Psychological Disorders
... Schizophrenia tends to run in families. The risk of developing the disorder increases with the degree of genetic relatedness between an individual and a family member who has schizophrenia. ...
... Schizophrenia tends to run in families. The risk of developing the disorder increases with the degree of genetic relatedness between an individual and a family member who has schizophrenia. ...
Ch. 4 4.3, 4.4 - Ms. Smersh Classroom
... During psychotherapy, a person talks with a therapist. These talks help people understand and overcome their mental disorders. • Insight Therapy This type of therapy helps people better understand the reasons for their behavior. • Goal is with this insight they will be able to change some of their b ...
... During psychotherapy, a person talks with a therapist. These talks help people understand and overcome their mental disorders. • Insight Therapy This type of therapy helps people better understand the reasons for their behavior. • Goal is with this insight they will be able to change some of their b ...
psychological disorders - Bremerton School District
... I felt the need to clean my room … would spend four to five hours at it… At the time I loved doing it. Then I didn't want to do it any more, but I couldn’t stop… The clothes hung… two fingers apart… I touched my bedroom wall before leaving the house… I had constant anxiety… I thought I might be nut ...
... I felt the need to clean my room … would spend four to five hours at it… At the time I loved doing it. Then I didn't want to do it any more, but I couldn’t stop… The clothes hung… two fingers apart… I touched my bedroom wall before leaving the house… I had constant anxiety… I thought I might be nut ...
F18 So I Have Autism: Now What
... Depression—flat affect—look autistic—hard to diagnose. Hesitant posture; weight gain voracious eating, no smile, sadness in the eyes, looks autistic Depression results with constant pressure to perform. Support helps person come to a place of acceptance. 70% of population of AS are on antidepressant ...
... Depression—flat affect—look autistic—hard to diagnose. Hesitant posture; weight gain voracious eating, no smile, sadness in the eyes, looks autistic Depression results with constant pressure to perform. Support helps person come to a place of acceptance. 70% of population of AS are on antidepressant ...
Mental illness in the public eye
... Mood stabilisers eg Lithium…..in bipolar disorder Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)…..in severe depression/mania ...
... Mood stabilisers eg Lithium…..in bipolar disorder Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)…..in severe depression/mania ...
Anxiety Disorders - Mental Health Association of East Tennessee
... In addition to these techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches patients to understand their thinking patterns so they can react differently to the situations that cause them anxiety. Is it Possible for Anxiety Disorders to Coexist with Other Physical or Mental Disorders? It is common for an a ...
... In addition to these techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy teaches patients to understand their thinking patterns so they can react differently to the situations that cause them anxiety. Is it Possible for Anxiety Disorders to Coexist with Other Physical or Mental Disorders? It is common for an a ...
Psychological (or Mental) Disorders
... interfering with a person’s ability to live a satisfying personal life & function adequately within society. • About 20-30% of adults have suffered from a mental disorder in the last year; 51% will sometime in their life. All of us will have friends, family, or colleagues with mental disorders. ...
... interfering with a person’s ability to live a satisfying personal life & function adequately within society. • About 20-30% of adults have suffered from a mental disorder in the last year; 51% will sometime in their life. All of us will have friends, family, or colleagues with mental disorders. ...
Chapter 16: Psychological disorders PowerPoint
... – ICD-10, published by World Health Organization – Differs from DSM-5 on criteria – Only transient tic disorder is identical in both systems! ...
... – ICD-10, published by World Health Organization – Differs from DSM-5 on criteria – Only transient tic disorder is identical in both systems! ...
Mental Disorders
... Examples: Lying, theft, aggression, violence, truancy, arson, and vandalism. More common in males. People with this disorder usually have low self esteem, and may also have symptoms of other mental disorders. ...
... Examples: Lying, theft, aggression, violence, truancy, arson, and vandalism. More common in males. People with this disorder usually have low self esteem, and may also have symptoms of other mental disorders. ...
Depression 101
... cause significant distress or impairment: social, occupational, etc. Symptoms are not due to substance use, intoxication or withdrawal, or another medical condition (e.g. low thyroid, anemia, etc.) Symptoms do not better represent bereavement or are not mixed with mania/hypomania ...
... cause significant distress or impairment: social, occupational, etc. Symptoms are not due to substance use, intoxication or withdrawal, or another medical condition (e.g. low thyroid, anemia, etc.) Symptoms do not better represent bereavement or are not mixed with mania/hypomania ...
Chapter 10 PowerPoint
... C. Schizophrenia: serious mental disorder meaning “split mind”; affects 1-2% of the population, most common between the ages of 15-35 years; withdraw, often lose sense of time and space, hear voices, talk to themselves, hallucinate, act oddly, and often neglect to take care of themselves; may be cau ...
... C. Schizophrenia: serious mental disorder meaning “split mind”; affects 1-2% of the population, most common between the ages of 15-35 years; withdraw, often lose sense of time and space, hear voices, talk to themselves, hallucinate, act oddly, and often neglect to take care of themselves; may be cau ...
Chapter 15 pt. 1: Perspectives on Psychological Disorders and Anxiety
... have physical causes that can be diagnosed based on their symptoms and be treated and in most cases cured. Assumption of medical model drastically improves conditions in mental hospitals. ...
... have physical causes that can be diagnosed based on their symptoms and be treated and in most cases cured. Assumption of medical model drastically improves conditions in mental hospitals. ...
Borderline Personality Disorder
... Possible Origins and Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder The cause of Borderline Personality disorder is still unclear. Research shows that chemical imbalances in the brain and other biological factors may be involved, such as heredity. Childhood trauma, such as abuse and neglect, have also be ...
... Possible Origins and Causes of Borderline Personality Disorder The cause of Borderline Personality disorder is still unclear. Research shows that chemical imbalances in the brain and other biological factors may be involved, such as heredity. Childhood trauma, such as abuse and neglect, have also be ...
Psych B – Module 27
... Classifying Disorders: DSM-IV-TR • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Fourth Edition • The text of the DSM-IV was recently revised, hence “TR” at the end • Published by the American Psychiatric ...
... Classifying Disorders: DSM-IV-TR • Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – Fourth Edition • The text of the DSM-IV was recently revised, hence “TR” at the end • Published by the American Psychiatric ...
Behavioural problems in children and school refusal.
... 10% absent from school at any one time. Children do not attend school for a variety of reasons not all related to mental health issues. Physical illness – commonest cause Parental withholding Truanting – staying away from school without the school or parents know anything about it. School refusal - ...
... 10% absent from school at any one time. Children do not attend school for a variety of reasons not all related to mental health issues. Physical illness – commonest cause Parental withholding Truanting – staying away from school without the school or parents know anything about it. School refusal - ...
Psych B
... • Psychological disorders can be diagnosed based on their symptoms and treated or cured through therapy. • Psychological disorders are similar to a physical illness. ...
... • Psychological disorders can be diagnosed based on their symptoms and treated or cured through therapy. • Psychological disorders are similar to a physical illness. ...
*To sleep, perchance to dream** -
... auditory, but can be visual or tactile) • Inappropriate emotions or behavior: laughter or crying, no emotion, word salad, waxy inflexibility • 4 types: paranoid, catatonic, disorganized, undifferentiated (other) ...
... auditory, but can be visual or tactile) • Inappropriate emotions or behavior: laughter or crying, no emotion, word salad, waxy inflexibility • 4 types: paranoid, catatonic, disorganized, undifferentiated (other) ...
Somatoform Disorders
... Symptoms not fully explained by medical condition Not due to substances or other mental disorders Somatoform Disorders can be clustered into 2 larger categories: Classical hysterical disorders – somatization disorder, CD, pain disorder Preoccupation disorders – hypochondriasis, BDD Issues re ...
... Symptoms not fully explained by medical condition Not due to substances or other mental disorders Somatoform Disorders can be clustered into 2 larger categories: Classical hysterical disorders – somatization disorder, CD, pain disorder Preoccupation disorders – hypochondriasis, BDD Issues re ...
Abnormal Psychology
... The study of human thinking and behaviors that • deviate significantly from the norm • cause distress to the person or people around him/her • are pervasive and present over time ...
... The study of human thinking and behaviors that • deviate significantly from the norm • cause distress to the person or people around him/her • are pervasive and present over time ...
General Psychology - Pearson Education
... a loss of pleasure or interest in most normal activities Dysthymia – mild case of major depression, but it tends to be more chronic, or continuous ...
... a loss of pleasure or interest in most normal activities Dysthymia – mild case of major depression, but it tends to be more chronic, or continuous ...
Signs of Depression - Vestibular Disorders Association
... of the patient. The possibility of burnout is a real danger for caregivers, since their own interests, time, and energy may be exhausted caring for another. Even if a loved one is not fully disabled, the combination of worry and a tendency to ‘hover’ can become exhausting and caregivers may find the ...
... of the patient. The possibility of burnout is a real danger for caregivers, since their own interests, time, and energy may be exhausted caring for another. Even if a loved one is not fully disabled, the combination of worry and a tendency to ‘hover’ can become exhausting and caregivers may find the ...
Slide 1
... - chronic – longer than 2 years - able to function Cyclothymic Disorder -low grade bipolar – less severe mood swings I lied – a fifth mood disorder – Seasonal Affective Disorder – SAD - related to seasonal conditions - depression symptoms ...
... - chronic – longer than 2 years - able to function Cyclothymic Disorder -low grade bipolar – less severe mood swings I lied – a fifth mood disorder – Seasonal Affective Disorder – SAD - related to seasonal conditions - depression symptoms ...
Somatoform Disorders and Mood Disorders - kyle
... • List the some of the symptoms of the disorder • Go online and find a website that offers support for people with this disorder. • Answer the following questions: • 1. What is the title/address of the site? • 2. What does the website say you should do if you have this disorder? • 3. Do you think th ...
... • List the some of the symptoms of the disorder • Go online and find a website that offers support for people with this disorder. • Answer the following questions: • 1. What is the title/address of the site? • 2. What does the website say you should do if you have this disorder? • 3. Do you think th ...
Psychological Disorders - Trinity School District
... • An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Or 57.7 million people. • About 6 percent, or 1 in 17 —suffer from a serious mental illness. • In addition, mental disorders are the leading cause of dis ...
... • An estimated 26.2 percent of Americans ages 18 and older — about one in four adults — suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. Or 57.7 million people. • About 6 percent, or 1 in 17 —suffer from a serious mental illness. • In addition, mental disorders are the leading cause of dis ...