Class 8: Mental Illness and Diagnosis
... • Every diagnosis lists multiple criteria that must be met for a diagnosis – Some level of clinical judgment should be used, particularly in cases where a client falls slightly short of a single criterion – There is a high level of agreement among clinicians and researchers regarding the criteria ...
... • Every diagnosis lists multiple criteria that must be met for a diagnosis – Some level of clinical judgment should be used, particularly in cases where a client falls slightly short of a single criterion – There is a high level of agreement among clinicians and researchers regarding the criteria ...
Somatoform Disorders
... that he or she has a serious disease. – Minor physical symptoms are misinterpreted to be major diseases. – The person does suffer and believes they are sick but it is all in their head. ...
... that he or she has a serious disease. – Minor physical symptoms are misinterpreted to be major diseases. – The person does suffer and believes they are sick but it is all in their head. ...
Specific Disorders
... It is said that a neurotic builds dream castles and a psychotic moves into them. Someone added that the psychiatrist collects the rent. The first distinction that we must make is between organic and functional. For example, no one disputes that James Brady has a mental problem His problem is clearly ...
... It is said that a neurotic builds dream castles and a psychotic moves into them. Someone added that the psychiatrist collects the rent. The first distinction that we must make is between organic and functional. For example, no one disputes that James Brady has a mental problem His problem is clearly ...
Pediatric Psychiatry
... MD to monitor: SI, disinhibition, agitation, akathisia off-label use based on limited studies, experience, adult studies ...
... MD to monitor: SI, disinhibition, agitation, akathisia off-label use based on limited studies, experience, adult studies ...
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
... Researchers today don’t know what causes obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. There are many theories however some causes may be genetic factors, social factors or psychological factors. ...
... Researchers today don’t know what causes obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. There are many theories however some causes may be genetic factors, social factors or psychological factors. ...
mental illness
... • Disorder in which real or imagined fears prevent a person from enjoying life – Phobia: when a person goes to extreme measures to avoid a fear – General anxiety disorder: feels anxious, fearful, and upset most of the time, but for no specific ...
... • Disorder in which real or imagined fears prevent a person from enjoying life – Phobia: when a person goes to extreme measures to avoid a fear – General anxiety disorder: feels anxious, fearful, and upset most of the time, but for no specific ...
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... Behaviors would constitute antisocial personality disorder if child were over 18 years ...
... Behaviors would constitute antisocial personality disorder if child were over 18 years ...
Module 36 Chapter 110 Essentials of Understanding
... Rate of major depression is increasing State of intense happiness and sense of invulnerability ...
... Rate of major depression is increasing State of intense happiness and sense of invulnerability ...
Personality disorder
... • Schizotypal PD commoner in Scandinavia • ASPD and probably BPD becoming more ...
... • Schizotypal PD commoner in Scandinavia • ASPD and probably BPD becoming more ...
DSM-5 – The First 17 Pages This is the first of what I am hoping will
... 13,000 comments were received and reviewed and there were “thousands of organized petition signers for and against some proposed revisions . . .” Apparently, as the actual writing began, the members of 13 work groups collaborated with advisors and reviewers to draft the diagnostic criteria and the ...
... 13,000 comments were received and reviewed and there were “thousands of organized petition signers for and against some proposed revisions . . .” Apparently, as the actual writing began, the members of 13 work groups collaborated with advisors and reviewers to draft the diagnostic criteria and the ...
Psychology Disorders
... • no babbling or pointing by age 1 • no single words by 16 months or two-word phrases by age 2 • no response to name • loss of language or social skills • poor eye contact • excessive lining up of toys or objects • no smiling or social responsiveness ...
... • no babbling or pointing by age 1 • no single words by 16 months or two-word phrases by age 2 • no response to name • loss of language or social skills • poor eye contact • excessive lining up of toys or objects • no smiling or social responsiveness ...
Anxiety Disorders
... – Amnesia + flight to a diff. environment – last from days to decades – New identity possibly est. – Escape from conflict ...
... – Amnesia + flight to a diff. environment – last from days to decades – New identity possibly est. – Escape from conflict ...
Somatoform & Dissociative Disorders
... BUT no physiological basis can be found Emotions Physical Symptoms ...
... BUT no physiological basis can be found Emotions Physical Symptoms ...
Mental Illness intro (Bipolar / mood Disorder
... What is a mental disorder? •A mental disorder is an illness that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions and behaviors. •Someone with a mental disorder may not feel good about themselves or may have a difficult time developing relationships. •They may have difficulty dealing with everyday activities ...
... What is a mental disorder? •A mental disorder is an illness that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions and behaviors. •Someone with a mental disorder may not feel good about themselves or may have a difficult time developing relationships. •They may have difficulty dealing with everyday activities ...
A mental or emotional condition that makes it difficult for
... -Bipolar disorder - a person's moods vary from extreme happiness to depression -Seasonal Affective disorder - is a type of depression caused by reduced exposure to sunlight ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ ...
... -Bipolar disorder - a person's moods vary from extreme happiness to depression -Seasonal Affective disorder - is a type of depression caused by reduced exposure to sunlight ________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____ ...