Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures
... “organic” brain disorders and abnormalities can all play an aetiological role. Different factors may interact with each other. Precipitating factors may allow patients to accept that there is a link between their emotions or thoughts and seizures. This can help clinicians to engage them in a therape ...
... “organic” brain disorders and abnormalities can all play an aetiological role. Different factors may interact with each other. Precipitating factors may allow patients to accept that there is a link between their emotions or thoughts and seizures. This can help clinicians to engage them in a therape ...
Examination of the Relationship Between Caesarean Section Births
... million children in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2010). This neurological disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity (Sattler, Weyandt, & Willis, 2006). ADHD impacts several areas of functioning in a person’s life, particularly in ...
... million children in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2010). This neurological disorder is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity (Sattler, Weyandt, & Willis, 2006). ADHD impacts several areas of functioning in a person’s life, particularly in ...
A Developmental Perspective on Functional
... Garber, Van Slyke and Greene (1995) found that children with functional abdominal pain demonstrated higher levels of abdominal discomfort, other FSS, and functional disability (such as school or work absences) than healthy controls at a 5- to 6-year follow-up when they were adolescents and young adu ...
... Garber, Van Slyke and Greene (1995) found that children with functional abdominal pain demonstrated higher levels of abdominal discomfort, other FSS, and functional disability (such as school or work absences) than healthy controls at a 5- to 6-year follow-up when they were adolescents and young adu ...
The Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Review of Meta
... as usual, waitlist, or other treatments (such as supportive counseling) for post-traumatic stress disorder (Bisson and Andrew 2008). However, it is questionable whether the eye-movement technique is an active treatment ingredient. Clinical trials also revealed a large effect size for CBT and/or expo ...
... as usual, waitlist, or other treatments (such as supportive counseling) for post-traumatic stress disorder (Bisson and Andrew 2008). However, it is questionable whether the eye-movement technique is an active treatment ingredient. Clinical trials also revealed a large effect size for CBT and/or expo ...
Comorbidity: A network perspective
... analyze relationships between symptoms, without assuming a priori that such relationships arise from a mental disorder as a common cause (Borsboom 2008; Van der Maas et al. 2006). Simply put, in such a network, a disorder is conceptualized as a cluster of directly related symptoms. In a fairly recen ...
... analyze relationships between symptoms, without assuming a priori that such relationships arise from a mental disorder as a common cause (Borsboom 2008; Van der Maas et al. 2006). Simply put, in such a network, a disorder is conceptualized as a cluster of directly related symptoms. In a fairly recen ...
Comorbidity: A network perspective
... analyze relationships between symptoms, without assuming a priori that such relationships arise from a mental disorder as a common cause (Borsboom 2008; Van der Maas et al. 2006). Simply put, in such a network, a disorder is conceptualized as a cluster of directly related symptoms. In a fairly recen ...
... analyze relationships between symptoms, without assuming a priori that such relationships arise from a mental disorder as a common cause (Borsboom 2008; Van der Maas et al. 2006). Simply put, in such a network, a disorder is conceptualized as a cluster of directly related symptoms. In a fairly recen ...
A Psychiatric Diagnosis Primer
... identify whether or not the perceived problem is a diagnosable mental illness. First, is the perceived problem bothering or interrupting your life or the life of the individual being observed as having a mental health problem? That is: Is the mental health issue a problem for the person whom you per ...
... identify whether or not the perceived problem is a diagnosable mental illness. First, is the perceived problem bothering or interrupting your life or the life of the individual being observed as having a mental health problem? That is: Is the mental health issue a problem for the person whom you per ...
Invited paper to: Advances in Eating Disorders: Theory, Research
... 15-24 years reported an elevated current risk (OR 3.44; CI95 2.52-5.91) and lifetime risk (OR 3.95; CI95 2.87-5.41) for any anxiety disorder. For epidemiological (but not clinical) purposes such studies are important as one may evade inflated findings usually found in clinical samples. All prevalenc ...
... 15-24 years reported an elevated current risk (OR 3.44; CI95 2.52-5.91) and lifetime risk (OR 3.95; CI95 2.87-5.41) for any anxiety disorder. For epidemiological (but not clinical) purposes such studies are important as one may evade inflated findings usually found in clinical samples. All prevalenc ...
Jeanne Fery: a sixteenth-century case of dissociative identity disorder.
... produced an even more detailed account describing both identity fragmentation and a past history of childhood trauma. Also well described in both accounts are major criteria and associated features of DID as described in present day diagnostic manuals (American Psychiatric Association, 1987, 1994.) ...
... produced an even more detailed account describing both identity fragmentation and a past history of childhood trauma. Also well described in both accounts are major criteria and associated features of DID as described in present day diagnostic manuals (American Psychiatric Association, 1987, 1994.) ...
Low self-compassion in patients with somatoform disorder
... Common humanity. Various research suggests that somatoform disorder can be linked to insecure patterns of attachment in early childhood (Landa et al., 2012b; Rief & Broadbent, 2007; Stuart & Noyes, 1999; Waller et al., 2004). Insecure attachment often leads to fear of interpersonal relationships and ...
... Common humanity. Various research suggests that somatoform disorder can be linked to insecure patterns of attachment in early childhood (Landa et al., 2012b; Rief & Broadbent, 2007; Stuart & Noyes, 1999; Waller et al., 2004). Insecure attachment often leads to fear of interpersonal relationships and ...
Assessment of Somatic Symptoms in British Secondary School
... disorder) for the whole sample was 1.94 (SD 3.05); 15.4% of the children reported four or more symptoms and 1.1% reported 13 or more somatic complaints. Factor analysis yielded four factors: pseudoneurological symptoms, cardiovascular symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, and pain/weakness symptoms. ...
... disorder) for the whole sample was 1.94 (SD 3.05); 15.4% of the children reported four or more symptoms and 1.1% reported 13 or more somatic complaints. Factor analysis yielded four factors: pseudoneurological symptoms, cardiovascular symptoms, gastrointestinal symptoms, and pain/weakness symptoms. ...
Abnormal Behavior: Myths and Realities Anxiety Disorders
... • Most common of psychological disorders • Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with major depression • Untreated episodes can become recurring and more serious • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—onset with changing seasons – not common here ...
... • Most common of psychological disorders • Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with major depression • Untreated episodes can become recurring and more serious • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—onset with changing seasons – not common here ...
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... domestic violence situation.12 Women with PTSD are seven times more likely to have experienced domestic violence.13 Although the numbers are not as concrete, domestic violence can be linked to the development of other mental health issues such as eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) ...
... domestic violence situation.12 Women with PTSD are seven times more likely to have experienced domestic violence.13 Although the numbers are not as concrete, domestic violence can be linked to the development of other mental health issues such as eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) ...
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... domestic violence situation.12 Women with PTSD are seven times more likely to have experienced domestic violence.13 Although the numbers are not as concrete, domestic violence can be linked to the development of other mental health issues such as eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) ...
... domestic violence situation.12 Women with PTSD are seven times more likely to have experienced domestic violence.13 Although the numbers are not as concrete, domestic violence can be linked to the development of other mental health issues such as eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) ...
