Abnormal Behavior
... Genetic predisposition, anxiety sensitivity GABA circuits in the brain (drugs to reduce anxiety) Concordance Rates - %age of relatives with same disorder Conditioning and learning ...
... Genetic predisposition, anxiety sensitivity GABA circuits in the brain (drugs to reduce anxiety) Concordance Rates - %age of relatives with same disorder Conditioning and learning ...
The major symptom dimensions of obsessive
... Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a clinically heterogeneous disorder characterized by multiple, temporally stable symptom dimensions. Preliminary functional neuroimaging studies suggest that these symptom dimensions may have distinct neural substrates. Whole-brain voxel-based morphometry was u ...
... Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a clinically heterogeneous disorder characterized by multiple, temporally stable symptom dimensions. Preliminary functional neuroimaging studies suggest that these symptom dimensions may have distinct neural substrates. Whole-brain voxel-based morphometry was u ...
Personality Disorder
... bad habits learned early on in life. Biological explanations look at the lower than normal stress hormones in antisocial personality disordered persons as responsible for their low responsiveness to threatening stimuli. Other possible causes of personality disorders may include disturbances in f ...
... bad habits learned early on in life. Biological explanations look at the lower than normal stress hormones in antisocial personality disordered persons as responsible for their low responsiveness to threatening stimuli. Other possible causes of personality disorders may include disturbances in f ...
Hypochondriasis: Conceptualization, Treatment
... The symptoms of HC are similar to those of several other mental disorders; thus a brief discussion of differential diagnosis is in order. Both HC and panic disorder involve fears related to bodily sensations, and panic attacks can occur in both conditions. Panic attacks and panic disorder, however, a ...
... The symptoms of HC are similar to those of several other mental disorders; thus a brief discussion of differential diagnosis is in order. Both HC and panic disorder involve fears related to bodily sensations, and panic attacks can occur in both conditions. Panic attacks and panic disorder, however, a ...
Excessive reassurance
... linked to panic may wish to reassure themselves by always knowing the location of toilets, and may recurrently empty their bladder even when not needed. In panic, self-checking can occur for flushing, heart rate, breathing, sweatiness and tremor. The checking itself exacerbates symptoms. Obsessive–c ...
... linked to panic may wish to reassure themselves by always knowing the location of toilets, and may recurrently empty their bladder even when not needed. In panic, self-checking can occur for flushing, heart rate, breathing, sweatiness and tremor. The checking itself exacerbates symptoms. Obsessive–c ...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Migraine With Medication
... are met. A diagnosis of subclinical OCD is given if characteristic OCD symptoms are present but the criterion of significant distress or impairment or of duration (>1 hour per day) is not met.22,33 Subclinical OCD has been considered a syndrome distinct from OCD ...
... are met. A diagnosis of subclinical OCD is given if characteristic OCD symptoms are present but the criterion of significant distress or impairment or of duration (>1 hour per day) is not met.22,33 Subclinical OCD has been considered a syndrome distinct from OCD ...
Psychological Disorders
... Prolonged vague but intense fears- person is tense, apprehensive, and in a state of autonomic nervous system arousal (unable to relax, constantly restless, rapid heart, ...
... Prolonged vague but intense fears- person is tense, apprehensive, and in a state of autonomic nervous system arousal (unable to relax, constantly restless, rapid heart, ...
Understanding Mental Disorders
... Understanding Mental Disorders A mental disorder is a medical condition that requires diagnosis and treatment just like any physical illness or injury. Mental disorder An illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happ ...
... Understanding Mental Disorders A mental disorder is a medical condition that requires diagnosis and treatment just like any physical illness or injury. Mental disorder An illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happ ...
PSY100-disorders11
... • 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 ...
Unit13
... Compulsions = unwanted, repetitive behavior patterns or mental acts such as praying or counting that are intended to reduce anxiety Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder = recurrent obsessions/compulsions severe enough to cause significant distress or impairment; individual recognizes behavior as excess ...
... Compulsions = unwanted, repetitive behavior patterns or mental acts such as praying or counting that are intended to reduce anxiety Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder = recurrent obsessions/compulsions severe enough to cause significant distress or impairment; individual recognizes behavior as excess ...
Ch 17 Mental Disorders
... – B. Conversion Disorder – Disorder in which a serious psychological trauma is changed into a symbolic physical dysfunction (ex. hysterical blindness or hysterical paralysis). Conversion disorders are quite rare – C. Hypochondrias – Disorders characterized by feeling excessive concern about one’s he ...
... – B. Conversion Disorder – Disorder in which a serious psychological trauma is changed into a symbolic physical dysfunction (ex. hysterical blindness or hysterical paralysis). Conversion disorders are quite rare – C. Hypochondrias – Disorders characterized by feeling excessive concern about one’s he ...
Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders
... and persistent feelings of despondency, worthlessness, and hopelessness, causing impaired emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical functioning ...
... and persistent feelings of despondency, worthlessness, and hopelessness, causing impaired emotional, cognitive, behavioral, and physical functioning ...
Bipolar Disorder - Long Branch Public Schools
... • While the exact cause of the disorder still remains somewhat of a mystery, there is very strong evidence that it has a genetic link. – People who have an identical twin who suffers from schizophrenia have a 50% chance of suffering from the disorder too, even if they were raised in separate environ ...
... • While the exact cause of the disorder still remains somewhat of a mystery, there is very strong evidence that it has a genetic link. – People who have an identical twin who suffers from schizophrenia have a 50% chance of suffering from the disorder too, even if they were raised in separate environ ...
Adolescent Anxiety - Ilana Blatt
... • Panic attacks and OCD work a little differently • Focus on breathing during panic attacks can be counterproductive – more important to ride the wave, know what is happening, know that it won’t last forever • Exposure/habituation are key parts of treatment for these disorders and should probably b ...
... • Panic attacks and OCD work a little differently • Focus on breathing during panic attacks can be counterproductive – more important to ride the wave, know what is happening, know that it won’t last forever • Exposure/habituation are key parts of treatment for these disorders and should probably b ...
Dissociative Diso
... objects in their visual field, as well as those reporting paralysis of the legs might get up and run somewhere in an emergency and are astounded they were able to do this. -This can account for some who are miraculously “cured” during religious ceremonies. ...
... objects in their visual field, as well as those reporting paralysis of the legs might get up and run somewhere in an emergency and are astounded they were able to do this. -This can account for some who are miraculously “cured” during religious ceremonies. ...
Psychological Disorders - Lake Oswego High School
... certain personal information, which is still know at the unconscious level Loss in episodic memory, not procedural or semantic ...
... certain personal information, which is still know at the unconscious level Loss in episodic memory, not procedural or semantic ...
Psychological Disorders
... sweating, choking, nausea. Can last from minutes to hours—may believe they are dying or going crazy. Agoraphobia = fear of being in places that might be difficult/impossible to escape. ...
... sweating, choking, nausea. Can last from minutes to hours—may believe they are dying or going crazy. Agoraphobia = fear of being in places that might be difficult/impossible to escape. ...
Harvey County Community Mental Health Center
... issues, PTSD, spiritual issues, marital issues, attachment disorders and stress reduction. Beth Belden, LSCSW Ages 4 - 18 yrs: anger management, anxiety, ADHD, behavior problems, bereavement, depression, PTSD, attachment disorders, stress reduction, sexual abuse, depression and family therapy. Jason ...
... issues, PTSD, spiritual issues, marital issues, attachment disorders and stress reduction. Beth Belden, LSCSW Ages 4 - 18 yrs: anger management, anxiety, ADHD, behavior problems, bereavement, depression, PTSD, attachment disorders, stress reduction, sexual abuse, depression and family therapy. Jason ...
Anxiety, Somatoform, and Dissociative Disorders Homework
... 7. Suppose a person makes an appointment with a doctor once a month to check for cancer, even though her tests are always negative. Which somatoform behavior does this behavior suggest? _______________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ...
... 7. Suppose a person makes an appointment with a doctor once a month to check for cancer, even though her tests are always negative. Which somatoform behavior does this behavior suggest? _______________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________ ...
A critical evaluation of obsessive–compulsive disorder
... Hodgson, 1980). In response to these obsessions, patients may perform a variety of compulsions or neutralizing responses, such as washing, checking, arranging, or mental rituals, as well as avoidance of situations that provoke the obsessions. While the DSM-IV definition of OCD captures a broad array ...
... Hodgson, 1980). In response to these obsessions, patients may perform a variety of compulsions or neutralizing responses, such as washing, checking, arranging, or mental rituals, as well as avoidance of situations that provoke the obsessions. While the DSM-IV definition of OCD captures a broad array ...
Unit 12 Abnormal Psych Teacher
... enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning usually without anxiety, depression, or delusions ...
... enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning usually without anxiety, depression, or delusions ...
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders
... Sydenham’s chorea; however, recrudescences follow the GABHS infections at a much shorter interval, often with a time lag of only several days to a few weeks (22). It appears that the pattern is similar for PANDAS. It should be further noted that because fever and other stressors of illness are known ...
... Sydenham’s chorea; however, recrudescences follow the GABHS infections at a much shorter interval, often with a time lag of only several days to a few weeks (22). It appears that the pattern is similar for PANDAS. It should be further noted that because fever and other stressors of illness are known ...
Obsessive–compulsive disorder
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, have certain thoughts repeatedly, or feel they need to perform certain routines repeatedly. People are unable to control either the thoughts or the activities. Common activities include hand washing, counting of things, and checking to see if a door is locked. Some may have difficulty throwing things out. These activities occur to such a degree that the person's daily life is negatively affected. Often they take up more than an hour a day. Most adults realize that the behaviors do not make sense. The condition is associated with tics, anxiety disorder, and an increased risk of suicide.The cause is unknown. There appears to be some genetic components with identical twins more often affected than non-identical twins. Risk factors include a history of child abuse or other stress inducing event. Some cases have been documented to occur following infections. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms and requires ruling out other drug related or medical causes. Rating scales such as Yale–Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale can be used to assess the severity. Other disorders with similar symptoms include: anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, eating disorders, tic disorders, and obsessive–compulsive personality disorder.Treatment for OCD involves the use of behavioral therapy and sometimes selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The type of behavior therapy used involves increasing exposure to what causes the problems while not allowing the repetitive behavior to occur. Atypical antipsychotics such as quetiapine may be useful when used in addition to an SSRI in treatment-resistant cases but are associated with an increased risk of side effects. Without treament the condition often lasts decades.Obsessive–compulsive disorder affects about 2.3% of people at some point in their life. Rates during a given year are about 1.2% and it occurs worldwide. It is unusual for symptoms to begin after the age of thirty-five and half of people develop problems before twenty. Males and females are affected about equally. In English the phrase obsessive–compulsive is often used in an informal manner unrelated to OCD to describe someone who is excessively meticulous, perfectionistic, absorbed, or otherwise fixated.