ADHD and Comorbid Conditions
... with symptomology of low or irritated mood, loss of interest and pleasure of usually enjoyable activities, sleep disturbances, and reduced appetite. Depressive disorders in youth with ADHD typically occur as a post comorbidity several years after the onset of ADHD. ADHD rates in depressed children a ...
... with symptomology of low or irritated mood, loss of interest and pleasure of usually enjoyable activities, sleep disturbances, and reduced appetite. Depressive disorders in youth with ADHD typically occur as a post comorbidity several years after the onset of ADHD. ADHD rates in depressed children a ...
Characteristics of Chronic Nightmares in a Trauma-Exposed Treatment-Seeking Sample
... indicated that more severe PTSD symptoms were reported by those experiencing dreams highly similar to their traumatic experience at admission and follow-up. Schreuder et al. (2000) conducted a larger study involving 167 civilian victims and 56 combat veterans of World War II. Of those, 124 participa ...
... indicated that more severe PTSD symptoms were reported by those experiencing dreams highly similar to their traumatic experience at admission and follow-up. Schreuder et al. (2000) conducted a larger study involving 167 civilian victims and 56 combat veterans of World War II. Of those, 124 participa ...
1 DSM-5 A Comprehensive Review Dr. Jassin M. Jouria is a medical
... The need for a classification of mental disorders has been clear throughout the history of medicine, but until recently there was little agreement on which disorders should be included and the optimal method for their organization. The many different classification systems that were developed over t ...
... The need for a classification of mental disorders has been clear throughout the history of medicine, but until recently there was little agreement on which disorders should be included and the optimal method for their organization. The many different classification systems that were developed over t ...
The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders
... Several major research efforts were undertaken to implement the recommendations of the Copenhagen conference. One of them, involving centres in 17 countries, had as its aim the development of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview, an instrument suitable for conducting epidemiological stud ...
... Several major research efforts were undertaken to implement the recommendations of the Copenhagen conference. One of them, involving centres in 17 countries, had as its aim the development of the Composite International Diagnostic Interview, an instrument suitable for conducting epidemiological stud ...
The loss of control over eating, a defining feature of binge eating, is
... each other, indicating a relatively low degree of overlap between the two types of binge episodes. Further indication that OBEs and SBEs are each associated with psychopathology was demonstrated in regression analyses showing that both binge types significantly and independently predicted specific e ...
... each other, indicating a relatively low degree of overlap between the two types of binge episodes. Further indication that OBEs and SBEs are each associated with psychopathology was demonstrated in regression analyses showing that both binge types significantly and independently predicted specific e ...
Longitudinal Predictors of Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: A Behavioral
... bipolar disorder by definition, most studies of bipolar disorder prodromes involve retrospective reporting of prodromes, increasing the possibility of questionable accuracy of the reports. Finally, a balance is needed between sensitivity and specificity in assessing prodromes. The assessment instru ...
... bipolar disorder by definition, most studies of bipolar disorder prodromes involve retrospective reporting of prodromes, increasing the possibility of questionable accuracy of the reports. Finally, a balance is needed between sensitivity and specificity in assessing prodromes. The assessment instru ...
Chronic and treatment-resistant depression
... depression which is chronic, unremitting or treatment-resistant. The concept of difficult-to-treat depression and the terms used to describe it have not been well validated or universally adopted for use in research and clinical practice. Accordingly, the overarching aim of this thesis was to invest ...
... depression which is chronic, unremitting or treatment-resistant. The concept of difficult-to-treat depression and the terms used to describe it have not been well validated or universally adopted for use in research and clinical practice. Accordingly, the overarching aim of this thesis was to invest ...
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND CREATIVITY Mad Genius Revisited
... suffer from, a common mental disorder, with lifetime prevalence approximating ten percent for mood disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder) and exceeding the ten percent for anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobic and panic disorders) (Kessler et a ...
... suffer from, a common mental disorder, with lifetime prevalence approximating ten percent for mood disorders (e.g., major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder) and exceeding the ten percent for anxiety disorders (e.g., generalized anxiety disorder, specific phobic and panic disorders) (Kessler et a ...
Stress and Somatic Symptoms - Digital Commons @ SPU
... Browne, & Chalder, 2007, p. 2). These definitions acknowledge that there is no known medical cause, yet do not go beyond that to propose an alternative cause; thus they are also sometimes referred to as “medically unexplained symptoms.” The following sections will discuss possible diagnoses for indi ...
... Browne, & Chalder, 2007, p. 2). These definitions acknowledge that there is no known medical cause, yet do not go beyond that to propose an alternative cause; thus they are also sometimes referred to as “medically unexplained symptoms.” The following sections will discuss possible diagnoses for indi ...
Atlas of Bipolar Disorders
... affect multiple neurological and body systems, creating disabilities, pain, and grief that cannot be explained in simple descriptive terms about a person’s moods and emotions. This illness has biological, social, and economic repercussions. Periods of frightening manic and depressive episodes can le ...
... affect multiple neurological and body systems, creating disabilities, pain, and grief that cannot be explained in simple descriptive terms about a person’s moods and emotions. This illness has biological, social, and economic repercussions. Periods of frightening manic and depressive episodes can le ...
Treatment of Patients With Panic Disorder
... There are four classes of medications that have been shown to be effective: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), benzodiazepines, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) [I]. Medications from all four classes have been found to have roughly comparable e ...
... There are four classes of medications that have been shown to be effective: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), benzodiazepines, and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) [I]. Medications from all four classes have been found to have roughly comparable e ...
Anxiety in Children with Headaches
... anxiety disorders and headaches in females: girls with anxiety disorder had three times as many headaches as girls who did not have anxiety disorder. Nevertheless interesting results were found for the connection between anxiety, depressive symptoms and headaches: depressive girls reported headaches ...
... anxiety disorders and headaches in females: girls with anxiety disorder had three times as many headaches as girls who did not have anxiety disorder. Nevertheless interesting results were found for the connection between anxiety, depressive symptoms and headaches: depressive girls reported headaches ...
(g) Adult Bipolar Disorder
... • Typical BPD patient averages 8-10 manic or depressive episodes over a lifetime, though some may have many more or fewer episodes • Even when optimally treated, the BPD symptoms may wax and wane significantly • BPD diagnoses can change (i.e. patients with one type of bipolar diagnosis and go on to ...
... • Typical BPD patient averages 8-10 manic or depressive episodes over a lifetime, though some may have many more or fewer episodes • Even when optimally treated, the BPD symptoms may wax and wane significantly • BPD diagnoses can change (i.e. patients with one type of bipolar diagnosis and go on to ...
The Behavioral Activation System and Mania
... something desired. To do so, BAS functions include a broad range of affective and cognitive processes in support of goal-directed behavior. It is helpful to differentiate among the inputs to, the outputs of, and the sensitivity of the BAS. Inputs to the BAS are stimuli that serve as cues for goal-di ...
... something desired. To do so, BAS functions include a broad range of affective and cognitive processes in support of goal-directed behavior. It is helpful to differentiate among the inputs to, the outputs of, and the sensitivity of the BAS. Inputs to the BAS are stimuli that serve as cues for goal-di ...
Psychological Evaluations in Litigation: A
... Chapter 1: Introduction: An Overview of Some Cases & Concepts. . . . . . .30 I. Personal Injury: Sally: A Case Study of a Physical Injury and a Psychological Injury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 II. On-the-Job Injury: Joe: A Case Study of a P ...
... Chapter 1: Introduction: An Overview of Some Cases & Concepts. . . . . . .30 I. Personal Injury: Sally: A Case Study of a Physical Injury and a Psychological Injury. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 II. On-the-Job Injury: Joe: A Case Study of a P ...
Bipolar Disorder - ParentsMedGuide.org
... coined the term “manic-depressive psychosis.” By the 1980s, the term bipolar disorder replaced manic-depressive illness as the name psychiatrists use to describe this condition. Bipolar disorder is usually characterized by episodes of mania and depression, as well as a combination of the two at the ...
... coined the term “manic-depressive psychosis.” By the 1980s, the term bipolar disorder replaced manic-depressive illness as the name psychiatrists use to describe this condition. Bipolar disorder is usually characterized by episodes of mania and depression, as well as a combination of the two at the ...
Maladaptive coping, adaptive coping, and depressive symptoms
... after the loss of a loved one, higher levels of emotional support were significantly related to reduced depressive symptoms in high, but not in low, ruminators. In this context, it is important to note that several other forms of coping (e.g., cognitive restructuring, problem-solving coping) have bee ...
... after the loss of a loved one, higher levels of emotional support were significantly related to reduced depressive symptoms in high, but not in low, ruminators. In this context, it is important to note that several other forms of coping (e.g., cognitive restructuring, problem-solving coping) have bee ...
The ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders
... For each disorder, a description is provided of the main clinical features, and also of any important but less specific associated features. "Diagnostic guidelines" are then provided in most cases, indicating the number and balance of symptoms usually required before a confident diagnosis can be mad ...
... For each disorder, a description is provided of the main clinical features, and also of any important but less specific associated features. "Diagnostic guidelines" are then provided in most cases, indicating the number and balance of symptoms usually required before a confident diagnosis can be mad ...
Abnormal Behavior: Myths and Realities Anxiety Disorders
... Prevalence and Course of Major Depression • Most common of psychological disorders • Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with major depression • Untreated episodes can become recurring and more serious • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—onset with changing seasons – not common here ...
... Prevalence and Course of Major Depression • Most common of psychological disorders • Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with major depression • Untreated episodes can become recurring and more serious • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)—onset with changing seasons – not common here ...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in DSM-5
... disorder was introduced in DSM-III. Davidson and Foa (1991) provided an early detailed analysis. Drawing on then-available research findings across key domains such as symptom presentation, comorbidity, biological aspects, and treatment response, they identified nosological links between PTSD, anxie ...
... disorder was introduced in DSM-III. Davidson and Foa (1991) provided an early detailed analysis. Drawing on then-available research findings across key domains such as symptom presentation, comorbidity, biological aspects, and treatment response, they identified nosological links between PTSD, anxie ...
PSYCHIATRY
... large percentage of the prison population are associated with underlying personality disorder. These individuals have chronic impairments in their ability to work and to love; te nd to be less educated, drug depende nt, single, and une mployed; and tend to have marital difficulties. They consume a l ...
... large percentage of the prison population are associated with underlying personality disorder. These individuals have chronic impairments in their ability to work and to love; te nd to be less educated, drug depende nt, single, and une mployed; and tend to have marital difficulties. They consume a l ...
Irritability in child and adolescent anxiety disorders.
... All analyses were performed using SPSS, version 21 (IBM, Armonk, NY). Our primary analysis tested differences between self- and parentrated ARI total scores in the HC and ANX groups. The secondary analysis tested differences in irritability among mental disorders (ANX, SMD, and BD) and by informant. ...
... All analyses were performed using SPSS, version 21 (IBM, Armonk, NY). Our primary analysis tested differences between self- and parentrated ARI total scores in the HC and ANX groups. The secondary analysis tested differences in irritability among mental disorders (ANX, SMD, and BD) and by informant. ...
Research Article IRRITABILITY IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ANXIETY DISORDERS
... All analyses were performed using SPSS, version 21 (IBM, Armonk, NY). Our primary analysis tested differences between self- and parentrated ARI total scores in the HC and ANX groups. The secondary analysis tested differences in irritability among mental disorders (ANX, SMD, and BD) and by informant. ...
... All analyses were performed using SPSS, version 21 (IBM, Armonk, NY). Our primary analysis tested differences between self- and parentrated ARI total scores in the HC and ANX groups. The secondary analysis tested differences in irritability among mental disorders (ANX, SMD, and BD) and by informant. ...
SYMPTOM INVENTORIES 1 THE SYMPTOM INVENTORIES: AN
... disorder, the HIV+ group did not evidence higher rates or severity of psychopathology than peers, although rates for both groups were higher than the general population. Nevertheless, self-awareness of HIV infection in younger children was associated with more severe symptomatology, and youths with ...
... disorder, the HIV+ group did not evidence higher rates or severity of psychopathology than peers, although rates for both groups were higher than the general population. Nevertheless, self-awareness of HIV infection in younger children was associated with more severe symptomatology, and youths with ...
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... episodes that last the prescribed period of time. At other times, the diagnostic criteria are applied much more laxly, with irritability being interpreted as a sufficient marker of mania. In any case, Bipolar I, which has stricter diagnostic criteria, is rarely seen in prepubertal children (Carlson, ...
... episodes that last the prescribed period of time. At other times, the diagnostic criteria are applied much more laxly, with irritability being interpreted as a sufficient marker of mania. In any case, Bipolar I, which has stricter diagnostic criteria, is rarely seen in prepubertal children (Carlson, ...