Bipolar Disorder an Overview
... that substance abuse is considerably less common in older groups; that there is probably a greater degree of variation in presentation and course: ...
... that substance abuse is considerably less common in older groups; that there is probably a greater degree of variation in presentation and course: ...
index for handouts
... differential diagnosis (Appendix A). These are most helpful when there is a medical problem, substance use, mood disorder, anxiety or somatoform disorder. The problem with using the decision tree is that the individual criteria sets must still be used with more than one diagnosis may apply. 7. Colla ...
... differential diagnosis (Appendix A). These are most helpful when there is a medical problem, substance use, mood disorder, anxiety or somatoform disorder. The problem with using the decision tree is that the individual criteria sets must still be used with more than one diagnosis may apply. 7. Colla ...
N I
... (2) failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level (3) a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people (e.g., by a lack of showing, bringing, or pointing out objects of interest) (4) lack of social or emotional reciprocity B. R ...
... (2) failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level (3) a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people (e.g., by a lack of showing, bringing, or pointing out objects of interest) (4) lack of social or emotional reciprocity B. R ...
“Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Eating Disorders
... behaviour is not associated with a concern of body shape or weight control efforts. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is characterized by an aversive sensory experience of eating or the effects of eating, leading to a lack of interest or avoidance of food. Significant weight loss and ...
... behaviour is not associated with a concern of body shape or weight control efforts. Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is characterized by an aversive sensory experience of eating or the effects of eating, leading to a lack of interest or avoidance of food. Significant weight loss and ...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Author: Susan Louisa
... Environmental causes: No environmental causes have been clearly identified. However, problems with pregnancy (including cigarette smoking during pregnancy) and/or delivery, head injuries, toxin exposure, heavy marijuana use beginning in early adolescence, marital or family dysfunction, and low socia ...
... Environmental causes: No environmental causes have been clearly identified. However, problems with pregnancy (including cigarette smoking during pregnancy) and/or delivery, head injuries, toxin exposure, heavy marijuana use beginning in early adolescence, marital or family dysfunction, and low socia ...
Chapter 16PP part one
... Disorders (DSM) to describe psychological disorders. The most recent edition, DSM-IV-TR (Text Revision, 2000), describes 400 psychological disorders compared to 60 in the 1950s. ...
... Disorders (DSM) to describe psychological disorders. The most recent edition, DSM-IV-TR (Text Revision, 2000), describes 400 psychological disorders compared to 60 in the 1950s. ...
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
... seems so shameful and distressing that you don't want to be seen by anyone. Body dysmorphic disorder has sometimes been called "imagined ugliness.“ When you have body dysmorphic disorder, you intensely obsess over your appearance and body image, often for many hours a day.You may seek out numerous ...
... seems so shameful and distressing that you don't want to be seen by anyone. Body dysmorphic disorder has sometimes been called "imagined ugliness.“ When you have body dysmorphic disorder, you intensely obsess over your appearance and body image, often for many hours a day.You may seek out numerous ...
Psychology
... • Mood flows from a complex interaction of biological and social cognitive factors. These factors influence one another and are influenced by external events & internal moods. Attempts to improve mood can focus on controlling the environment, prescribing medications to change brain chemistry, or cha ...
... • Mood flows from a complex interaction of biological and social cognitive factors. These factors influence one another and are influenced by external events & internal moods. Attempts to improve mood can focus on controlling the environment, prescribing medications to change brain chemistry, or cha ...
Major Depressive Disorder and the “Bereavement Exclusion”
... DSM. This change from DSM-IV, would be replaced by notes in the criteria and text that caution clinicians to differentiate between normal grieving associated with a significant loss and a diagnosis of a mental disorder. Removing the bereavement exclusion helps prevent major depression from being ove ...
... DSM. This change from DSM-IV, would be replaced by notes in the criteria and text that caution clinicians to differentiate between normal grieving associated with a significant loss and a diagnosis of a mental disorder. Removing the bereavement exclusion helps prevent major depression from being ove ...
Ch. 18 Section 4: Somatoform Disorders
... diagnoses of somatoform illness later prove to be incorrect when patients are found to have medical illnesses that account for their symptoms. On the other hand, cases of somatoform disorders may go undiagnosed because of the focus on physical, as opposed to psychological, symptoms. ...
... diagnoses of somatoform illness later prove to be incorrect when patients are found to have medical illnesses that account for their symptoms. On the other hand, cases of somatoform disorders may go undiagnosed because of the focus on physical, as opposed to psychological, symptoms. ...
focus on functioning - Todd Finnerty, Psy.D.
... Chronicity and recurrence # of failed and intensive treatments Comorbidity/Co-occurrence Suicidal intent & preoccupation w/ death The “middle ground” of severity and age of onset may have the best prognosis. ...
... Chronicity and recurrence # of failed and intensive treatments Comorbidity/Co-occurrence Suicidal intent & preoccupation w/ death The “middle ground” of severity and age of onset may have the best prognosis. ...
Chapter 16
... studying psychological disorders may at times evoke an eerie sense of self-recognition. Some 450 million people worldwide suffer from psychological disorders according to the World Health Organization (WHO). One in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some ...
... studying psychological disorders may at times evoke an eerie sense of self-recognition. Some 450 million people worldwide suffer from psychological disorders according to the World Health Organization (WHO). One in four people in the world will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some ...
Between 1 and 2% of adults have avoidant personality disorder
... admiration, and feel no empathy for others Convinced of their own great success, power, or beauty, they expect constant attention and admiration from those around them People with this disorder exaggerate their achievements and talents, and often ...
... admiration, and feel no empathy for others Convinced of their own great success, power, or beauty, they expect constant attention and admiration from those around them People with this disorder exaggerate their achievements and talents, and often ...
General adult psychiatry
... The following patients present with a psychotic episode. Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above that best fits with the following clinical description. 1. A 38-year-old male was previously in a general psychiatric ward for 2 years because he thought that the government was sending beam ...
... The following patients present with a psychotic episode. Select the most appropriate diagnosis from the above that best fits with the following clinical description. 1. A 38-year-old male was previously in a general psychiatric ward for 2 years because he thought that the government was sending beam ...
Bipolar Disorder
... factors that can together contribute to development of the disorder: Biochemical/brain abnormalities: There are some physical differences in the brains of those with bipolar disorder as well as imbalances in neurotransmitters and hormones. Genetics: Because there are increased rates of bipolar d ...
... factors that can together contribute to development of the disorder: Biochemical/brain abnormalities: There are some physical differences in the brains of those with bipolar disorder as well as imbalances in neurotransmitters and hormones. Genetics: Because there are increased rates of bipolar d ...
CNS Spectrums, in press 2016 Opinion Piece: Expanding the
... actually represent a useful model for studying broader addictive processes: repetitive consumption of some psychoactive drugs has demonstrable negative effects on brain structure and function, whereas, it is argued, this is unlikely to be the case for repetitive behaviors. Thus, the study of how be ...
... actually represent a useful model for studying broader addictive processes: repetitive consumption of some psychoactive drugs has demonstrable negative effects on brain structure and function, whereas, it is argued, this is unlikely to be the case for repetitive behaviors. Thus, the study of how be ...
Panic Disorder
... • 1. Recurrent unexpected panic attacks • 2. Following the attacks, pt has been concerned for more than a month about additional attacks, implications of the attacks or had a change in behavior as a result to the attacks. • 3. Panic attacks are not part of another disorder. ...
... • 1. Recurrent unexpected panic attacks • 2. Following the attacks, pt has been concerned for more than a month about additional attacks, implications of the attacks or had a change in behavior as a result to the attacks. • 3. Panic attacks are not part of another disorder. ...
Children`s Mental Health Disorder Fact Sheet for the
... Create a standard way of presenting change in advance. Learn the usual triggers and warning signs of a rage attack or “meltdown.” Help them learn self-management. Remain calm and non-judgmental. Help support parents, some may feel professionals are blaming them for “poor parenting” skills. ...
... Create a standard way of presenting change in advance. Learn the usual triggers and warning signs of a rage attack or “meltdown.” Help them learn self-management. Remain calm and non-judgmental. Help support parents, some may feel professionals are blaming them for “poor parenting” skills. ...
Detection of bipolar disorder - The British Journal of Psychiatry
... psychiatric nosology, used the term manic-depressive illness to describe people with recurrent mood episodes, even if these episodes were all depressive.4 The distinction of major depressive and bipolar disorders as separate illnesses evolved from the broad classification of manic-depressive illness ...
... psychiatric nosology, used the term manic-depressive illness to describe people with recurrent mood episodes, even if these episodes were all depressive.4 The distinction of major depressive and bipolar disorders as separate illnesses evolved from the broad classification of manic-depressive illness ...
Anorexia Nervosa
... -In normal children, neuroplasticity will allow the insula to create a homunculi that represents their new bodies post-puberty. In AN, the insula is dysfunction due to impaired neuroplasticity created through noradrenergic dysregulation. Thus, a major discrepancy between actual body size and the hom ...
... -In normal children, neuroplasticity will allow the insula to create a homunculi that represents their new bodies post-puberty. In AN, the insula is dysfunction due to impaired neuroplasticity created through noradrenergic dysregulation. Thus, a major discrepancy between actual body size and the hom ...
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Of Mental Disorders
... Individuals previously dx w/ somatization disorder will usually have sx that meet DSM-5 criteria for somatic sx disorder but only if they have maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in addition to their somatic sx. ...
... Individuals previously dx w/ somatization disorder will usually have sx that meet DSM-5 criteria for somatic sx disorder but only if they have maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in addition to their somatic sx. ...
Myers AP - Unit 12
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Psychological Disorders
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