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... depressed characteristics, such as lethargy and hopelessness, lasting at least 2 weeks. Bipolar disorder: a mood disorder characterized by extreme mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania. Dysthymic disorder: a depressive disorder that is generally more chronic and has fewer symptoms t ...
... depressed characteristics, such as lethargy and hopelessness, lasting at least 2 weeks. Bipolar disorder: a mood disorder characterized by extreme mood swings that include one or more episodes of mania. Dysthymic disorder: a depressive disorder that is generally more chronic and has fewer symptoms t ...
Dissociative Identity Disorder
... C. The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. D. The disturbance is not a normal part of a broadly accepted cultural or religious practice. Note: In children, the symptoms are not better explained by imaginary pl ...
... C. The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. D. The disturbance is not a normal part of a broadly accepted cultural or religious practice. Note: In children, the symptoms are not better explained by imaginary pl ...
Psychiatry and Medicine
... mental slowness, apathy, poor memory and occasionally organic mental disorder or severe depression. Paranoid symptoms are common. Early treatment usually reverse the psychiatric symptoms. Cushing’s syndrom: depressive symptoms are frequent Corticosteroids treatment: depression but a manic disorder i ...
... mental slowness, apathy, poor memory and occasionally organic mental disorder or severe depression. Paranoid symptoms are common. Early treatment usually reverse the psychiatric symptoms. Cushing’s syndrom: depressive symptoms are frequent Corticosteroids treatment: depression but a manic disorder i ...
Dissociative dis
... Individuals also give approximate answers to simple questions. For example, "How many legs are on a cat?", to which the subject may respond '3?'. The syndrome may occur in persons with other mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depressive disorders, toxic states, paresis, alcohol use disorders an ...
... Individuals also give approximate answers to simple questions. For example, "How many legs are on a cat?", to which the subject may respond '3?'. The syndrome may occur in persons with other mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depressive disorders, toxic states, paresis, alcohol use disorders an ...
Abnormal and treatment
... ritual takes two hours. He follows the same path in walking to his classes everyday and he always sits in the same seat in each class. He can’t study until his apartment is arranged perfectly. Although he tries not to, he thinks constantly about flunking out of school. Both his grades and his social ...
... ritual takes two hours. He follows the same path in walking to his classes everyday and he always sits in the same seat in each class. He can’t study until his apartment is arranged perfectly. Although he tries not to, he thinks constantly about flunking out of school. Both his grades and his social ...
The NICE guideline
... • St. John’s Wort (with reservations!) [B] • AD’s not recommended for initial Rx of mild or sub-threshold depression [C] ...
... • St. John’s Wort (with reservations!) [B] • AD’s not recommended for initial Rx of mild or sub-threshold depression [C] ...
Psychiatric Classification
... Symptoms are preceded by stressors Symptoms are not intentionally feigned or produced No neuro, medical, substance abuse or cultural explanation Must cause marked distress ...
... Symptoms are preceded by stressors Symptoms are not intentionally feigned or produced No neuro, medical, substance abuse or cultural explanation Must cause marked distress ...
Major Psychological Disorders
... Personality disorders Antisocial personality disorder – a disorder in which individuals show no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or the rights of others. Borderline personality disorder – a disorder in which individuals have difficulty developing a secure sense of who they are. ...
... Personality disorders Antisocial personality disorder – a disorder in which individuals show no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or the rights of others. Borderline personality disorder – a disorder in which individuals have difficulty developing a secure sense of who they are. ...
conversion disorder
... To be diagnosed with conversion disorder you must have at least one symptom, but you may also have many. The appearance of symptoms is linked to the stressful event, and typically occur suddenly (eg, seeing something extremely unpleasant and suddenly going blind). If you experience any of these sym ...
... To be diagnosed with conversion disorder you must have at least one symptom, but you may also have many. The appearance of symptoms is linked to the stressful event, and typically occur suddenly (eg, seeing something extremely unpleasant and suddenly going blind). If you experience any of these sym ...
Psychological Disorders - Lake Oswego High School
... •Few schools and communities have suicide prevention plans that include screening, referral & crisis intervention programs for youth. ...
... •Few schools and communities have suicide prevention plans that include screening, referral & crisis intervention programs for youth. ...
FRQ Post-Guidance for Abnormal Behavior and Treatments FRQ
... A behavioral etiology of a somatoform disorder may be that somatoform disorders, like hypochondriasis for example, have physical symptoms but no physical origins. The symptoms come from the patient’s fears of becoming sick and reinforcement from his environment in the form of attention. Therefore, a ...
... A behavioral etiology of a somatoform disorder may be that somatoform disorders, like hypochondriasis for example, have physical symptoms but no physical origins. The symptoms come from the patient’s fears of becoming sick and reinforcement from his environment in the form of attention. Therefore, a ...
Best practices for addressing conversion disorder in youth MAIN MESSAGES OVERVIEW
... While the first-line treatment strategy is psychosocial, physiotherapy can play a role in facilitating recovery from the conversion symptoms while the underlying mental health issue is addressed. A thorough neurological assessment is required to confirm that patients have a somatoform disorder and n ...
... While the first-line treatment strategy is psychosocial, physiotherapy can play a role in facilitating recovery from the conversion symptoms while the underlying mental health issue is addressed. A thorough neurological assessment is required to confirm that patients have a somatoform disorder and n ...
2011-gemc-res-glick-acuteagitation-edited
... 3. If medications are needed, target arousal and aim for calm wakefulness or light sleep. 4. Treatment selection -Benzodiazepines appear at least as effective as antipsychotics in initial calming effects but are more sedating - Antipsychotics may have longer duration of action -Antipsychotics addres ...
... 3. If medications are needed, target arousal and aim for calm wakefulness or light sleep. 4. Treatment selection -Benzodiazepines appear at least as effective as antipsychotics in initial calming effects but are more sedating - Antipsychotics may have longer duration of action -Antipsychotics addres ...
Impulse Control Disorders - Viktor`s Notes for the Neurosurgery
... (2) impaired personal, social, educational, and occupational functioning as consequence of gambling; (3) overly determined, out-of-control quality that drives, perpetuates, and escalates gambling despite derivative functional impairment and adverse consequences. patients often attempt unsuccessful ...
... (2) impaired personal, social, educational, and occupational functioning as consequence of gambling; (3) overly determined, out-of-control quality that drives, perpetuates, and escalates gambling despite derivative functional impairment and adverse consequences. patients often attempt unsuccessful ...
Document
... Jeb has been working for the same company for three years. While responsibilities have increased, his salary has not. Every time he resolves to talk with his supervisor about a raise, he loses his nerve. In therapy, Dr. Flores and her assistant demonstrate how Jeb might go about asking for a raise. ...
... Jeb has been working for the same company for three years. While responsibilities have increased, his salary has not. Every time he resolves to talk with his supervisor about a raise, he loses his nerve. In therapy, Dr. Flores and her assistant demonstrate how Jeb might go about asking for a raise. ...
Mass Psychogenic Illness
... Primarily a female disorder with about 1% suffering from this disorder Usually by age 30 but its seen from childhood on up ...
... Primarily a female disorder with about 1% suffering from this disorder Usually by age 30 but its seen from childhood on up ...
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
... are many theories however some causes may be genetic factors, social factors or psychological factors. ...
... are many theories however some causes may be genetic factors, social factors or psychological factors. ...
File - Ms. Hines` classroom
... rewashing her hands hundreds of times until they are red and raw. ____________________________________________ 11. Joan has seen several specialists and undergone numerous diagnostic tests to determine the cause of her recurring headaches and episodes of dizziness. The doctors are perplexed and can ...
... rewashing her hands hundreds of times until they are red and raw. ____________________________________________ 11. Joan has seen several specialists and undergone numerous diagnostic tests to determine the cause of her recurring headaches and episodes of dizziness. The doctors are perplexed and can ...
Mental disorders in Life and Health Insurance
... Often, the onset is progressive and the subject leads a more or less normal life until a sudden attack of delusion, halluci nations or agitation occurs. Other possible presentations are events such as dropping out of school, a suicide attempt or any other symptom in the psychotic range. The use of ...
... Often, the onset is progressive and the subject leads a more or less normal life until a sudden attack of delusion, halluci nations or agitation occurs. Other possible presentations are events such as dropping out of school, a suicide attempt or any other symptom in the psychotic range. The use of ...
Chapter 16 Test Review - DeForest Area School District
... the more something is done the closer it gets to average Ex: the Milwaukee Brewers had a big lead early in the year, but the more games they played the closer they achieved to their ability: an average team ...
... the more something is done the closer it gets to average Ex: the Milwaukee Brewers had a big lead early in the year, but the more games they played the closer they achieved to their ability: an average team ...
Abnormal Psychology - Western Carolina University
... subjective report (e.g., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weigh gain (more than 5% body weight in 1 month) or decrease or increa ...
... subjective report (e.g., feels sad or empty) or observation made by others. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities most of the day, nearly every day. Significant weight loss when not dieting or weigh gain (more than 5% body weight in 1 month) or decrease or increa ...