Oppositional Defiant Disorder
... --When demands are placed upon them, they may feel “backed into a corner.” Their overwhelmed nervous system responds with the “fight or flight” reaction. --For children with autistic spectrum disorders, anxiety is often such a trigger of oppositional behaviors. ...
... --When demands are placed upon them, they may feel “backed into a corner.” Their overwhelmed nervous system responds with the “fight or flight” reaction. --For children with autistic spectrum disorders, anxiety is often such a trigger of oppositional behaviors. ...
Anorexia Nervosa
... conviction or illness, often confabulated with consumption St. Catherine of Siena (1347-80) 1689 - Dr. Richard Morton gives first case studies. He described AN as "a nervous consumption" 1874 - Sir William Gull publishes "Anorexia Nervosa", coining the term. He prescribed bicholoride of mercury, syr ...
... conviction or illness, often confabulated with consumption St. Catherine of Siena (1347-80) 1689 - Dr. Richard Morton gives first case studies. He described AN as "a nervous consumption" 1874 - Sir William Gull publishes "Anorexia Nervosa", coining the term. He prescribed bicholoride of mercury, syr ...
What is Bipolar Disorder?
... 1980’s (DSM III) respectively. In the 1950s, ‘manic-depressive illness’ was used and in the 1980s, ‘bipolar disorder’ was used as a term (DSM III). ...
... 1980’s (DSM III) respectively. In the 1950s, ‘manic-depressive illness’ was used and in the 1980s, ‘bipolar disorder’ was used as a term (DSM III). ...
Bipolar disorder I and II
... A.Presence (or history) of one or more Major Depressive Episodes. B.Presence (or history) of at least one Hypomanic Episode. C. There has never been a Manic Episode or a Mixed Episode. ...
... A.Presence (or history) of one or more Major Depressive Episodes. B.Presence (or history) of at least one Hypomanic Episode. C. There has never been a Manic Episode or a Mixed Episode. ...
Mood & Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children & Adolescents
... opiate-like substance in the brain, is released in animals during social behavior. Additionally, there is evidence that the beta-endorphin levels in autistic individuals is elevated so they do not need to rely on social interaction for pleasure. Some research on the drug, naltrexone, which blocks th ...
... opiate-like substance in the brain, is released in animals during social behavior. Additionally, there is evidence that the beta-endorphin levels in autistic individuals is elevated so they do not need to rely on social interaction for pleasure. Some research on the drug, naltrexone, which blocks th ...
Initial Research Findings - Illinois Mental Health Collaborative for
... Brief Symptom Inventory. Possible scores range from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity. As measured by the Recovery Assessment Scale. Possible scores range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater recovery. c As measured by the Hope Scale. Possible scores ran ...
... Brief Symptom Inventory. Possible scores range from 0 to 4, with higher scores indicating greater symptom severity. As measured by the Recovery Assessment Scale. Possible scores range from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater recovery. c As measured by the Hope Scale. Possible scores ran ...
Slide 1
... -Actively defying or refusing to carry out the rules or requests of adults -Deliberately doing things that annoy others -Blaming others for own mistakes or misbehavior -Being touchy or easily annoyed by others -Being angry and resentful -Being spiteful or vindictive ...
... -Actively defying or refusing to carry out the rules or requests of adults -Deliberately doing things that annoy others -Blaming others for own mistakes or misbehavior -Being touchy or easily annoyed by others -Being angry and resentful -Being spiteful or vindictive ...
Dysthymic Disorder and Other Chronic Depressions
... with significant functional impairment. In fact, patients with dysthymia are more likely to have supplemental social security income and Medicaid status and less likely to work full time than individuals with nonchronic forms of MDD (19). Patients with dysthymic disorder are more likely to have coexi ...
... with significant functional impairment. In fact, patients with dysthymia are more likely to have supplemental social security income and Medicaid status and less likely to work full time than individuals with nonchronic forms of MDD (19). Patients with dysthymic disorder are more likely to have coexi ...
MRCPsych Course Handbook-2016-17-for
... Learned helplessness theory of depression High expressed emotions and schizophrenia Psychoanalytical approach to human personality Sleep deprivation and its effects Psychology of punishment ...
... Learned helplessness theory of depression High expressed emotions and schizophrenia Psychoanalytical approach to human personality Sleep deprivation and its effects Psychology of punishment ...
An Integral Approach to Mental Health Recovery: Implications for
... the latter part of the 19th century, literally every state had built a public facility solely for the care of the mentally ill population. Initially, public mental institutions relied on ‘‘moral treatment,’’ which was a form of treatment that had been popular in France and England since the end of t ...
... the latter part of the 19th century, literally every state had built a public facility solely for the care of the mentally ill population. Initially, public mental institutions relied on ‘‘moral treatment,’’ which was a form of treatment that had been popular in France and England since the end of t ...
Brief Research Communication No Association Between Two Polymorphisms of the
... All raw data were centralized and stored on a secure database at the MRC Social Genetic Developmental Psychiatry research center in London. The diagnosis of ADHD was made following a parent interview with the Parental Account of Child Symptoms interview [PACS; Taylor et al., 1986] that asks about AD ...
... All raw data were centralized and stored on a secure database at the MRC Social Genetic Developmental Psychiatry research center in London. The diagnosis of ADHD was made following a parent interview with the Parental Account of Child Symptoms interview [PACS; Taylor et al., 1986] that asks about AD ...
Plenary Presentation - O'Brien 2013
... Persistent and recurrent use of the Internet to engage in games, often with other players. Use of the Internet for required activities in a business or profession is not included in this disorder, and it also is not intended to apply to other recreational or social Internet use. Afflicted individua ...
... Persistent and recurrent use of the Internet to engage in games, often with other players. Use of the Internet for required activities in a business or profession is not included in this disorder, and it also is not intended to apply to other recreational or social Internet use. Afflicted individua ...
mood disorders - Doral Academy Preparatory
... – Positive symptoms of schizophrenia • reflect a distortion of normal functions: distorted thinking results in delusions; distorted perceptions result in hallucinations; distorted language results in disorganized speech – Negative symptoms of schizophrenia • reflect a decrease in, or loss of, normal ...
... – Positive symptoms of schizophrenia • reflect a distortion of normal functions: distorted thinking results in delusions; distorted perceptions result in hallucinations; distorted language results in disorganized speech – Negative symptoms of schizophrenia • reflect a decrease in, or loss of, normal ...
Handout 1 - Hempstead & Associates
... reading, mathematics, or written expression is substantially below that expected for age, schooling, and level of intelligence” • Learning problems significantly “interfere with academic achievement or activities of daily living that require reading, mathematical or writing skills” • Variety of stat ...
... reading, mathematics, or written expression is substantially below that expected for age, schooling, and level of intelligence” • Learning problems significantly “interfere with academic achievement or activities of daily living that require reading, mathematical or writing skills” • Variety of stat ...
- NHS Cumbria
... the morning before breakfast), increased gradually at weekly intervals if necessary; licensed max. 60mg daily, but may be increased to 2.1mg/kg daily (max. 90mg daily) under the direction of a specialist; discontinue if no response after 1 month. 1. Diagnose the condition and assess the suitability ...
... the morning before breakfast), increased gradually at weekly intervals if necessary; licensed max. 60mg daily, but may be increased to 2.1mg/kg daily (max. 90mg daily) under the direction of a specialist; discontinue if no response after 1 month. 1. Diagnose the condition and assess the suitability ...
Bipolar disorder
... Other drugs used to treat bipolar disorder include: Antipsychotic drugs and anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines) for mood problems Antidepressant medications can be added to treat depression. People with bipolar disorder are more likely to have manic or hypomanic episodes if they are put on antidepr ...
... Other drugs used to treat bipolar disorder include: Antipsychotic drugs and anti-anxiety drugs (benzodiazepines) for mood problems Antidepressant medications can be added to treat depression. People with bipolar disorder are more likely to have manic or hypomanic episodes if they are put on antidepr ...
Classification - Perfectionism and Psychopathology Lab
... – Provides information on research and reliable and valid information – Axis IV and V very good in terms of attempting to take into account many factors ...
... – Provides information on research and reliable and valid information – Axis IV and V very good in terms of attempting to take into account many factors ...
Suicide Among Veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
... antidepressants and psychotherapy Use an electrical shock to cause seizures in the brain which releases chemicals in the brain › Brain cells work better when these chemicals are released which improves brain cells and make chemical messengers better Side effects: › temporary short-term memory loss, ...
... antidepressants and psychotherapy Use an electrical shock to cause seizures in the brain which releases chemicals in the brain › Brain cells work better when these chemicals are released which improves brain cells and make chemical messengers better Side effects: › temporary short-term memory loss, ...
Study Guide: Chapter 14 Introduction: Understanding Psychological
... 23. Describe the symptoms and possible causes of dissociative identity disorder (DID), and explain the controversy surrounding its diagnosis and reports of its prevalence. Schizophrenia: A Different Reality 24. Define schizophrenia, distinguishing between positive and negative symptoms of schizophre ...
... 23. Describe the symptoms and possible causes of dissociative identity disorder (DID), and explain the controversy surrounding its diagnosis and reports of its prevalence. Schizophrenia: A Different Reality 24. Define schizophrenia, distinguishing between positive and negative symptoms of schizophre ...
Classification of Psychological Disorders
... – Provides information on research and reliable and valid information – Axis IV and V very good in terms of attempting to take into account many factors ...
... – Provides information on research and reliable and valid information – Axis IV and V very good in terms of attempting to take into account many factors ...
The Early Diagnosis and Management of Psychosis
... clue to the presence of psychosis. Psychosis can be caused by a number of conditions. These include organic causes (such as drug intoxication, metabolic and infective causes) and functional disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizophreniform psychosis and schizoaffective disorder. Ps ...
... clue to the presence of psychosis. Psychosis can be caused by a number of conditions. These include organic causes (such as drug intoxication, metabolic and infective causes) and functional disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, schizophreniform psychosis and schizoaffective disorder. Ps ...
3._Anxiety_Disorders_II
... B. The presence of agoraphobia that has the following three components: 1. Anxiety about being in places or situations where escape might be difficult or embarrassing, or in which help might not be available 2. Situations are avoided or endured with marked distress, or these situations are endured w ...
... B. The presence of agoraphobia that has the following three components: 1. Anxiety about being in places or situations where escape might be difficult or embarrassing, or in which help might not be available 2. Situations are avoided or endured with marked distress, or these situations are endured w ...
Common Questions About Cognitive Behavior Therapy
... attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, obsessive-compulsive and tic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and insomnia. CBT uses targeted strategies to help patients adopt more adaptive patterns of thinking and behaving, which leads to positive changes in emotions and decrea ...
... attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, obsessive-compulsive and tic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and insomnia. CBT uses targeted strategies to help patients adopt more adaptive patterns of thinking and behaving, which leads to positive changes in emotions and decrea ...
What Families Need to Know About Mental Health
... Serious mental illness is usually a long-term condition. Families who have lived with mental illness for a long time often describe how overwhelmed they were during the first episode. They sometimes sought exhausting, unproductive, and expensive treatments in expectation of a cure that was never to ...
... Serious mental illness is usually a long-term condition. Families who have lived with mental illness for a long time often describe how overwhelmed they were during the first episode. They sometimes sought exhausting, unproductive, and expensive treatments in expectation of a cure that was never to ...
Controversy surrounding psychiatry
Controversy has often surrounded psychiatry, and the term anti-psychiatry was coined by psychiatrist David Cooper in 1967. The general anti-psychiatry view is that psychiatric treatments are ultimately more damaging than helpful to patients, and psychiatry's history involves what may now be seen as dangerous treatments, such as electroconvulsive therapy and lobotomy. Some ex-patient groups have become anti-psychiatric, often referring to themselves as ""survivors"".