Electroconvulsive Therapy
... Those >65 and who are severely ill typically respond better or faster than patients who are <65 In patients with major depressive disorder, remission rates with ECT are high, especially in those who present with psychotic features ...
... Those >65 and who are severely ill typically respond better or faster than patients who are <65 In patients with major depressive disorder, remission rates with ECT are high, especially in those who present with psychotic features ...
Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents TDMHSAS BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES
... Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day and based on self report or observations made by others. Note: Youth may manifest an irritable mood. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities nearly every day for most of the day. Significant weight loss (when not on a d ...
... Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day and based on self report or observations made by others. Note: Youth may manifest an irritable mood. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in almost all activities nearly every day for most of the day. Significant weight loss (when not on a d ...
Dissociative and conversion disorders
... • from Aretaeus the Cappadocian Hippocratic writer of the second century “In the middle of the flanks of women lies the womb, a female viscus, closely resembling an animal; for it is moved of itself hither and thither in the flanks, also upwards in a direct line to below the cartilage of the thorax ...
... • from Aretaeus the Cappadocian Hippocratic writer of the second century “In the middle of the flanks of women lies the womb, a female viscus, closely resembling an animal; for it is moved of itself hither and thither in the flanks, also upwards in a direct line to below the cartilage of the thorax ...
MENTAL DISORDERS
... THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, AND BEHAVIORS OF A PERSON, PREVENTING HIM OR HER FROM LEADING A HAPPY, HEALTHFUL, AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION JUST LIKE PHYSICAL ILLNESSES ...
... THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, AND BEHAVIORS OF A PERSON, PREVENTING HIM OR HER FROM LEADING A HAPPY, HEALTHFUL, AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION JUST LIKE PHYSICAL ILLNESSES ...
Chapter 1 - CCRI Faculty Web
... Cyclic disorder (manic-depressive disorder) Mood levels swing from severe depression to extreme euphoria (mania) No regular relationship to time of year (SAD) Must have at least one manic episode Supreme self-confidence Grandiose ideas and movements Flight of ideas ...
... Cyclic disorder (manic-depressive disorder) Mood levels swing from severe depression to extreme euphoria (mania) No regular relationship to time of year (SAD) Must have at least one manic episode Supreme self-confidence Grandiose ideas and movements Flight of ideas ...
PDF
... The results were telling. Carrying the abnormal gene had little effect on the mice unless they were also stressed. Then they became more readily hyperactive or displayed other behaviors that signal brain disorder. On a biological level, there was more. The stress-plus mutation mice showed high corti ...
... The results were telling. Carrying the abnormal gene had little effect on the mice unless they were also stressed. Then they became more readily hyperactive or displayed other behaviors that signal brain disorder. On a biological level, there was more. The stress-plus mutation mice showed high corti ...
McKenna - Rutgers Psychology
... • Substance abuse and dependence disorders (focus should be on one specific type of substance of abuse e.g. alcohol) o Should cover both what is considered abuse and dependency and how they are different. If you choose to do your paper on abuse you must choose one type of abuse not all forms of abus ...
... • Substance abuse and dependence disorders (focus should be on one specific type of substance of abuse e.g. alcohol) o Should cover both what is considered abuse and dependency and how they are different. If you choose to do your paper on abuse you must choose one type of abuse not all forms of abus ...
mental health issues - Eudora Schools Sites
... Phobia: An unrealistic and overwhelming fear of some objects or situation. Generalized anxiety disorder: A pattern of excessive, unrealistic worry not attributable to any recent experience. Panic disorder: Terrifying panic attacks that include physical symptoms such as rapid heart beat and dizziness ...
... Phobia: An unrealistic and overwhelming fear of some objects or situation. Generalized anxiety disorder: A pattern of excessive, unrealistic worry not attributable to any recent experience. Panic disorder: Terrifying panic attacks that include physical symptoms such as rapid heart beat and dizziness ...
Abnormal Psychology Modules 48-55
... other special or high-status people (or institutions) requires excessive admiration has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to a ...
... other special or high-status people (or institutions) requires excessive admiration has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to a ...
Abnormal Psychology Powerpoint
... Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, usually involves both depressed and manic episodes. ...
... Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, usually involves both depressed and manic episodes. ...
Addressing Psychiatric Disorders in Methadone Patients
... significant distress or impairment Post-traumatic stress disorder ...
... significant distress or impairment Post-traumatic stress disorder ...
File
... something despite rational evidence to the contrary - may experience hallucinations: seeing or hearing something that is not really there ...
... something despite rational evidence to the contrary - may experience hallucinations: seeing or hearing something that is not really there ...
Psychological Disorders and Therapy
... o Loss of interest, pleasure in all/almost all activities o Significant weight loss/gain due to changes in appetite o Sleeping more or less than usual o Speeding up/slowing down of physical/emotional reactions o Fatigue, loss of energy o Reduced ability to concentrate, make meaningful decisions o Re ...
... o Loss of interest, pleasure in all/almost all activities o Significant weight loss/gain due to changes in appetite o Sleeping more or less than usual o Speeding up/slowing down of physical/emotional reactions o Fatigue, loss of energy o Reduced ability to concentrate, make meaningful decisions o Re ...
suicide
... 33-50% with schizophrenia will attempt suicide Approximately 10% with schizophrenia die by suicide Gender: equal attempt ratio, more men die by suicide Risk factors : Isolation (single, living alone, unemployed) Substance abuse 50% have made previous suicide attempt Small % because of hallucinations ...
... 33-50% with schizophrenia will attempt suicide Approximately 10% with schizophrenia die by suicide Gender: equal attempt ratio, more men die by suicide Risk factors : Isolation (single, living alone, unemployed) Substance abuse 50% have made previous suicide attempt Small % because of hallucinations ...
Somatoform disorders
... consciousness, alternative medical care common – High comorbidity with depression and anxiety disorders ...
... consciousness, alternative medical care common – High comorbidity with depression and anxiety disorders ...
River deaths in Northern Ireland
... of guilt, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. At it’s most severe, depression can lead to suicide. When mild, people can be treated without medicines but when depression is moderate or severe they may need medication and professional treatment. A few symptoms ...
... of guilt, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of tiredness, and poor concentration. At it’s most severe, depression can lead to suicide. When mild, people can be treated without medicines but when depression is moderate or severe they may need medication and professional treatment. A few symptoms ...
Chapter 14: Psychological Disorders
... List and describe core features and examples of key diagnostic categories in DSM-IV-TR. ...
... List and describe core features and examples of key diagnostic categories in DSM-IV-TR. ...
Depression - St. Patrick`s Mental Health Services
... People with depression may be told by others to “pull your socks up” or “snap out of it”. The truth is that they cannot , and comments like those are very unhelpful. Understanding that your symptoms are due to depression and that it is a common illness, may help you to accept that you are ill and ne ...
... People with depression may be told by others to “pull your socks up” or “snap out of it”. The truth is that they cannot , and comments like those are very unhelpful. Understanding that your symptoms are due to depression and that it is a common illness, may help you to accept that you are ill and ne ...
anxiety disorders(1) - temp
... Panic disorder begins as a series of unexpected (spontaneous) panic attacks involving an intense, terrifying fear similar to that caused by life-threatening danger ...
... Panic disorder begins as a series of unexpected (spontaneous) panic attacks involving an intense, terrifying fear similar to that caused by life-threatening danger ...
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY - Thomas Jefferson High School for …
... 1. Dysphoric mood for a minimum of 2 weeks plus 4 of following: Change in appetite usually decrease Change in sleep--insomnia or hypersomnia Change in amount of psychomotor activity-slow or agitated Fatigue or loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness, self critical or inappropriate guilt Poor concen ...
... 1. Dysphoric mood for a minimum of 2 weeks plus 4 of following: Change in appetite usually decrease Change in sleep--insomnia or hypersomnia Change in amount of psychomotor activity-slow or agitated Fatigue or loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness, self critical or inappropriate guilt Poor concen ...
Mood Disorders, Dissociation, Schizophrenia, and Personality
... Mood Disorders Illustrate Emotional Extremes Mood Disorders are characterized by emotional extremes and come in variety of forms: –1. Major Depressive Disorder –2. Dysthymic Disorder –3. Seasonal Affective Disorder –4. Bipolar Disorder ...
... Mood Disorders Illustrate Emotional Extremes Mood Disorders are characterized by emotional extremes and come in variety of forms: –1. Major Depressive Disorder –2. Dysthymic Disorder –3. Seasonal Affective Disorder –4. Bipolar Disorder ...
Schizophrenia
... early intervention for escalating behavior safety for the pt and others opportunity for nonthreatening social interaction remotivating and resocializing group ...
... early intervention for escalating behavior safety for the pt and others opportunity for nonthreatening social interaction remotivating and resocializing group ...