Personality Diagnoses in Adolescence: DSM
... found in adult samples, 2) the presence of a personality disorder shows some stability over time, and 3) patients with an adolescent personality disorder are at a greater risk for both axis I and axis II conditions in young adulthood, even with childhood axis I diagnoses held constant (1, 7–9). Exis ...
... found in adult samples, 2) the presence of a personality disorder shows some stability over time, and 3) patients with an adolescent personality disorder are at a greater risk for both axis I and axis II conditions in young adulthood, even with childhood axis I diagnoses held constant (1, 7–9). Exis ...
Eating Disorders A Resource for General Practitioners
... These features may not all be present, easy to elicit or they may be denied. Denial of the seriousness of the weight loss or consequences, both physical and psychological is not unusual. Established anorexia nervosa with signs of emaciation is usually obvious. However, patients may present initially ...
... These features may not all be present, easy to elicit or they may be denied. Denial of the seriousness of the weight loss or consequences, both physical and psychological is not unusual. Established anorexia nervosa with signs of emaciation is usually obvious. However, patients may present initially ...
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder as a potentially aggravating
... study is rather low (16.1%), the persistence rate is slightly higher (38.8%), but in line with recently published findings which revealed a persistence rate of 36.3% in respondents to a comorbidity survey study.25 Adverse family environment variables such as low social class and family conflicts are ...
... study is rather low (16.1%), the persistence rate is slightly higher (38.8%), but in line with recently published findings which revealed a persistence rate of 36.3% in respondents to a comorbidity survey study.25 Adverse family environment variables such as low social class and family conflicts are ...
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of
... can be ruled out with a thorough history and physical examination along with laboratory studies. Further complicating the diagnosis of AN is the potential presence of other significant psychiatric comorbid conditions. In adolescents with AN, results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Ad ...
... can be ruled out with a thorough history and physical examination along with laboratory studies. Further complicating the diagnosis of AN is the potential presence of other significant psychiatric comorbid conditions. In adolescents with AN, results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication Ad ...
Statement of Principles concerning BIPOLAR DISORDER No. 25 of
... symptoms precede the onset of the substance use (or medication use); the symptoms persist for a substantial period of time (e.g., about a month) after the cessation of acute withdrawal or severe intoxication or are substantially in excess of what would be expected given the type or amount of the sub ...
... symptoms precede the onset of the substance use (or medication use); the symptoms persist for a substantial period of time (e.g., about a month) after the cessation of acute withdrawal or severe intoxication or are substantially in excess of what would be expected given the type or amount of the sub ...
Exploration of the Relationship between OCD and Parenting Style
... Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that significantly reduces the quality of life of those affected by the disorder. Current and past research has established a relationship between an authoritarian parenting style and the development of OCD. There is an absence of research regarding ...
... Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an illness that significantly reduces the quality of life of those affected by the disorder. Current and past research has established a relationship between an authoritarian parenting style and the development of OCD. There is an absence of research regarding ...
Anxiety Disorders
... increase in respiration, perspiration, muscle tension, etc. Comer, Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, 3e ...
... increase in respiration, perspiration, muscle tension, etc. Comer, Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, 3e ...
Personality Disorders and Coping Among Anxious Older
... of anxiety were present, they found more likely the presence of the schizotypal, dependent, and avoidant personality disorders. It is unfortunately apparent that most studies of anxiety and personality have been conducted on younger populations. It is likely, however, that this type of research on o ...
... of anxiety were present, they found more likely the presence of the schizotypal, dependent, and avoidant personality disorders. It is unfortunately apparent that most studies of anxiety and personality have been conducted on younger populations. It is likely, however, that this type of research on o ...
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
... • Leaving the house less often or only going out at night to prevent others from seeing the “flaw”. • Keeping the obsessions and compulsions secret due to feelings of shame. • Emotional problems, such as feelings of disgust, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, etc. How do you tell the difference b ...
... • Leaving the house less often or only going out at night to prevent others from seeing the “flaw”. • Keeping the obsessions and compulsions secret due to feelings of shame. • Emotional problems, such as feelings of disgust, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, etc. How do you tell the difference b ...
Comer, Abnormal Psychology, 8th edition
... Characterized by excessive anxiety under most circumstances and worry about practically anything Often called “free-floating” anxiety ...
... Characterized by excessive anxiety under most circumstances and worry about practically anything Often called “free-floating” anxiety ...
AP6_Lecture_Ch11
... Many more people with an eating disorder qualify for a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder than do people in the general population Close relatives of those with eating disorders seem to have higher rates of mood disorders People with eating disorders, especially those with bulimia nervo ...
... Many more people with an eating disorder qualify for a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder than do people in the general population Close relatives of those with eating disorders seem to have higher rates of mood disorders People with eating disorders, especially those with bulimia nervo ...
Eating Disorders – A Current Affair
... the use of weight control and weight gain behaviours that may be injurious to their health (O’Dea, 2005). Studies have found that up to 50% of boys want to change the size of their body (Weltzin et al., 2005). Eating disorder symptoms were found in a study of boys aged under ten years, with 10% repo ...
... the use of weight control and weight gain behaviours that may be injurious to their health (O’Dea, 2005). Studies have found that up to 50% of boys want to change the size of their body (Weltzin et al., 2005). Eating disorder symptoms were found in a study of boys aged under ten years, with 10% repo ...
Narcissistic Personality Disorder – Has it Become an Epidemic?
... a history of conduct disorder in childhood or criminal behavior in adulthood. Individuals with OCD and NPD are perfectionists and believe that others cannot do things as well as they can. However, the disorders differ when those with OCD display self-criticism, while those with NPD may believe they ...
... a history of conduct disorder in childhood or criminal behavior in adulthood. Individuals with OCD and NPD are perfectionists and believe that others cannot do things as well as they can. However, the disorders differ when those with OCD display self-criticism, while those with NPD may believe they ...
Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5
... domains. ASD now encompasses the previous DSM-IV autistic disorder (autism), Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. ASD is characterized by 1) deficits in social communication and social interaction and 2) restricted rep ...
... domains. ASD now encompasses the previous DSM-IV autistic disorder (autism), Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. ASD is characterized by 1) deficits in social communication and social interaction and 2) restricted rep ...
Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5
... domains. ASD now encompasses the previous DSM-IV autistic disorder (autism), Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. ASD is characterized by 1) deficits in social communication and social interaction and 2) restricted rep ...
... domains. ASD now encompasses the previous DSM-IV autistic disorder (autism), Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. ASD is characterized by 1) deficits in social communication and social interaction and 2) restricted rep ...
A Test of an Interactive Model of
... bulimic symptoms in adult women about eating, body weight, and physical appearance than men, while Allaz et al. (1998) reported that among a community sample of women aged 30 to 74, 71% reported that they desired to be thinner, despite the fact that 73% were of normal weight. The evidence suggests ...
... bulimic symptoms in adult women about eating, body weight, and physical appearance than men, while Allaz et al. (1998) reported that among a community sample of women aged 30 to 74, 71% reported that they desired to be thinner, despite the fact that 73% were of normal weight. The evidence suggests ...
Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5
... domains. ASD now encompasses the previous DSM-IV autistic disorder (autism), Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. ASD is characterized by 1) deficits in social communication and social interaction and 2) restricted rep ...
... domains. ASD now encompasses the previous DSM-IV autistic disorder (autism), Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified. ASD is characterized by 1) deficits in social communication and social interaction and 2) restricted rep ...
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... spectrum of functionality, with some individuals merely being preoccupied with obsessive thoughts about appearance and others being completely housebound or subject to suicidal ideas. Body dysmorphic disorder may lead to avoidant behaviours, culminating in extreme social isolation. In some cases, mu ...
... spectrum of functionality, with some individuals merely being preoccupied with obsessive thoughts about appearance and others being completely housebound or subject to suicidal ideas. Body dysmorphic disorder may lead to avoidant behaviours, culminating in extreme social isolation. In some cases, mu ...
Antisocial Personality Disorder
... avoidant have trouble initiating a relationship (because they are fearful). • People who are dependent have trouble being alone or separating from other people with whom they already have a close relationship. Copyright © Prentice Hall 2007 ...
... avoidant have trouble initiating a relationship (because they are fearful). • People who are dependent have trouble being alone or separating from other people with whom they already have a close relationship. Copyright © Prentice Hall 2007 ...
- Anna M. Bardone
... whites. Lee and Lock (2007) suggested that eating disorders appear to be less frequent among Asian Americans than among whites. On the other hand, Wildes and collaborators (2001) found through a meta-analysis that Asian Americans tend to report similar or higher levels of eating disturbances than wh ...
... whites. Lee and Lock (2007) suggested that eating disorders appear to be less frequent among Asian Americans than among whites. On the other hand, Wildes and collaborators (2001) found through a meta-analysis that Asian Americans tend to report similar or higher levels of eating disturbances than wh ...
Understanding the Cultural, Social, and Biological
... Their research also looked at the existence of Axis II personality disorders, as defined by the DSM‐IV, and substance abuse in eating disorder patients and found higher percentages of women with eating disorders presenting comorbidity with another psychological disorder than with women in a contr ...
... Their research also looked at the existence of Axis II personality disorders, as defined by the DSM‐IV, and substance abuse in eating disorder patients and found higher percentages of women with eating disorders presenting comorbidity with another psychological disorder than with women in a contr ...
DSM-5
... Anxiety disorders, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), comprise a relatively heterogeneous group of clinical conditions that range from specific phobias to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The ...
... Anxiety disorders, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), comprise a relatively heterogeneous group of clinical conditions that range from specific phobias to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The ...