journal - Breining Institute
... episodes commonly known as panic attacks. A panic attack is an instance in which the body’s natural “fight or flight” reaction occurs at the wrong time. This is a complex involuntary physiological response in which the body prepares itself to deal with an emergency situation. Stress causes the body ...
... episodes commonly known as panic attacks. A panic attack is an instance in which the body’s natural “fight or flight” reaction occurs at the wrong time. This is a complex involuntary physiological response in which the body prepares itself to deal with an emergency situation. Stress causes the body ...
Eating Disorders in the School Context: What
... Parents cause eating disorders by being too controlling over their child. F To effectively help a youth with an eating disorder, the youth must first have intensive individual psychotherapy. F Eating disorder treatment for youth best happens at a slow and gentle pace. F Teaching youth about eating d ...
... Parents cause eating disorders by being too controlling over their child. F To effectively help a youth with an eating disorder, the youth must first have intensive individual psychotherapy. F Eating disorder treatment for youth best happens at a slow and gentle pace. F Teaching youth about eating d ...
Constant or frequently recurring abdominal pain
... symptoms, the diagnosis of functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS) is highly probable if all criteria for this diagnosis have been met. Rome III diagnostic criteria for FAPS are: 1) continuous or nearly continuous abdominal pain, and 2) no or only occasional relationship of pain with physiolog ...
... symptoms, the diagnosis of functional abdominal pain syndrome (FAPS) is highly probable if all criteria for this diagnosis have been met. Rome III diagnostic criteria for FAPS are: 1) continuous or nearly continuous abdominal pain, and 2) no or only occasional relationship of pain with physiolog ...
D-Cycloserine Augmentation of Exposure Therapy for Post
... Viewing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a disorder of emotional learning, this study used a cognitive enhancer synergistically with virtual reality exposure (VRE) therapy for the treatment of PTSD. The main objective was to determine if a novel pharmacotherapy, D-cycloserine (DCS), enhanced ...
... Viewing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a disorder of emotional learning, this study used a cognitive enhancer synergistically with virtual reality exposure (VRE) therapy for the treatment of PTSD. The main objective was to determine if a novel pharmacotherapy, D-cycloserine (DCS), enhanced ...
Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorder
... symptoms (e.g., affective flattening, disturbances in speech, an inability to participate in goaldirected behavior), and one of more areas of functioning is markedly below the member’s baseline. There are continuous signs of disturbance for at least 6 months and the member meets diagnostic criteria ...
... symptoms (e.g., affective flattening, disturbances in speech, an inability to participate in goaldirected behavior), and one of more areas of functioning is markedly below the member’s baseline. There are continuous signs of disturbance for at least 6 months and the member meets diagnostic criteria ...
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
... FDA defines persons aged 21 years or younger at the time of their diagnosis or treatment to be pediatric patients (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2016) 3. Patients with a lifetime history of obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, or psychotic disorder including schizoaffective disorder ...
... FDA defines persons aged 21 years or younger at the time of their diagnosis or treatment to be pediatric patients (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2016) 3. Patients with a lifetime history of obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, or psychotic disorder including schizoaffective disorder ...
Examination of the utility of the Beck Anxiety Inventory and its factors
... An exploratory factor analysis was also carried out as a part of the test of the psychometric properties of the BAI (Beck & Steer, 1990), using a sample of 393 outpatient adults. A four factor structure emerged, corresponding to neurophy siological, subjective, autonomic, and panic components of an ...
... An exploratory factor analysis was also carried out as a part of the test of the psychometric properties of the BAI (Beck & Steer, 1990), using a sample of 393 outpatient adults. A four factor structure emerged, corresponding to neurophy siological, subjective, autonomic, and panic components of an ...
Anxiety disorder Caring for a person experiencing an Case study
... shortness of breath, chest pain, choking, dizziness, feeling light-headed, abdominal pains and a fear of losing control or dying. ...
... shortness of breath, chest pain, choking, dizziness, feeling light-headed, abdominal pains and a fear of losing control or dying. ...
Attorneys and Substance Abuse
... Meier 1993; Silver 1999). Symptoms of STS mimic those of PTSD and include intrusive thoughts, social avoidance and withdrawal, and disturbed sleep (Figley 1995). Despite the high prevalence of this disorder in attorneys (Levin et al. 2011), STS has largely been overlooked by the research community ( ...
... Meier 1993; Silver 1999). Symptoms of STS mimic those of PTSD and include intrusive thoughts, social avoidance and withdrawal, and disturbed sleep (Figley 1995). Despite the high prevalence of this disorder in attorneys (Levin et al. 2011), STS has largely been overlooked by the research community ( ...
Late-onset of post- traumatic reactions in Holocaust survivors at advanced... Haim Dasberg ** I. Introductory Remarks
... In many P. T. patients, the chronic symptoms may lead to "enduring personality changes" after catastrophic experience, according to the ICD-10 classification published by the WHO (1992). Subjects afflicted by enduring post-catastrophic personality change may exhibit mistrustful and hostile behaviour ...
... In many P. T. patients, the chronic symptoms may lead to "enduring personality changes" after catastrophic experience, according to the ICD-10 classification published by the WHO (1992). Subjects afflicted by enduring post-catastrophic personality change may exhibit mistrustful and hostile behaviour ...
Obsessive–compulsive disorder in adults
... THE diagnosis of OCD may be made by referring to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria (see box). While diagnosed OCD is not very common (comparable in prevalence with psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder), obsessions themselves are thought to be common in the general population. An early survey o ...
... THE diagnosis of OCD may be made by referring to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria (see box). While diagnosed OCD is not very common (comparable in prevalence with psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder), obsessions themselves are thought to be common in the general population. An early survey o ...
Chapter 3 Notes
... 2. Identify the problem Try to find out what is causing the depression. It could be loneliness, a loss, or a chemical imbalance. 3. Take action Some ways to cope with depression include changing negative thinking, seeking support from others, and increasing physical activity. ...
... 2. Identify the problem Try to find out what is causing the depression. It could be loneliness, a loss, or a chemical imbalance. 3. Take action Some ways to cope with depression include changing negative thinking, seeking support from others, and increasing physical activity. ...
ADHD Testing
... General Problems with Scales • May be gender biased (boys diagnosed more often than girls) • Not created for children under age 4 or for adults • May be culturally biased • May not be good measures of developmental variations in expression of ADHD • Diagnosis may be missed when child’s behaviors do ...
... General Problems with Scales • May be gender biased (boys diagnosed more often than girls) • Not created for children under age 4 or for adults • May be culturally biased • May not be good measures of developmental variations in expression of ADHD • Diagnosis may be missed when child’s behaviors do ...
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... studies have shown a genetic influence, with higher rates of bpd and/or other related mental health disorders among close family members. Environmental factors that may contribute to the development of bpd in vulnerable individuals include separation, neglect, abuse or other traumatic childhood even ...
... studies have shown a genetic influence, with higher rates of bpd and/or other related mental health disorders among close family members. Environmental factors that may contribute to the development of bpd in vulnerable individuals include separation, neglect, abuse or other traumatic childhood even ...
The Role of Cognitions in Imagery Rescripting for Posttraumatic Nightmares
... promising results in reducing both PTNMs and associated distress (Davis & Wright, 2007; Krakow et al., 2001). Imagery rescripting is an imagery technique in which a distressing trauma-related nightmare/image is modified during treatment, which is postulated to increase sense of mastery over the image ...
... promising results in reducing both PTNMs and associated distress (Davis & Wright, 2007; Krakow et al., 2001). Imagery rescripting is an imagery technique in which a distressing trauma-related nightmare/image is modified during treatment, which is postulated to increase sense of mastery over the image ...
Chapter 3
... 2. Identify the problem Try to find out what is causing the depression. It could be loneliness, a loss, or a chemical imbalance. 3. Take action Some ways to cope with depression include changing negative thinking, seeking support from others, and increasing physical activity. ...
... 2. Identify the problem Try to find out what is causing the depression. It could be loneliness, a loss, or a chemical imbalance. 3. Take action Some ways to cope with depression include changing negative thinking, seeking support from others, and increasing physical activity. ...
ADHD Presentation Slides - NCTM Birmingham, AL, 2005
... ADHD, Combined Type: if both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type: If criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past six months ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the pa ...
... ADHD, Combined Type: if both criteria 1A and 1B are met for the past 6 months ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type: If criterion 1A is met but criterion 1B is not met for the past six months ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type: if Criterion 1B is met but Criterion 1A is not met for the pa ...
Sleepwalking is a disorder that occurs when a person walks or does
... (somnambulism) most often occurs during deep, non-REM sleep (stage 3 or stage 4 sleep) early in the night. If it occurs during REM sleep, it is part of REM behavior disorder and tends to happen near morning. The cause of sleepwalking in children is usually unknown. Fatigue, lack of sleep, and anxiet ...
... (somnambulism) most often occurs during deep, non-REM sleep (stage 3 or stage 4 sleep) early in the night. If it occurs during REM sleep, it is part of REM behavior disorder and tends to happen near morning. The cause of sleepwalking in children is usually unknown. Fatigue, lack of sleep, and anxiet ...
1) What percent of Americans suffer from depression at
... d. combined 9. According to the DSM-IV, what is the likelihood that a person having their first depressive episode will later experience a manic episode? a. 0-5% b. 5-10% c. 10-15% d. 15-20% 10. Loss of intellectual capacity in such areas as memory, judgment, and reasoning usually due to brain deter ...
... d. combined 9. According to the DSM-IV, what is the likelihood that a person having their first depressive episode will later experience a manic episode? a. 0-5% b. 5-10% c. 10-15% d. 15-20% 10. Loss of intellectual capacity in such areas as memory, judgment, and reasoning usually due to brain deter ...
long version
... schizophrenia at first cannot understand it and later refuse to accept it. They usually wonder if it was their fault or if another member of the family might manifest the disease and want to know which will be its evolution. They need help and information from specialists. The family charge is more ...
... schizophrenia at first cannot understand it and later refuse to accept it. They usually wonder if it was their fault or if another member of the family might manifest the disease and want to know which will be its evolution. They need help and information from specialists. The family charge is more ...
Irritable bowel syndrome: An overview of diagnosis and pharmacologic treatment
... • Constipation, diarrhea, or an alternation between both. Alarm factors Vigilance for alarm factors is an essential part of history-taking and the physical examination in a patient ...
... • Constipation, diarrhea, or an alternation between both. Alarm factors Vigilance for alarm factors is an essential part of history-taking and the physical examination in a patient ...
Quality-of-Life Impairment in Depressive and Anxiety Disorders
... Conclusions: Subjects with affective or anxiety disorders who enter clinical trials have significant quality-of-life impairment, although the degree of dysfunction varies. Diagnostic-specific symptom measures explained only a small proportion of the variance in quality of life, suggesting that an in ...
... Conclusions: Subjects with affective or anxiety disorders who enter clinical trials have significant quality-of-life impairment, although the degree of dysfunction varies. Diagnostic-specific symptom measures explained only a small proportion of the variance in quality of life, suggesting that an in ...
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.