Read Full Article - Adult ADD ADHD Center of Maryland
... all ADHD cases, the inattentive subtype represents ~30%, and the hyperactive/impulsive type is <5%.9 However, these rates have not been well determined in the adult population. Overall, ADHD symptoms include inattention, distractibility, impulsivity, hyperactivity, forgetfulness, and poor followthro ...
... all ADHD cases, the inattentive subtype represents ~30%, and the hyperactive/impulsive type is <5%.9 However, these rates have not been well determined in the adult population. Overall, ADHD symptoms include inattention, distractibility, impulsivity, hyperactivity, forgetfulness, and poor followthro ...
Clinical and Educational Child Psychology
... in a smooth and continuous manner. For example, information processing theorists would be interested in studying how a child’s memory strategies evolve over time, as the child adds new strategies and skills to his or her repertoire. Memory strategies adopted later in development would be qualitative ...
... in a smooth and continuous manner. For example, information processing theorists would be interested in studying how a child’s memory strategies evolve over time, as the child adds new strategies and skills to his or her repertoire. Memory strategies adopted later in development would be qualitative ...
Broadening the definition of generalized anxiety disorder: Effects on
... Although modifications may have the effect of either broadening or restricting a diagnostic definition, we consider only broadened GAD definitions here. A focus on broadened definitions is justified by observed similarities between DSM-IV and subthreshold GAD on such clinically important measures as ...
... Although modifications may have the effect of either broadening or restricting a diagnostic definition, we consider only broadened GAD definitions here. A focus on broadened definitions is justified by observed similarities between DSM-IV and subthreshold GAD on such clinically important measures as ...
Anxiety disorders among offenders with antisocial personality
... reported not having engaged in violence toward others during the past 5 years, while 29% reported violence toward others when intoxicated, 26% reported injuring a victim, and 23% reported 5 or more violent incidents.11 The discrepancy in the results of these 2 studies may be due to differences in di ...
... reported not having engaged in violence toward others during the past 5 years, while 29% reported violence toward others when intoxicated, 26% reported injuring a victim, and 23% reported 5 or more violent incidents.11 The discrepancy in the results of these 2 studies may be due to differences in di ...
Clinical Report—Identification and Management of
... care for weight, shape, or eating concerns have been shown to be at significantly higher risk of a subsequent diagnosis of AN.57 A number of studies have shown that most adolescent girls express concerns about being overweight, and many may diet inappropriately.10–12,14 Most of these children and ad ...
... care for weight, shape, or eating concerns have been shown to be at significantly higher risk of a subsequent diagnosis of AN.57 A number of studies have shown that most adolescent girls express concerns about being overweight, and many may diet inappropriately.10–12,14 Most of these children and ad ...
In recent years more attention has been given to the
... general population and ten times greater for youth.19 It should be noted that the Canadian study in this aggregate actually had a higher ADHD prevalence rate of 33%. 20 It must be strongly noted that while serious attention should be paid to the higher prevalence rates, it certainly does not mean th ...
... general population and ten times greater for youth.19 It should be noted that the Canadian study in this aggregate actually had a higher ADHD prevalence rate of 33%. 20 It must be strongly noted that while serious attention should be paid to the higher prevalence rates, it certainly does not mean th ...
Gifted Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
... It is difficult to differentiate true attention deficits from the range of temperament and behavior common to gifted children. There is concern in the literature that clinicians err on the side of pathologizing normal gifted behavior (Baum, Olenchak, & Owen, 1998; Baum, Owen & Dixon, 1991; Cramond, ...
... It is difficult to differentiate true attention deficits from the range of temperament and behavior common to gifted children. There is concern in the literature that clinicians err on the side of pathologizing normal gifted behavior (Baum, Olenchak, & Owen, 1998; Baum, Owen & Dixon, 1991; Cramond, ...
- Anna M. Bardone
... (AN and BED more recognized than BN and AN more recognized than BED) [F = 224.23, df = 2, p < .0001]. A 4 × 3 ANOVA for eating disorder recognition revealed a significant main effect for disorder (BN more recognized than AN and BED; F = 20.04, df =2, p < . 0001). A 4 × 3 ANOVA for health referral re ...
... (AN and BED more recognized than BN and AN more recognized than BED) [F = 224.23, df = 2, p < .0001]. A 4 × 3 ANOVA for eating disorder recognition revealed a significant main effect for disorder (BN more recognized than AN and BED; F = 20.04, df =2, p < . 0001). A 4 × 3 ANOVA for health referral re ...
ADHD: Fact, Fiction, or Somewhere In Between
... 3. Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before age seven years. 4. Some impairments from the list of symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g., at school, at work, and at home). 5. There must be clear evidence of clinically significant impair ...
... 3. Some hyperactive-impulsive or inattentive symptoms that caused impairment were present before age seven years. 4. Some impairments from the list of symptoms is present in two or more settings (e.g., at school, at work, and at home). 5. There must be clear evidence of clinically significant impair ...
psychological behaviorism theory of bipolar disorder
... conjunction with environmental and organic conditions, determine affective states, which in themselves are central symptoms of many disorders. The s-m BBRs consist of instrumental responses, including basic functional ability, vocational skills, educational skills, social skills, and recreational sk ...
... conjunction with environmental and organic conditions, determine affective states, which in themselves are central symptoms of many disorders. The s-m BBRs consist of instrumental responses, including basic functional ability, vocational skills, educational skills, social skills, and recreational sk ...
ADHD: We know it when we see it*or do we?
... Significant discrepancy between cognitive ability and academic achievement In Texas, greater than one standard deviation (16 or more points) Method two—preponderance of the evidence ...
... Significant discrepancy between cognitive ability and academic achievement In Texas, greater than one standard deviation (16 or more points) Method two—preponderance of the evidence ...
Atypical Development of Resting Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia in Children at
... been detected in infants of depressed mothers; however, its existence has not been established in older at-risk offspring. We investigated developmental patterns of RSA in a sample of 163 5- to 14-year-old children, who were either at high risk for depression (due to having a parent with a childhood ...
... been detected in infants of depressed mothers; however, its existence has not been established in older at-risk offspring. We investigated developmental patterns of RSA in a sample of 163 5- to 14-year-old children, who were either at high risk for depression (due to having a parent with a childhood ...
Invited paper to: Advances in Eating Disorders: Theory, Research
... relevant to epidemiological research. The first aim of this paper is to discuss the relevance and implications of such perspectives in constructing an epidemiological case definition. Social epidemiology becomes relevant when we have some answers from descriptive epidemiology to the “how many-questi ...
... relevant to epidemiological research. The first aim of this paper is to discuss the relevance and implications of such perspectives in constructing an epidemiological case definition. Social epidemiology becomes relevant when we have some answers from descriptive epidemiology to the “how many-questi ...
Eating Disorders in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
... support. In addition, the approach used ERP-techniques to address both OCD and eating disorders. This means that, as well as focusing on calorie intake, the program targeted feared situations related to eating. First, the patients graded their fears by making a hierarchy of feared eating situations. ...
... support. In addition, the approach used ERP-techniques to address both OCD and eating disorders. This means that, as well as focusing on calorie intake, the program targeted feared situations related to eating. First, the patients graded their fears by making a hierarchy of feared eating situations. ...
FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH DIET PILL USE IN INDIVIDUALS
... behaviors, while traits characteristic of AN, such as high constraint and persistence, may lead to restrictive eating behavior. Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Given DSM-IV classification, eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) is a catchall category into which all subthreshold fo ...
... behaviors, while traits characteristic of AN, such as high constraint and persistence, may lead to restrictive eating behavior. Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. Given DSM-IV classification, eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS) is a catchall category into which all subthreshold fo ...
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents National Institute of Mental Health
... Health care professionals who have experience with diagnosing early-onset bipolar disorder will ask questions about changes in your child’s mood. They will also ask about sleep patterns, activity or energy levels, and if your child has had any other mood or behavioral disorders. They may also ask wh ...
... Health care professionals who have experience with diagnosing early-onset bipolar disorder will ask questions about changes in your child’s mood. They will also ask about sleep patterns, activity or energy levels, and if your child has had any other mood or behavioral disorders. They may also ask wh ...
Supervenience and Psychiatry: Are Mental Disorders Brain Disorders?
... mental disorders to be sets of symptoms, which are, in turn, sets of properties and states. By the term “brain” we understand a living collection of neurons (and relevant supporting tissue and chemicals, e.g., glial cells and neurotransmitters) along with the interconnections between those neurons c ...
... mental disorders to be sets of symptoms, which are, in turn, sets of properties and states. By the term “brain” we understand a living collection of neurons (and relevant supporting tissue and chemicals, e.g., glial cells and neurotransmitters) along with the interconnections between those neurons c ...
ADHD.Review of the Facts - Colgate Oral Health Network
... of hyperactivity/impulsivity (e.g. talking excessively, fidgeting with hands or feet). The manual distinguishes between three subtypes of the disorder: predominantly hyperactive/impulsive type, predominantly inattentive type and combined type. In order to reach diagnosis according to the latest vers ...
... of hyperactivity/impulsivity (e.g. talking excessively, fidgeting with hands or feet). The manual distinguishes between three subtypes of the disorder: predominantly hyperactive/impulsive type, predominantly inattentive type and combined type. In order to reach diagnosis according to the latest vers ...
Antisocial Personality Disorder
... distinguish him or her from other people. • Included in these patterns are ways of expressing emotion as well as patterns of thinking about ourselves and other people. • When enduring patterns of behavior and emotion bring the person into repeated conflict with others, and when they prevent the pers ...
... distinguish him or her from other people. • Included in these patterns are ways of expressing emotion as well as patterns of thinking about ourselves and other people. • When enduring patterns of behavior and emotion bring the person into repeated conflict with others, and when they prevent the pers ...
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment
... The following definitions are derived from DSM-IVTR unless otherwise specified: Bipolar I disorder: Bipolar I disorder requires the occurrence of a manic (or mixed) episode with duration of at least 7 days, unless hospitalization is required. Episodes of depression are not required, but most patient ...
... The following definitions are derived from DSM-IVTR unless otherwise specified: Bipolar I disorder: Bipolar I disorder requires the occurrence of a manic (or mixed) episode with duration of at least 7 days, unless hospitalization is required. Episodes of depression are not required, but most patient ...
eating-disorder-ks - Association of Community Mental Health
... participating in sports that emphasize thinness) have more significance than the shared environmental effects (e.g. socioeconomic status, religion, general parenting style) ...
... participating in sports that emphasize thinness) have more significance than the shared environmental effects (e.g. socioeconomic status, religion, general parenting style) ...
Screening for eating disorders in primary care
... thirty-six item questionnaire designed to detect eating disorders (this scale will not be reported on in detail as it is not contained in Epocrates). The questions are scored on a scale of zero to six with higher scores suggesting more symptoms. The sample size was 297 and included 215 women and 82 ...
... thirty-six item questionnaire designed to detect eating disorders (this scale will not be reported on in detail as it is not contained in Epocrates). The questions are scored on a scale of zero to six with higher scores suggesting more symptoms. The sample size was 297 and included 215 women and 82 ...
The Mental Health of Young People in Ireland - e
... approach to early development is fundamental to one’s health, including positive mental health and encouraging lifelong resilience. This does not, obviously, discount the possibility or occurrence of mental health issues. We, as a society, have a collective duty to foster a culture whereby all those ...
... approach to early development is fundamental to one’s health, including positive mental health and encouraging lifelong resilience. This does not, obviously, discount the possibility or occurrence of mental health issues. We, as a society, have a collective duty to foster a culture whereby all those ...
Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Effective Case
... examining a client’s identity across time and focusing on the future. Counselors take into account the client’s behaviors, thoughts, and feelings in the present by using a here and now focus to clarify and challenge whatever is getting in the client’s way. The incorporation of the Timeline reminds u ...
... examining a client’s identity across time and focusing on the future. Counselors take into account the client’s behaviors, thoughts, and feelings in the present by using a here and now focus to clarify and challenge whatever is getting in the client’s way. The incorporation of the Timeline reminds u ...
Chapter 16: Specific Disorders and Treatments
... Figure 16.10 Most people feel slightly better during the summer (when the sun is out most of the day) than during the winter (when there are fewer hours of sunlight). People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) feel good in the summer and seriously depressed in the winter (or good in the winter an ...
... Figure 16.10 Most people feel slightly better during the summer (when the sun is out most of the day) than during the winter (when there are fewer hours of sunlight). People with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) feel good in the summer and seriously depressed in the winter (or good in the winter an ...