Somatoform Disorders
... Contemporary theories: Rosen (1995) cognitive-behavioral explanation. Gradual / sudden onset; course continuous & chronic. Only anecdotal evidence. Beings in adolescence. Sociocultural factors. Perfectioinstic features. Factitious Disorder Physical symptoms produced or feigned intentiona ...
... Contemporary theories: Rosen (1995) cognitive-behavioral explanation. Gradual / sudden onset; course continuous & chronic. Only anecdotal evidence. Beings in adolescence. Sociocultural factors. Perfectioinstic features. Factitious Disorder Physical symptoms produced or feigned intentiona ...
Psychiatric Classification
... 10% of med-surg patients have no physical evidence of disease Costs of evaluating and treating = $30 billion in 1991 ...
... 10% of med-surg patients have no physical evidence of disease Costs of evaluating and treating = $30 billion in 1991 ...
Care of the Child with a Mental or Cognitive Disorder
... • Number of cases has increased dramatically • 1997 – 1 million confirmed cases of children suffering from maltreatment • Many more go undetected ...
... • Number of cases has increased dramatically • 1997 – 1 million confirmed cases of children suffering from maltreatment • Many more go undetected ...
Everyone, from children to the elderly, feels sad, blue, or down
... That is a tough question since everyone feels sad sometimes. The most important things are to talk with your kids, to be educated about depression, and to notice changes in behavior. If the symptoms listed persist for more than two weeks and lead to problems in any area of life, you should seek prof ...
... That is a tough question since everyone feels sad sometimes. The most important things are to talk with your kids, to be educated about depression, and to notice changes in behavior. If the symptoms listed persist for more than two weeks and lead to problems in any area of life, you should seek prof ...
Somatoform Disorders, Handout A
... o Scheduled, Brief, Frequent PCP Office Visits: • First step is to meet them where they are. Initial frequency should be equal to the frequency the patient has been seeking unscheduled care. Can therefore follow any symptoms closely, ensure no life‐threatening condition is developing, and the pat ...
... o Scheduled, Brief, Frequent PCP Office Visits: • First step is to meet them where they are. Initial frequency should be equal to the frequency the patient has been seeking unscheduled care. Can therefore follow any symptoms closely, ensure no life‐threatening condition is developing, and the pat ...
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... Clinical Features – psychological distress, interpersonal problems, alcohol/substance abuse, depression/anxiety disorders, dramatic presentation, poorly remembered history Diagnosis – spans across several body systems, impairment before age 30 & chronic, leads to Tx-seeking Differential Diagno ...
... Clinical Features – psychological distress, interpersonal problems, alcohol/substance abuse, depression/anxiety disorders, dramatic presentation, poorly remembered history Diagnosis – spans across several body systems, impairment before age 30 & chronic, leads to Tx-seeking Differential Diagno ...
Debbie Kaminer - Vula - University of Cape Town
... In highly symptomatic children, SSRI’s (citalopram, sertraline) are first choice - many posttraumatic symptoms in children are associated with serotonergic dysregulation SSRI’s generally safe and well-tolerated but some concerns about increased suicidal ideation and behaviour Criteria to consi ...
... In highly symptomatic children, SSRI’s (citalopram, sertraline) are first choice - many posttraumatic symptoms in children are associated with serotonergic dysregulation SSRI’s generally safe and well-tolerated but some concerns about increased suicidal ideation and behaviour Criteria to consi ...
Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders
... symptoms may or may not be associated with another medical condition. DSM-5 narrative text description that accompanies the criteria for SSD cautions that it is not appropriate to diagnose individuals with a mental disorder solely because a medical cause cannot be demonstrated. Furthermore, whether ...
... symptoms may or may not be associated with another medical condition. DSM-5 narrative text description that accompanies the criteria for SSD cautions that it is not appropriate to diagnose individuals with a mental disorder solely because a medical cause cannot be demonstrated. Furthermore, whether ...
Dealing with Results – a few useful Tips
... Dealing with Results – a few useful Tips Examination results should be treated as a spring board to future achievements and better prospects. Examination results can cause a great deal of anxiety to the students and parents alike. However, a consistent family support system can be of great help. Par ...
... Dealing with Results – a few useful Tips Examination results should be treated as a spring board to future achievements and better prospects. Examination results can cause a great deal of anxiety to the students and parents alike. However, a consistent family support system can be of great help. Par ...
diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd)
... Key Components Children and adolescents being evaluated for ADHD ...
... Key Components Children and adolescents being evaluated for ADHD ...
Somatoform Disorders - Mrs. Dillon`s History Site
... extraordinary measures to save their life. Seems to be a “cry for help” or a way to obtain nurturing care and attention. The role of “patient” is familiar and comforting. ...
... extraordinary measures to save their life. Seems to be a “cry for help” or a way to obtain nurturing care and attention. The role of “patient” is familiar and comforting. ...
2017 Exam 1 Q`s and A`s - UCF College of Sciences
... why it may not be the best way to diagnose children with learning disorders. Children are administered an IQ test and a standardized academic achievement test; a significant discrepancy between the two scores must exist to meet diagnostic criteria for a learning disability or learning disorder (note ...
... why it may not be the best way to diagnose children with learning disorders. Children are administered an IQ test and a standardized academic achievement test; a significant discrepancy between the two scores must exist to meet diagnostic criteria for a learning disability or learning disorder (note ...
Somatoform Disorders
... – Motivation – May perform much more poorly than chance on a forced-choice task (e.g., visual discrimination) ...
... – Motivation – May perform much more poorly than chance on a forced-choice task (e.g., visual discrimination) ...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
... • Try to establish a feeling of safety and acceptance within the classroom. Greet the child warmly each day, make eye contact, and let the child know that he/she is valued and that you care. You can make a tremendous impact on a child by what you say (or don’t say); a child’s self-perception often c ...
... • Try to establish a feeling of safety and acceptance within the classroom. Greet the child warmly each day, make eye contact, and let the child know that he/she is valued and that you care. You can make a tremendous impact on a child by what you say (or don’t say); a child’s self-perception often c ...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder Or The Taming of the Shrew
... show signs by then of being “difficult” children: dysrhythmic sleep/feeding patterns; withdrawalprone; slow-to-adapt; high intensity; negative mood. Mothers need to understand their child’s ...
... show signs by then of being “difficult” children: dysrhythmic sleep/feeding patterns; withdrawalprone; slow-to-adapt; high intensity; negative mood. Mothers need to understand their child’s ...
Dissociative Disorders
... A. The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states B. At least two of these identities or personality states recurrently take control of the person’s behavior C. Inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness D ...
... A. The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states B. At least two of these identities or personality states recurrently take control of the person’s behavior C. Inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness D ...
22 Aggression & Abuse -- Wilson 2006
... is a hypochondriac, and should be referred to a psychiatrist is suffering from a physical manifestation of a mental illness, and should be referred to a psychiatrist or a therapist has been raped and that the rapist used a condom, and so should be referred to the rape crisis center ...
... is a hypochondriac, and should be referred to a psychiatrist is suffering from a physical manifestation of a mental illness, and should be referred to a psychiatrist or a therapist has been raped and that the rapist used a condom, and so should be referred to the rape crisis center ...
Children and Domestic Violence Dr Joanna Sales
... Abrahams C. The hidden victims, children and domestic violence. London: NCH Action for Children, 1994. ...
... Abrahams C. The hidden victims, children and domestic violence. London: NCH Action for Children, 1994. ...
Unlocking the Mysteries of Children`s Mental Health
... • What to expect when a child has a mental health disorder ...
... • What to expect when a child has a mental health disorder ...
What are the benefits - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
... development in children. Learning about how the brain develops in middle childhood is a key step to early detection of illnesses. ...
... development in children. Learning about how the brain develops in middle childhood is a key step to early detection of illnesses. ...
Chapter 23 - Stellenbosch University
... The diagnosis is made on the basis of history, school report and clinician observation. Excessive crying, irritability, restlessness and irregular sleeping and eating patterns often mark the infant years of these children. Associated symptoms during childhood are a low frustration threshold, restle ...
... The diagnosis is made on the basis of history, school report and clinician observation. Excessive crying, irritability, restlessness and irregular sleeping and eating patterns often mark the infant years of these children. Associated symptoms during childhood are a low frustration threshold, restle ...
Unit 12 At Home RQ 12
... 9. DSM-IV-TR focuses on clinicians' reports of observable behavior in order to a. facilitate the reliability of diagnoses. b. shorten the time it takes to make a diagnosis. c. avoid invading clients' psychological privacy. d. reduce the need for medical terminology in psychological assessments. e. l ...
... 9. DSM-IV-TR focuses on clinicians' reports of observable behavior in order to a. facilitate the reliability of diagnoses. b. shorten the time it takes to make a diagnosis. c. avoid invading clients' psychological privacy. d. reduce the need for medical terminology in psychological assessments. e. l ...
Causes of Emotional and Behavioral Disorder
... A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems. ...
... A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems. ...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
... After experiencing or re-experiencing a traumatic event, young children will often appear very disorganized and overwhelmed. Although infants do not have the ability to communicate their distress verbally or through play, it doesn’t mean they can’t experience PTSD. (See box for more on emotional dev ...
... After experiencing or re-experiencing a traumatic event, young children will often appear very disorganized and overwhelmed. Although infants do not have the ability to communicate their distress verbally or through play, it doesn’t mean they can’t experience PTSD. (See box for more on emotional dev ...
Slide 1 - SchoolRack
... A brutal form of abuse of children consisting of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, and involving the use of rituals. Ritual does not necessarily mean satanic. However, most survivors state that they were ritually abused as part of satanic worship for the purpose of indoctrinating them into ...
... A brutal form of abuse of children consisting of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, and involving the use of rituals. Ritual does not necessarily mean satanic. However, most survivors state that they were ritually abused as part of satanic worship for the purpose of indoctrinating them into ...