Psychological Issues of Adolescence
... Classic depression vs. Agitated depression Self-‐Injurious behavior isn’t always a suicidal gesture. Bipolar Disorder = Depressive episodes and at least one episode of mania, or hypomania, a milder version. ...
... Classic depression vs. Agitated depression Self-‐Injurious behavior isn’t always a suicidal gesture. Bipolar Disorder = Depressive episodes and at least one episode of mania, or hypomania, a milder version. ...
Chapter 8 - People Server at UNCW
... Criteria for Mania & Hypomania 4+ of the following symptoms have persisted to a significant degree for at least a week: Elevated, expansive, irritable mood* Inflated self-esteem, grandiosity Decreased need for sleep Flight of ideas, racing thoughts More talkative than usual, pressured spe ...
... Criteria for Mania & Hypomania 4+ of the following symptoms have persisted to a significant degree for at least a week: Elevated, expansive, irritable mood* Inflated self-esteem, grandiosity Decreased need for sleep Flight of ideas, racing thoughts More talkative than usual, pressured spe ...
Slide 1
... The presence of a personality disorder was significantly associated with a lower rate of current employment, a higher number of currently prescribed psychiatric medications, and a higher incidence of a history of both alcohol and substance use disorders compared with the bipolar patients without axi ...
... The presence of a personality disorder was significantly associated with a lower rate of current employment, a higher number of currently prescribed psychiatric medications, and a higher incidence of a history of both alcohol and substance use disorders compared with the bipolar patients without axi ...
Teaching Children with Bipolar Disorder
... Symptoms of mania and depression can also occur simultaneously. Children with this disorder are frequently anxious and have very low frustration tolerance. It is important to note that the illness may look very different in children than it does in adults. Children usually have an ongoing, continuou ...
... Symptoms of mania and depression can also occur simultaneously. Children with this disorder are frequently anxious and have very low frustration tolerance. It is important to note that the illness may look very different in children than it does in adults. Children usually have an ongoing, continuou ...
Module 17 + 18 Practice Questions: 30 points total
... C) "Every time I try something new I fail." D) "Sure I got an A in physics, but I barely passed English." ____ 34. David feels that no one likes him and that he is deliberately ignored at work. His therapist asks David to keep track of the number of times in a week that people at work actually say s ...
... C) "Every time I try something new I fail." D) "Sure I got an A in physics, but I barely passed English." ____ 34. David feels that no one likes him and that he is deliberately ignored at work. His therapist asks David to keep track of the number of times in a week that people at work actually say s ...
Antidepressants are addictive and increase the risk of relapse
... reasons for preferring psychotherapy over drugs for depression include concerns about side effects and “perceived ‘addictiveness’” of drugs.1 This addictiveness is not hypothetical, it is very real and affects about half of those treated with antidepressants.2-4 The authors do not discuss what is pe ...
... reasons for preferring psychotherapy over drugs for depression include concerns about side effects and “perceived ‘addictiveness’” of drugs.1 This addictiveness is not hypothetical, it is very real and affects about half of those treated with antidepressants.2-4 The authors do not discuss what is pe ...
Bipolar Disorders - Dr. Ron Remick`s website
... Presenteeism (lost productivity while at work) – likely a more significant problem with mood disorders than previously recognized in Canada Productivity loss from presenteeism due to depression is 4 hours/week while loss from absenteeism is but 1 hour/week (between $6-60 billion loss per annum)! ...
... Presenteeism (lost productivity while at work) – likely a more significant problem with mood disorders than previously recognized in Canada Productivity loss from presenteeism due to depression is 4 hours/week while loss from absenteeism is but 1 hour/week (between $6-60 billion loss per annum)! ...
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
... During the mood disturbance, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (four if the mood is only irritable) and have been present to a significant degree: 1. inflated self-esteem and grandiosity; 2. decreased need for sleep (e.g., feels rested after only three hours of sleep); 3. more ...
... During the mood disturbance, three (or more) of the following symptoms have persisted (four if the mood is only irritable) and have been present to a significant degree: 1. inflated self-esteem and grandiosity; 2. decreased need for sleep (e.g., feels rested after only three hours of sleep); 3. more ...
MENTAL ILLNESS—SCHIZOPHRENIA AND BIPOLAR DISORDER
... periods of extreme excitability, have excessive energy, often lose their inhibitions and have impaired judgment, they do not experience hallucinations nor do they become psychotic. ...
... periods of extreme excitability, have excessive energy, often lose their inhibitions and have impaired judgment, they do not experience hallucinations nor do they become psychotic. ...
Toward an Authentic Diagnostic Impression Using Clinical
... contributions of co-morbid diagnoses. This information led to a more comprehensive and, therefore, “authentic” diagnostic impression. This integrated impression facilitated a phased treatment plan and improved patient outcome. One of the conclusions from the approach cited above was that Irlen Syndr ...
... contributions of co-morbid diagnoses. This information led to a more comprehensive and, therefore, “authentic” diagnostic impression. This integrated impression facilitated a phased treatment plan and improved patient outcome. One of the conclusions from the approach cited above was that Irlen Syndr ...
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
... noises in the room – acknowledge each sensation, thought, or feeling, whether pleasant or unpleasant For 60 seconds, focus on in-breath and out-breath; if attention shifts, gently escort yourself back to your breathing For 60 seconds, shift your attention to your entire body – notice posture and ...
... noises in the room – acknowledge each sensation, thought, or feeling, whether pleasant or unpleasant For 60 seconds, focus on in-breath and out-breath; if attention shifts, gently escort yourself back to your breathing For 60 seconds, shift your attention to your entire body – notice posture and ...
Psychiatric Illness
... Bipolar disorder — sometimes called manic-depressive disorder — is a mood disorder associated with mood swings that range from the lows of depression to the highs of mania. Mayo Clinic Although bipolar disorder often worsens over time if untreated, most people with bipolar disorder can achieve stabi ...
... Bipolar disorder — sometimes called manic-depressive disorder — is a mood disorder associated with mood swings that range from the lows of depression to the highs of mania. Mayo Clinic Although bipolar disorder often worsens over time if untreated, most people with bipolar disorder can achieve stabi ...
Mood Disorders and Schizophrenia
... anti-depression medications – For severe depression: best results come from a combination of both – 25-60% of depressed patients may have significantly reduced symptoms when treated with only placebos Are antidepressants prescribed too much? ...
... anti-depression medications – For severe depression: best results come from a combination of both – 25-60% of depressed patients may have significantly reduced symptoms when treated with only placebos Are antidepressants prescribed too much? ...
Downloadable PowerPoint Presentation
... For nearly half of the children who do receive services, the school was the only provider. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among children ages 10 – 19 Acute psychiatric illness is the single most common and dangerous trigger for suicide. 90% of youth who died by suicide were suffering from ...
... For nearly half of the children who do receive services, the school was the only provider. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among children ages 10 – 19 Acute psychiatric illness is the single most common and dangerous trigger for suicide. 90% of youth who died by suicide were suffering from ...
Document
... One of the foremost classes of drugs for depression, SSRIs, increase the level of serotonin in the brain. ...
... One of the foremost classes of drugs for depression, SSRIs, increase the level of serotonin in the brain. ...
Bipolar Disorder: Stories of Coping and Courage
... I am one of the fortunate ones who has responded extremely well to treatment and I’ve been episode-free for more than 20 years. I owe my recovery to four factors: excellent treatment with my psychopharmacologist; a wonderful supportive wife; dedicated work with a good psychologist; and my work with ...
... I am one of the fortunate ones who has responded extremely well to treatment and I’ve been episode-free for more than 20 years. I owe my recovery to four factors: excellent treatment with my psychopharmacologist; a wonderful supportive wife; dedicated work with a good psychologist; and my work with ...
Mental Health: Depression
... dysthymia, it is long-term (two years or longer) feelings of depression that are not extremely severe but still prevent a person from normal functions of daily life • Psychotic depression—occurs in conjunction with a form of psychosis, such as hallucinations or delusions • Postpartum depression—can ...
... dysthymia, it is long-term (two years or longer) feelings of depression that are not extremely severe but still prevent a person from normal functions of daily life • Psychotic depression—occurs in conjunction with a form of psychosis, such as hallucinations or delusions • Postpartum depression—can ...
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... becomes known to the self…as to verge close to being beyond description. It thus remains nearly incomprehensible to others who have not experienced it in its extreme mode, although the gloom, “the blues” which people go through occasionally and associate with the general hassle of everyday existence ...
... becomes known to the self…as to verge close to being beyond description. It thus remains nearly incomprehensible to others who have not experienced it in its extreme mode, although the gloom, “the blues” which people go through occasionally and associate with the general hassle of everyday existence ...
Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis and research Methods
... A significantly reduced level of interest or pleasure in most or all activities. A considerable loss or gain of weight (e.g., 5% or more change of weight in a month when not dieting). This may also be an increase or decrease in appetite. For children, they may not gain an expected amount of weight. ...
... A significantly reduced level of interest or pleasure in most or all activities. A considerable loss or gain of weight (e.g., 5% or more change of weight in a month when not dieting). This may also be an increase or decrease in appetite. For children, they may not gain an expected amount of weight. ...
PCOM Board Review: Behavioral Medicine
... SBlack Box Warning: Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or ...
... SBlack Box Warning: Increased risk of suicidal thoughts or ...
Ch12worksheetAPpsyMentalDisorders
... and not feel bad about it, some people call me a “psychopath,” _________________; Look at me, look at me, look at me, _______________; I will cut myself it you try to leave me, ___________ Cluster C of personality disorders Anxious-fearful: I NEED someone, I am a needy person, ___________________; I ...
... and not feel bad about it, some people call me a “psychopath,” _________________; Look at me, look at me, look at me, _______________; I will cut myself it you try to leave me, ___________ Cluster C of personality disorders Anxious-fearful: I NEED someone, I am a needy person, ___________________; I ...
Excellence in psychiatry: hopes and hubris
... Copenhagen, knew of only one study. Early intervention has been shown to result in better outcomes in schizophrenia and Professor Kessing said there are seven indications from obser vational studies that early intervention in bipolar disorder may improve the course and outcome of the illness: ...
... Copenhagen, knew of only one study. Early intervention has been shown to result in better outcomes in schizophrenia and Professor Kessing said there are seven indications from obser vational studies that early intervention in bipolar disorder may improve the course and outcome of the illness: ...
PS1000: Introduction to Abnormal Psychology Mood disorders and
... Distinctly elevated or irritable mood. At least 3 of the following (4 if mood irritable); •Increase in goal-directed activity or physical restlessness •Unusual talkativeness; rapid speech •Flights of ideas or subjective impression that thoughts are racing •Decreased need for sleep •Inflated self est ...
... Distinctly elevated or irritable mood. At least 3 of the following (4 if mood irritable); •Increase in goal-directed activity or physical restlessness •Unusual talkativeness; rapid speech •Flights of ideas or subjective impression that thoughts are racing •Decreased need for sleep •Inflated self est ...