Neuropsychiatric effects of caffeine
... dopaminergic neurotransmission, blockade of A2A receptors by caffeine may increase dopaminergic activity and exacerbate psychotic symptoms (Ferre et al, 1992). Clinically, the symptoms of caffeine intoxication can mimic those of psychosis (Kruger, 1996) or be confused with the side-effects of medica ...
... dopaminergic neurotransmission, blockade of A2A receptors by caffeine may increase dopaminergic activity and exacerbate psychotic symptoms (Ferre et al, 1992). Clinically, the symptoms of caffeine intoxication can mimic those of psychosis (Kruger, 1996) or be confused with the side-effects of medica ...
PTSD in the Primary Care Setting
... PTSD present in 8.6% of primary care patients Trauma is common - 25-30% of trauma survivors develop PTSD - For women, sexual assault is the most likely precursor - For men, it’s witnessing injury or death in combat ...
... PTSD present in 8.6% of primary care patients Trauma is common - 25-30% of trauma survivors develop PTSD - For women, sexual assault is the most likely precursor - For men, it’s witnessing injury or death in combat ...
obsession subtypes: relationships with obsessive
... specific presentations of OCD symptoms. From this perspective, Rachman (1997, 1998, 2002) has postulated different cognitive formulations for «pure obsessions» and «checkers» OCD-patients. This author has suggested that catastrophic misinterpretations of thoughts are highly relevant in explaining «p ...
... specific presentations of OCD symptoms. From this perspective, Rachman (1997, 1998, 2002) has postulated different cognitive formulations for «pure obsessions» and «checkers» OCD-patients. This author has suggested that catastrophic misinterpretations of thoughts are highly relevant in explaining «p ...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
... research has been published regarding CBT, including a number of well-designed studies involving people in “real world” clinical settings. Yet despite this large base of evidence, information about CBT has not been well communicated to consumers, families, and providers of health care. Consequently, ...
... research has been published regarding CBT, including a number of well-designed studies involving people in “real world” clinical settings. Yet despite this large base of evidence, information about CBT has not been well communicated to consumers, families, and providers of health care. Consequently, ...
Evidence-Based Assessment - Phoenix Children`s Hospital
... to warrant separate names is of more than academic interest, because in many states resources are provided differentially to children based on the particular autism spectrum diagnosis they receive. PDDNOS is a label used for children who experience difficulties in at least two of the three autismrel ...
... to warrant separate names is of more than academic interest, because in many states resources are provided differentially to children based on the particular autism spectrum diagnosis they receive. PDDNOS is a label used for children who experience difficulties in at least two of the three autismrel ...
Prevalence, Clinical Correlates, and Longitudinal Course of Severe
... (Cohen and Cohen 1984). Moreover, clinical groups are more likely to have been treated with psychotropic medications, which might influence the prevalence, pattern, and course of their symptoms (Lewinsohn et al 1995). Prospective epidemiologic studies enable researchers to examine the relationship b ...
... (Cohen and Cohen 1984). Moreover, clinical groups are more likely to have been treated with psychotropic medications, which might influence the prevalence, pattern, and course of their symptoms (Lewinsohn et al 1995). Prospective epidemiologic studies enable researchers to examine the relationship b ...
S tudy o f Impu ulsivity
... clinical interview designed for the purpose of the present work. Finally, the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) was used to evaluate general symptoms and disorder severity. The results showed that BPD individuals with history of suicidal behaviours were characterized by higher levels of behavio ...
... clinical interview designed for the purpose of the present work. Finally, the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) was used to evaluate general symptoms and disorder severity. The results showed that BPD individuals with history of suicidal behaviours were characterized by higher levels of behavio ...
406_2017_801_MOESM1_ESM - Springer Static Content Server
... baseline, no ITT analysis, assessors were not blinded No verification of self-report alcohol/drug use, no ratings of treatment adherence/fi delity. ...
... baseline, no ITT analysis, assessors were not blinded No verification of self-report alcohol/drug use, no ratings of treatment adherence/fi delity. ...
If Your Adolescent Has Depression or Bipolar Disorder An Essential
... that a substantial minority of adolescents with depression go on to develop bipolar disorder within 5 years. Conversely, most adolescents with bipolar disorder have periods of depression that alternate or coincide with periods of mania. The lead author of this book is a psychiatrist with several hun ...
... that a substantial minority of adolescents with depression go on to develop bipolar disorder within 5 years. Conversely, most adolescents with bipolar disorder have periods of depression that alternate or coincide with periods of mania. The lead author of this book is a psychiatrist with several hun ...
Neuroscience Pathways
... operate on cases too close to vital tracts or accurately predict deficits created by surgery. The use of DTI, however, makes some of these cases operable. For the past year, we have been working with neuroradiologists from Cleveland Clinic’s Imaging Institute to incorporate the images from DTI with fi ...
... operate on cases too close to vital tracts or accurately predict deficits created by surgery. The use of DTI, however, makes some of these cases operable. For the past year, we have been working with neuroradiologists from Cleveland Clinic’s Imaging Institute to incorporate the images from DTI with fi ...
FACTS about DRUGS: MDMA
... Because ecstasy is illegal – and, therefore, unregulated – it is impossible know what a “dose” ...
... Because ecstasy is illegal – and, therefore, unregulated – it is impossible know what a “dose” ...
Secondary traumatic stress effects of working with survivors of
... found that effective strategies evolved for these female therapists that enable them to work with this population of clients. The most frequently found strategies included the use of peer support, supervisionand consultation,training, personal therapy, maintaining balance in one’s life, and setting ...
... found that effective strategies evolved for these female therapists that enable them to work with this population of clients. The most frequently found strategies included the use of peer support, supervisionand consultation,training, personal therapy, maintaining balance in one’s life, and setting ...
Vagus Nerve Stimulation - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
... with generalized and partial-onset seizures have supported the use of VNS in reducing seizure frequency. These have included a series of 41 children treated with VNS, randomized to a highor low-dose stimulation protocol,14 a retrospective case-control study with 36 patients treated with VNS compared ...
... with generalized and partial-onset seizures have supported the use of VNS in reducing seizure frequency. These have included a series of 41 children treated with VNS, randomized to a highor low-dose stimulation protocol,14 a retrospective case-control study with 36 patients treated with VNS compared ...
Defining and Differentiating Treatment
... severity and current MDE duration had a significant, positive relationship with the MSM, which provided support for its construct validity. However, the MSM was not associated with certain demographic characteristics (e.g., female sex, older age) assumed to be related to TRD. This study provided an ...
... severity and current MDE duration had a significant, positive relationship with the MSM, which provided support for its construct validity. However, the MSM was not associated with certain demographic characteristics (e.g., female sex, older age) assumed to be related to TRD. This study provided an ...
Common Mental Disorders Depression
... The guideline does not detail the management of common mental disorders other than depression. It is intended for use by all health care practitioners practising in a primary care setting, including general practitioners, practice nurses, midwives, counsellors, nurse practitioners, psychologists, ps ...
... The guideline does not detail the management of common mental disorders other than depression. It is intended for use by all health care practitioners practising in a primary care setting, including general practitioners, practice nurses, midwives, counsellors, nurse practitioners, psychologists, ps ...
USING DYNAMIC FACTOR ANALYSIS TO MODEL
... Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a highly prevalent, debilitating, and costly form of mental illness that involves instability in self-concept, emotions, and behavior, including chronic suicidality and self-injury. The essential psychological dynamics underlying the disorder are poorly under ...
... Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a highly prevalent, debilitating, and costly form of mental illness that involves instability in self-concept, emotions, and behavior, including chronic suicidality and self-injury. The essential psychological dynamics underlying the disorder are poorly under ...
Running Head: DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN ASIAN AMERICANS
... European Americans, Asian Americans were more likely to endorse suicidal ideation given equal levels of depression severity. In addition, poor concentration discriminated European Americans ...
... European Americans, Asian Americans were more likely to endorse suicidal ideation given equal levels of depression severity. In addition, poor concentration discriminated European Americans ...
Idiopathic Hypersomnia: A Study of 77 Cases
... other siblings. The mean age of diagnosis was 30 years. There was no precipitant in the majority of cases, although 3 subjects reported a transient viral illness at the time of symptom onset, and 1 subject reported onset of symptoms over a day. The mean ESS score at initial presentation prior to tre ...
... other siblings. The mean age of diagnosis was 30 years. There was no precipitant in the majority of cases, although 3 subjects reported a transient viral illness at the time of symptom onset, and 1 subject reported onset of symptoms over a day. The mean ESS score at initial presentation prior to tre ...
Coping With Disease-Related Stressors in
... of functioning impaired by the symptom), and a similar procedure used in earlier research (Brod, Mendelsohn, & Roberts, 1998). Types of stressor were treated as independent variables to predict COPE score. Participants were first presented with the list of physical symptoms and asked to circle the m ...
... of functioning impaired by the symptom), and a similar procedure used in earlier research (Brod, Mendelsohn, & Roberts, 1998). Types of stressor were treated as independent variables to predict COPE score. Participants were first presented with the list of physical symptoms and asked to circle the m ...
UNDERSTANDING GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER
... that regulates emotions and mood) and changes in specific brain structures have been investigated as possible causes of generalized anxiety disorder but as with genetics, there is no conclusive evidence for their role in its development. Psychological: People with generalized anxiety disorder often ...
... that regulates emotions and mood) and changes in specific brain structures have been investigated as possible causes of generalized anxiety disorder but as with genetics, there is no conclusive evidence for their role in its development. Psychological: People with generalized anxiety disorder often ...
PTSD Overview
... The main treatments for people with PTSD are medications, psychotherapy (“talk” therapy), or both. Everyone is different, and PTSD affects people differently so a treatment that works for one person may not work for another. It is important for anyone with PTSD to be treated by a mental health provi ...
... The main treatments for people with PTSD are medications, psychotherapy (“talk” therapy), or both. Everyone is different, and PTSD affects people differently so a treatment that works for one person may not work for another. It is important for anyone with PTSD to be treated by a mental health provi ...
Redalyc.Psychological injury in victims of child sexual abuse: A
... classification of mental disorders (DSM and ICD) and may have differential effects on the symptoms associated to victims of sexual abuse, i.e., depressive and anxiety disorders. Nevertheless, the race or ethnicity of victims of sexual abuse was not related in itself to the manifestation of depressiv ...
... classification of mental disorders (DSM and ICD) and may have differential effects on the symptoms associated to victims of sexual abuse, i.e., depressive and anxiety disorders. Nevertheless, the race or ethnicity of victims of sexual abuse was not related in itself to the manifestation of depressiv ...
Algorithm for Treating Behavioral and Psychological
... the individualized needs of the person. Use the information about the person’s cognitive level; physical function; long-standing traits, habits, and interests; preferred routines; and resources to individualize (a.k.a. personalize) the selected activity. Non-Drug Interventions An important considera ...
... the individualized needs of the person. Use the information about the person’s cognitive level; physical function; long-standing traits, habits, and interests; preferred routines; and resources to individualize (a.k.a. personalize) the selected activity. Non-Drug Interventions An important considera ...
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"".