taking Disorder seriously
... diagnosis, other than the distinction between disorder and nondisorder, that I do not address here. I believe that most such questions—for example, how to define a specific form of disorder; how to distinguish one disorder from another; the proper role in a classification system of superordinate cat ...
... diagnosis, other than the distinction between disorder and nondisorder, that I do not address here. I believe that most such questions—for example, how to define a specific form of disorder; how to distinguish one disorder from another; the proper role in a classification system of superordinate cat ...
Gene X Environment Effects of Serotonin Transporter, Dopamine
... only account for rare cases of a few psychiatric disorders. Instead, it is more common that (a) genes involved in the susceptibility to psychological problems are common allelic variations; (b) direct effects of these allelic variations are small; (c) because the increased risk will be incremental, ...
... only account for rare cases of a few psychiatric disorders. Instead, it is more common that (a) genes involved in the susceptibility to psychological problems are common allelic variations; (b) direct effects of these allelic variations are small; (c) because the increased risk will be incremental, ...
SA Pharmaceutical Journal
... settings, for example, at school/work or at home. D. There must be clear evidence of clinically significant impairment in social, academic or occupational functioning. E. The symptoms do not occur exclusively during the course of a pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic ...
... settings, for example, at school/work or at home. D. There must be clear evidence of clinically significant impairment in social, academic or occupational functioning. E. The symptoms do not occur exclusively during the course of a pervasive developmental disorder, schizophrenia or other psychotic ...
Statement of Principles concerning BIPOLAR DISORDER No. 25 of
... being treated with a drug which is associated in the individual with the development of symptoms of bipolar disorder during drug therapy, and the cessation or significant reduction of the symptoms of bipolar disorder within days or weeks of discontinuing drug therapy, where treatment with the drug c ...
... being treated with a drug which is associated in the individual with the development of symptoms of bipolar disorder during drug therapy, and the cessation or significant reduction of the symptoms of bipolar disorder within days or weeks of discontinuing drug therapy, where treatment with the drug c ...
Chapter 12
... acquired through natural selection, to respond quickly and automatically to stimuli that posed a survival threat to our ancestors ...
... acquired through natural selection, to respond quickly and automatically to stimuli that posed a survival threat to our ancestors ...
Preventing Generalized Anxiety Disorder in an At
... 2002). To understand the origin of GAD, including its status as the “basic” anxiety disorder, several theoretical models have been proposed. In an attempt to explain the manifestation of this disorder, each model emphasizes a unique aspect of the nature of GAD. It is important to understand the deve ...
... 2002). To understand the origin of GAD, including its status as the “basic” anxiety disorder, several theoretical models have been proposed. In an attempt to explain the manifestation of this disorder, each model emphasizes a unique aspect of the nature of GAD. It is important to understand the deve ...
Personality Disorders
... • Personality disorders are diagnosed on Axis II of the DSM-IV-TR • Those diagnosed with personality disorders are often also diagnosed with an Axis I disorder – This relationship is called “comorbidity” • Axis II disorders may predispose people to develop an Axis I disorder, or Axis I disorders may ...
... • Personality disorders are diagnosed on Axis II of the DSM-IV-TR • Those diagnosed with personality disorders are often also diagnosed with an Axis I disorder – This relationship is called “comorbidity” • Axis II disorders may predispose people to develop an Axis I disorder, or Axis I disorders may ...
The Mental Health of Young People in Ireland - e
... Firstly, the PERL Group would like to thank each young person and family who took part in these studies. In sharing their experiences with us, they have made an invaluable contribution to our understanding of what it means to be a young person in Ireland today. They have also highlighted the reality ...
... Firstly, the PERL Group would like to thank each young person and family who took part in these studies. In sharing their experiences with us, they have made an invaluable contribution to our understanding of what it means to be a young person in Ireland today. They have also highlighted the reality ...
Abnormal Behavior: Myths and Realities Anxiety Disorders
... Prevalence and Course of Major Depression • 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 ...
... Prevalence and Course of Major Depression • 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 ...
Social anxiety disorder
... Social anxiety disorder Social anxiety disorder (also known as 'social phobia') is an overwhelming fear of social situations. It's a common mental health problem that affects people of all ages. Although everyone worries from time to time about coping with a social situation, for people with social ...
... Social anxiety disorder Social anxiety disorder (also known as 'social phobia') is an overwhelming fear of social situations. It's a common mental health problem that affects people of all ages. Although everyone worries from time to time about coping with a social situation, for people with social ...
how children and young people experience and react to traumatic
... children’s symptoms will persist or worsen over time, and others still might only start to show symptoms at a later date. Therefore it is important to consider that some of the reactions listed above may be evident months, or even years later. For some children, symptoms that persist over time may r ...
... children’s symptoms will persist or worsen over time, and others still might only start to show symptoms at a later date. Therefore it is important to consider that some of the reactions listed above may be evident months, or even years later. For some children, symptoms that persist over time may r ...
The nature of personality disorder
... and maintain relationships in any social domain. The more severe the personality disorder, the more socially isolated the individual is likely to be (Yang 2010). In broad terms, those with personality disorder demonstrate three distinct patterns of social engagement (or lack of it) with others. Alth ...
... and maintain relationships in any social domain. The more severe the personality disorder, the more socially isolated the individual is likely to be (Yang 2010). In broad terms, those with personality disorder demonstrate three distinct patterns of social engagement (or lack of it) with others. Alth ...
2 Profile of depression in Australia
... severe marital discord, divorce, and other family disruptions are potential risk factors (Rey 1995). Parenting is usually conceptualised as a two-fold process, involving contributions from both parent and child. Although it had previously been mainly viewed as a complex environmental factor, Kendler ...
... severe marital discord, divorce, and other family disruptions are potential risk factors (Rey 1995). Parenting is usually conceptualised as a two-fold process, involving contributions from both parent and child. Although it had previously been mainly viewed as a complex environmental factor, Kendler ...
Eating Disorders 1 Eating Disorders in Adolescent Females: Signs
... Then following this binge is a purging, oftentimes done by self-induced vomiting, though other methods are also employed (laxative use, fasting, excessive and extreme exercise). (Hesse-Biber, 1996) Berg summarizes the DSM-IV’s diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa (1997, p 68). “In bulimia nervosa ...
... Then following this binge is a purging, oftentimes done by self-induced vomiting, though other methods are also employed (laxative use, fasting, excessive and extreme exercise). (Hesse-Biber, 1996) Berg summarizes the DSM-IV’s diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa (1997, p 68). “In bulimia nervosa ...
Substance Abuse, Chemical Dependency and Mental
... by not drinking or using, then the alcoholic may lead a normal life. Recovery rate among the general population who have undergone appropriate treatment is around 70% and among some professional groups (including lawyers) as high as 90%. ...
... by not drinking or using, then the alcoholic may lead a normal life. Recovery rate among the general population who have undergone appropriate treatment is around 70% and among some professional groups (including lawyers) as high as 90%. ...
Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and
... thoughts about needed areas of treatment and treatment methods, the clinician may ask about trusted others who may be willing to be involved in the patient’s treatment. Involvement of family and significant others in treatment may offer advantages in engagement of the patient, treatment planning, perf ...
... thoughts about needed areas of treatment and treatment methods, the clinician may ask about trusted others who may be willing to be involved in the patient’s treatment. Involvement of family and significant others in treatment may offer advantages in engagement of the patient, treatment planning, perf ...
Conceptions of Psychopathology: A Social
... Conceptions of Psychopathology and Mental Disorder 8 deviations but to the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of a person’s behavior. If a behavior “works” for the person—if the behavior helps the person deal with challenge, cope with stress, and accomplish his or her goals—then we say the behavior i ...
... Conceptions of Psychopathology and Mental Disorder 8 deviations but to the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of a person’s behavior. If a behavior “works” for the person—if the behavior helps the person deal with challenge, cope with stress, and accomplish his or her goals—then we say the behavior i ...
Administrative Assistant Meeting
... conceptualized as a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual and that is associated with present distress (e.g., a painful symptom) or disability (i.e., impairment in one or more important areas of functioning) or with a significantly increa ...
... conceptualized as a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual and that is associated with present distress (e.g., a painful symptom) or disability (i.e., impairment in one or more important areas of functioning) or with a significantly increa ...