What is a psychological disorder
... disturbances in consciousness, memory, identity, and perception. • Include amnesia (loss of memory or personal information) and dissociative fugue (amnesia with addition of "flight" from home) ...
... disturbances in consciousness, memory, identity, and perception. • Include amnesia (loss of memory or personal information) and dissociative fugue (amnesia with addition of "flight" from home) ...
The Nervous System
... unipolar disorders by the presence of manic or hypomanic symptoms • Some people are subject to cyclical mood swings less severe than those of bipolar disorder; these are symptoms of cyclothymia ...
... unipolar disorders by the presence of manic or hypomanic symptoms • Some people are subject to cyclical mood swings less severe than those of bipolar disorder; these are symptoms of cyclothymia ...
Abnormal Psychology
... preoccupation with a single television program, toy, or game. • Self Injury: includes movements that injure or can injure the person, such as eye poking, hand biting, and head banging. A 2007 study reported that self-injury at some point affected about 30% of children with ASD.[ • No single repetiti ...
... preoccupation with a single television program, toy, or game. • Self Injury: includes movements that injure or can injure the person, such as eye poking, hand biting, and head banging. A 2007 study reported that self-injury at some point affected about 30% of children with ASD.[ • No single repetiti ...
Treating Eating Disorders With the Buddhist Tradition of Mindfulness
... disorder does not normally involve purging methods after binging. Some inappropriate purging behavior may occur occasionally, but it is not regularly used to offset the effects of the binge eating. Binge eating typically begins in late adolescence or in the early 20s, often coming soon after signifi ...
... disorder does not normally involve purging methods after binging. Some inappropriate purging behavior may occur occasionally, but it is not regularly used to offset the effects of the binge eating. Binge eating typically begins in late adolescence or in the early 20s, often coming soon after signifi ...
Psychological Disorders What is mental illness? Diagnostic and
... disorder, e.g., the anxiety or worry is not about having a panic attack (as in panic disorder), being embarrassed in public (as in social phobia), being contaminated (as in obsessive-compulsive disorder), being away from home or close relatives (as in Separation Anxiety Disorder), gaining weight (as ...
... disorder, e.g., the anxiety or worry is not about having a panic attack (as in panic disorder), being embarrassed in public (as in social phobia), being contaminated (as in obsessive-compulsive disorder), being away from home or close relatives (as in Separation Anxiety Disorder), gaining weight (as ...
Mental and Emotional Health
... overweight even though they are dangerously thin. – Bulimia- People with bulimia often perform the behaviors in secrecy, feeling disgusted and ashamed when they binge, yet relieved once they purge. – frequent episodes of out-of-control eating, with the same binge-eating symptoms as those with bulimi ...
... overweight even though they are dangerously thin. – Bulimia- People with bulimia often perform the behaviors in secrecy, feeling disgusted and ashamed when they binge, yet relieved once they purge. – frequent episodes of out-of-control eating, with the same binge-eating symptoms as those with bulimi ...
DSM-5 - KVCC Docs
... ADHD (formerly known as ADD) stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and in most cases is characterized by: 1. a difficulty in focusing one's attention on a single task , and 2. a tendency towards hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors (although some individuals are either predominantly i ...
... ADHD (formerly known as ADD) stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and in most cases is characterized by: 1. a difficulty in focusing one's attention on a single task , and 2. a tendency towards hyperactivity and impulsive behaviors (although some individuals are either predominantly i ...
Abnormal Psych (Ch 3..
... found within only one or a few cultures. Culture-bound syndromes may reflect exaggerated forms of common folk superstitions and belief patterns within a particular culture. Culture-bound syndromes in the United States include anorexia nervosa and dissociative identity disorder (formerly called multi ...
... found within only one or a few cultures. Culture-bound syndromes may reflect exaggerated forms of common folk superstitions and belief patterns within a particular culture. Culture-bound syndromes in the United States include anorexia nervosa and dissociative identity disorder (formerly called multi ...
Introduction to Psychology
... 2. The eating disorders Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa occur mostly in Western cultures 3. Identical twins raised separately sometimes develop similar phobias 4. Dissociative identity disorder is a type of schizophrenia 5. In large amounts alcohol is a depressant: in small amounts it is a stim ...
... 2. The eating disorders Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa occur mostly in Western cultures 3. Identical twins raised separately sometimes develop similar phobias 4. Dissociative identity disorder is a type of schizophrenia 5. In large amounts alcohol is a depressant: in small amounts it is a stim ...
Mental Health
... nightmares. They also may feel great distress when certain things remind them of the trauma, such as the anniversary date of the event. Avoiding: may avoid people, places, thoughts or situations that may remind him or her of the trauma. Have feelings of detachment and isolation from family and frien ...
... nightmares. They also may feel great distress when certain things remind them of the trauma, such as the anniversary date of the event. Avoiding: may avoid people, places, thoughts or situations that may remind him or her of the trauma. Have feelings of detachment and isolation from family and frien ...
Eating Disorders in the School Context: What
... • Unusual food and eating rituals when eating or avoidance of eating/eating settings • Withdrawal from social activities, peer group • Higher level of activity/restlessness – or – seeming tired/lethargic all the time • If purging, leaving the table soon after eating to go to the washroom, returning ...
... • Unusual food and eating rituals when eating or avoidance of eating/eating settings • Withdrawal from social activities, peer group • Higher level of activity/restlessness – or – seeming tired/lethargic all the time • If purging, leaving the table soon after eating to go to the washroom, returning ...
The current status of suicide and self
... The aim of this paper is to review recent literature on suicide and self-injury in eating disorders (ED) including anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED). Among psychiatric diagnoses, EDs are associated with increased mortality rates, even when specialized treat ...
... The aim of this paper is to review recent literature on suicide and self-injury in eating disorders (ED) including anorexia nervosa (AN), bulimia nervosa (BN), and binge eating disorder (BED). Among psychiatric diagnoses, EDs are associated with increased mortality rates, even when specialized treat ...
Mental Disorders
... Specific phobias – a disorder in which there is excessive fear of certain objects, situations or people that pose little or no ...
... Specific phobias – a disorder in which there is excessive fear of certain objects, situations or people that pose little or no ...
exploring psychology
... These disorders are now rated by severity, rather than by being separated into “abuse” and “dependence.” Gambling disorder is now in this category as a behavioral addiction. Internet gaming disorder has been introduced “for further study.” Note: A number of the changes listed here are simple updates ...
... These disorders are now rated by severity, rather than by being separated into “abuse” and “dependence.” Gambling disorder is now in this category as a behavioral addiction. Internet gaming disorder has been introduced “for further study.” Note: A number of the changes listed here are simple updates ...
Uppers, Downers and All Arounders
... • Marked by recurrent episodes of binge eating without vomiting, laxatives or other compensatory activities • People eat in response to emotional states rather than hunger • Used to modify emotions, especially anxiety, solitude, stress, and depression • Generally overweight • May suffer from high ch ...
... • Marked by recurrent episodes of binge eating without vomiting, laxatives or other compensatory activities • People eat in response to emotional states rather than hunger • Used to modify emotions, especially anxiety, solitude, stress, and depression • Generally overweight • May suffer from high ch ...
129 Psychiatric Disorders Mood Disorders Major depressive
... in anorexia nervosa is a result of low levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and suppression of physiologic hormone fluctuations. Lanugo (thin body hair) is one of many complications that can develop from anorexia, which can also include osteoporosis, cachexia, cardiac arrhythmias, and even sudden deat ...
... in anorexia nervosa is a result of low levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) and suppression of physiologic hormone fluctuations. Lanugo (thin body hair) is one of many complications that can develop from anorexia, which can also include osteoporosis, cachexia, cardiac arrhythmias, and even sudden deat ...
Chapter 3 CLASSIFICATION OF MENTAL DISORDERS This chapter
... By convention, psychotic disorders are those in which there are psychotic symptoms, PLUS significant impairment of the capacity to function effectively in everyday life. It is possible to have a mental disorder, and a psychotic symptom, but not to have a greatly reduced capacity to function in every ...
... By convention, psychotic disorders are those in which there are psychotic symptoms, PLUS significant impairment of the capacity to function effectively in everyday life. It is possible to have a mental disorder, and a psychotic symptom, but not to have a greatly reduced capacity to function in every ...
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
... • Axis III – medical conditions that are relevant to the psychiatric disorder – E.g., cancer, AIDS, diabetes mellitus ...
... • Axis III – medical conditions that are relevant to the psychiatric disorder – E.g., cancer, AIDS, diabetes mellitus ...
chapter ii: psychological disorders arising in childhood and
... To say that abnormal behavior is behavior that causes a person distress/discomfort is to say that it is normal if there is no discomfort. Thus, it logically follows that someone like Charles Manson, a mass murderer, is normal: he feels no guilt or discomfort about the killings he is responsible for. ...
... To say that abnormal behavior is behavior that causes a person distress/discomfort is to say that it is normal if there is no discomfort. Thus, it logically follows that someone like Charles Manson, a mass murderer, is normal: he feels no guilt or discomfort about the killings he is responsible for. ...
sample abstract, spr panel
... Aim: Whereas cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is established as an efficacious treatment for bulimia nervosa (BN), the efficacy of longer-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy (PPT) has not previously been investigated. This paper presents the main outcome data of the Copenhagen Bulimia Trial, a random ...
... Aim: Whereas cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is established as an efficacious treatment for bulimia nervosa (BN), the efficacy of longer-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy (PPT) has not previously been investigated. This paper presents the main outcome data of the Copenhagen Bulimia Trial, a random ...
Eating Disorders
... – Bulimia nervosa is an episodic, uncontrolled, compulsive, rapid ingestion of large quantities of food over a short period (binging). – The episode is followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors to rid the body of the excess calories (self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics ...
... – Bulimia nervosa is an episodic, uncontrolled, compulsive, rapid ingestion of large quantities of food over a short period (binging). – The episode is followed by inappropriate compensatory behaviors to rid the body of the excess calories (self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics ...
DSM-IV AND IDEA - Seattle University School of Law
... program to meet unique needs of individual student ...
... program to meet unique needs of individual student ...
Binge-eAting DisorDer - Practice Fusion Tutorials
... increased health care utilization compared with body mass index (BMI)–matched control subjects. It may also be associated with an increased risk for weight gain and the development of obesity. ...
... increased health care utilization compared with body mass index (BMI)–matched control subjects. It may also be associated with an increased risk for weight gain and the development of obesity. ...
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment of
... information processing.63,64 Some have characterized these cognitive features as an endophenotype because they are present in patients after recovery and in unaffected siblings.65-67 Picky eating early in life has also been associated with later development of AN.68 Developmental challenges associat ...
... information processing.63,64 Some have characterized these cognitive features as an endophenotype because they are present in patients after recovery and in unaffected siblings.65-67 Picky eating early in life has also been associated with later development of AN.68 Developmental challenges associat ...
Anorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa, often referred to simply as anorexia, is an eating disorder characterized by a low weight, fear of gaining weight, a strong desire to be thin, and food restriction. Many people with anorexia see themselves as overweight even though they are underweight. If asked they usually deny they have a problem with low weight. Often they weigh themselves frequently, eat only small amounts, and only eat certain foods. Some will exercise excessively, force themselves to vomit, or use laxatives to produce weight loss. Complications may include osteoporosis, infertility, and heart damage among others. Women will often stop having menstrual periods.The cause is not known. There appears to be some genetic components with identical twins more often affected than non-identical twins. Cultural factors also appear to play a role with societies that value thinness having higher rates of disease. Additionally, it occurs more commonly among those involved in activities that value thinness such as high level athletics, modelling, and dancing. Anorexia often begins following a major life change or stress inducing event. The diagnosis requires a significantly low weight. The severity of disease is based on body mass index (BMI) in adults with mild disease having a BMI of greater than 17, moderate a BMI of 16 to 17, severe a BMI of 15 to 16, and extreme a BMI less than 15. In children a BMI for age percentile of less than the 5th percentile is often used.Treatment of anorexia involves restoring a healthy weight, treating the underlying psychological problems, and addressing behaviors that promote the problem. While medications do not help with weight gain, they may be used to help with associated anxiety or depression. A number of types of therapy may be useful including an approach where parents assume responsibility for feeding their child, known as Maudsley family therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Sometimes people require admission to hospital to restore weight. Evidence for benefit from nasogastric tube feeding; however, is unclear. Some people will just have a single episode and recover while others may have many episodes over years. Many complications improve or resolve with regaining of weight.Globally anorexia is estimated to affect two million people as of 2013. It is estimated to occur in 0.9% to 4.3% of women and 0.2% to 0.3% of men in Western countries at some point in their life. About 0.4% of young females are affected in a given year and it is estimated to occur ten times less commonly in males. Rates in most of the developing world are unclear. Often it begins during the teen years or young adulthood. While anorexia became more commonly diagnosed during the 20th century it is unclear if this was due to an increase in its frequency or simply better diagnosis. In 2013 it directly resulted in about 600 deaths globally up from 400 deaths in 1990. Eating disorders also increase a person's risk of death from a wide range of other causes including suicide. About 5% of people with anorexia die from complications over a ten-year period. The term anorexia nervosa was first used in 1873 by William Gull to describe this condition.