The biomedical model of mental disorder: A critical analysis of its
... and vigorously criticized by its advocates (e.g., American Psychiatric Association, 2003a, 2005, 2012; Kramer, 2011). Often overlooked in the context of widespread enthusiasm for the biomedical model, until recently brought to light by a series of high-profile challenges to the status quo in psychiat ...
... and vigorously criticized by its advocates (e.g., American Psychiatric Association, 2003a, 2005, 2012; Kramer, 2011). Often overlooked in the context of widespread enthusiasm for the biomedical model, until recently brought to light by a series of high-profile challenges to the status quo in psychiat ...
Autism Spectrum Disorders - Best Practice Guidelines
... spectrum disorder are rarely motivated to perform for social praise. However, if external motivators or reinforcement are used it is crucial that they reinforce effort rather than correct responses. ...
... spectrum disorder are rarely motivated to perform for social praise. However, if external motivators or reinforcement are used it is crucial that they reinforce effort rather than correct responses. ...
Increasing Factors of Depression Among School Children Aged 10
... complicated symptoms in regards of physical and psychological systems. The early treatment of disorder may decrease the serious consequences of disorder; however, the problem seems to be extremely common across the globe, especially in the developing countries. The study aimed to comprehend the incr ...
... complicated symptoms in regards of physical and psychological systems. The early treatment of disorder may decrease the serious consequences of disorder; however, the problem seems to be extremely common across the globe, especially in the developing countries. The study aimed to comprehend the incr ...
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders: A Critical Review of
... With the release of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) (Am. Psychiatr. Assoc. 2013), increased attention has been paid to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and a handful of other conditions that were pulled from various chapters of the previous DS ...
... With the release of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) (Am. Psychiatr. Assoc. 2013), increased attention has been paid to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and a handful of other conditions that were pulled from various chapters of the previous DS ...
The Community-Acquired Pneumonia Symptom
... two random split-half subsamples from the pooled dataset. Results of the item-reduction analyses performed on the two randomly selected subsamples were then compared to results obtained in the pooled sample. †The length of the test-retest interval must be short enough to ensure that clinical change ...
... two random split-half subsamples from the pooled dataset. Results of the item-reduction analyses performed on the two randomly selected subsamples were then compared to results obtained in the pooled sample. †The length of the test-retest interval must be short enough to ensure that clinical change ...
the clinical examination of children, adolescents and their
... enuresis or bedwetting), the loss of previously attained skills (e.g., consequence of a serious disorder, loss or trauma), or inability to select appropriate skills from an existing repertoire (e.g., conduct disorder). In summary, one needs to be aware of normal and abnormal child development, inclu ...
... enuresis or bedwetting), the loss of previously attained skills (e.g., consequence of a serious disorder, loss or trauma), or inability to select appropriate skills from an existing repertoire (e.g., conduct disorder). In summary, one needs to be aware of normal and abnormal child development, inclu ...
Making sense of informant disagreement for overanxious disorder
... identifying a deviation from normal functioning. Discrepant reporting may also occur if a child’s behavior is only expressed in certain situations (Achenbach et al., 1987), or if parents are not equally exposed to their child’s behavior. This study examined the basis for informant disagreement for o ...
... identifying a deviation from normal functioning. Discrepant reporting may also occur if a child’s behavior is only expressed in certain situations (Achenbach et al., 1987), or if parents are not equally exposed to their child’s behavior. This study examined the basis for informant disagreement for o ...
Results from the CAN-SAD study
... were no significant differences in treatment outcome between the treatment conditions, though light treatment showed a small advantage in speed of response. The mean age of the 95 participants (32 men, 63 women) who provided complete pre-treatment personality data was 43.8 ± 10.8 years. To evaluate ...
... were no significant differences in treatment outcome between the treatment conditions, though light treatment showed a small advantage in speed of response. The mean age of the 95 participants (32 men, 63 women) who provided complete pre-treatment personality data was 43.8 ± 10.8 years. To evaluate ...
Boyle MP 2014 - Adler Graduate School
... behaviors these individuals direct against society. Statement of the Problem In the United States, adulthood officially begins at age 18. However, the human brain continues to grow, change, and mature significantly after age 18. The period of human development between adolescence and adulthood is ve ...
... behaviors these individuals direct against society. Statement of the Problem In the United States, adulthood officially begins at age 18. However, the human brain continues to grow, change, and mature significantly after age 18. The period of human development between adolescence and adulthood is ve ...
IAN HACKING ON PIERRE JANET:
... Over and above these corrections of Hacking’s statements on Janet (and Ellenberger), three other issues deserve further comment. First, at the end of his book, Hacking (p 267) spoke out for “tentative and cautious sceptics.” “In their hearts,” he stated, “they suspect that the outcome of multiple th ...
... Over and above these corrections of Hacking’s statements on Janet (and Ellenberger), three other issues deserve further comment. First, at the end of his book, Hacking (p 267) spoke out for “tentative and cautious sceptics.” “In their hearts,” he stated, “they suspect that the outcome of multiple th ...
CG26 Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Quick reference guide
... Symptoms often develop immediately after the traumatic event but the onset of symptoms may be delayed in some people (less than 15%). PTSD is treatable even when problems present many years after the traumatic event. ...
... Symptoms often develop immediately after the traumatic event but the onset of symptoms may be delayed in some people (less than 15%). PTSD is treatable even when problems present many years after the traumatic event. ...
Psychiatric Morbidity Associated With Human Rights Abuses in East
... recent investigation of 21 East Timorese asylum seekers in Australia reported a high prevalence of ill health without access to medical care, exposure to violence, human rights abuse, posttraumatic stress disorder (91%) and major depression (58%)19. In another Australian based study, fifty East Timo ...
... recent investigation of 21 East Timorese asylum seekers in Australia reported a high prevalence of ill health without access to medical care, exposure to violence, human rights abuse, posttraumatic stress disorder (91%) and major depression (58%)19. In another Australian based study, fifty East Timo ...
Pediatric Epilepsy and ADHD
... a disorder in which a person struggles with paying attention and staying on task. ADHD usually starts before age 8. To make the diagnosis, the symptoms have to be present in two different settings (for example, home and school), and the symptoms should be affecting the everyday life of the patient. ...
... a disorder in which a person struggles with paying attention and staying on task. ADHD usually starts before age 8. To make the diagnosis, the symptoms have to be present in two different settings (for example, home and school), and the symptoms should be affecting the everyday life of the patient. ...
eating disorders - Women`s Health Clinic
... An EKG is of importance especially in clients with bradycardia to rule out a prolonged QTc interval (normal <0.44). A repeat EKG is usually not required unless cardiac symptoms persist, new cardiac symptoms develop, or if abnormalities were noted on EKG previously. For patients with Anorexia Nervosa ...
... An EKG is of importance especially in clients with bradycardia to rule out a prolonged QTc interval (normal <0.44). A repeat EKG is usually not required unless cardiac symptoms persist, new cardiac symptoms develop, or if abnormalities were noted on EKG previously. For patients with Anorexia Nervosa ...
Cluttering: Diagnosis and Therapy Guidelines
... longer takes this medication, stating that because he is no longer in school, he feels he does not need it. Bill was referred twice to the UWEC clinic by friends who were speech-language pathology graduate students. ...
... longer takes this medication, stating that because he is no longer in school, he feels he does not need it. Bill was referred twice to the UWEC clinic by friends who were speech-language pathology graduate students. ...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
... hyperactive and impulsive behavior, but are able to pay attention. • Inattentive Type. Formerly known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), these children are not overly active. They do not disrupt the classroom or other activities, so their symptoms might not be noticed. ...
... hyperactive and impulsive behavior, but are able to pay attention. • Inattentive Type. Formerly known as attention deficit disorder (ADD), these children are not overly active. They do not disrupt the classroom or other activities, so their symptoms might not be noticed. ...
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
... Lack of energy, chronic fatigue Alcoholism and other substance use problems General anxiety Anxiety (panic) attacks ...
... Lack of energy, chronic fatigue Alcoholism and other substance use problems General anxiety Anxiety (panic) attacks ...
DSM-5: HANDOUT PACKET # 2 Carlton Munson, PhD, LCSW-C
... 1. Reduced or absent reticence to approach and interact with unfamiliar adults. 2. Overly familiar behavior (verbal/physical violation of culturally sanctioned social boundaries). 3. Diminished/absent checking with adult caregiver after venturing away, even in unfamiliar settings. 4. Willingness to ...
... 1. Reduced or absent reticence to approach and interact with unfamiliar adults. 2. Overly familiar behavior (verbal/physical violation of culturally sanctioned social boundaries). 3. Diminished/absent checking with adult caregiver after venturing away, even in unfamiliar settings. 4. Willingness to ...
Treatment of Major and Mild Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia)
... long-term memory, executive functioning and language should be evaluated (NICE, 2006). ...
... long-term memory, executive functioning and language should be evaluated (NICE, 2006). ...
Anxiety and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Context
... to sustain for anxiety disorders. It is axiomatic that a mild degree of fear is often helpful, and that one can have “too much of a good thing.” Therefore, a prudent strategy in the research agenda for DSM-V may be to focus on evolutionary factors in the anxiety spectrum. A second prudent approach i ...
... to sustain for anxiety disorders. It is axiomatic that a mild degree of fear is often helpful, and that one can have “too much of a good thing.” Therefore, a prudent strategy in the research agenda for DSM-V may be to focus on evolutionary factors in the anxiety spectrum. A second prudent approach i ...
PANDAS - FACT, FICTION OR IN BETWEEN?
... lack of inclusion of a placebo group in that study raises serious questions about the validity of that data. ...
... lack of inclusion of a placebo group in that study raises serious questions about the validity of that data. ...
Schizotypy and mental health amongst poets
... magical thinking and perceptual aberration scales, which correlate with, and were incorporated into the production of, unusual experiences, have been found to be predictors of the onset of psychosis in a 10-year longitudinal study (Chapman, Chapman, Kwapil, Eckblad, & Zinser, 1994). However, it is a ...
... magical thinking and perceptual aberration scales, which correlate with, and were incorporated into the production of, unusual experiences, have been found to be predictors of the onset of psychosis in a 10-year longitudinal study (Chapman, Chapman, Kwapil, Eckblad, & Zinser, 1994). However, it is a ...
Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder (MPD), is a mental disorder on the dissociative spectrum characterized by the appearance of at least two distinct and relatively enduring identities or dissociated personality states that alternately control a person's behavior, accompanied by memory impairment for important information not explained by ordinary forgetfulness. These symptoms are not accounted for by substance abuse, seizures, other medical conditions, nor by imaginative play in children. Diagnosis is often difficult as there is considerable comorbidity with other mental disorders. Malingering should be considered if there is possible financial or forensic gain, as well as factitious disorder if help-seeking behavior is prominent.DID is one of the most controversial psychiatric disorders, with no clear consensus on diagnostic criteria or treatment. Research on treatment efficacy has been concerned primarily with clinical approaches and case studies. Dissociative symptoms range from common lapses in attention, becoming distracted by something else, and daydreaming, to pathological dissociative disorders. No systematic, empirically-supported definition of ""dissociation"" exists. It is not the same as schizophrenia.Although neither epidemiological surveys nor longitudinal studies have been conducted, it is generally believed that DID rarely resolves spontaneously. Symptoms are said to vary over time. In general, the prognosis is poor, especially for those with comorbid disorders. There are few systematic data on the prevalence of DID. The International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation states that the prevalence is between 1 and 3% in the general population, and between 1 and 5% in inpatient groups in Europe and North America. DID is diagnosed more frequently in North America than in the rest of the world, and is diagnosed three to nine times more often in females than in males. The prevalence of DID diagnoses increased greatly in the latter half of the 20th century, along with the number of identities (often referred to as ""alters"") claimed by patients (increasing from an average of two or three to approximately 16). DID is also controversial within the legal system, where it has been used as a rarely successful form of the insanity defense. The 1990s showed a parallel increase in the number of court cases involving the diagnosis.Dissociative disorders including DID have been attributed to disruptions in memory caused by trauma and other forms of stress, but research on this hypothesis has been characterized by poor methodology. So far, scientific studies, usually focusing on memory, have been few and the results have been inconclusive. An alternative hypothesis for the etiology of DID is as a by-product of techniques employed by some therapists, especially those using hypnosis, and disagreement between the two positions is characterized by intense debate. DID became a popular diagnosis in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, but it is unclear if the actual rate of the disorder increased, if it was more recognized by health care providers, or if sociocultural factors caused an increase in therapy-induced (iatrogenic) presentations. The unusual number of diagnoses after 1980, clustered around a small number of clinicians and the suggestibility characteristic of those with DID, support the hypothesis that DID is therapist-induced. The unusual clustering of diagnoses has also been explained as due to a lack of awareness and training among clinicians to recognize cases of DID.