Psychiatric Nursing
... is glad to contribute to this particular profession by producing this teaching material which covers the university curriculum applicable in all higher teaching institutions and other training centers under the Ministry of Health as well as different regional states in Ethiopia. Nothing is left out ...
... is glad to contribute to this particular profession by producing this teaching material which covers the university curriculum applicable in all higher teaching institutions and other training centers under the Ministry of Health as well as different regional states in Ethiopia. Nothing is left out ...
Olfactory reference syndrome: issues for DSMV - DSM-5
... and 1966, multiple cases consistent with this syndrome appeared in the literature.[3,7,10–14] Many of these were described as schizophrenia, although the clinical descriptions did not contain signs and symptoms sufficient to meet criteria. In 1971, Pryse-Phillips noticed this, and after characterizi ...
... and 1966, multiple cases consistent with this syndrome appeared in the literature.[3,7,10–14] Many of these were described as schizophrenia, although the clinical descriptions did not contain signs and symptoms sufficient to meet criteria. In 1971, Pryse-Phillips noticed this, and after characterizi ...
Development of a Mobile Application for People with
... mobile application GET.ON PAPP that amends the training. In this paper, we present GET.ON PAPP and discuss its foundation, structure, development process and perspective. The GET.ON1 project is an international and interdisciplinary cooperation of researchers and practitioners from the Leuphana Univ ...
... mobile application GET.ON PAPP that amends the training. In this paper, we present GET.ON PAPP and discuss its foundation, structure, development process and perspective. The GET.ON1 project is an international and interdisciplinary cooperation of researchers and practitioners from the Leuphana Univ ...
Evaluación de la efectividad de un programa de gestión de casos
... According to Schinnar et al1, the first definitions of SMI were developed in the 70s and were mainly based on the care of institutionalized patients. The deinstitutionalization and the emergence of a new care philosophy based on community resources revealed the need to redefine the term of SMI. At t ...
... According to Schinnar et al1, the first definitions of SMI were developed in the 70s and were mainly based on the care of institutionalized patients. The deinstitutionalization and the emergence of a new care philosophy based on community resources revealed the need to redefine the term of SMI. At t ...
Original Paper
... BACKGROUND War is a major public health and humanitarian problem. Analysis of quantitative casualty data can reveal patterns of civilian harm and requires effective, cross-cultural communication for raised awareness and prevention. METHOD The author describes the development of proportional measures ...
... BACKGROUND War is a major public health and humanitarian problem. Analysis of quantitative casualty data can reveal patterns of civilian harm and requires effective, cross-cultural communication for raised awareness and prevention. METHOD The author describes the development of proportional measures ...
Anxiety and Mood Disorders
... Exposure and More Exposure Structured and Consistent Confront Objects of Fear Extinguish Anxious Responding Disrupt Avoidance / Escape Blood-Injury /Injection Differs ...
... Exposure and More Exposure Structured and Consistent Confront Objects of Fear Extinguish Anxious Responding Disrupt Avoidance / Escape Blood-Injury /Injection Differs ...
aem_meta_submission
... developing post-disaster PTSD varies by age with an increase during school age, followed by a second more prominent increase during middle age. 6 Most such studies present symptoms rather than diagnoses. Although we did not explicitly exclude children, by requiring diagnostic assessments for a study ...
... developing post-disaster PTSD varies by age with an increase during school age, followed by a second more prominent increase during middle age. 6 Most such studies present symptoms rather than diagnoses. Although we did not explicitly exclude children, by requiring diagnostic assessments for a study ...
F91 Conduct Disorders
... When Lei was born, CS said she was also felt happy because she had another playmate and she even took care of him or putting him to sleep ...
... When Lei was born, CS said she was also felt happy because she had another playmate and she even took care of him or putting him to sleep ...
Eating habits and psychopathology: translation, adaptation
... Early diagnosis can help to prevent problems of increasing prevalence in the West, especially if diagnosis is followed by appropriate preventative and therapeutic measures, including improvements in the quality of dietary practices in order to reduce the social and personal impact of mental disorder ...
... Early diagnosis can help to prevent problems of increasing prevalence in the West, especially if diagnosis is followed by appropriate preventative and therapeutic measures, including improvements in the quality of dietary practices in order to reduce the social and personal impact of mental disorder ...
Journal of Intensive Care Medicine Management of Delirium Tremens
... these sites, with benzodiazepines and phenobarbital considered primary agents used for therapy. Propofol is frequently used, but the literature does not definitively support its use as it does for benzodiazepines and phenobarbital. Clinically, phenobarbital is second tier to benzodiazepines because ...
... these sites, with benzodiazepines and phenobarbital considered primary agents used for therapy. Propofol is frequently used, but the literature does not definitively support its use as it does for benzodiazepines and phenobarbital. Clinically, phenobarbital is second tier to benzodiazepines because ...
Treatment Guidelines for Anxiety Disorders
... There are high rates of comorbidity with anxiety disorders and depression. By increasing our recognition of comorbid disorders, we increase our ability to provide more effective treatment. Medical problems can precipitate or exacerbate anxiety conditions and the best treatment may require close coll ...
... There are high rates of comorbidity with anxiety disorders and depression. By increasing our recognition of comorbid disorders, we increase our ability to provide more effective treatment. Medical problems can precipitate or exacerbate anxiety conditions and the best treatment may require close coll ...
Working with mental health comorbidities in gambling
... Five (or more) of the following: 1. frantic efforts to avoid abandonment. 2. Unstable and intense interpersonal relationships 3. identity disturbance: Unstable self-image or sense of self. 4. impulsivity (e.g., spending, sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, binge eating). 5. recurrent suicidal be ...
... Five (or more) of the following: 1. frantic efforts to avoid abandonment. 2. Unstable and intense interpersonal relationships 3. identity disturbance: Unstable self-image or sense of self. 4. impulsivity (e.g., spending, sex, substance abuse, reckless driving, binge eating). 5. recurrent suicidal be ...
The meaning of well-being in rheumatoid arthritis
... disability may also differ. Current standard measurements of disease activity and impact decided upon by health professionals and researchers may not measure outcomes important to patients, such as well-being. RA patients’ understanding of health and QoL have been explored in a Swedish interview stu ...
... disability may also differ. Current standard measurements of disease activity and impact decided upon by health professionals and researchers may not measure outcomes important to patients, such as well-being. RA patients’ understanding of health and QoL have been explored in a Swedish interview stu ...
Effects of the Label “Schizophrenia” on Causal Attributions of Violence
... support the secondary hypothesis: as the strength of possible environmental causes for behavior increased, the degree to which subjects made personality causal attributions for behavior decreased (figure 1). Several possibilities may explain the negative results for the primary hypothesis. The under ...
... support the secondary hypothesis: as the strength of possible environmental causes for behavior increased, the degree to which subjects made personality causal attributions for behavior decreased (figure 1). Several possibilities may explain the negative results for the primary hypothesis. The under ...
DSM-IV Workshop Outline
... harm that a diagnosis may cause someone. This results in some clinicians “underdiagnosing” clients in order to minimize the possible negative effects a diagnosis may have on their client. On the other hand given inaccurate diagnoses can also cause problems. ...
... harm that a diagnosis may cause someone. This results in some clinicians “underdiagnosing” clients in order to minimize the possible negative effects a diagnosis may have on their client. On the other hand given inaccurate diagnoses can also cause problems. ...
Social Worker Interventions for Patients Post-Stroke
... or the symptoms of a panic attack. Each time Bob was admitted to the emergency room, doctors would evaluate his medical symptoms, and find that he was not having a stroke. Bob asked doctors whether or not they thought he may be experiencing a panic attack or anxiety, but no mental health evaluation ...
... or the symptoms of a panic attack. Each time Bob was admitted to the emergency room, doctors would evaluate his medical symptoms, and find that he was not having a stroke. Bob asked doctors whether or not they thought he may be experiencing a panic attack or anxiety, but no mental health evaluation ...
Psychotropic Medication in Foster Youth
... • “FDA approval” means a med can be marketed • as “safe and effective” • for one or more specific disorders • in a specified age group or other population. • Off-label use in kids is valid and essential • Companies seldom seek FDA approval for kids except for ADHD • Once FDA-approved, a med can be p ...
... • “FDA approval” means a med can be marketed • as “safe and effective” • for one or more specific disorders • in a specified age group or other population. • Off-label use in kids is valid and essential • Companies seldom seek FDA approval for kids except for ADHD • Once FDA-approved, a med can be p ...
Understanding Psychosis
... There are no quick tests for diagnosing mental illnesses. It often can take time to get a diagnosis. Professionals first test to see if a medical condition has caused the psychosis. They will do blood and urine tests. They will ask about the person’s medical history and family history of illnesses. ...
... There are no quick tests for diagnosing mental illnesses. It often can take time to get a diagnosis. Professionals first test to see if a medical condition has caused the psychosis. They will do blood and urine tests. They will ask about the person’s medical history and family history of illnesses. ...
Child Bipolar Disorder - University of Florida
... Sometimes these are used in combination with Lithium. Abilify is another relatively new drug which is being used in the treatment of bipolar disorder in children and adults – Developed as an add-on treatment to antidepressants for Major Depressive Disorder in adults but seems to also have anti-manic ...
... Sometimes these are used in combination with Lithium. Abilify is another relatively new drug which is being used in the treatment of bipolar disorder in children and adults – Developed as an add-on treatment to antidepressants for Major Depressive Disorder in adults but seems to also have anti-manic ...
“Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Post-Traumatic Stress
... a qualified mental health professional such as a psychologist. While many people can be treated effectively with these therapies, there are still a number of PTSD sufferers who fail to respond to treatment. Individuals with chronic physical pain, those with severe depression, and those who are very ...
... a qualified mental health professional such as a psychologist. While many people can be treated effectively with these therapies, there are still a number of PTSD sufferers who fail to respond to treatment. Individuals with chronic physical pain, those with severe depression, and those who are very ...
307 Post Traumatic S.. - University Psychiatry
... POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER A characteristic set of symptoms following exposure to extreme traumatic stress 1. experience, witness, or confronted with actual or threatened death or injury ...
... POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER A characteristic set of symptoms following exposure to extreme traumatic stress 1. experience, witness, or confronted with actual or threatened death or injury ...
Obesity and the Role of the Mental Health Practitioner
... “biologically vulnerable” (p. 531). Though the authors call attention to psychological distress in their patients, they did not specify or recommend types of psychotherapeutic treatment. Lowe and Timko (2004, p. S19, S21) more recently (and as pessimistically) emphasize that dieting has many differe ...
... “biologically vulnerable” (p. 531). Though the authors call attention to psychological distress in their patients, they did not specify or recommend types of psychotherapeutic treatment. Lowe and Timko (2004, p. S19, S21) more recently (and as pessimistically) emphasize that dieting has many differe ...
Treatments for depression
... 2. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Because of its controversial past many people feel the need to think carefully before having ECT or allowing it to be given to relatives. Clinicians at the Institute firmly believe that ECT has a small but important role in treatment, particularly in cases of: • ps ...
... 2. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Because of its controversial past many people feel the need to think carefully before having ECT or allowing it to be given to relatives. Clinicians at the Institute firmly believe that ECT has a small but important role in treatment, particularly in cases of: • ps ...
PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER AND THE
... battles" (Chen, 2008). Today, controversy surrounds the diagnosis ofPMDD, because experts argue that PMDD may cover up an existing psychiatric condition. PMDD should generally not be diagnosed when an underlying psychiatric disorder is present because many of these conditions can be exacerbated by p ...
... battles" (Chen, 2008). Today, controversy surrounds the diagnosis ofPMDD, because experts argue that PMDD may cover up an existing psychiatric condition. PMDD should generally not be diagnosed when an underlying psychiatric disorder is present because many of these conditions can be exacerbated by p ...
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"".