Mass Psychogenic Illness
... serious disease Excessive anxiety about one or two symptoms Examination and reassurance by a physician does not relieve the concerns of the patient ...
... serious disease Excessive anxiety about one or two symptoms Examination and reassurance by a physician does not relieve the concerns of the patient ...
Abnormal Psych
... Maladaptive- destructive to oneself or others (exaggeration of normal, acceptable behavior). Unjustifiable- without a rational basis Disturbing- troublesome to other people Atypical- so different that they violate a norm (what is acceptable in their culture). ...
... Maladaptive- destructive to oneself or others (exaggeration of normal, acceptable behavior). Unjustifiable- without a rational basis Disturbing- troublesome to other people Atypical- so different that they violate a norm (what is acceptable in their culture). ...
Somatisation Disorder
... symptoms. Counselling may help to identify and face emotional issues. Medication can be useful when co-existing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety or substance abuse are present. Sometimes there may be an underlying mood disorder, which may respond to antidepressant medication. An en ...
... symptoms. Counselling may help to identify and face emotional issues. Medication can be useful when co-existing mental health problems such as depression, anxiety or substance abuse are present. Sometimes there may be an underlying mood disorder, which may respond to antidepressant medication. An en ...
Huffman PowerPoint Slides
... – Body dysmorphic disorder involves a preoccupation with an imagined physical defect – Hypochondriasis is a preoccupation with disease ...
... – Body dysmorphic disorder involves a preoccupation with an imagined physical defect – Hypochondriasis is a preoccupation with disease ...
Anxiety Disorders
... • Anxiety in many different areas of life • Accompanied by physical symptoms… muscle tension, trouble sleeping, irritability, lack of concentration, headaches, fatigue, inability to relax, twitching/trembling, etc. ...
... • Anxiety in many different areas of life • Accompanied by physical symptoms… muscle tension, trouble sleeping, irritability, lack of concentration, headaches, fatigue, inability to relax, twitching/trembling, etc. ...
Definition Physical symptoms that seem as if they are part of a
... A 21-year-old college student telephoned her physician and, later the same day, appeared (with her mother) at his office with the complaint that she had awakened from sleep 2 days earlier with total numbness and paralysis in both legs. She had no idea what was the matter but that she was incapable o ...
... A 21-year-old college student telephoned her physician and, later the same day, appeared (with her mother) at his office with the complaint that she had awakened from sleep 2 days earlier with total numbness and paralysis in both legs. She had no idea what was the matter but that she was incapable o ...
學系別
... c) sleep d) stress 6. Researchers have found that lesions of the human cerebellum may be associated with deficits involving physical movement and _______, which is now known as the cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome. a) emotion regulation b) executive function c) memory d) all of above 7. Lithi ...
... c) sleep d) stress 6. Researchers have found that lesions of the human cerebellum may be associated with deficits involving physical movement and _______, which is now known as the cerebellar cognitive affective syndrome. a) emotion regulation b) executive function c) memory d) all of above 7. Lithi ...
Somatoform Disorders
... 3. Constitute additional well-established health risks for the individual 4. Factors influence underlying pathophysiology, precipitating or exacerbating symptoms necessitating medical attention ...
... 3. Constitute additional well-established health risks for the individual 4. Factors influence underlying pathophysiology, precipitating or exacerbating symptoms necessitating medical attention ...
psychology - TeacherWeb
... • Example: Witness a terrible human torture – become frozen with fear, visual system shuts down – can no longer see ...
... • Example: Witness a terrible human torture – become frozen with fear, visual system shuts down – can no longer see ...
Early intervention in psychosis service
... professionals to gain ‘hands on’ experience in dealing with their MUS clients and to generalise their experience to gain expertise in working with this group of patients. We can develop a tailor-made management plan for your patient. The plan ( blue print ) will be shared and discussed with you so y ...
... professionals to gain ‘hands on’ experience in dealing with their MUS clients and to generalise their experience to gain expertise in working with this group of patients. We can develop a tailor-made management plan for your patient. The plan ( blue print ) will be shared and discussed with you so y ...
Depression
... 2. Treatment Options: a) Medication (SSRI, SNRI, Bupropion, Mirtazipine, TCA, and MAOI) If patient is started on medication they must be monitored weekly for suicidal ideation for 4 to 6 weeks. Note: anxiety and depression often co-exist so treatment of depression can unmask anxiety disorder and unr ...
... 2. Treatment Options: a) Medication (SSRI, SNRI, Bupropion, Mirtazipine, TCA, and MAOI) If patient is started on medication they must be monitored weekly for suicidal ideation for 4 to 6 weeks. Note: anxiety and depression often co-exist so treatment of depression can unmask anxiety disorder and unr ...
psych mod 22 terms
... vomiting, paralysis, blindness) are not under voluntary control, have no known physical causes, and are believed to be caused by psychological factors Somatization disorder: begins before age 30, lasts over several years, and is characterized by multiple symptoms-including pain, gastrointestinal, se ...
... vomiting, paralysis, blindness) are not under voluntary control, have no known physical causes, and are believed to be caused by psychological factors Somatization disorder: begins before age 30, lasts over several years, and is characterized by multiple symptoms-including pain, gastrointestinal, se ...
Document
... Kleinman’s theory – somatization and depression are different manifestations of the same problem – cross-cultural research • pattern of somatoform disorders affected by cultural beliefs ...
... Kleinman’s theory – somatization and depression are different manifestations of the same problem – cross-cultural research • pattern of somatoform disorders affected by cultural beliefs ...
Dr. Carman Gill Wednesday, April 29th
... poor diet (lack of nutrition or vitamin deficiencies, underlying medical conditions) neurological disability that causes poor behavior, such as migraine headaches. ...
... poor diet (lack of nutrition or vitamin deficiencies, underlying medical conditions) neurological disability that causes poor behavior, such as migraine headaches. ...
Bipolar Disorder: From One Extreme to the Other
... Bipolar Disorder: From One Extreme to the Other What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is an illness involving one or more episodes of serious mania and depression. The illness causes a person’s mood to swing from excessively “high” and/or irritable to sad and ho ...
... Bipolar Disorder: From One Extreme to the Other What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is an illness involving one or more episodes of serious mania and depression. The illness causes a person’s mood to swing from excessively “high” and/or irritable to sad and ho ...
Mass Psychogenic Illness
... serious disease Excessive anxiety about one or two symptoms Examination and reassurance by a physician does not relieve the concerns of the patient ...
... serious disease Excessive anxiety about one or two symptoms Examination and reassurance by a physician does not relieve the concerns of the patient ...
trends of admissions of conversion disorder in mosul iraq
... patterns of behaviour in developing countries. They are not expected to contain their frustrations, indeed, they are encouraged and expected to be emotionally labile and expressive. Patients from urban areas were more represented (71% men, 58% women). This finding is inconsistent with most studies. ...
... patterns of behaviour in developing countries. They are not expected to contain their frustrations, indeed, they are encouraged and expected to be emotionally labile and expressive. Patients from urban areas were more represented (71% men, 58% women). This finding is inconsistent with most studies. ...
The Anxiety Disorders Some Practical Questions & Answers
... About 60-80% of the general population will experience a somatic symptom in any given week. About 60% of the people who visit physicians come in for complaints for which no physical or biological abnormalities can be found. Another 20-30% of patients are seeking help for a “psychosomatic” disorder s ...
... About 60-80% of the general population will experience a somatic symptom in any given week. About 60% of the people who visit physicians come in for complaints for which no physical or biological abnormalities can be found. Another 20-30% of patients are seeking help for a “psychosomatic” disorder s ...
Schizophrenia and Other Psychoses
... • Disorganization and negative symptoms are not present • Social and vocational functioning effected but not as severe. • Content of delusional material is not considered bizarre. ...
... • Disorganization and negative symptoms are not present • Social and vocational functioning effected but not as severe. • Content of delusional material is not considered bizarre. ...
What are the diagnostic criteria for Somatization Disorder?
... About 60-80% of the general population will experience a somatic symptom in any given week. About 60% of the people who visit physicians come in for complaints for which no physical or biological abnormalities can be found. Another 20-30% of patients are seeking help for a “psychosomatic” disorder s ...
... About 60-80% of the general population will experience a somatic symptom in any given week. About 60% of the people who visit physicians come in for complaints for which no physical or biological abnormalities can be found. Another 20-30% of patients are seeking help for a “psychosomatic” disorder s ...