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... Escape from physical or emotional pain, terminal illness or loneliness, old age Women attempt suicide more often than men, but men are more likely to succeed. occurs more commonly among the elderly and college students (2nd leading cause of death among college students) Desire to end “unacceptable” ...
... Escape from physical or emotional pain, terminal illness or loneliness, old age Women attempt suicide more often than men, but men are more likely to succeed. occurs more commonly among the elderly and college students (2nd leading cause of death among college students) Desire to end “unacceptable” ...
Lesson 9 "Developing a Healthy Mind"
... • Physical symptoms are similar to other anxiety disorders. • People fear that they are being watched and judged by others at all times and are terrified nad being embarrassed or humiliated by their actions. • Can be limited to one situation such as public speaking or it might include all social sit ...
... • Physical symptoms are similar to other anxiety disorders. • People fear that they are being watched and judged by others at all times and are terrified nad being embarrassed or humiliated by their actions. • Can be limited to one situation such as public speaking or it might include all social sit ...
Abnormal Behavior What is Normal Behavior? What is Abnormal
... • Unexpected travel from home or work with the assumption of a new identity but no recall of the old ...
... • Unexpected travel from home or work with the assumption of a new identity but no recall of the old ...
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... • Distortions of thought, perception, and emotion; bizarre behavior, and social withdrawal • Two categories of symptoms • Positive – make known by presence (thought disorders, hallucinations, and delusions) • Delusions of Persecution, Grandeur, and Control ...
... • Distortions of thought, perception, and emotion; bizarre behavior, and social withdrawal • Two categories of symptoms • Positive – make known by presence (thought disorders, hallucinations, and delusions) • Delusions of Persecution, Grandeur, and Control ...
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... mania (3 symptoms) • Formally manic depression. – BPI: Classic case! Depression and mania – BPII: Depression and hypo-mania! – Treat with Lithium ...
... mania (3 symptoms) • Formally manic depression. – BPI: Classic case! Depression and mania – BPII: Depression and hypo-mania! – Treat with Lithium ...
nur201moduleC
... Crises are personal by nature. Crises are acute, not chronic, and are resolved in one way or another within a brief period. A crisis situation contains the potential for psychological growth or deterioration. ...
... Crises are personal by nature. Crises are acute, not chronic, and are resolved in one way or another within a brief period. A crisis situation contains the potential for psychological growth or deterioration. ...
Chapter 16 PowerPoint Notes
... Psychological and environmental factors can trigger schizophrenia if the individual is genetically predisposed (Nicols & Gottesman, 1983). Personality Disorders Personality disorders are characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. They are usually witho ...
... Psychological and environmental factors can trigger schizophrenia if the individual is genetically predisposed (Nicols & Gottesman, 1983). Personality Disorders Personality disorders are characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning. They are usually witho ...
Somatoform Disorders
... A- many physical symptoms - starting before the age of 30 - occur over a period of years - leads to multiple medical consultations and other attempts at seeking treatment -significant impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of ...
... A- many physical symptoms - starting before the age of 30 - occur over a period of years - leads to multiple medical consultations and other attempts at seeking treatment -significant impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of ...
Psychological Disorders
... Children raised in homes with a high degree of parental somatization may model somatization. Sexual abuse may be associated with an increased risk of somatization later in life. Poor ability to express emotions (alexithymia) may result in somatization. ...
... Children raised in homes with a high degree of parental somatization may model somatization. Sexual abuse may be associated with an increased risk of somatization later in life. Poor ability to express emotions (alexithymia) may result in somatization. ...
Psychological Disorders
... loss of a specific physical function. People with conversion disorder express emotional conflict or severe anxiety due to stress through physical symptoms that affect voluntary or sensory function. These may include problems with walking or moving an arm, or even blindness. This disorder generally o ...
... loss of a specific physical function. People with conversion disorder express emotional conflict or severe anxiety due to stress through physical symptoms that affect voluntary or sensory function. These may include problems with walking or moving an arm, or even blindness. This disorder generally o ...
Psychological Disorders PPT
... Twin studies suggest that our genes may be partly responsible for developing fears and anxiety. Twins are more likely to share phobias. ...
... Twin studies suggest that our genes may be partly responsible for developing fears and anxiety. Twins are more likely to share phobias. ...
Psychiatry & Dentistry II
... recurs more frequently than one would expect. The most common lesion is due to cheek chewing( bilateral and painless). Unfortunately, there appears to be no age, intellectual, or professional barriers( ?medical background) to this problem. Women more prone than men. It is often associated with one o ...
... recurs more frequently than one would expect. The most common lesion is due to cheek chewing( bilateral and painless). Unfortunately, there appears to be no age, intellectual, or professional barriers( ?medical background) to this problem. Women more prone than men. It is often associated with one o ...
Psychological Disorders
... Example: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Is a disorder in which a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities, ...
... Example: Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Is a disorder in which a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities, ...
15 - Chapter 14 - Psychological Disorders
... • Other: Rates are higher among the rich, nonreligious and those who are single, widowed or divorced. In the last 60 years, the global rate of annual suicide rose from 10 to 18 per 100,000. In 2006 in the US, suicide per 100,000: 11.1 (or 33,300 people). ...
... • Other: Rates are higher among the rich, nonreligious and those who are single, widowed or divorced. In the last 60 years, the global rate of annual suicide rose from 10 to 18 per 100,000. In 2006 in the US, suicide per 100,000: 11.1 (or 33,300 people). ...
Units 3-4 Review
... 4. Differentiate between retrograde and anterograde amnesia 5. What is the difference between long term and short term memory? 6. Be able to differentiate and define between the following CATEGORIES of disorders and the disorders categorized within them: a. Mood i. Depression ii. Bi-Polar b. Anxiety ...
... 4. Differentiate between retrograde and anterograde amnesia 5. What is the difference between long term and short term memory? 6. Be able to differentiate and define between the following CATEGORIES of disorders and the disorders categorized within them: a. Mood i. Depression ii. Bi-Polar b. Anxiety ...
Psychological Disorders
... 30% of clinically depressed people attempt suicide – Remember If someone talks about it, they’re really thinking about it Attempters often don’t really want to die Someone who’s been depressed & is suddenly better may have made the decision If you have any reason to wonder – GET HELP! ...
... 30% of clinically depressed people attempt suicide – Remember If someone talks about it, they’re really thinking about it Attempters often don’t really want to die Someone who’s been depressed & is suddenly better may have made the decision If you have any reason to wonder – GET HELP! ...
Mental Disorders
... truancy, arson, and vandalism. More common in males. People with this disorder usually have low self esteem, and may also have symptoms of other mental disorders. ...
... truancy, arson, and vandalism. More common in males. People with this disorder usually have low self esteem, and may also have symptoms of other mental disorders. ...
Psychotic and somatoform disorders
... Due to a general medical condition: treat the underlying medical condition first, then use therapy and/or medications Not otherwise specified: although more information is needed, treatment should proceed along the lines of the most likely diagnosis ...
... Due to a general medical condition: treat the underlying medical condition first, then use therapy and/or medications Not otherwise specified: although more information is needed, treatment should proceed along the lines of the most likely diagnosis ...
Somatoform Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
... • Distressing symptoms take a somatic (bodily) form without apparent physical cause • Occur when a person manifests a psychological problem through a physiological symptom. ...
... • Distressing symptoms take a somatic (bodily) form without apparent physical cause • Occur when a person manifests a psychological problem through a physiological symptom. ...
Behavioral Therapy
... – antidepressants are used to combat primarily depression • Prozac is by far the most commonly prescribed antidepressant because it has fewer side effects than other medications – it works by regulating serotonin in the brain • Effexor is also widely prescribed and regulates both serotonin and norep ...
... – antidepressants are used to combat primarily depression • Prozac is by far the most commonly prescribed antidepressant because it has fewer side effects than other medications – it works by regulating serotonin in the brain • Effexor is also widely prescribed and regulates both serotonin and norep ...
Does a clinician`s perspective accurately attest to the effectiveness
... Psychopharmacology: What has it done for the treatment of disorders? ...
... Psychopharmacology: What has it done for the treatment of disorders? ...
Unit 12 Psychiological Disorders
... • Other: Rates are higher among the rich, nonreligious and those who are single, widowed or divorced. In the last 60 years, the global rate of annual suicide rose from 10 to 18 per 100,000. In 2006 in the US, suicide per 100,000: 11.1 (or 33,300 people). ...
... • Other: Rates are higher among the rich, nonreligious and those who are single, widowed or divorced. In the last 60 years, the global rate of annual suicide rose from 10 to 18 per 100,000. In 2006 in the US, suicide per 100,000: 11.1 (or 33,300 people). ...