Mental Health Unit
... Loss of interest in things that used to be fun; isolating Feeling tired all the time; often falling asleep in class/work Sleeping and/or eating disturbances (more or less than usual) Recurring headaches, backaches or stomachaches Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions ...
... Loss of interest in things that used to be fun; isolating Feeling tired all the time; often falling asleep in class/work Sleeping and/or eating disturbances (more or less than usual) Recurring headaches, backaches or stomachaches Difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions ...
Communicating
... A 1. Must exhibit 6 or more symptoms of inattention, persisting for minimum of 6 months: from list of 9 items, a through i. A 2. Must exhibit 6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity, persisting for minimum of 6 months, from list of 9 items, a through i. ...
... A 1. Must exhibit 6 or more symptoms of inattention, persisting for minimum of 6 months: from list of 9 items, a through i. A 2. Must exhibit 6 or more symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity, persisting for minimum of 6 months, from list of 9 items, a through i. ...
Abnormal Psychology
... sameness and an independent validation has suggested combining the two factors. • Restricted behavior is limited in focus, interest, or activity, such as preoccupation with a single television program, toy, or game. • Self Injury: includes movements that injure or can injure the person, such as eye ...
... sameness and an independent validation has suggested combining the two factors. • Restricted behavior is limited in focus, interest, or activity, such as preoccupation with a single television program, toy, or game. • Self Injury: includes movements that injure or can injure the person, such as eye ...
medley of updates - Paediatric Society
... Shift from categorical to Dimensional Categorical subtypes- clinical diagnosis not reliable. Few differences between high functioning Autism ...
... Shift from categorical to Dimensional Categorical subtypes- clinical diagnosis not reliable. Few differences between high functioning Autism ...
Abnormal Psych
... Loss of memory due to psychological rather than physiological causes. The memory loss is usually confined to personal information only ...
... Loss of memory due to psychological rather than physiological causes. The memory loss is usually confined to personal information only ...
The classification of depression: are we still confused?
... ascertain how near the diagnostic thresholds those not classified as comorbid are. The authors claim that there is sufficient evidence to use the umbrella term of ‘distress disorders’ to cover both syndromes of depression and anxiety. They go on to say that the current hierarchical superiority of de ...
... ascertain how near the diagnostic thresholds those not classified as comorbid are. The authors claim that there is sufficient evidence to use the umbrella term of ‘distress disorders’ to cover both syndromes of depression and anxiety. They go on to say that the current hierarchical superiority of de ...
Mood Disorders - Davaar Consultancy
... • McLoughlin, G. (2002). Is depression normal in human beings? A critique of the evolutionary perspective. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 11, 170-173. • Moyle, W. (2002). Unstructured interview: challenges when participants have a major depressive illness. Journal of Advanced Nursin ...
... • McLoughlin, G. (2002). Is depression normal in human beings? A critique of the evolutionary perspective. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 11, 170-173. • Moyle, W. (2002). Unstructured interview: challenges when participants have a major depressive illness. Journal of Advanced Nursin ...
Unit 12 Abnormal Psych Teacher
... Positive Symptoms refer to those that are excessive or in addition to normal behaviors. Outlandish behavior such as paranoid delusions, hallucinations, and erratic emotions or behaviors are typical positive symtoms. Negative Symptoms refer to those that are deficient or less than normal behaviors. ...
... Positive Symptoms refer to those that are excessive or in addition to normal behaviors. Outlandish behavior such as paranoid delusions, hallucinations, and erratic emotions or behaviors are typical positive symtoms. Negative Symptoms refer to those that are deficient or less than normal behaviors. ...
somatizing - Ontario College of Family Physicians
... • These meds can worsen depression, which can worsen the experience of pain (or other symptoms). • Do it slowly over time • If unable to stop, at least try to lower ...
... • These meds can worsen depression, which can worsen the experience of pain (or other symptoms). • Do it slowly over time • If unable to stop, at least try to lower ...
File
... person alternates between mania and depression. In a bipolar II disorder, the person is mostly depressed, but also has periods of mild mania. The problem known as major depressive disorder involves extreme sadness and despondency but no evidence of mania. A major mood disorder accompanied by psy ...
... person alternates between mania and depression. In a bipolar II disorder, the person is mostly depressed, but also has periods of mild mania. The problem known as major depressive disorder involves extreme sadness and despondency but no evidence of mania. A major mood disorder accompanied by psy ...
Name: Date: ______ 1. Elaine feels that her life is empty, has lost all
... 7. Mr. Hoffman has always been cautious with his money, but over the past two weeks he has developed grandiose plans to bet his entire life savings on a single horse race. With unrestrained exuberance he has also been giving everybody he sees unsolicited advice on how to make millions in the stock m ...
... 7. Mr. Hoffman has always been cautious with his money, but over the past two weeks he has developed grandiose plans to bet his entire life savings on a single horse race. With unrestrained exuberance he has also been giving everybody he sees unsolicited advice on how to make millions in the stock m ...
SS10 - Psychology
... B) periods of very high anxiety*. C) persistent violation of others' rights. D) lack of conscience after committing crimes. 16. Keira has an unstable self-image, major mood shifts, and is prone to depression and impulsive behavior. She most likely should be diagnosed as having a: A) histrionic perso ...
... B) periods of very high anxiety*. C) persistent violation of others' rights. D) lack of conscience after committing crimes. 16. Keira has an unstable self-image, major mood shifts, and is prone to depression and impulsive behavior. She most likely should be diagnosed as having a: A) histrionic perso ...
SS10 - Psychology
... B) periods of very high anxiety*. C) persistent violation of others' rights. D) lack of conscience after committing crimes. 16. Keira has an unstable self-image, major mood shifts, and is prone to depression and impulsive behavior. She most likely should be diagnosed as having a: A) histrionic perso ...
... B) periods of very high anxiety*. C) persistent violation of others' rights. D) lack of conscience after committing crimes. 16. Keira has an unstable self-image, major mood shifts, and is prone to depression and impulsive behavior. She most likely should be diagnosed as having a: A) histrionic perso ...
Clinical Characteristics
... typically causes significant dysfunction in daily life, self-care, and interaction with others, as well as notable thought disturbance and loss of goaldirected behaviour. A form of schizophrenia characterized by a tendency to remain in a fixed state for long periods; the catatonia may give way to sh ...
... typically causes significant dysfunction in daily life, self-care, and interaction with others, as well as notable thought disturbance and loss of goaldirected behaviour. A form of schizophrenia characterized by a tendency to remain in a fixed state for long periods; the catatonia may give way to sh ...
Psychological Disorders
... 1) Recognize the seriousness of the situation – Don’t fall for the myth of thinking that people who talk about suicide are not truly serious; 2) Take implied threats seriously – Some suicidal people don’t come right out and say they are planning to kill themselves; 3) Express understanding – Engag ...
... 1) Recognize the seriousness of the situation – Don’t fall for the myth of thinking that people who talk about suicide are not truly serious; 2) Take implied threats seriously – Some suicidal people don’t come right out and say they are planning to kill themselves; 3) Express understanding – Engag ...
Dissociative Identity Disorder
... Dissociative disorders are prevalent around the world and often occur with other psychiatric disorders such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders and borderline personality. ...
... Dissociative disorders are prevalent around the world and often occur with other psychiatric disorders such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder, substance use disorders and borderline personality. ...
Psychological Disorders
... most cases, cured, often through treatment in a hospital. Fig. 47.1 (m629 c609 15.1)The bio-psycho-social approach to psychological disorders studies how biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors interact to produce specific psychological disorders. This is a good approach to the Western ...
... most cases, cured, often through treatment in a hospital. Fig. 47.1 (m629 c609 15.1)The bio-psycho-social approach to psychological disorders studies how biological, psychological, and socio-cultural factors interact to produce specific psychological disorders. This is a good approach to the Western ...
Lithium and valproate in manic and mixed states: a naturalistic
... that more than 50% of the sample was treated with the combination of the two drugs. Most patients receiving lithium plus valproate were male and rapid cyclers; furthermore, combination treatment was associated with a higher severity of psychotic symptoms at baseline. This is consistent with the comm ...
... that more than 50% of the sample was treated with the combination of the two drugs. Most patients receiving lithium plus valproate were male and rapid cyclers; furthermore, combination treatment was associated with a higher severity of psychotic symptoms at baseline. This is consistent with the comm ...
Slide 1
... Co-morbid BP: Treatment Guidelines • Avoid treatments that destabilize mood • Antidepressants, stimulants may precipitate hypomania, mania, mixed states, rapid cycling • “Uncovering” psychotherapies may increase psychological stress • Destabilization of mood often worsens co-morbid conditions • Con ...
... Co-morbid BP: Treatment Guidelines • Avoid treatments that destabilize mood • Antidepressants, stimulants may precipitate hypomania, mania, mixed states, rapid cycling • “Uncovering” psychotherapies may increase psychological stress • Destabilization of mood often worsens co-morbid conditions • Con ...
Emotional Health
... are triggered, he or she is said to suffer from agoraphobia. In agoraphobia, the affected person has anxiety over situations or places where escape is difficult or embarrassing. For example, a person who experiences a panic attack while crossing a bridge may avoid bridges. Bridge avoidance may devel ...
... are triggered, he or she is said to suffer from agoraphobia. In agoraphobia, the affected person has anxiety over situations or places where escape is difficult or embarrassing. For example, a person who experiences a panic attack while crossing a bridge may avoid bridges. Bridge avoidance may devel ...
Chapter 16 - IWS2.collin.edu
... behavior is judged to be: atypical--not enough in itself disturbing--varies with time and culture maladaptive--harmful unjustifiable--sometimes there’s a good reason ...
... behavior is judged to be: atypical--not enough in itself disturbing--varies with time and culture maladaptive--harmful unjustifiable--sometimes there’s a good reason ...
Pediatric Mental Health - Idaho School Counselors
... motor tics for greater than one year Chronic vocal tic disorder: one or more vocal tics for greater than one year Transient tic disorder: one or more tics for greater than 4 weeks but less than 12 months Tic disorder NOS (not other wise ...
... motor tics for greater than one year Chronic vocal tic disorder: one or more vocal tics for greater than one year Transient tic disorder: one or more tics for greater than 4 weeks but less than 12 months Tic disorder NOS (not other wise ...
Unit I
... assessment of the schizophrenic client Nursing interventions – use nonconfrontational speech and mannerisms encourage communication and expression of feelings and fears decrease stimuli and offer quiet activity seek clarification of statements provide recognition for constructive self-care ...
... assessment of the schizophrenic client Nursing interventions – use nonconfrontational speech and mannerisms encourage communication and expression of feelings and fears decrease stimuli and offer quiet activity seek clarification of statements provide recognition for constructive self-care ...
It Could Just Be Stress: The Teens of LeRoy and Conversion Disorder
... distributed to the community this past week, according to CNN. "There is no evidence of an environmental or infectious cause. Environmental causes would not discriminate (regarding who becomes infected)." There is at least one other theory, though. On Friday, a pediatric neurologist working out of B ...
... distributed to the community this past week, according to CNN. "There is no evidence of an environmental or infectious cause. Environmental causes would not discriminate (regarding who becomes infected)." There is at least one other theory, though. On Friday, a pediatric neurologist working out of B ...
Mood disorders
... 1. impairments of autonomic body functioning (indicated by disturbances in sleep, sleep, appetite, appetite, sexual interest, and autonomic nervous system and gastrointestinal activity) activity) ...
... 1. impairments of autonomic body functioning (indicated by disturbances in sleep, sleep, appetite, appetite, sexual interest, and autonomic nervous system and gastrointestinal activity) activity) ...
Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder, also known as bipolar affective disorder and manic-depressive illness, is a mental disorder characterized by periods of elevated mood and periods of depression. The elevated mood is significant and is known as mania or hypomania depending on the severity or whether there is psychosis. During mania an individual feels or acts abnormally happy, energetic, or irritable. They often make poorly thought out decisions with little regard to the consequences. The need for sleep is usually reduced. During periods of depression there may be crying, poor eye contact with others, and a negative outlook on life. The risk of suicide among those with the disorder is high at greater than 6% over 20 years, while self harm occurs in 30–40%. Other mental health issues such as anxiety disorder and substance use disorder are commonly associated.The cause is not clearly understood, but both genetic and environmental factors play a role. Many genes of small effect contribute to risk. Environmental factors include long term stress and a history of childhood abuse. It is divided into bipolar I disorder if there is at least one manic episode and bipolar II disorder if there are at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode. In those with less severe symptoms of a prolonged duration the condition cyclothymic disorder may be present. If due to drugs or medical problems it is classified separately. Other conditions that may present in a similar manner include substance use disorder, personality disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and schizophrenia as well as a number of medical conditions.Treatment commonly includes psychotherapy and medications such as mood stabilizers or antipsychotics. Examples of mood stabilizers that are commonly used include lithium and anticonvulsants. Treatment in hospital against a person's wishes may be required at times as people may be a risk to themselves or others yet refuse treatment. Severe behavioural problems may be managed with short term benzodiazepines or antipsychotics. In periods of mania it is recommended that antidepressants be stopped. If antidepressants are used for periods of depression they should be used with a mood stabilizer. Electroconvulsive therapy may be helpful in those who do not respond to other treatments. If treatments are stopped it is recommended that this be done slowly. Many people have social, financial, or work-related problems due to the disorder. These difficulties occur a quarter to a third of the time on average. The risk of death from natural causes such as heart disease is twice that of the general population. This is due to poor lifestyle choices and the side effects from medications.About 3% of people in the United States have bipolar disorder at some point in their life. Lower rates of around 1% are found in other countries. The most common age at which symptoms begin is 25. Rates appear to be similar in males as females. The economic costs of the disorder has been estimated at $45 billion for the United States in 1991. A large proportion of this was related to a higher number of missed work days, estimated at 50 per year. People with bipolar disorder often face problems with social stigma.