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... Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is: • a diagnosis used to indicate serious premenstrual distress with associated deterioration in functioning • a severely distressing and disabling condition that requires treatment. • characterized by depressed or labile mood, anxiety, irritability, anger, an ...
... Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is: • a diagnosis used to indicate serious premenstrual distress with associated deterioration in functioning • a severely distressing and disabling condition that requires treatment. • characterized by depressed or labile mood, anxiety, irritability, anger, an ...
Memory
... Genain sisters suffer from schizophrenia. Two more than others, thus there are contributing environmental factors. ...
... Genain sisters suffer from schizophrenia. Two more than others, thus there are contributing environmental factors. ...
Major Depression in Children and Adolescents
... somatic complaints (stomachaches, headaches, etc.), while some children overcompensate by needing to achieve and please others In adolescents, major depression may look like ...
... somatic complaints (stomachaches, headaches, etc.), while some children overcompensate by needing to achieve and please others In adolescents, major depression may look like ...
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... 1) Obsessions: repetitive, unwelcome streams of thought. 2) Compulsions: repetitive, almost irresistible actions. 3) Exposure Therapy: the patient is exposed to the situation that brings on the compulsive behavior, but is prevented from engaging in it. E. Tourette’s Syndrome: a chronic combination o ...
... 1) Obsessions: repetitive, unwelcome streams of thought. 2) Compulsions: repetitive, almost irresistible actions. 3) Exposure Therapy: the patient is exposed to the situation that brings on the compulsive behavior, but is prevented from engaging in it. E. Tourette’s Syndrome: a chronic combination o ...
Major Psychological Disorders
... in which individuals show no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or the rights of others. Borderline personality disorder – a disorder in which individuals have difficulty developing a secure sense of who they are. Narcissistic personality disorder – a personality disturbance chara ...
... in which individuals show no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or the rights of others. Borderline personality disorder – a disorder in which individuals have difficulty developing a secure sense of who they are. Narcissistic personality disorder – a personality disturbance chara ...
Psychological Disorders
... ADHD is treatable with Ritalin and Adderall, stimulants that (counter-intuitively) calm hyperactivity and increase focus. (Barbaresi et al., 2007) Behavioural therapies such as shaping can help the distress of ADHD. ...
... ADHD is treatable with Ritalin and Adderall, stimulants that (counter-intuitively) calm hyperactivity and increase focus. (Barbaresi et al., 2007) Behavioural therapies such as shaping can help the distress of ADHD. ...
Jeopardy Power Point
... According to a certain theory, people with schizophrenia use The more of this than neurotransmitter other people. dopamine ...
... According to a certain theory, people with schizophrenia use The more of this than neurotransmitter other people. dopamine ...
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... According to a certain theory, people with schizophrenia use The more of this than neurotransmitter other people. dopamine ...
... According to a certain theory, people with schizophrenia use The more of this than neurotransmitter other people. dopamine ...
All You Wanted to Know About Medications But Were Afraid
... – Learn to identify, test, and correct specific distortions in their thinking – Recognize the relationship between thinking, feelings, and behaviors ...
... – Learn to identify, test, and correct specific distortions in their thinking – Recognize the relationship between thinking, feelings, and behaviors ...
Overview of the Brain and Psychiatric Illnesses by Dr. Daniel Healy
... increases likelihood that you will have a cooccurring disorder There is also little evidence that any one factor “causes” you to develop co-occurring disorder (e.g. personality disorder, “addictive personality”). ...
... increases likelihood that you will have a cooccurring disorder There is also little evidence that any one factor “causes” you to develop co-occurring disorder (e.g. personality disorder, “addictive personality”). ...
BrainPowerPointHealy
... increases likelihood that you will have a cooccurring disorder There is also little evidence that any one factor “causes” you to develop co-occurring disorder (e.g. personality disorder, “addictive personality”). ...
... increases likelihood that you will have a cooccurring disorder There is also little evidence that any one factor “causes” you to develop co-occurring disorder (e.g. personality disorder, “addictive personality”). ...
DEPRESSION AND OTHER MOOD DISORDERS
... • Late-onset mania is more often associated with medical disorders (stroke, dementia, or hyperthyroidism) or medications (antidepressants, steroids, stimulants) ...
... • Late-onset mania is more often associated with medical disorders (stroke, dementia, or hyperthyroidism) or medications (antidepressants, steroids, stimulants) ...
Mood Disorders
... than from homicide. • Women outnumber men 3 to 1 in suicide attempts • Men outnumber women 4 to 1 in suicide deaths • Suicide rate has increased by over 300% over the last four decades • Highest suicide rate occurs in those over age 75. ...
... than from homicide. • Women outnumber men 3 to 1 in suicide attempts • Men outnumber women 4 to 1 in suicide deaths • Suicide rate has increased by over 300% over the last four decades • Highest suicide rate occurs in those over age 75. ...
Treatments mood disorders
... SSRIs are a type of antidepressant that selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin. This means that there is more serotonin in the brain and this neurotransmitter improves the depressive symptoms of unipolar depression. MAOIs are a type of antidepressant that inhibit the activity of monoamine ox ...
... SSRIs are a type of antidepressant that selectively inhibits the reuptake of serotonin. This means that there is more serotonin in the brain and this neurotransmitter improves the depressive symptoms of unipolar depression. MAOIs are a type of antidepressant that inhibit the activity of monoamine ox ...
ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY 6 criteria for determining "normal
... by psychological factors (e.g., ulcers worsened by perceived stress) Dissociative disorders anxiety reduced by alteration in consciousness that can change sense of identity (at least temporarily) psychogenic amnesia -- person "forgets" everything about previous identity (and associated stressors) ps ...
... by psychological factors (e.g., ulcers worsened by perceived stress) Dissociative disorders anxiety reduced by alteration in consciousness that can change sense of identity (at least temporarily) psychogenic amnesia -- person "forgets" everything about previous identity (and associated stressors) ps ...
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... diminished interest or loss of pleasure in most activities plus at least 4 of the following: Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt Sleep disturbance (increased or decreased amount) Fatigue or loss of energy Decreased concentration or indecisiveness Appetite or weight disturbance ...
... diminished interest or loss of pleasure in most activities plus at least 4 of the following: Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt Sleep disturbance (increased or decreased amount) Fatigue or loss of energy Decreased concentration or indecisiveness Appetite or weight disturbance ...
Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
... the hyperactivity and impulsivity criteria, while older adolescents and adults (over age 17 years) must present with five. While the criteria have not changed from DSM-IV, examples have been included to illustrate the types of behavior children, older adolescents, and adults with ADHD might exhibit. ...
... the hyperactivity and impulsivity criteria, while older adolescents and adults (over age 17 years) must present with five. While the criteria have not changed from DSM-IV, examples have been included to illustrate the types of behavior children, older adolescents, and adults with ADHD might exhibit. ...
XII. Psychological Disorders
... Acute or Reactive - develops in reaction to life stress, recovery more likely. ...
... Acute or Reactive - develops in reaction to life stress, recovery more likely. ...
Mood Disorders
... disorders that include manic episodes, hypomanic episodes, mixed episodes, depressed episodes, and cyclothymic disorder. Only clients with Bipolar Disorder experience the elevated mood symptoms seen in mania and hypomania. ...
... disorders that include manic episodes, hypomanic episodes, mixed episodes, depressed episodes, and cyclothymic disorder. Only clients with Bipolar Disorder experience the elevated mood symptoms seen in mania and hypomania. ...
Somatoform disorders
... – Obsessional personality, exaggerated health consciousness, alternative medical care common – High comorbidity with depression and anxiety disorders ...
... – Obsessional personality, exaggerated health consciousness, alternative medical care common – High comorbidity with depression and anxiety disorders ...
Somatoform Disorders
... Research indicates that most, if not all, illnesses may have a psychosomatic component Somatoform Disorders Somatization Disorder Key features: The person experiences VAGUE, recurring physical symptoms for which medical attention has been sought repeatedly but no MEDICAL cause has been found. May ...
... Research indicates that most, if not all, illnesses may have a psychosomatic component Somatoform Disorders Somatization Disorder Key features: The person experiences VAGUE, recurring physical symptoms for which medical attention has been sought repeatedly but no MEDICAL cause has been found. May ...
Diagnostic criteria for PTSD
... 25 % subclinical form of disorder In women : life time prevalence 10- 12% In men : life time prevalence 5- 6% PTSD is most prevalent in young adults Men's trauma : combat experience Women's trauma : assault or rape ...
... 25 % subclinical form of disorder In women : life time prevalence 10- 12% In men : life time prevalence 5- 6% PTSD is most prevalent in young adults Men's trauma : combat experience Women's trauma : assault or rape ...
Major Depressive Disorder and the “Bereavement Exclusion”
... DSM. This change from DSM-IV, would be replaced by notes in the criteria and text that caution clinicians to differentiate between normal grieving associated with a significant loss and a diagnosis of a mental disorder. Removing the bereavement exclusion helps prevent major depression from being ove ...
... DSM. This change from DSM-IV, would be replaced by notes in the criteria and text that caution clinicians to differentiate between normal grieving associated with a significant loss and a diagnosis of a mental disorder. Removing the bereavement exclusion helps prevent major depression from being ove ...
Ask the Expert: Depression Presenter: Kenneth J. Herrmann, MD
... expression of several molecules, which are associated with neuronal plasticity, in particular the neurotrophin BDNF and its receptor TrkB. Furthermore, these treatments increase neurogenesis and synaptic numbers in several brain areas. Conversely, depression, at least in its severe form, is associat ...
... expression of several molecules, which are associated with neuronal plasticity, in particular the neurotrophin BDNF and its receptor TrkB. Furthermore, these treatments increase neurogenesis and synaptic numbers in several brain areas. Conversely, depression, at least in its severe form, is associat ...