The Treatment of Psychotic Disorders
... • “ a loss of contact with reality, usually including false beliefs about what is taking place or who one is (delusions) and seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations) • Treated with anti-psychotics ...
... • “ a loss of contact with reality, usually including false beliefs about what is taking place or who one is (delusions) and seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations) • Treated with anti-psychotics ...
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire
... larly, in a sample of 261 outpatients with bipolar disorder, Suppes and colleagues10 reported an average 10-year elapse between the first symptoms of bipolar disorder and first treatment. During this period, many patients received antidepressants without concurrent mood stabilizers. The situation is ...
... larly, in a sample of 261 outpatients with bipolar disorder, Suppes and colleagues10 reported an average 10-year elapse between the first symptoms of bipolar disorder and first treatment. During this period, many patients received antidepressants without concurrent mood stabilizers. The situation is ...
Abnormal Behavior
... senseless or offensive thoughts that won't go away People may clean, hoard or order - There is a fine line between normal and a disorder - Washing ones hands is normal doing it until the skin is raw is not ...
... senseless or offensive thoughts that won't go away People may clean, hoard or order - There is a fine line between normal and a disorder - Washing ones hands is normal doing it until the skin is raw is not ...
Vanessa Gallegos - Bipolar I: The Causes and the Unknown
... purpose of identifying genetic factors in the cause(s) of bipolar disorder. One study involved participants on European ancestry (EA; n=1001; control: n=1033) , while the other included participants of African ancestry (AA; n=354; control: n=670). SNPs were collected from all groups and the results ...
... purpose of identifying genetic factors in the cause(s) of bipolar disorder. One study involved participants on European ancestry (EA; n=1001; control: n=1033) , while the other included participants of African ancestry (AA; n=354; control: n=670). SNPs were collected from all groups and the results ...
Chapter 25 - Stellenbosch University
... This condition occurs most commonly in young adults, but is increasingly being sought and diagnosed in adolescents. The presentation of bipolar disorder in children under the age of 12 years is rare, but still possible. The first episode in girls often presents as depression, and in boys, mania, but ...
... This condition occurs most commonly in young adults, but is increasingly being sought and diagnosed in adolescents. The presentation of bipolar disorder in children under the age of 12 years is rare, but still possible. The first episode in girls often presents as depression, and in boys, mania, but ...
Mood Disorders 1. Major Depressive Disorders
... o Decreased need for sleep (e.g., feels rested after only 3 hours of sleep) o More talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking o Flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing o Distractibility (i.e., attention too easily drawn to unimportant or irrelevant external stimuli) o ...
... o Decreased need for sleep (e.g., feels rested after only 3 hours of sleep) o More talkative than usual or pressure to keep talking o Flight of ideas or subjective experience that thoughts are racing o Distractibility (i.e., attention too easily drawn to unimportant or irrelevant external stimuli) o ...
My name is Alfredo Zotti and I suffer with Bipolar II
... such as painting, drawing, writing poems and academic writing and also do many other things. My wife is the first to notice that I am high so when this happens I take Epilim, which is Sodium Valproate which is an anticonvulsant. I only take a very small dose but enough to help me control my more sev ...
... such as painting, drawing, writing poems and academic writing and also do many other things. My wife is the first to notice that I am high so when this happens I take Epilim, which is Sodium Valproate which is an anticonvulsant. I only take a very small dose but enough to help me control my more sev ...
Jagoda Banovic - Dr Andrew Mayers
... biological factors have; these include early age of onset of bipolar disorder, experiencing an episode of mood disorder during the first pregnancy, and experiencing medical problems during the index pregnancy 77. Women who experience episodes around childbearing are less likely to have more children ...
... biological factors have; these include early age of onset of bipolar disorder, experiencing an episode of mood disorder during the first pregnancy, and experiencing medical problems during the index pregnancy 77. Women who experience episodes around childbearing are less likely to have more children ...
Info-Cognitive Changes in Mania - Centre for Clinical Interventions
... acts to distract people from these tasks they have started doing, making it even more difficult to complete activities. ...
... acts to distract people from these tasks they have started doing, making it even more difficult to complete activities. ...
Kids and Teens with Mood Disorders
... Disorders by DSM-IV-TR Major depressive disorder At least one 2-week period with intensely sad mood, loss of interests, insomnia, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness Bipolar I Disorder: At least one lifetime episode of manic or mixed disorder (note: depression not a requirement) Bipolar II d ...
... Disorders by DSM-IV-TR Major depressive disorder At least one 2-week period with intensely sad mood, loss of interests, insomnia, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness Bipolar I Disorder: At least one lifetime episode of manic or mixed disorder (note: depression not a requirement) Bipolar II d ...
Chapter 7: Self & Moral Development
... have other anxiety-based disorders • Characterized by unrealistic fears, oversensitivity, selfconsciousness, nightmares, chronic anxiety, low self-confidence, apprehensive in new situations • Described as shy, sensitive, nervous, submissive, easily discouraged, worried; • frequently cry, overly-depe ...
... have other anxiety-based disorders • Characterized by unrealistic fears, oversensitivity, selfconsciousness, nightmares, chronic anxiety, low self-confidence, apprehensive in new situations • Described as shy, sensitive, nervous, submissive, easily discouraged, worried; • frequently cry, overly-depe ...
Spotting Trouble and Fixing it
... When it’s something – Symptoms in kids are the same as in adults: loss of appetite and energy, irritability, difficulty sleeping, feelings of worthlessness, inability to feel enjoyment. Thoughts of suicide are also a sign. Treatment – Cognitive therapy can help kids reframe feelings and change persp ...
... When it’s something – Symptoms in kids are the same as in adults: loss of appetite and energy, irritability, difficulty sleeping, feelings of worthlessness, inability to feel enjoyment. Thoughts of suicide are also a sign. Treatment – Cognitive therapy can help kids reframe feelings and change persp ...
Functional illness in elderly
... Cochrane review- failed to identify studies ( no evidence) atypical antipsychotics- better side-effect profile & considered more suitable concerns raised- safety of atypical APD in psychosis due to dementia. The CSM - olanzapine and risperidone were associated with a two-fold increase in risk of str ...
... Cochrane review- failed to identify studies ( no evidence) atypical antipsychotics- better side-effect profile & considered more suitable concerns raised- safety of atypical APD in psychosis due to dementia. The CSM - olanzapine and risperidone were associated with a two-fold increase in risk of str ...
MOOD DISORDERS
... Symptoms less severe but chronic Criteria Depressed or irritable mood most of the day, occurring more days than not for at least 2 years No more than 2 months in which s/s not present No manic or depressive episode Important because of chronic nature ...
... Symptoms less severe but chronic Criteria Depressed or irritable mood most of the day, occurring more days than not for at least 2 years No more than 2 months in which s/s not present No manic or depressive episode Important because of chronic nature ...
Understanding bipolar disorder
... energy on a walk or helping in the garden • Remember it is very easy for this person to end up with disturbed sleep patterns, sleep late and spend half the evening ringing people. You may need to ...
... energy on a walk or helping in the garden • Remember it is very easy for this person to end up with disturbed sleep patterns, sleep late and spend half the evening ringing people. You may need to ...
Psy 3604
... 1. Be able to describe the essential features of all of the mood disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, Bipolar I and II Disorder, and Cyclothymia. 2. Be able to identify and describe the main features of the 6 specifiers of a mood episode. 3. Identify the main features of the 3 ...
... 1. Be able to describe the essential features of all of the mood disorders, including Major Depressive Disorder, Dysthymia, Bipolar I and II Disorder, and Cyclothymia. 2. Be able to identify and describe the main features of the 6 specifiers of a mood episode. 3. Identify the main features of the 3 ...
PDF - Bio-Balance Health Australia
... cent of us will suffer from depression during our lives: that’s more than four million Australians struggling daily with symptoms including insomnia, feelings of hopelessness and despair and a loss of pleasure and interest in normal activities. Around 1.3 million people will experience a major depre ...
... cent of us will suffer from depression during our lives: that’s more than four million Australians struggling daily with symptoms including insomnia, feelings of hopelessness and despair and a loss of pleasure and interest in normal activities. Around 1.3 million people will experience a major depre ...
Bipolar Disorder
... disorder involving significant changes in mood and energy that affect negatively (but in some instances positively) the ability to carry out day to day tasks. A person with bipolar disorder has moods that usually alternate between mania or hypomania .These consist of periods of changes in mood : ele ...
... disorder involving significant changes in mood and energy that affect negatively (but in some instances positively) the ability to carry out day to day tasks. A person with bipolar disorder has moods that usually alternate between mania or hypomania .These consist of periods of changes in mood : ele ...
Mental Health Unit
... For many people, signs and symptoms in the manic phase may include: Feelings of euphoria, extreme optimism and inflated self-esteem Rapid speech, racing thoughts, agitation and increased physical activity Poor judgment Recklessness or taking chances not normally taken Difficulty sleeping Tendency to ...
... For many people, signs and symptoms in the manic phase may include: Feelings of euphoria, extreme optimism and inflated self-esteem Rapid speech, racing thoughts, agitation and increased physical activity Poor judgment Recklessness or taking chances not normally taken Difficulty sleeping Tendency to ...
hypochondriasis
... Associated Psychiatric Disorders: major depression dysthymic disorder generalized anxiety disorder or adjustment ...
... Associated Psychiatric Disorders: major depression dysthymic disorder generalized anxiety disorder or adjustment ...
2006_08_31-DaSilva-Affective_and_personality_disorders
... A) A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood, lasting at least 1 week (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary) B) During the period of mood disturbance, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (four if the mood is only irritable) ...
... A) A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood, lasting at least 1 week (or any duration if hospitalization is necessary) B) During the period of mood disturbance, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (four if the mood is only irritable) ...
Early detection vital in adolescent depression
... genetic and environmental factors. There is frequently a genetic predisposition with a family history of a mood disorder. Genetic vulnerability may increase susceptibility to environmental factors, such as family conflict, loss of a parent, parental divorce and other adverse life events. Clinical pr ...
... genetic and environmental factors. There is frequently a genetic predisposition with a family history of a mood disorder. Genetic vulnerability may increase susceptibility to environmental factors, such as family conflict, loss of a parent, parental divorce and other adverse life events. Clinical pr ...
Slide 1
... elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting at least 1 week B. During the mood disturbance, 3 or more of the following symptoms have persisted (4 or more if the mood is only irritable) ...
... elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, lasting at least 1 week B. During the mood disturbance, 3 or more of the following symptoms have persisted (4 or more if the mood is only irritable) ...
12MoodDisorders
... shop and spend more than usual in order to cheer herself up.She was referred to a counsellor for both individual and marital therapy. The individual counseling focused upon the issues of her grief over not being able to bear children, her guilt about not attempting to conceive earlier, and the ten ...
... shop and spend more than usual in order to cheer herself up.She was referred to a counsellor for both individual and marital therapy. The individual counseling focused upon the issues of her grief over not being able to bear children, her guilt about not attempting to conceive earlier, and the ten ...
Somatoform Disorders and Mood Disorders - kyle
... Loss of interest in all, or almost all activities -significant weight loss or gain due to changes in appetite Sleeping more or less than usual Speeding up or slowing down of physical and emotional reactions Loss of energy, constantly tired Feelings of being worthless or guilty for no reason Inabilit ...
... Loss of interest in all, or almost all activities -significant weight loss or gain due to changes in appetite Sleeping more or less than usual Speeding up or slowing down of physical and emotional reactions Loss of energy, constantly tired Feelings of being worthless or guilty for no reason Inabilit ...