co-morbidity
... contacted for research purposes during the intake procedure. • Included: persons aged 18 years and over, with a diagnosis of OCD, as determined by the administration of the Structural Diagnostic Interview for DSM-IV disorders (SCID I; First, Spitzer, Gibbon, & Williams, 1999). • Exclusion criteria: ...
... contacted for research purposes during the intake procedure. • Included: persons aged 18 years and over, with a diagnosis of OCD, as determined by the administration of the Structural Diagnostic Interview for DSM-IV disorders (SCID I; First, Spitzer, Gibbon, & Williams, 1999). • Exclusion criteria: ...
Volume 13, Number 2 - June 2014
... has frequently been studied as a “biological machine”, isolated from social influences. On the other, there is the domain of social sciences, in which the world of human relationships has usually been explored ignoring brain processes, as if they were totally irrelevant (2). Psychiatry, and in gener ...
... has frequently been studied as a “biological machine”, isolated from social influences. On the other, there is the domain of social sciences, in which the world of human relationships has usually been explored ignoring brain processes, as if they were totally irrelevant (2). Psychiatry, and in gener ...
Eating Disorders
... particularly when challenged and others are seen as mistaken in believing the person should gain weight, particularly where there is a marked disturbance of body image. Weight loss is experienced as a positive achievement and, therefore, may be strongly reinforcing to someone with low confidence and ...
... particularly when challenged and others are seen as mistaken in believing the person should gain weight, particularly where there is a marked disturbance of body image. Weight loss is experienced as a positive achievement and, therefore, may be strongly reinforcing to someone with low confidence and ...
Obsessive–compulsive disorder
... why their actions are rational, and it is usually impossible to convince them otherwise. Persons with OCD are ridden with anxiety; persons who suffer from OCPD, by contrast, tend to derive pleasure from their obsessions or compulsions.[22] This is a significant difference between these disorders. Eq ...
... why their actions are rational, and it is usually impossible to convince them otherwise. Persons with OCD are ridden with anxiety; persons who suffer from OCPD, by contrast, tend to derive pleasure from their obsessions or compulsions.[22] This is a significant difference between these disorders. Eq ...
The Relation Between Sluggish Cognitive Tempo and
... (SCT). On the basis of these findings, the DSM-IV field trials (Lahey et al., 1994) tested the utility of SCT symptoms for the diagnosis of the inattentive type. Consistent with studies of DSM-III ADD, the field trials found that SCT symptoms were associated most strongly with the DSM-IV predominant ...
... (SCT). On the basis of these findings, the DSM-IV field trials (Lahey et al., 1994) tested the utility of SCT symptoms for the diagnosis of the inattentive type. Consistent with studies of DSM-III ADD, the field trials found that SCT symptoms were associated most strongly with the DSM-IV predominant ...
Eating Disorders – A Current Affair
... disorders are girls or women who experienced the onset of eating disorder symptoms in adolescence, there is evidence which suggests that anyone of any age, cultural background or gender may experience an eating disorder. Eating Disorders in Adolescence Mental disorders often arise for the first time ...
... disorders are girls or women who experienced the onset of eating disorder symptoms in adolescence, there is evidence which suggests that anyone of any age, cultural background or gender may experience an eating disorder. Eating Disorders in Adolescence Mental disorders often arise for the first time ...
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 ...
Durand and Barlow Chapter 8: Eating and Sleep Disorders
... Atypical Anorexia Nervosa - All criteria for AN are met, except that, despite significant weight loss, the individual’s weight is within or above the normal range. Subthreshold Bulimia Nervosa (low frequency or limited duration) - All criteria for BN are met, except that the binge eating and inappro ...
... Atypical Anorexia Nervosa - All criteria for AN are met, except that, despite significant weight loss, the individual’s weight is within or above the normal range. Subthreshold Bulimia Nervosa (low frequency or limited duration) - All criteria for BN are met, except that the binge eating and inappro ...
DSM-5: A Comprehensive Review
... and policymakers since the original draft was published in 1952.1 The fifth revision of the Manual, known as DSM-5, was published on May 22, 2013, after receiving approval at the annual APA conference. Although the manual has been considered the standard for the diagnosis of mental disorders, each r ...
... and policymakers since the original draft was published in 1952.1 The fifth revision of the Manual, known as DSM-5, was published on May 22, 2013, after receiving approval at the annual APA conference. Although the manual has been considered the standard for the diagnosis of mental disorders, each r ...
Mental disorders among adults with asthma:
... related to both mood and anxiety disorders, although this conclusion could be considered premature due to the limitations of many of these studies. These limitations include nonuse of diagnostic measures of mental disorders [12–14], limited age range of participants [16,17] or a limited number of me ...
... related to both mood and anxiety disorders, although this conclusion could be considered premature due to the limitations of many of these studies. These limitations include nonuse of diagnostic measures of mental disorders [12–14], limited age range of participants [16,17] or a limited number of me ...
CME Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Cosmetic Surgery
... the psychological characteristics of cosmetic surgery patients and how they relate to postoperative outcome. We, however, have drawn two tentative conclusions from the three generations of research.6,7,9,36 First, persons presenting for cosmetic treatments, like those in the general population, like ...
... the psychological characteristics of cosmetic surgery patients and how they relate to postoperative outcome. We, however, have drawn two tentative conclusions from the three generations of research.6,7,9,36 First, persons presenting for cosmetic treatments, like those in the general population, like ...
Training
... Anger Disorders Assessment Lack of diagnostic criteria in the DSMIV. Eckhardt and Deffenbacher (1995) have proposed three anger disorders they believe should be added to the DSM-IV The authors employed the dimensions of angry affect, cognitive distortions, and physiological arousal to create th ...
... Anger Disorders Assessment Lack of diagnostic criteria in the DSMIV. Eckhardt and Deffenbacher (1995) have proposed three anger disorders they believe should be added to the DSM-IV The authors employed the dimensions of angry affect, cognitive distortions, and physiological arousal to create th ...
Validity of the Executive Function Theory of Attention
... Significant group differences were obtained in 109 of 168 (65%) total comparisons; the weighted mean effect size across all comparisons was .54 (95% CI ⫽ .51–.57). Weighted mean effect sizes for all measures fell in the range considered a medium effect (d ⫽ .43–.69; Cohen 1988). Significant group di ...
... Significant group differences were obtained in 109 of 168 (65%) total comparisons; the weighted mean effect size across all comparisons was .54 (95% CI ⫽ .51–.57). Weighted mean effect sizes for all measures fell in the range considered a medium effect (d ⫽ .43–.69; Cohen 1988). Significant group di ...
Consultation Papers | BPS - British Psychological Society
... The putative diagnoses presented in DSM-V are clearly based largely on social norms, with 'symptoms' that all rely on subjective judgements, with little confirmatory physical 'signs' or evidence of biological causation. The criteria are not value-free, but rather reflect current normative social exp ...
... The putative diagnoses presented in DSM-V are clearly based largely on social norms, with 'symptoms' that all rely on subjective judgements, with little confirmatory physical 'signs' or evidence of biological causation. The criteria are not value-free, but rather reflect current normative social exp ...
1 x 10
... Ease of compliance- once daily in AM! Not singled out to take meds at school! More reliable serum level through school/ business day and potentially into evening. Ongoing help with features of impulsivity, irritability, frustration and anger problems May reduce risk for associated syndromes (e.g. de ...
... Ease of compliance- once daily in AM! Not singled out to take meds at school! More reliable serum level through school/ business day and potentially into evening. Ongoing help with features of impulsivity, irritability, frustration and anger problems May reduce risk for associated syndromes (e.g. de ...
Use of clonidine in children with autism spectrum disorders Xue Ming
... provide during clinical visits prior to start of clonidine. The same sleep parameters were then collected while the child was on clonidine treatment. These were obtained during follow-up clinical visits after clonidine had been administered for at least 1 month. Finally, the behavioral disorders tha ...
... provide during clinical visits prior to start of clonidine. The same sleep parameters were then collected while the child was on clonidine treatment. These were obtained during follow-up clinical visits after clonidine had been administered for at least 1 month. Finally, the behavioral disorders tha ...
BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER
... Borderline Personality Disorder: The Basics You Need to Know Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an often misunderstood condition that has many challenging aspects and good treatment options. BPD is often characterized by intense and stormy relationships, problems with self image, self injuriou ...
... Borderline Personality Disorder: The Basics You Need to Know Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an often misunderstood condition that has many challenging aspects and good treatment options. BPD is often characterized by intense and stormy relationships, problems with self image, self injuriou ...
bulimia nervosa
... particularly those with bulimia nervosa, experience symptoms of depression • Theorists believe mood disorders may “set the stage” for eating disorders ...
... particularly those with bulimia nervosa, experience symptoms of depression • Theorists believe mood disorders may “set the stage” for eating disorders ...
If Your Adolescent Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder An Essential
... bipolar-specific information. When time allows, however, we suggest that you read the entire book, since there is considerable overlap between the two conditions. Studies have found that a substantial minority of adolescents with depression go on to develop bipolar disorder within 5 years. Conversel ...
... bipolar-specific information. When time allows, however, we suggest that you read the entire book, since there is considerable overlap between the two conditions. Studies have found that a substantial minority of adolescents with depression go on to develop bipolar disorder within 5 years. Conversel ...
Full Issue - The Professional Counselor
... must recognize the context in which signs and symptoms occur and pay attention when something does not “fit” with how a client presents for treatment. Assessing prior mental health treatment (including outcomes), cultural factors and potential motives to fake an illness can assist counselors in maki ...
... must recognize the context in which signs and symptoms occur and pay attention when something does not “fit” with how a client presents for treatment. Assessing prior mental health treatment (including outcomes), cultural factors and potential motives to fake an illness can assist counselors in maki ...
Ten-Year Quality-of-Life Outcomes of Patients with Schizophrenia
... Purpose: The present study examined the relationship between unmet needs and current as well as long-term quality of life (QOL) of patients with schizophrenia (SZ) and schizoaffective (SA) disorders. Methods: Ninety-five stable SZ/SA patients were evaluated using the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Li ...
... Purpose: The present study examined the relationship between unmet needs and current as well as long-term quality of life (QOL) of patients with schizophrenia (SZ) and schizoaffective (SA) disorders. Methods: Ninety-five stable SZ/SA patients were evaluated using the Quality of Life Enjoyment and Li ...
Eating Disorders A Resource for General Practitioners
... Myth No. 5 - An eating disorder is a phase. FALSE. An eating disorder is not just a phase, it is not something that a person ‘will grow out of’. It is much more serious than that and should be taken as such by all medical and treatment practitioners involved. ...
... Myth No. 5 - An eating disorder is a phase. FALSE. An eating disorder is not just a phase, it is not something that a person ‘will grow out of’. It is much more serious than that and should be taken as such by all medical and treatment practitioners involved. ...
Relations between Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Dissociation and
... similar to those of children with ADHD, with compared with those of both non-abused children and abused children without PTSD. Riggs et al. (8) studied 99 delinquent boys who had conduct disorder and substance use disorder and found that PTSD and ADHD are significantly higher comorbid conditions amo ...
... similar to those of children with ADHD, with compared with those of both non-abused children and abused children without PTSD. Riggs et al. (8) studied 99 delinquent boys who had conduct disorder and substance use disorder and found that PTSD and ADHD are significantly higher comorbid conditions amo ...
Understanding and treating depersonalisation disorder
... Nick Medford is a psychiatrist attached to the Depersonalisation Research Unit at the Institute of Psychiatry (Section of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, P.O. Box 68, DeCrespigny Park, London SE5 8AZ, UK. Tel.: 020 7848 0138; fax: 020 7848 5172; email: [email protected]). He is a lecturer and resea ...
... Nick Medford is a psychiatrist attached to the Depersonalisation Research Unit at the Institute of Psychiatry (Section of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, P.O. Box 68, DeCrespigny Park, London SE5 8AZ, UK. Tel.: 020 7848 0138; fax: 020 7848 5172; email: [email protected]). He is a lecturer and resea ...
Schizoaffective disorder
Schizoaffective disorder (abbreviated as SZA or SAD) is a mental disorder characterized by abnormal thought processes and deregulated emotions. The diagnosis is made when the patient has features of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder—either bipolar disorder or depression—but does not strictly meet diagnostic criteria for either alone. The bipolar type is distinguished by symptoms of mania, hypomania, or mixed episode; the depressive type by symptoms of depression only. Common symptoms of the disorder include hallucinations, paranoid delusions, and disorganized speech and thinking. The onset of symptoms usually begins in young adulthood, currently with an uncertain lifetime prevalence because the disorder was redefined, but DSM-IV prevalence estimates were less than 1 percent of the population, in the range of 0.5 to 0.8 percent. Diagnosis is based on observed behavior and the patient's reported experiences.Genetics, neurobiology, early and current environment, behavioral, social, and experiential components appear to be important contributory factors; some recreational and prescription drugs may cause or worsen symptoms. No single isolated organic cause has been found, but extensive evidence exists for abnormalities in the metabolism of tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), dopamine, and glutamic acid in people with schizophrenia, psychotic mood disorders, and schizoaffective disorder. People with schizoaffective disorder are likely to have co-occurring conditions, including anxiety disorders and substance use disorder. Social problems such as long-term unemployment, poverty and homelessness are common. The average life expectancy of people with the disorder is shorter than those without it, due to increased physical health problems from an absence of health promoting behaviors including a sedentary lifestyle, and a higher suicide rate.The mainstay of current treatment is antipsychotic medication combined with mood stabilizer medication or antidepressant medication, or both. There is growing concern by some researchers that antidepressants may increase psychosis, mania, and long-term mood episode cycling in the disorder. When there is risk to self or others, usually early in treatment, brief hospitalization may be necessary. Psychiatric rehabilitation, psychotherapy, and vocational rehabilitation are very important for recovery of higher psychosocial function. As a group, people with schizoaffective disorder diagnosed using DSM-IV and ICD-10 criteria have a better outcome than people with schizophrenia, but have variable individual psychosocial functional outcomes compared to people with mood disorders, from worse to the same. Outcomes for people with DSM-5 diagnosed schizoaffective disorder depend on data from prospective cohort studies, which haven't been completed yet.In DSM-5 and ICD-9 (which is being revised to ICD-10, to be published in 2015), schizoaffective disorder is in the same diagnostic class as schizophrenia, but not in the same class as mood disorders. The diagnosis was introduced in 1933, and its definition was slightly changed in the DSM-5, published in May 2013, because the DSM-IV schizoaffective disorder definition leads to excessive misdiagnosis. The changes made to the schizoaffective disorder definition were intended to make the DSM-5 diagnosis more consistent (or reliable), and to substantially reduce the use of the diagnosis. Additionally, the DSM-5 schizoaffective disorder diagnosis can no longer be used for first episode psychosis.