Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Childhood Obesity
... referral bias, the second type of studies consistently showed significantly higher rates of ADHD in individuals with obesity compared to those in the general population. This association might at first seem paradoxical, since one would think that children with ADHD should be thinner then the average ...
... referral bias, the second type of studies consistently showed significantly higher rates of ADHD in individuals with obesity compared to those in the general population. This association might at first seem paradoxical, since one would think that children with ADHD should be thinner then the average ...
The relationship between prior psychiatric disorder
... The strengths of this study include its large size and prospective data collection. The high follow-up rate and the sample’s generalizability to the British population are also strengths. Increased loss to follow-up at age 53 years was seen in males, participants from a manual social class, individu ...
... The strengths of this study include its large size and prospective data collection. The high follow-up rate and the sample’s generalizability to the British population are also strengths. Increased loss to follow-up at age 53 years was seen in males, participants from a manual social class, individu ...
Chapter 16: Specific Disorders and Treatments
... the real world this is not the case- Steadman et. al. (1998) -- overall, former mental patients did not have a higher rate of violence than a matched comparison group. People with severe mental disorders who are experiencing bizarre delusional ideas and hallucinated voices do have a slightly high ...
... the real world this is not the case- Steadman et. al. (1998) -- overall, former mental patients did not have a higher rate of violence than a matched comparison group. People with severe mental disorders who are experiencing bizarre delusional ideas and hallucinated voices do have a slightly high ...
Acute Dissociative Responses in Law Enforcement Officers Involved
... Diagnostic Criteria—Current DSM-IV criteria were used to define acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder with one exception. Because the survey elicited a two-week and six-month cut off, rather than the DSM-IV criteria of a thirty-day cut off, we considered posttraumatic stress sympto ...
... Diagnostic Criteria—Current DSM-IV criteria were used to define acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder with one exception. Because the survey elicited a two-week and six-month cut off, rather than the DSM-IV criteria of a thirty-day cut off, we considered posttraumatic stress sympto ...
The Bipolar Spectrum: Conceptions and Misconceptions
... which bipolar spectrum concepts are defined. It has been argued that bipolar spectrum concepts 'involve vague and overinclusive language' (Kuiper et al., 2012). Besides the fact that borderline personality concepts clearly do as well (are 'rejection sensitivity' and 'unstable interpersonal relations ...
... which bipolar spectrum concepts are defined. It has been argued that bipolar spectrum concepts 'involve vague and overinclusive language' (Kuiper et al., 2012). Besides the fact that borderline personality concepts clearly do as well (are 'rejection sensitivity' and 'unstable interpersonal relations ...
Dissociative Disorders
... Dissociative disorders are almost always (but not exclusively) associated with multiple severe traumas from a trusted person or organization that take place over time and result in the experience of victimization of another’s indifference. Like other children, children who are exposed to multiple tr ...
... Dissociative disorders are almost always (but not exclusively) associated with multiple severe traumas from a trusted person or organization that take place over time and result in the experience of victimization of another’s indifference. Like other children, children who are exposed to multiple tr ...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
... a) Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed a) Often has difficulty awaiting turn b) Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games) Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before 7 years of age. Som ...
... a) Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed a) Often has difficulty awaiting turn b) Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games) Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before 7 years of age. Som ...
Anxiety Disorder Comorbidity in Bipolar Disorder Patients: Data
... of bipolar symptoms, including age at onset, history of suicide attempts, and the longest euthymic period (“mood has been consistently normal”) in the preceding 2 years was elicited as part of the baseline semistructured interview (see Sachs et al. [11]). Quality of life and functional impairment we ...
... of bipolar symptoms, including age at onset, history of suicide attempts, and the longest euthymic period (“mood has been consistently normal”) in the preceding 2 years was elicited as part of the baseline semistructured interview (see Sachs et al. [11]). Quality of life and functional impairment we ...
Walden University - BrainMaster Technologies Inc.
... Neurocognitive measures of executive function, cognitive flexibility, reaction time, and complex attention. Also, the participant increased intelligence as measured by the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence. Lastly, the participant had changes in brain function according to quantitative electroencephalo ...
... Neurocognitive measures of executive function, cognitive flexibility, reaction time, and complex attention. Also, the participant increased intelligence as measured by the Test of Nonverbal Intelligence. Lastly, the participant had changes in brain function according to quantitative electroencephalo ...
Eating Disorders – A Current Affair
... factors for eating disorders in early childhood may be influenced by genetic factors, early health trauma and behaviours role modelled by the parent. Given the potential severity of risk to the both mother and foetus, Newton and Chizawsky (2006) recommend screening for eating disorders as a routine ...
... factors for eating disorders in early childhood may be influenced by genetic factors, early health trauma and behaviours role modelled by the parent. Given the potential severity of risk to the both mother and foetus, Newton and Chizawsky (2006) recommend screening for eating disorders as a routine ...
Drug/How Supplied - Office of Continuous Professional Development
... a) Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed a) Often has difficulty awaiting turn b) Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games) Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before 7 years of age. Som ...
... a) Often blurts out answers before questions have been completed a) Often has difficulty awaiting turn b) Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games) Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before 7 years of age. Som ...
The co-occurrence of anxiety disorders in African American parents
... and service to the community.” Along with the aforementioned description, informed consent procedures further emphasized the need to examine “anxiety, nerves, worry, and parental stress,” in African American parents and their children through a “free, culturally sensitive familial assessment between ...
... and service to the community.” Along with the aforementioned description, informed consent procedures further emphasized the need to examine “anxiety, nerves, worry, and parental stress,” in African American parents and their children through a “free, culturally sensitive familial assessment between ...
PPA-Fall2012-short1
... The six specific types are as follows: T 00 Borderline Personality Disorder T 01 Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder T 02 Avoidant Personality Disorder T 03 Schizotypal Personality Disorder T 04 Antisocial Personality Disorder (Dyssocial Personality Disorder) T 05 Narcissistic Personality Diso ...
... The six specific types are as follows: T 00 Borderline Personality Disorder T 01 Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder T 02 Avoidant Personality Disorder T 03 Schizotypal Personality Disorder T 04 Antisocial Personality Disorder (Dyssocial Personality Disorder) T 05 Narcissistic Personality Diso ...
Comer, Abnormal Psychology, 8th edition
... Bouts of uncontrolled overeating during a limited period of time ...
... Bouts of uncontrolled overeating during a limited period of time ...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
... boys are genetically more prone to disorders of the nervous system. The behavior patterns that typify ADHD usually arise between the ages of three and five. Even so, the age of onset can vary widely: some children do not develop symptoms until late childhood or even early adolescence. Why their symp ...
... boys are genetically more prone to disorders of the nervous system. The behavior patterns that typify ADHD usually arise between the ages of three and five. Even so, the age of onset can vary widely: some children do not develop symptoms until late childhood or even early adolescence. Why their symp ...
Running Head: BIPOLAR DISORDER - People
... Bipolar II Disorders, as well as the characteristics and behavior of certain episodes associated with the disorders. The DSM-IV-TR is used to characterize each disorder and episode accurately. The paper provides information regarding the biological evidence and possible genetic predispositions and l ...
... Bipolar II Disorders, as well as the characteristics and behavior of certain episodes associated with the disorders. The DSM-IV-TR is used to characterize each disorder and episode accurately. The paper provides information regarding the biological evidence and possible genetic predispositions and l ...
bulimia nervosa
... About 90–95% of cases occur in females The peak age of onset is between 14 and 18 ...
... About 90–95% of cases occur in females The peak age of onset is between 14 and 18 ...
Abnormal Behavior: Myths and Realities Anxiety Disorders
... identity disorder. The schizophrenias are characterized bydissociative psychotic symptoms (for example, grossly disorganized behavior, 9. Sexual andand gender identity disorders delusions, hallucinations) and by over six months of behavioral deterioration. This category also includes disorder and sc ...
... identity disorder. The schizophrenias are characterized bydissociative psychotic symptoms (for example, grossly disorganized behavior, 9. Sexual andand gender identity disorders delusions, hallucinations) and by over six months of behavioral deterioration. This category also includes disorder and sc ...
Dissociative Identity Disorder: An empirical overview
... The dissociative symptoms of identity confusion, identity alteration and amnesia2 form the core symptoms differentiating DID from other disorders in the DSM-5, with only the latter two required in ICD-10 (APA, 2013; World Health Organization [WHO], 1993). While common among individuals with DID, der ...
... The dissociative symptoms of identity confusion, identity alteration and amnesia2 form the core symptoms differentiating DID from other disorders in the DSM-5, with only the latter two required in ICD-10 (APA, 2013; World Health Organization [WHO], 1993). While common among individuals with DID, der ...
About ADHD
... and determine the presence or absence of co-existing conditions. Such an evaluation requires time and effort and should include a careful history and a clinical assessment of the individual’s academic, social, and emotional functioning and developmental level. There are several types of professional ...
... and determine the presence or absence of co-existing conditions. Such an evaluation requires time and effort and should include a careful history and a clinical assessment of the individual’s academic, social, and emotional functioning and developmental level. There are several types of professional ...
DSM-5 OVERVIEW FOR CLINICIANS
... disorders describe conditions where depressed mood is the overarching concern. They include disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (also known as dysthymia), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. www.rolandwilliamsconsulting.com ...
... disorders describe conditions where depressed mood is the overarching concern. They include disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder (also known as dysthymia), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. www.rolandwilliamsconsulting.com ...
Personality Disorders
... was not out of touch with reality; he did not experience any pronounced physical problems, nor did he suffer attacks of anxiety or bouts of depression. Instead, Ted Bundy’s problems seemed to be part and parcel of his personality, that unique pattern of consistency in behavior that distinguishes eac ...
... was not out of touch with reality; he did not experience any pronounced physical problems, nor did he suffer attacks of anxiety or bouts of depression. Instead, Ted Bundy’s problems seemed to be part and parcel of his personality, that unique pattern of consistency in behavior that distinguishes eac ...
Module 14 PSYCHOLOGY 310
... and done by people who are relatively resistant to change Obsession with maintaining an exercise program and will exercise even when injury, fatigue, or other personal demands persist These individuals display characteristics similar to those with eating disorders including compulsions and rituals ...
... and done by people who are relatively resistant to change Obsession with maintaining an exercise program and will exercise even when injury, fatigue, or other personal demands persist These individuals display characteristics similar to those with eating disorders including compulsions and rituals ...
EGC 817 Abnormal Pschology
... Course Aims It is hoped that after your degree, you will rise to certain influential leadership position as a counsellor in the education sector, therefore the major aims of this course are: 1) To refresh your memory on the concept of abnormal psychology; 2) Deepen your understanding of abnormal psy ...
... Course Aims It is hoped that after your degree, you will rise to certain influential leadership position as a counsellor in the education sector, therefore the major aims of this course are: 1) To refresh your memory on the concept of abnormal psychology; 2) Deepen your understanding of abnormal psy ...
Eating Disorders: A Professional Resource for General Practitioners
... occur in people who have engaged in dieting or disordered eating. ...
... occur in people who have engaged in dieting or disordered eating. ...