Ch. 18 S. 4
... The DSM-IV identifies _________ types of somatoform disorders. The two most common are ________________________ disorders and hypochondriasis. Conversion Disorder – People with conversion _________________ experience a change in or loss of physical functioning in a major part of the body for which t ...
... The DSM-IV identifies _________ types of somatoform disorders. The two most common are ________________________ disorders and hypochondriasis. Conversion Disorder – People with conversion _________________ experience a change in or loss of physical functioning in a major part of the body for which t ...
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
... Methylphenidate is a medication prescribed for individuals (usually children) who have an abnormally high level of activity or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 3 to 5 percent of the general population has the disorder, which ...
... Methylphenidate is a medication prescribed for individuals (usually children) who have an abnormally high level of activity or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 3 to 5 percent of the general population has the disorder, which ...
Assessment and Diagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder
... • Presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states • At least two identities or personality states recurrently take control of behavior • Inability to recall personal information; too extensive for forgetfulness • Disturbance not due to direct physiological effects, substance abuse, ...
... • Presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states • At least two identities or personality states recurrently take control of behavior • Inability to recall personal information; too extensive for forgetfulness • Disturbance not due to direct physiological effects, substance abuse, ...
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
... Cortical atrophy Slide 39 Reduced brain activation Dopamine hypothesis Possible serotonin deficit ...
... Cortical atrophy Slide 39 Reduced brain activation Dopamine hypothesis Possible serotonin deficit ...
4_ADHD Science Daily articles
... genome which are known to influence susceptibility to autism and schizophrenia. Whilst these disorders are currently thought to be entirely separate, there is some overlap between ADHD and autism in terms of symptoms and learning difficulties. This new research suggests there may be a shared biologi ...
... genome which are known to influence susceptibility to autism and schizophrenia. Whilst these disorders are currently thought to be entirely separate, there is some overlap between ADHD and autism in terms of symptoms and learning difficulties. This new research suggests there may be a shared biologi ...
comorbidity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
... an individual, who has been diagnosed with one specific disorder, is also found to meet diagnostic criteria for one or more additional disorders. Although the use of the concept of comorbidity seems relatively straightforward, there has been considerable controversy regarding the use of this term wi ...
... an individual, who has been diagnosed with one specific disorder, is also found to meet diagnostic criteria for one or more additional disorders. Although the use of the concept of comorbidity seems relatively straightforward, there has been considerable controversy regarding the use of this term wi ...
CONVERSION DISORDER
... o Symptom /deficit not intentionally produced or feigned (as in factitious disorder or malingering) o Symptom /deficit cannot, after appropriate investigation, be fully explained by general medical condition, or by direct effects of a substance, or as a culturally sanctioned behavior or experience. ...
... o Symptom /deficit not intentionally produced or feigned (as in factitious disorder or malingering) o Symptom /deficit cannot, after appropriate investigation, be fully explained by general medical condition, or by direct effects of a substance, or as a culturally sanctioned behavior or experience. ...
ADHD and Tics or Tourette Syndrome
... may make it difficult to identify in its early stages. However, over time, a pattern of motor tics and other behaviors will emerge. During the assessment process, it is important to determine the frequency of the symptoms and the degree to which the tics and other behaviors impair functioning. Patte ...
... may make it difficult to identify in its early stages. However, over time, a pattern of motor tics and other behaviors will emerge. During the assessment process, it is important to determine the frequency of the symptoms and the degree to which the tics and other behaviors impair functioning. Patte ...
Ch. 18 Section 4: Somatoform Disorders
... • Conversion Disorder – People with conversion disorder experience a change in or loss of physical functioning in a major part of the body for which there is no known medical explanation. For example, they may suddenly develop the inability to see at night or to move their legs, even though no medi ...
... • Conversion Disorder – People with conversion disorder experience a change in or loss of physical functioning in a major part of the body for which there is no known medical explanation. For example, they may suddenly develop the inability to see at night or to move their legs, even though no medi ...
Psychotic Disorders
... Clozaril is most effective, but has significant side effects ECT is an option for acute psychosis only, not maintenance. Hospitalization for acute stabilization Treat co-morbid conditions depression, anxiety ...
... Clozaril is most effective, but has significant side effects ECT is an option for acute psychosis only, not maintenance. Hospitalization for acute stabilization Treat co-morbid conditions depression, anxiety ...
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Obesity
... A. A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by (1) and/or (2): 1. Inattention: Six (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmenta ...
... A. A persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, as characterized by (1) and/or (2): 1. Inattention: Six (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted for at least 6 months to a degree that is inconsistent with developmenta ...
An Action Guide for ADHD: Next Steps for Patients, Clinicians, and
... be a common condition among children in the United States. While reported prevalence ranges widely between 6-16% depending on location and measurement technique (Pastor, 2008; Elder, 2010; Froehlich, 2007), it has been estimated that ADHD affects at least 5 million children aged 4-17 years in the U. ...
... be a common condition among children in the United States. While reported prevalence ranges widely between 6-16% depending on location and measurement technique (Pastor, 2008; Elder, 2010; Froehlich, 2007), it has been estimated that ADHD affects at least 5 million children aged 4-17 years in the U. ...
Z-Score LORETA Neurofeedback as a Potential Therapy for ADHD
... or 7, and affects four times more boys than girls. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (easily distracted or bored, difficulty focusing, not following instructions), hyperactivity (inability to stay still), and impulsivity (impatient, inappropriate). Symptoms may vary from person to person, making ...
... or 7, and affects four times more boys than girls. Symptoms of ADHD include inattention (easily distracted or bored, difficulty focusing, not following instructions), hyperactivity (inability to stay still), and impulsivity (impatient, inappropriate). Symptoms may vary from person to person, making ...
Adult ADHD (2) - Florida Heart CPR
... symptoms.[12] In the revised third edition of the DSM (DSM-III-R),[13] the authors stated that approximately one third of children with ADHD showed continuing signs in adulthood, but they still did not code adult ADHD as a separate category. Only in the fourth edition of DSM (DSMIV) is there acknowl ...
... symptoms.[12] In the revised third edition of the DSM (DSM-III-R),[13] the authors stated that approximately one third of children with ADHD showed continuing signs in adulthood, but they still did not code adult ADHD as a separate category. Only in the fourth edition of DSM (DSMIV) is there acknowl ...
what treatments work?
... Other medicines for ADHD There are several other types of medicine used to treat ADHD. Your doctor might recommend these if stimulants haven't worked well enough, or if stimulants are not suitable for your child. Atomoxetine is a type of drug called a noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor. Research sugge ...
... Other medicines for ADHD There are several other types of medicine used to treat ADHD. Your doctor might recommend these if stimulants haven't worked well enough, or if stimulants are not suitable for your child. Atomoxetine is a type of drug called a noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor. Research sugge ...
Temporal reproduction and its neuroanatomical correlates in adults
... the most underdiagnosed psychiatric disorders in adults (Faraone, 2007). It is defined with age inappropriate symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention, and with functional impairments in social, family and school/work settings. Evidence shows that adults with ADHD commonly present with ...
... the most underdiagnosed psychiatric disorders in adults (Faraone, 2007). It is defined with age inappropriate symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity and inattention, and with functional impairments in social, family and school/work settings. Evidence shows that adults with ADHD commonly present with ...
AttentionDeficitHyperactivity Disorder in Young French Male Prisoners
... the subjects were aged 18 years or under in that study. In various studies conducted in prisons in the past 10 years, childhood ADHD prevalence has been estimated to be around 50% (12,13,16,17). These studies differed from ours in several aspects. First, most of them used the Wender Utah Rating Scal ...
... the subjects were aged 18 years or under in that study. In various studies conducted in prisons in the past 10 years, childhood ADHD prevalence has been estimated to be around 50% (12,13,16,17). These studies differed from ours in several aspects. First, most of them used the Wender Utah Rating Scal ...
Teacher Ratings of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms
... impairment across two or more settings (American Psychiatric Association [ APA], 1994). Approximately 4% of school-aged children and adolescents in the United States have this disorder. Children with this disorder are at higher than average risk for academic underachievement, conduct problems, and s ...
... impairment across two or more settings (American Psychiatric Association [ APA], 1994). Approximately 4% of school-aged children and adolescents in the United States have this disorder. Children with this disorder are at higher than average risk for academic underachievement, conduct problems, and s ...
Documentation of an Assessment for a Learning
... documentation must validate the need for services based on the student's current level of functioning in the educational setting. School plans such as an individualized education program (IEP) or documentation from an Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) are insufficient by themsel ...
... documentation must validate the need for services based on the student's current level of functioning in the educational setting. School plans such as an individualized education program (IEP) or documentation from an Identification, Placement, and Review Committee (IPRC) are insufficient by themsel ...
Characterizing cognition in ADHD: beyond executive dysfunction
... possibility that some individuals with ADHD will manifest primarily ‘hot’ EF dysfunction, whereas others will show mainly ‘cool’ EF deficits and others will have both types. For example, risky decision making in the Iowa gambling task – an index of ‘hot’ EF – was associated with hyperactivity/impuls ...
... possibility that some individuals with ADHD will manifest primarily ‘hot’ EF dysfunction, whereas others will show mainly ‘cool’ EF deficits and others will have both types. For example, risky decision making in the Iowa gambling task – an index of ‘hot’ EF – was associated with hyperactivity/impuls ...
ADHD: Comorbidity and Mimicry
... • As a result of these issues it has been suggested that, while the term comorbidity may be appropriate for use in referring to the presence of multiple medical disease entities, it’s use is less appropriate in the psychological arena where putative syndrome’s are defined largely in terms of signs a ...
... • As a result of these issues it has been suggested that, while the term comorbidity may be appropriate for use in referring to the presence of multiple medical disease entities, it’s use is less appropriate in the psychological arena where putative syndrome’s are defined largely in terms of signs a ...
ADHD-SA
... studies in youth with ADHD are naturalistic, and hence not randomized for treatment, attempts to disentangle positive or deleterious effects of treatment from the severity of the underlying condition(s) are hampered by serious confounds. Whereas concerns of the abuse liability and potential kindling ...
... studies in youth with ADHD are naturalistic, and hence not randomized for treatment, attempts to disentangle positive or deleterious effects of treatment from the severity of the underlying condition(s) are hampered by serious confounds. Whereas concerns of the abuse liability and potential kindling ...
Notes 3-13
... patient states that 1 month ago she was as “normal, laid-back person”. Since that time she rates her anxiety an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10, and also notes she is afraid to leave the house unless she checks that the door is locked at least 5 times. Which of the following medical conditions could commonl ...
... patient states that 1 month ago she was as “normal, laid-back person”. Since that time she rates her anxiety an 8 on a scale of 1 to 10, and also notes she is afraid to leave the house unless she checks that the door is locked at least 5 times. Which of the following medical conditions could commonl ...
Guide to Understanding ADHD - Remedies 4 Natural Health Ebooks
... anyplace in the room depending on the time of day. His teacher repeatedly asks him not to leave his seat. He shouts out that he is bored. At lunchtime, Bobby seems okay. He eats but mostly talks to his classmates even when they are eating. The afternoon starts off fine. The teacher asks a question a ...
... anyplace in the room depending on the time of day. His teacher repeatedly asks him not to leave his seat. He shouts out that he is bored. At lunchtime, Bobby seems okay. He eats but mostly talks to his classmates even when they are eating. The afternoon starts off fine. The teacher asks a question a ...
A clinical approach to paediatric conversion disorder: VEER in the
... neurologic symptoms on the patient’s life is typically out of proportion to the apparent severity of the symptoms. It is helpful in this respect to bear in mind that emotionally healthy children and teens who develop neurological diseases (such as epilepsy, neuropathies, or movement disorders) conti ...
... neurologic symptoms on the patient’s life is typically out of proportion to the apparent severity of the symptoms. It is helpful in this respect to bear in mind that emotionally healthy children and teens who develop neurological diseases (such as epilepsy, neuropathies, or movement disorders) conti ...