Dissociative Amnesia, Fugue, Identity Disorder
... • When one or more of these functions is disrupted, symptoms can result. • These symptoms can interfere with a person's general functioning, including social and work activities, and relationships. • The dissociative disorders we will look at include dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue and diss ...
... • When one or more of these functions is disrupted, symptoms can result. • These symptoms can interfere with a person's general functioning, including social and work activities, and relationships. • The dissociative disorders we will look at include dissociative amnesia, dissociative fugue and diss ...
Understanding Major Depression and Recovery
... reasons that are not fully understood. More than one-half of those who experience a single episode of depression will continue to have episodes that occur as frequently as once or even twice a year. Without treatment, the frequency as well as the severity of symptoms of depressive illness tend to in ...
... reasons that are not fully understood. More than one-half of those who experience a single episode of depression will continue to have episodes that occur as frequently as once or even twice a year. Without treatment, the frequency as well as the severity of symptoms of depressive illness tend to in ...
For More Information Articles
... maintenance trials in adults with depression that the use of antidepressants can delay the recurrence of depression. All patients being treated with antidepressants for any indication should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, and unusual changes in b ...
... maintenance trials in adults with depression that the use of antidepressants can delay the recurrence of depression. All patients being treated with antidepressants for any indication should be monitored appropriately and observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, and unusual changes in b ...
Brief Intervention for Anxiety in Primary Care Patients
... to do, etc). Some patients may not want to commit during an initial session, but laying the groundwork could make a repeat visit much easier. Available web sites detail this interviewing approach (http:// motivationalinterview.org/training/index.html# training), which has been shown to enhance adher ...
... to do, etc). Some patients may not want to commit during an initial session, but laying the groundwork could make a repeat visit much easier. Available web sites detail this interviewing approach (http:// motivationalinterview.org/training/index.html# training), which has been shown to enhance adher ...
Practice Parameter for the Assessment and Treatment Depressive Disorders
... 2000). Youths with seasonal affective disorder (SAD; Swedo et al., 1995) mainly have symptoms of depression during the season with less daylight. SAD should be differentiated from depression triggered by school stress because both usually coincide with the school calendar. DD consists of a persisten ...
... 2000). Youths with seasonal affective disorder (SAD; Swedo et al., 1995) mainly have symptoms of depression during the season with less daylight. SAD should be differentiated from depression triggered by school stress because both usually coincide with the school calendar. DD consists of a persisten ...
Chapter 2
... In addition to the analyses of the association between the independent variables (chronic diseases and pain) and the outcome - GP recognition - we wanted to perform mediation analyses to determine whether the associations were direct or indirect through certain mediators. A mediator is an intervenin ...
... In addition to the analyses of the association between the independent variables (chronic diseases and pain) and the outcome - GP recognition - we wanted to perform mediation analyses to determine whether the associations were direct or indirect through certain mediators. A mediator is an intervenin ...
Ten-year outcome: patients with schizoaffective disorders
... the 10-year follow-up 46% of the subsample of patients with bipolar manic disorders and 20% of those with schizoaffective disorders were on mood stabilisers. Similarly, at the 10-year follow-up 18% of the patients with non-psychotic depression were on antidepressants, as were 17% of those with schiz ...
... the 10-year follow-up 46% of the subsample of patients with bipolar manic disorders and 20% of those with schizoaffective disorders were on mood stabilisers. Similarly, at the 10-year follow-up 18% of the patients with non-psychotic depression were on antidepressants, as were 17% of those with schiz ...
Psychiatric symptoms and disorders in phenylketonuria
... Dopamine has been a particular focus in PKU research, and levels of this neurotransmitter are reduced in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with PKU [1]. It should be kept in mind, however, that dopaminergic pathways do not operate in isolation. Although the complex interactions among neurotransmitter ...
... Dopamine has been a particular focus in PKU research, and levels of this neurotransmitter are reduced in the cerebrospinal fluid of people with PKU [1]. It should be kept in mind, however, that dopaminergic pathways do not operate in isolation. Although the complex interactions among neurotransmitter ...
Chapter 12 Psychological Disorders
... Depressive Disorders Five or more of the following symptoms must be present during the same 2 week period AND at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure: -depressed mood -diminished pleasure in most activities -significant weight loss or weight gai ...
... Depressive Disorders Five or more of the following symptoms must be present during the same 2 week period AND at least one of the symptoms is either (1) depressed mood or (2) loss of interest or pleasure: -depressed mood -diminished pleasure in most activities -significant weight loss or weight gai ...
Recognizing and Treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Guide
... A. The person has been exposed to a traumatic event in which both of the following were present: (1) The person experienced, witnessed, or was confronted with an event or events that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of self or others (2) Th ...
... A. The person has been exposed to a traumatic event in which both of the following were present: (1) The person experienced, witnessed, or was confronted with an event or events that involved actual or threatened death or serious injury, or a threat to the physical integrity of self or others (2) Th ...
Shire Press Release
... both studies, there were 4 patients each in the Vyvanse and placebo treated groups who reported serious adverse events (SAEs). There were no deaths in either of the studies. Of patients treated with Vyvanse, 5.1% (19/373) discontinued due to adverse reactions compared with 2.4% (9/372) of placebo-tr ...
... both studies, there were 4 patients each in the Vyvanse and placebo treated groups who reported serious adverse events (SAEs). There were no deaths in either of the studies. Of patients treated with Vyvanse, 5.1% (19/373) discontinued due to adverse reactions compared with 2.4% (9/372) of placebo-tr ...
509 Pediatric Depres.. - University Psychiatry
... disturbances, delusions, suicidal ideation & acts, impairment of functioning Compared to adults, more behavioral problems, fewer neurovegative symptoms ...
... disturbances, delusions, suicidal ideation & acts, impairment of functioning Compared to adults, more behavioral problems, fewer neurovegative symptoms ...
If Only We Had Known - National Education Alliance for Borderline
... 5. Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, of selfmutilating behavior. 6. Affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood (e.g., intense episodic dysphoria, irritability, or anxiety usually lasting a few hours and only rarely more than a few days). 7. Chronic feelings of emptines ...
... 5. Recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats, of selfmutilating behavior. 6. Affective instability due to a marked reactivity of mood (e.g., intense episodic dysphoria, irritability, or anxiety usually lasting a few hours and only rarely more than a few days). 7. Chronic feelings of emptines ...
Assessing Health and Illness - Centre on Behavioral Health
... Based on the concept of “perceived stress”: “the degree to which individuals perceive their life situations to be stressful (Unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloading)” (Cohen et al., 1983) Assesses a global conceptualization of perceived stress, rather than rating certain events that trigger s ...
... Based on the concept of “perceived stress”: “the degree to which individuals perceive their life situations to be stressful (Unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overloading)” (Cohen et al., 1983) Assesses a global conceptualization of perceived stress, rather than rating certain events that trigger s ...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) R E V I E W Søren Dalsgaard
... and A2.i.) include situations for adolescents and adults, but at the same time the examples will clearly also increase the number of children fulfilling this criteria. The criteria A2.e. (Is often ‘‘on the go,’’ acting as if ‘‘driven by a motor’’) had no additional explanation in DSM-IV. Adding the ...
... and A2.i.) include situations for adolescents and adults, but at the same time the examples will clearly also increase the number of children fulfilling this criteria. The criteria A2.e. (Is often ‘‘on the go,’’ acting as if ‘‘driven by a motor’’) had no additional explanation in DSM-IV. Adding the ...
content validity of the psycj3atric symptom index, ces
... corresponding to DSM-IV diagnoses if we had included criteria for Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood or Adjustment Disorder with Anxious Mood. However, adjustment disorders are described in the DSM-IV as maladaptive reaction(s) to "an identifable psychosocial stressor or stressors" (American Ps ...
... corresponding to DSM-IV diagnoses if we had included criteria for Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood or Adjustment Disorder with Anxious Mood. However, adjustment disorders are described in the DSM-IV as maladaptive reaction(s) to "an identifable psychosocial stressor or stressors" (American Ps ...
Assessing and managing suicidal behaviour in the primary care
... risk patients, a consultation is recommended with a specialist (a psychiatrist, or psychologist), who could be involved in further decisions and therapeutic processes, including admission to a crisis intervention centre, or a psychiatric out-patient service. If there are direct suicide gestures with ...
... risk patients, a consultation is recommended with a specialist (a psychiatrist, or psychologist), who could be involved in further decisions and therapeutic processes, including admission to a crisis intervention centre, or a psychiatric out-patient service. If there are direct suicide gestures with ...
22 Assessment & Anxiety Disorders
... In some cases, such as Dennis Rader’s murder and mutilation of 10 individuals, we have no doubt that he demonstrated an extremely abnormal behavior pattern. In other cases, such as Kate Premo’s phobia of flying, we would probably say that most of her life appears to be normal except for a small piec ...
... In some cases, such as Dennis Rader’s murder and mutilation of 10 individuals, we have no doubt that he demonstrated an extremely abnormal behavior pattern. In other cases, such as Kate Premo’s phobia of flying, we would probably say that most of her life appears to be normal except for a small piec ...
Microsoft PowerPoint - DSM-5Dissociative Disorders \252\272\266E
... • Clinical presentations similar to Dissociative Identity Disorder that fail to meet full criteria for this disorder. Examples include presentations in which a) there are not two or more distinct personality states, or b) amnesia for important personal information does not occur. • States of dissoci ...
... • Clinical presentations similar to Dissociative Identity Disorder that fail to meet full criteria for this disorder. Examples include presentations in which a) there are not two or more distinct personality states, or b) amnesia for important personal information does not occur. • States of dissoci ...
Comorbid Depressive and Anxiety Disorders in 509 Individuals With
... groups. In addition to attenuated psychotic symptoms, subjects at high risk for psychosis usually present with other clinical concerns. High levels of negative symptoms, significant impairments in academic performance and occupational functioning, and difficulties with interpersonal relationships as ...
... groups. In addition to attenuated psychotic symptoms, subjects at high risk for psychosis usually present with other clinical concerns. High levels of negative symptoms, significant impairments in academic performance and occupational functioning, and difficulties with interpersonal relationships as ...
Factors associated with poor response in cognitive
... reporting embarrassing thoughts/behaviors, particularly those involving aggressive, sexual, and religious themes. Additionally, limited insight, parental difficulty in recognizing symptoms, and the lack of awareness about the availability of efficacious treatment may contribute to underdiagnosis and ...
... reporting embarrassing thoughts/behaviors, particularly those involving aggressive, sexual, and religious themes. Additionally, limited insight, parental difficulty in recognizing symptoms, and the lack of awareness about the availability of efficacious treatment may contribute to underdiagnosis and ...
Postpartum Depression
... n Decreased interest or pleasure* n Appetite disturbance n Sleep Disturbance n Physical agitation or psychomotor slowing n Fatigue, decreased energy n Feeling of worthlessness or excess guilt n Decreased concentration or inability to make decisions n Recurrent thought of death or sui ...
... n Decreased interest or pleasure* n Appetite disturbance n Sleep Disturbance n Physical agitation or psychomotor slowing n Fatigue, decreased energy n Feeling of worthlessness or excess guilt n Decreased concentration or inability to make decisions n Recurrent thought of death or sui ...
the Presentation
... In treatment, Briquet emphasized the importance of an improvement in social circumstances and the need to minimize environmental problems. ...
... In treatment, Briquet emphasized the importance of an improvement in social circumstances and the need to minimize environmental problems. ...
Diagnosis in the Assessment Process
... pick one). For example, the ADHD has three different subtypes to choose from: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive, or a combined presentation. Specifiers, on the other hand, are not mutually exclusive, so more than one can be used. The clinician chooses which specifiers ap ...
... pick one). For example, the ADHD has three different subtypes to choose from: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive/impulsive, or a combined presentation. Specifiers, on the other hand, are not mutually exclusive, so more than one can be used. The clinician chooses which specifiers ap ...