiosurgical patients (1979).From 1980 to 1990, he has been professor of psychotherapy at the Kharkov Medical Academy of Post-graduate Education. The main result of his scientific activity was the discovery of the ""syndrome of the neurotic phantom of somatic disease"" and a ""concept of the mental constituent of a chronic somatic disease"".From 1990 to 1994, Skumin held positions as Professor by the Chair of Psychology and Pedagogy, and Professor by the Chair of Physical Education and Health life at the Kharkov State Academy of Culture. In 1994, he was elected to the post of the President-founder of the World Organisation of Culture of Health (Moscow). In 1995, Skumin became the first editor-in-chief of the journal To Health via Culture. He known for inventing a popular term ″Culture of Health″ (1968).As well as psychiatry and psychology, Skumin's corpus includes writings on healthy lifestyle, yoga, and philosophy. He is the author or co-author of a series of illustrated books and articles on Living Ethics, Rerikhism, Russian cosmism, Transhumanism, and New Age. He wrote several books of fiction, and also essays. Skumin is also known as the author of music and lyrics of several songs.