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... Conversion disorder, once referred to as hysteria, is caused by psychological stress and conflict, which people with this disorder unconsciously convert into physical symptoms. Although conversion disorder tends to occur during adolescence or early adulthood, it may first appear at any age. The diso ...
... Conversion disorder, once referred to as hysteria, is caused by psychological stress and conflict, which people with this disorder unconsciously convert into physical symptoms. Although conversion disorder tends to occur during adolescence or early adulthood, it may first appear at any age. The diso ...
Is it an Anxiety Disorder?
... DSM 5 – Illness Anxiety Disorder The following 6 criteria must be met: A.Somatic symptoms are not present or, if present, are only mild in intensity. B. Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness. If a general medical condition or high risk for developing a general medical condition i ...
... DSM 5 – Illness Anxiety Disorder The following 6 criteria must be met: A.Somatic symptoms are not present or, if present, are only mild in intensity. B. Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness. If a general medical condition or high risk for developing a general medical condition i ...
Glossary Of Terms Related To The Psychological Evaluation Pain
... Handicap: A state that arises when a physical impairment interferes with an individual’s ability to function in a particular social role, such as worker or spouse. Hypochondriasis: An obsessive preoccupation that an individual has a particular medical infirmity despite compelling objective evidence ...
... Handicap: A state that arises when a physical impairment interferes with an individual’s ability to function in a particular social role, such as worker or spouse. Hypochondriasis: An obsessive preoccupation that an individual has a particular medical infirmity despite compelling objective evidence ...
Slide 1
... Controversies in diagnosis of depression: • Continuity: childhood depression does not predict adolescent or adult depression • Discreteness and boundaries • depression is continuous • are thresholds too narrow or two broad? • adolescents have normal negative mood states ...
... Controversies in diagnosis of depression: • Continuity: childhood depression does not predict adolescent or adult depression • Discreteness and boundaries • depression is continuous • are thresholds too narrow or two broad? • adolescents have normal negative mood states ...
Abnormal Psychology
... A marked and persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to the possible scrutiny of others. The individual fears they will act in a way that is embarrassing or show anxiety symptoms. Exposure to the situation almost always p ...
... A marked and persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to the possible scrutiny of others. The individual fears they will act in a way that is embarrassing or show anxiety symptoms. Exposure to the situation almost always p ...
MBBS Psychiatry - Newcastle University Blogging Service
... This is characterised by pervasive anxiety symptoms that are not restricted to specific situations (phobic disorder). Generalised anxiety may accompany phobias, and may be associated with other problems such as depression and substance abuse; it may also be caused by physical illness e.g. overactive ...
... This is characterised by pervasive anxiety symptoms that are not restricted to specific situations (phobic disorder). Generalised anxiety may accompany phobias, and may be associated with other problems such as depression and substance abuse; it may also be caused by physical illness e.g. overactive ...
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 ...
ADHD information
... behaviors that adolescents and adults with ADHD may exhibit, as well as ADHD-related behaviors that children may exhibit.1 Furthermore, adults and adolescents (aged ≥17) are required to present with a minimum of five (rather than six) symptoms, and symptoms should have been present before age 12 (no ...
... behaviors that adolescents and adults with ADHD may exhibit, as well as ADHD-related behaviors that children may exhibit.1 Furthermore, adults and adolescents (aged ≥17) are required to present with a minimum of five (rather than six) symptoms, and symptoms should have been present before age 12 (no ...
Cogniform Disorder & Cogniform Condition
... Delis & Wetter propose that malingering and adoption of a "sick role" can co-occur; however this obviates the usefulness of surveillance in determining malingering ...
... Delis & Wetter propose that malingering and adoption of a "sick role" can co-occur; however this obviates the usefulness of surveillance in determining malingering ...
Traumatic_Brain_Injury
... Pathophysiology of MTBI A “neurometabolic cascade” leaves the brain in a state of neurophysiologic disarray during the acute phase after injury Functional neuroimaging studies in animals and humans have demonstrated the brain’s return to normal neurophysiologic functioning within days to weeks ...
... Pathophysiology of MTBI A “neurometabolic cascade” leaves the brain in a state of neurophysiologic disarray during the acute phase after injury Functional neuroimaging studies in animals and humans have demonstrated the brain’s return to normal neurophysiologic functioning within days to weeks ...
WHAT IS “PSEUDO” ABOUT PSEUDOSEIZURES A REVIEW OF CONVERSION DISORDER
... – Emotional issues in conversion disorder can result in real chemical changes in the body that have been measurable in research studies – This diagnosis will only be made after a thorough medical and psychiatric assessment has been completed – Symptoms can change significantly over time into other a ...
... – Emotional issues in conversion disorder can result in real chemical changes in the body that have been measurable in research studies – This diagnosis will only be made after a thorough medical and psychiatric assessment has been completed – Symptoms can change significantly over time into other a ...
anxiety disorders - Psychology for you and me
... • PTSD must have been exposed to some event during which he/she feels fear, helplessness, or horror. • Then, the person continues to reexperience the event through memories, reenactments, nightmares, or flashbacks. Cues that remind the person of the event are avoided and emotional responsiveness is ...
... • PTSD must have been exposed to some event during which he/she feels fear, helplessness, or horror. • Then, the person continues to reexperience the event through memories, reenactments, nightmares, or flashbacks. Cues that remind the person of the event are avoided and emotional responsiveness is ...
anxiety - Dr Adelbert Scholtz
... phobic situation is often prominent, and some agoraphobics experience little anxiety because they are able to avoid their phobic situations. ...
... phobic situation is often prominent, and some agoraphobics experience little anxiety because they are able to avoid their phobic situations. ...
ANXIETY
... phobic situation is often prominent, and some agoraphobics experience little anxiety because they are able to avoid their phobic situations. ...
... phobic situation is often prominent, and some agoraphobics experience little anxiety because they are able to avoid their phobic situations. ...
Anxiety Disorders - Joseph Berger MD, R. Ph.
... Agoraphobia without History of Panic Disorder is characterized by the presence of Agoraphobia and panic-like symptoms without a history of unexpected Panic Attacks. Specific Phobia is characterized by clinically significant anxiety provoked by exposure to a specific feared object or situation, often ...
... Agoraphobia without History of Panic Disorder is characterized by the presence of Agoraphobia and panic-like symptoms without a history of unexpected Panic Attacks. Specific Phobia is characterized by clinically significant anxiety provoked by exposure to a specific feared object or situation, often ...
Anxiety Disorders and Somatoform Disorders
... Observational learning can produce fear which results in anxiety. ...
... Observational learning can produce fear which results in anxiety. ...
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
... the mind. It could theoretically happen to anyone, even the hardiest and soundest of mind. It is not your fault! Dr. Richard Rahe of Tacoma, ...
... the mind. It could theoretically happen to anyone, even the hardiest and soundest of mind. It is not your fault! Dr. Richard Rahe of Tacoma, ...
The Therapist`s Corner - The OCD-BDD Clinic of Northern California
... with GAD may also have other problems, including OCD, panic disorder and phobias. As is the case with most other disorders, GAD isn’t diagnosed unless the anxiety substantially interferes with key areas of functioning, such as at school or work or in relationships. Additionally, other symptoms such ...
... with GAD may also have other problems, including OCD, panic disorder and phobias. As is the case with most other disorders, GAD isn’t diagnosed unless the anxiety substantially interferes with key areas of functioning, such as at school or work or in relationships. Additionally, other symptoms such ...
Neurotransmitters
... Symptoms are not actually part of another anxiety disorder (such as generalized anxiety disorder , phobias, panic disorder , or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder that is not substance induced if the anxiety symptoms began prior to substance or medication use, then another anxiety disorde ...
... Symptoms are not actually part of another anxiety disorder (such as generalized anxiety disorder , phobias, panic disorder , or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder that is not substance induced if the anxiety symptoms began prior to substance or medication use, then another anxiety disorde ...
Schizophrenia and Related Disorders
... Biological THEORIES Endophenotypes biobehavioral abnormalities linked to genetic and neurobiological causes of mental illness ...
... Biological THEORIES Endophenotypes biobehavioral abnormalities linked to genetic and neurobiological causes of mental illness ...
Day 7
... Often avoid social situations or endure them with great distress Generalized subtype – Social phobia across numerous social situations ...
... Often avoid social situations or endure them with great distress Generalized subtype – Social phobia across numerous social situations ...
conversion disorder
... many. The appearance of symptoms is linked to the stressful event, and typically occur suddenly (eg, seeing something extremely unpleasant and suddenly going blind). If you experience any of these symptoms, do not assume it is due to conversion disorder. These symptoms may be caused by other, less s ...
... many. The appearance of symptoms is linked to the stressful event, and typically occur suddenly (eg, seeing something extremely unpleasant and suddenly going blind). If you experience any of these symptoms, do not assume it is due to conversion disorder. These symptoms may be caused by other, less s ...
File - Pharmacology (HOME)
... Functions adaptively in presence of phobic object or situation without experiencing panic anxiety Verbalizes a future plan of action for responding in the presence of the phobic object or situation without developing panic anxiety Is able to maintain anxiety at a manageable level without resor ...
... Functions adaptively in presence of phobic object or situation without experiencing panic anxiety Verbalizes a future plan of action for responding in the presence of the phobic object or situation without developing panic anxiety Is able to maintain anxiety at a manageable level without resor ...
MH-PP9-3-12
... Milieu- the physical and social environment in which an individual is receiving treatment. Safe environment Treatment team Community meetings, activity groups, physical exercise One-to-one relationship with staff ...
... Milieu- the physical and social environment in which an individual is receiving treatment. Safe environment Treatment team Community meetings, activity groups, physical exercise One-to-one relationship with staff ...