Mental Retardation, Giftedness, and Emotional Behavioral Disorder
... • Conduct disorder (disruptive behavior) – a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated, as manifested by the presence of three or more of the following criteria in the past 12 months, with at least ...
... • Conduct disorder (disruptive behavior) – a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated, as manifested by the presence of three or more of the following criteria in the past 12 months, with at least ...
Document
... Onset during late adolescence Episodes get longer and more severe with age Responds well to anti-psychotic meds ...
... Onset during late adolescence Episodes get longer and more severe with age Responds well to anti-psychotic meds ...
‘Caring Rather Than Curing,’ the Simulated Syndromes Jonny Gerkin, MD Assistant Professor
... relief from emotional conflict or tension provided by neurotic symptoms or illness. The "gain" may not be particularly evident to an outside observer. ...
... relief from emotional conflict or tension provided by neurotic symptoms or illness. The "gain" may not be particularly evident to an outside observer. ...
abnormal anxiety and mood disorders
... another experiencing fearfulness--may result in developing fear. • Fear of an object may be reinforced when by avoiding the feared objects. ...
... another experiencing fearfulness--may result in developing fear. • Fear of an object may be reinforced when by avoiding the feared objects. ...
Durand and Barlow Chapter 4: Anxiety Disorders
... • “In brief, the RDoC is to define basic dimensions of functioning (such as fear circuitry or working memory) to be studied across multiple units of analysis, from genes to neural circuits to behaviors, cutting across disorders as traditionally defined. The intent is to translate rapid progress in b ...
... • “In brief, the RDoC is to define basic dimensions of functioning (such as fear circuitry or working memory) to be studied across multiple units of analysis, from genes to neural circuits to behaviors, cutting across disorders as traditionally defined. The intent is to translate rapid progress in b ...
The Proposed Etiologies of Dissociative Identity Disorder
... diagnosed with Depersonalization Disorder report seeing themselves outside of their body, feeling that someone is observing their actions, and having disconnections from their mind as if someone else has taken over (Simeon, 2004). Similar to DID, symptoms for Depersonalization Disorder include a fee ...
... diagnosed with Depersonalization Disorder report seeing themselves outside of their body, feeling that someone is observing their actions, and having disconnections from their mind as if someone else has taken over (Simeon, 2004). Similar to DID, symptoms for Depersonalization Disorder include a fee ...
Anxiety Disorder
... Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning or Children's Global Assessment Scale for children and teens under the age of 18 ...
... Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning or Children's Global Assessment Scale for children and teens under the age of 18 ...
approach to Personality disorders in Primary care
... impairment of social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. D. The pattern is stable and of long duration and its onset can be traced back at least to adolescence or early adulthood. E. The enduring pattern is not better accounted for as a manifesttion or consequence of another me ...
... impairment of social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. D. The pattern is stable and of long duration and its onset can be traced back at least to adolescence or early adulthood. E. The enduring pattern is not better accounted for as a manifesttion or consequence of another me ...
Mental Disorders - North Allegheny School District
... Signs of a mental disorder usually occur frequently and over a long period of time Signs are not always easy to identify What is normal behavior in one culture may not be in another There are more than________ types of mental disorders which are recognized 1 in 10 children in the US suffer from ...
... Signs of a mental disorder usually occur frequently and over a long period of time Signs are not always easy to identify What is normal behavior in one culture may not be in another There are more than________ types of mental disorders which are recognized 1 in 10 children in the US suffer from ...
Suicide Prevention/Awareness
... Suicide (Latin suicide, from sui caedere, "to kill oneself") is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often carried out as a result of despair, the cause of which is frequently attributed to a mental disorder such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline pers ...
... Suicide (Latin suicide, from sui caedere, "to kill oneself") is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Suicide is often carried out as a result of despair, the cause of which is frequently attributed to a mental disorder such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline pers ...
Bio 103 Health Exam #1 review guide
... maladaptive behavior and negative emotions; treatment focuses on changing an individual’s thoughts or cognitive patterns in order to change his or her behavior and emotional state. dynamic therapy – an intensive therapy based upon the belief that effective treatment must focus on the psychological f ...
... maladaptive behavior and negative emotions; treatment focuses on changing an individual’s thoughts or cognitive patterns in order to change his or her behavior and emotional state. dynamic therapy – an intensive therapy based upon the belief that effective treatment must focus on the psychological f ...
Shairah Carpio Tory Lamanivong Grant Foster Christine Zhang
... • (E) Disturbance is not due to direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g. a drug of abuse, a medication) of general medical condition. • With Poor Insight: Most of the time during a current episode, a person will not recognize that obsessions or compulsions are excessive or unreasonable. ...
... • (E) Disturbance is not due to direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g. a drug of abuse, a medication) of general medical condition. • With Poor Insight: Most of the time during a current episode, a person will not recognize that obsessions or compulsions are excessive or unreasonable. ...
Dissociative disorders - Mr. Hunsaker`s Classes
... • Dissociative disorders - disorders in which there is a break in conscious awareness, memory, the sense of identity, or some combination. • Some dissociation is not that rare: ...
... • Dissociative disorders - disorders in which there is a break in conscious awareness, memory, the sense of identity, or some combination. • Some dissociation is not that rare: ...
Memory
... are characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. They are usually without anxiety, depression, or delusions. •“BTK Killer” ...
... are characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. They are usually without anxiety, depression, or delusions. •“BTK Killer” ...
Causes of bipolar disorder
... neurotransmitters in the brain, and one that strongly affects a person’s mood. It is thought that the abnormal serotonin levels causes mood swings because of its feedback effect on other brain chemicals. It is unlikely; however, that serotonin is the only neurotransmitter involved; other neurotransm ...
... neurotransmitters in the brain, and one that strongly affects a person’s mood. It is thought that the abnormal serotonin levels causes mood swings because of its feedback effect on other brain chemicals. It is unlikely; however, that serotonin is the only neurotransmitter involved; other neurotransm ...
Females & Crime
... • males regularly stalk strangers, females largely tend to slay those close to them intimately • males tend to be physical (shoot, stab, batter and strangle); women most often use poison • Male motive is half the time sexually driven; Female motives: profit (75 percent), control (13 percent) or reve ...
... • males regularly stalk strangers, females largely tend to slay those close to them intimately • males tend to be physical (shoot, stab, batter and strangle); women most often use poison • Male motive is half the time sexually driven; Female motives: profit (75 percent), control (13 percent) or reve ...
arachnoid cyst as the cause of bipolar affective disorder
... in good mental and physical state. On subsequent follow-ups, his medications were adjusted to his mental state. After two years, treatment was discontinued. It has now been 5.5 years since the patient took any medications. His mental functioning is normal. We believe that this patient’s bipolar affe ...
... in good mental and physical state. On subsequent follow-ups, his medications were adjusted to his mental state. After two years, treatment was discontinued. It has now been 5.5 years since the patient took any medications. His mental functioning is normal. We believe that this patient’s bipolar affe ...
Nov 22_BC_Psych disorders lecture.SOSC 103
... Behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions that are unexpected in their cultural context and associated with present distress or impairment in functioning or with increased risk of suffering, death, pain, disability, or an important loss of freedom. ...
... Behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunctions that are unexpected in their cultural context and associated with present distress or impairment in functioning or with increased risk of suffering, death, pain, disability, or an important loss of freedom. ...
Plenary Presentation - O'Brien 2013
... the Internet for required activities in a business or profession is not included in this disorder, and it also is not intended to apply to other recreational or social Internet use. Afflicted individuals show clinically significant impairment or distress as indicated by five (or more) of the followi ...
... the Internet for required activities in a business or profession is not included in this disorder, and it also is not intended to apply to other recreational or social Internet use. Afflicted individuals show clinically significant impairment or distress as indicated by five (or more) of the followi ...
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... • Mood disorders are a class of disorders marked by 44 disturbances of varied kinds that may spill over to physical, perceptual, social, and thought processes. • Major depressive disorder is marked by profound sadness, slowed thought processes, low self-esteem, and loss of interest in previous sourc ...
... • Mood disorders are a class of disorders marked by 44 disturbances of varied kinds that may spill over to physical, perceptual, social, and thought processes. • Major depressive disorder is marked by profound sadness, slowed thought processes, low self-esteem, and loss of interest in previous sourc ...
Psychological Disorders
... Flat Affect - zombie-like state of apparent apathy Catatonia - period of remaining motionless followed by state of agitation ...
... Flat Affect - zombie-like state of apparent apathy Catatonia - period of remaining motionless followed by state of agitation ...
Conversion Disorder in Children - About Open Academic Journals
... These disorders are closely associated with stressors or conflicts at onset5. Conversion or dissociative symptoms are understood to occur as a result of conversion of a conflict or disturbing thought into a physical symptom6. Reduction of psychological distress due to such conversion is called prima ...
... These disorders are closely associated with stressors or conflicts at onset5. Conversion or dissociative symptoms are understood to occur as a result of conversion of a conflict or disturbing thought into a physical symptom6. Reduction of psychological distress due to such conversion is called prima ...
Substance Abuse
... • Assessment should include a thorough family history, including a sexual history that includes questions about animals and objects. Other topics should be bonding, parasitic relationships, head injuries, fighting, and being hit. • Avoid angry confrontations since patients may engage in dangerous ph ...
... • Assessment should include a thorough family history, including a sexual history that includes questions about animals and objects. Other topics should be bonding, parasitic relationships, head injuries, fighting, and being hit. • Avoid angry confrontations since patients may engage in dangerous ph ...
BODY IMAGE, WEIGHT AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE …
... Educate about health risks but utilize warmth, compassion & nurturing empathy Discuss a Team approach w/patient to allow them to feel they have control rather than that they are being controlled Validation and good communication reduces defensiveness & splitting behaviors, increases trust & ca ...
... Educate about health risks but utilize warmth, compassion & nurturing empathy Discuss a Team approach w/patient to allow them to feel they have control rather than that they are being controlled Validation and good communication reduces defensiveness & splitting behaviors, increases trust & ca ...
Somatoform and Dissociative
... to psychological rather than physiological causes Etiology May occur after trauma or stress, perhaps because the individual cannot face memories or emotions associated with the trauma. Also, ...
... to psychological rather than physiological causes Etiology May occur after trauma or stress, perhaps because the individual cannot face memories or emotions associated with the trauma. Also, ...