Childhood Anxiety Disorders for the Pediatrician
... A.P is a 14yo female with history of anxiety who is referred by her PCP for worsening school anxiety. Mom reports A.P. used to be “friendly,” has always been shy but able to make and keep friends. Now she avoids being around any peers at all, even family and cousins. She states people don't like h ...
... A.P is a 14yo female with history of anxiety who is referred by her PCP for worsening school anxiety. Mom reports A.P. used to be “friendly,” has always been shy but able to make and keep friends. Now she avoids being around any peers at all, even family and cousins. She states people don't like h ...
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... culture as it affects the way a child's problem is treated by the parents. Culture also shapes the benefits and gains in children generally associated with conversion disorder.4 In addition, culture also has significant impact on incidence rate and aetiological factors of conversion disorder so it i ...
... culture as it affects the way a child's problem is treated by the parents. Culture also shapes the benefits and gains in children generally associated with conversion disorder.4 In addition, culture also has significant impact on incidence rate and aetiological factors of conversion disorder so it i ...
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... •Across both study sites, the strategy of initial IPT or SSRI monotherapy, followed by augmentation for non-remitters was associated with very high remission rates. •One-third of patients ultimately received combination treatment. ...
... •Across both study sites, the strategy of initial IPT or SSRI monotherapy, followed by augmentation for non-remitters was associated with very high remission rates. •One-third of patients ultimately received combination treatment. ...
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... group and controls 16 of the 19 children in the ADHD group were being treated with stimulant medications and 15 had received some level of psychological intervention ...
... group and controls 16 of the 19 children in the ADHD group were being treated with stimulant medications and 15 had received some level of psychological intervention ...
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... medications are used in conjunction with an antidepressant, especially if the patient has a co-existing mental or physical disorder. However, neither anti-anxiety medications nor stimulants are effective against depression when taken alone, and both should be taken only under a doctor’s close superv ...
... medications are used in conjunction with an antidepressant, especially if the patient has a co-existing mental or physical disorder. However, neither anti-anxiety medications nor stimulants are effective against depression when taken alone, and both should be taken only under a doctor’s close superv ...
Trauma and Treatment in Early Childhood
... symptoms do not emerge until years later. PTSD, anxiety disorders, behavior disorders and substance abuse have all been linked to traumatic events experienced during early childhood (Kanel, 2015). The types and frequencies of traumatic events and whether they were directly or indirectly experienced ...
... symptoms do not emerge until years later. PTSD, anxiety disorders, behavior disorders and substance abuse have all been linked to traumatic events experienced during early childhood (Kanel, 2015). The types and frequencies of traumatic events and whether they were directly or indirectly experienced ...
Drug Classes and Medications - LBDA
... levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa): Medication used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors. It acts on the brain by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. See carbidopa/levodopa. lorazepam (Ativan): Benzodiazepine drug mainly used to treat anxiety and to count ...
... levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa): Medication used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease such as tremors. It acts on the brain by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. See carbidopa/levodopa. lorazepam (Ativan): Benzodiazepine drug mainly used to treat anxiety and to count ...
DBSA Uni_Bipolar.v2:DBSA FindADocFinal
... mild highs experienced by those with bipolar II disorder—is especially difficult to recognize. Hypomania might not have negative side effects for the individual at first. And sometimes, people actually function better during a hypomanic episode. They often see themselves as being more productive. Mo ...
... mild highs experienced by those with bipolar II disorder—is especially difficult to recognize. Hypomania might not have negative side effects for the individual at first. And sometimes, people actually function better during a hypomanic episode. They often see themselves as being more productive. Mo ...
Distinguishing Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Stress Responses
... Biofeedback highlights the prevalence of individuals who continue to experience symptoms beyond the 3-month period following traumatic brain injury (TBI). The findings demonstrate that heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback helps to reduce emotional lability and improve concentration among this af ...
... Biofeedback highlights the prevalence of individuals who continue to experience symptoms beyond the 3-month period following traumatic brain injury (TBI). The findings demonstrate that heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback helps to reduce emotional lability and improve concentration among this af ...
Mindfulness-based stress reduction for the treatment of adolescent
... purely self-report outcomes, and a lack of randomized controls. Variations in intervention content have also made it difficult to isolate the effects of mindfulness training. However, this initial research suggests that a mindfulness-based intervention may have value for the treatment of psychologic ...
... purely self-report outcomes, and a lack of randomized controls. Variations in intervention content have also made it difficult to isolate the effects of mindfulness training. However, this initial research suggests that a mindfulness-based intervention may have value for the treatment of psychologic ...
Selective Mutism - Speech
... Verbal imitation (vocalizations, noun labels) Functional language (open-ended questions, etc.) Generalization (use of parents and teachers throughout training kept the trainer from being the only discriminative stimulus for speaking) Puppets were used by trainers, parents and children during ...
... Verbal imitation (vocalizations, noun labels) Functional language (open-ended questions, etc.) Generalization (use of parents and teachers throughout training kept the trainer from being the only discriminative stimulus for speaking) Puppets were used by trainers, parents and children during ...
borderline personality disorder - Health and Disability Commissioner
... useful terminology, it seemed best to use a term that will be clearly understood by readers. The terminology “case management” is used for the same reasons. Maori and Pacific Island people are only briefly commented on because it seemed inappropriate for Pakeha to do more. Authorities on Maori and P ...
... useful terminology, it seemed best to use a term that will be clearly understood by readers. The terminology “case management” is used for the same reasons. Maori and Pacific Island people are only briefly commented on because it seemed inappropriate for Pakeha to do more. Authorities on Maori and P ...
NEUROPSYCHIATRY OF SEIZURES - EPILEPSY Association Of Sri
... • Epidemiological studies from communities, psychiatric hospitals, and epilepsy clinics report a 20 to 60 percent prevalence of neuropsychiatric problems among epilepsy patients. • Epilepsy patients are prone to psychosis, depression, personality disorders, hyposexuality, and other behavioral disor ...
... • Epidemiological studies from communities, psychiatric hospitals, and epilepsy clinics report a 20 to 60 percent prevalence of neuropsychiatric problems among epilepsy patients. • Epilepsy patients are prone to psychosis, depression, personality disorders, hyposexuality, and other behavioral disor ...
Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for children with anxiety disorders: A
... Background: Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety disorders in children, but few affected seek or receive treatment. Internet-delivered CBT (ICBT) could be a way to increase the availability of empirically supported treatments. Aims: A randomised c ...
... Background: Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been shown to be an effective treatment for anxiety disorders in children, but few affected seek or receive treatment. Internet-delivered CBT (ICBT) could be a way to increase the availability of empirically supported treatments. Aims: A randomised c ...
Emotional Responses and Mood Disorders
... In addition to severe depression, manic episodes may occur. These episodes, like those of depression, can vary in intensity and the accompanying level of anxiety from moderate manic states to severe and panic states with psychotic features. Mania is characterized by an elevated, expansive, or irrita ...
... In addition to severe depression, manic episodes may occur. These episodes, like those of depression, can vary in intensity and the accompanying level of anxiety from moderate manic states to severe and panic states with psychotic features. Mania is characterized by an elevated, expansive, or irrita ...
Research on mindfulness meditation`s effect on the MIND
... A functional brain imaging study found that practicing a brief loving kindness meditation activated regions of the brain associated with positive feelings toward others (Hutcherson, Seppala, & Gross, 2008). Loving kindness meditation—traditionally included as part of mindfulness training— is a conte ...
... A functional brain imaging study found that practicing a brief loving kindness meditation activated regions of the brain associated with positive feelings toward others (Hutcherson, Seppala, & Gross, 2008). Loving kindness meditation—traditionally included as part of mindfulness training— is a conte ...
CHAPTER 6: Basic Features of Clinical Intervention
... when dealing with a difficult personal situation such as divorce to the relatively rare cases of people who have committed an act that endangers others or themselves. The vast majority are not candidates for hospitalization, not to mention involuntary hospitalization. Only a tiny minority of psychia ...
... when dealing with a difficult personal situation such as divorce to the relatively rare cases of people who have committed an act that endangers others or themselves. The vast majority are not candidates for hospitalization, not to mention involuntary hospitalization. Only a tiny minority of psychia ...
mental health effects of recreational drugs and alcohol
... have taken, whether it is a legal, illegal or controlled drug. • It is illegal to drive with an illegal drug in your blood, whether or not it affects your driving. Medical uses Some of the substances discussed on these pages have potential medical uses: • synthetic versions of cannabis are ava ...
... have taken, whether it is a legal, illegal or controlled drug. • It is illegal to drive with an illegal drug in your blood, whether or not it affects your driving. Medical uses Some of the substances discussed on these pages have potential medical uses: • synthetic versions of cannabis are ava ...
The Prosecutor`s Guide to Mental Health Disorders
... take what she wants in a cold-blooded manner, doing as she pleases, all the while violating social norms without the slightest sense of regret.13 The prosecutor’s challenge with this individual is to get the jury to look past her seeming attitude of self-absorption. This same task holds true with Na ...
... take what she wants in a cold-blooded manner, doing as she pleases, all the while violating social norms without the slightest sense of regret.13 The prosecutor’s challenge with this individual is to get the jury to look past her seeming attitude of self-absorption. This same task holds true with Na ...
Substance Abuse - Chemical Dependency
... regular basis. The dental team must take the time to complete a proper history with each patient to determine if chemical dependency or substance abuse is an issue prior to treatment. ...
... regular basis. The dental team must take the time to complete a proper history with each patient to determine if chemical dependency or substance abuse is an issue prior to treatment. ...
FEBRUARY PUBMED TOPIC ALERT 1: Pediatr Hematol Oncol
... PURPOSE: We undertook a study to describe factors related to depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among pregnant Latinas who were or were not exposed to intimate partner violence. METHODS: We interviewed 210 pregnant Latinas attending prenatal clinics located in Los Angeles, Californi ...
... PURPOSE: We undertook a study to describe factors related to depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among pregnant Latinas who were or were not exposed to intimate partner violence. METHODS: We interviewed 210 pregnant Latinas attending prenatal clinics located in Los Angeles, Californi ...
REVIEW The Case for Shifting Borderline Personality Disorder to Axis I
... (17,33). In addition, MDD appeared more often in the relatives of BPD than of OPD patients, regardless of whether the BPD proband had a history of MDD (17). To tease apart the transmission of BPD from that of MDD, a study examined BPD outpatients with no history of MDD and demonstrated an increased ...
... (17,33). In addition, MDD appeared more often in the relatives of BPD than of OPD patients, regardless of whether the BPD proband had a history of MDD (17). To tease apart the transmission of BPD from that of MDD, a study examined BPD outpatients with no history of MDD and demonstrated an increased ...
Clinical Case Studies
... muscle tension therapy, which contains a two-step approach to addressing the potential vasovagal syncope that is often experienced by BII phobic patients. Prior to engaging in graded exposure, Mednick and Claar (2012) propose that the patient acquires enough practice engaging in muscle tension techn ...
... muscle tension therapy, which contains a two-step approach to addressing the potential vasovagal syncope that is often experienced by BII phobic patients. Prior to engaging in graded exposure, Mednick and Claar (2012) propose that the patient acquires enough practice engaging in muscle tension techn ...
Chapter 7: Diagnosis of Methamphetamine Use
... Only two of these conditions (Codes 292.89 and 292.81) denote methamphetamine intoxication at a particular time. An expert’s diagnosis of methamphetamine abuse or dependence for the time of an alleged offense, for example, does not imply that the affected person was methamphetamine intoxicated befor ...
... Only two of these conditions (Codes 292.89 and 292.81) denote methamphetamine intoxication at a particular time. An expert’s diagnosis of methamphetamine abuse or dependence for the time of an alleged offense, for example, does not imply that the affected person was methamphetamine intoxicated befor ...
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"".