AD/HD, bipolar Disorder, and Effective treatment
... impairing their life’s choice of work or profession. Untreated AD/HD in adolescence is associated with higher drug abuse and vehicle accidents. So lack of treatment can be fatal, as in bipolar disorder, where suicide is a great risk. This does not address the impact on the families of affected indiv ...
... impairing their life’s choice of work or profession. Untreated AD/HD in adolescence is associated with higher drug abuse and vehicle accidents. So lack of treatment can be fatal, as in bipolar disorder, where suicide is a great risk. This does not address the impact on the families of affected indiv ...
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Overview
... of their times in various hyperactive and impulsive activities. • They may run about the house and cause damage • They have tendency for accidents. • When they enter school, their difficulties with attention become more obvious. They appear not to follow directions, forget important school supplies, ...
... of their times in various hyperactive and impulsive activities. • They may run about the house and cause damage • They have tendency for accidents. • When they enter school, their difficulties with attention become more obvious. They appear not to follow directions, forget important school supplies, ...
Psychiatric illnesses in Children and Adolescents: types and treatment
... sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework) difficulty organizing tasks and activities fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities Can’t sustain attention in tasks or play activities ...
... sustained mental effort (such as schoolwork or homework) difficulty organizing tasks and activities fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities Can’t sustain attention in tasks or play activities ...
Anxiety - Applecross Pyschological Services
... In our daily lives, there are situations in which it is reasonable to feel uneasy or anxious. Even high levels of anxiety may be appropriate when they are consistent with the demands of the situation, such as when in real danger and needing to ward off the danger or escape the situation. Physiologic ...
... In our daily lives, there are situations in which it is reasonable to feel uneasy or anxious. Even high levels of anxiety may be appropriate when they are consistent with the demands of the situation, such as when in real danger and needing to ward off the danger or escape the situation. Physiologic ...
Slide 1
... more likely to experience traumatic events (Annals of General Psychiatry, 2008) • Women with PTSD are more likely than men to be detached and withdrawn (British Journal of Psychiatry, 2012) • Male PTSD is usually characterized by irritability and impulsive behavior. • PTSD is more likely to be assoc ...
... more likely to experience traumatic events (Annals of General Psychiatry, 2008) • Women with PTSD are more likely than men to be detached and withdrawn (British Journal of Psychiatry, 2012) • Male PTSD is usually characterized by irritability and impulsive behavior. • PTSD is more likely to be assoc ...
Unit I - Faculty Sites
... Disorder in which emotional distress or unconscious conflicts are expressed though physical symptoms Sudden onset of symptoms following a stressful experience Involves involuntary loss of one or more bodily functions in which diagnostic testing uncovers no physical cause Risk factors ...
... Disorder in which emotional distress or unconscious conflicts are expressed though physical symptoms Sudden onset of symptoms following a stressful experience Involves involuntary loss of one or more bodily functions in which diagnostic testing uncovers no physical cause Risk factors ...
anxiety disorders
... • diagnosis peaks middle age and declines the later years of life • Median age at onset: 30 • More in developed countries • More frequently in females • Early onset = more comorbidity • Comorbidities: other anxiety disorders , depression , substance use disorders • 110 million disability days per ye ...
... • diagnosis peaks middle age and declines the later years of life • Median age at onset: 30 • More in developed countries • More frequently in females • Early onset = more comorbidity • Comorbidities: other anxiety disorders , depression , substance use disorders • 110 million disability days per ye ...
10:30 AM Anxiety - Vanderbilt University Medical Center
... • Acute stress disorder • Post-traumatic stress disorder ...
... • Acute stress disorder • Post-traumatic stress disorder ...
CCAnxiety Disorders
... The course of this disorder is often marked by exacerbation and remission over a period of years 30 - 44% of children with SAD show evidence of psychological problems continuing into adulthood SAD may precede the development of conditions such as panic disorder and agoraphobia, which become more obv ...
... The course of this disorder is often marked by exacerbation and remission over a period of years 30 - 44% of children with SAD show evidence of psychological problems continuing into adulthood SAD may precede the development of conditions such as panic disorder and agoraphobia, which become more obv ...
Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
... Separation Anxiety is a normal developmental stage. It helps children learn how to master their environment. However, if a child doesn’t overcome their separation, they will most likely develop the disorder. ...
... Separation Anxiety is a normal developmental stage. It helps children learn how to master their environment. However, if a child doesn’t overcome their separation, they will most likely develop the disorder. ...
Psychological Disorders
... processes that cause serious personal suffering or interfere with a person’s ability to cope with everyday life B. More common than you think: estimates suggest that almost one third (33%) of US adults have experienced some form of psychological disorder ...
... processes that cause serious personal suffering or interfere with a person’s ability to cope with everyday life B. More common than you think: estimates suggest that almost one third (33%) of US adults have experienced some form of psychological disorder ...
The 2-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale had high sensitivity
... in primary care patients. The prevalence of >1 anxiety disorder was quite high (19.5%), confirming the importance of assessing both depression and anxiety disorders in this setting. A 2-item form of the GAD-7 was as informative as the 7-item form for GAD and other anxiety disorders. The authors’ con ...
... in primary care patients. The prevalence of >1 anxiety disorder was quite high (19.5%), confirming the importance of assessing both depression and anxiety disorders in this setting. A 2-item form of the GAD-7 was as informative as the 7-item form for GAD and other anxiety disorders. The authors’ con ...
What Is An Emotional or Behavioral Disorder
... a list of specific written recommendations for how to help their child as a result of any evaluation. The DSM IV, for instance, lists eighteen separate characteristics of behavior attributed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If a child shows six signs of inattention or six signs of ...
... a list of specific written recommendations for how to help their child as a result of any evaluation. The DSM IV, for instance, lists eighteen separate characteristics of behavior attributed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). If a child shows six signs of inattention or six signs of ...
SEPTA Anxiety Mental Health Concerns_March 2016
... Inability to identify or accept his/her positive traits or talents Fear of rejection by others, especially the peer group Difficulty saying no to others; fear of not being liked by peers ...
... Inability to identify or accept his/her positive traits or talents Fear of rejection by others, especially the peer group Difficulty saying no to others; fear of not being liked by peers ...
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY
... An attempt to avoid thoughts or feelings associated with the trauma An attempt to avoid activities or external situations associated with the trauma Emotional numbness Feeling of detachment or estrangement from others Losing interest in activities that used to give you pleasure Persistent symptoms o ...
... An attempt to avoid thoughts or feelings associated with the trauma An attempt to avoid activities or external situations associated with the trauma Emotional numbness Feeling of detachment or estrangement from others Losing interest in activities that used to give you pleasure Persistent symptoms o ...
Psychological Disorders
... situation and make a decision to leave. This makes us feel better and our anxious avoidance was just reinforced. If we know we have locked a door but feel anxious and compelled to re-check, rechecking will help us temporarily feel better. The result is an increase in anxious thoughts and behavio ...
... situation and make a decision to leave. This makes us feel better and our anxious avoidance was just reinforced. If we know we have locked a door but feel anxious and compelled to re-check, rechecking will help us temporarily feel better. The result is an increase in anxious thoughts and behavio ...
Special-needs Children and Mental Health
... tend to have fewer children and utilize one-on-one teaching approaches. These strategies might include sitting the child close to the teacher’s desk and away from windows, doors, and other obvious distractions (class pets, pencil sharpeners, etc.), or allowing the child to take breaks as needed, and ...
... tend to have fewer children and utilize one-on-one teaching approaches. These strategies might include sitting the child close to the teacher’s desk and away from windows, doors, and other obvious distractions (class pets, pencil sharpeners, etc.), or allowing the child to take breaks as needed, and ...
February 2015 – What`s a Kid to Do?
... identifiable events, such as animals, the dark, imaginary figures (monsters under their beds), and of larger children and adults. ...
... identifiable events, such as animals, the dark, imaginary figures (monsters under their beds), and of larger children and adults. ...
hi low
... • marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable, cued by a specific object or situation • exposure to the phobic stimulus almost invariably provokes an immediate anxiety response (e.g., a panic attack) • phobic situation/object is avoided or endured with intense anxiety and distress ...
... • marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable, cued by a specific object or situation • exposure to the phobic stimulus almost invariably provokes an immediate anxiety response (e.g., a panic attack) • phobic situation/object is avoided or endured with intense anxiety and distress ...
Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
... There are diverse measures available to assess symptoms in children. One is the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children (K-SADS). This is a semi-structured interview of both parents and child to identify the presence and severity of a broad range of symptoms. Based ...
... There are diverse measures available to assess symptoms in children. One is the Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia for School-Age Children (K-SADS). This is a semi-structured interview of both parents and child to identify the presence and severity of a broad range of symptoms. Based ...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Association for Academic Psychiatry
... physical integrity of self or others – The person’s response involved intense fear, helplessness or horror ...
... physical integrity of self or others – The person’s response involved intense fear, helplessness or horror ...
Anxiety Disorders - Centre Londres 94
... -these attacks do not occur only in response to a particular phobic stimulus or threatening situation. - symptoms peak within 10 minutes, and often subside within 20-30 minutes. ...
... -these attacks do not occur only in response to a particular phobic stimulus or threatening situation. - symptoms peak within 10 minutes, and often subside within 20-30 minutes. ...