Is there a significant interaction between life adversity and the brain
... heterogeneity of the studies made it difficult to directly compare them. Discussion To our knowledge this is the first systematic review of this topic. It has shown that this area of research should be pursued further and it can also offer some recommendations for future studies. ...
... heterogeneity of the studies made it difficult to directly compare them. Discussion To our knowledge this is the first systematic review of this topic. It has shown that this area of research should be pursued further and it can also offer some recommendations for future studies. ...
Association of Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks with
... We previously studied patients with refractory hypertension attending a hospital-based clinic, and confirmed that they had a substantial prevalence of panic attacks (33%) and panic disorder (12%) (17). Panic attacks (39%) and panic disorder (14%) were also common in patients with well-controlled hyp ...
... We previously studied patients with refractory hypertension attending a hospital-based clinic, and confirmed that they had a substantial prevalence of panic attacks (33%) and panic disorder (12%) (17). Panic attacks (39%) and panic disorder (14%) were also common in patients with well-controlled hyp ...
Gulf War Illnesses: Causes and Treatments
... Depleted uranium (DU) was used extensively in ODS, and it remains an important contaminant of the battlefield (6). DU, a by-product of uranium processing, was used in armor-penetrating ammunition and in protective armor on tanks and other vehicles. Depleted uranium contains about 30% U-235, a danger ...
... Depleted uranium (DU) was used extensively in ODS, and it remains an important contaminant of the battlefield (6). DU, a by-product of uranium processing, was used in armor-penetrating ammunition and in protective armor on tanks and other vehicles. Depleted uranium contains about 30% U-235, a danger ...
Myths vs. Facts – Reflections on ADHD
... Separation anxiety is the only anxiety disorder that is specific to childhood. In young children separation anxiety is triggered by a life stress such as a death of a pet, moving to a new home, or a major illness in the family. ...
... Separation anxiety is the only anxiety disorder that is specific to childhood. In young children separation anxiety is triggered by a life stress such as a death of a pet, moving to a new home, or a major illness in the family. ...
PowerPoint * Lecture Notes Presentation Chapter 2
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Mood Disorders
... A variant of bipolar III disorder has been called bipolar III 1/2 to designate a type of bipolar disorder associated with substance abuse (Figure 11-18). Although some of these patients can utilize substances of abuse to treat depressive episodes, others have previously experienced natural or drug-i ...
... A variant of bipolar III disorder has been called bipolar III 1/2 to designate a type of bipolar disorder associated with substance abuse (Figure 11-18). Although some of these patients can utilize substances of abuse to treat depressive episodes, others have previously experienced natural or drug-i ...
Determinants of Feature Centrality in Clinicians’ Concepts of Mental Disorders
... In addition to simply discovering which features or symptoms of mental disorders clinicians weight more, it is also crucial to understand why some features are perceived to be more important than others. In the current study, we examined three potential determinants. The first determinant was catego ...
... In addition to simply discovering which features or symptoms of mental disorders clinicians weight more, it is also crucial to understand why some features are perceived to be more important than others. In the current study, we examined three potential determinants. The first determinant was catego ...
A Guide to the Treatment of Adults With ADHD
... at 4.7% of the adult population,3–10 indicating that this is both a common and impairing condition for which treatment is now available. Research into the neurobiology of ADHD clearly established the validity of the disorder in adults,11 which in turn opened a new window of opportunity for providing ...
... at 4.7% of the adult population,3–10 indicating that this is both a common and impairing condition for which treatment is now available. Research into the neurobiology of ADHD clearly established the validity of the disorder in adults,11 which in turn opened a new window of opportunity for providing ...
Adults With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
... executive functions (such as organization, planning and complex problem solving), and verbal learning and memory. They have demonstrated difficulty processing auditory material and difficulty learning when it requires the ability to attend over time (e.g., listening to lectures and sustaining attent ...
... executive functions (such as organization, planning and complex problem solving), and verbal learning and memory. They have demonstrated difficulty processing auditory material and difficulty learning when it requires the ability to attend over time (e.g., listening to lectures and sustaining attent ...
Trauma-induced dissociative amnesia in World War I combat soldiers
... ferred over the Freudian model of unconscious repression. Janet [10] equated the latter with his own narrowing of the field of consciousness. As a form of mental disintegration, dissociation does not require any active unconscious agency. For Janet, the term dissociation denotes both the process and ...
... ferred over the Freudian model of unconscious repression. Janet [10] equated the latter with his own narrowing of the field of consciousness. As a form of mental disintegration, dissociation does not require any active unconscious agency. For Janet, the term dissociation denotes both the process and ...
Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in Adult Children Caring for
... The SCID-NP has adequate to superior validity and reliability (Riskind et al., 1987; Spitzer et al., 1987) with greatest precision in the diagnosis of current disorder. Interviews were done by advanced clinical psychology graduate students or by a clinical psychologist. The diagnostic interviews pro ...
... The SCID-NP has adequate to superior validity and reliability (Riskind et al., 1987; Spitzer et al., 1987) with greatest precision in the diagnosis of current disorder. Interviews were done by advanced clinical psychology graduate students or by a clinical psychologist. The diagnostic interviews pro ...
Hallucinations in children: Diagnostic and
... of hallucinations.20 Brain neoplasm—particularly in visual association areas, the temporal lobe, or portions of the optic nerve or retina—also may produce hallucinations, which can be complex with full images.21 Medications such as steroids and anticholinergics may cause hallucinations. Case studies ...
... of hallucinations.20 Brain neoplasm—particularly in visual association areas, the temporal lobe, or portions of the optic nerve or retina—also may produce hallucinations, which can be complex with full images.21 Medications such as steroids and anticholinergics may cause hallucinations. Case studies ...
RUNNING HEAD: SYMPTOMS OF HYPOCHONDRIA IN OCD
... Association [APA], 1994). The preoccupation lasts for at least six months and persists despite medical reassurance that there is no underlying disease warranting the experienced distress. Because those who have hypochondria are usually disinclined to regard their problems as anything other than phys ...
... Association [APA], 1994). The preoccupation lasts for at least six months and persists despite medical reassurance that there is no underlying disease warranting the experienced distress. Because those who have hypochondria are usually disinclined to regard their problems as anything other than phys ...
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... indicated that narratives are implicated in—if not necessary for—the subjects’ selfconcept. This period also witnessed an increase in the number of first-person narratives written by psychiatric patients and a heightened focus on the patients’ perspectives (e.g., Sadler, 2005; Stanghellini, 2004).1 ...
... indicated that narratives are implicated in—if not necessary for—the subjects’ selfconcept. This period also witnessed an increase in the number of first-person narratives written by psychiatric patients and a heightened focus on the patients’ perspectives (e.g., Sadler, 2005; Stanghellini, 2004).1 ...
Risk Impact of having a first-degree relative with affective disorder: a
... destructive not only for those who suffer from them but also for their families. Despite the increasing availability of alterative medical and psychological treatments and modern technology including the tremendous research effort in genomics and brain imaging, the prognosis for severe mental illnes ...
... destructive not only for those who suffer from them but also for their families. Despite the increasing availability of alterative medical and psychological treatments and modern technology including the tremendous research effort in genomics and brain imaging, the prognosis for severe mental illnes ...
1 CHAPTER 7 SCHIZOPHRENIA Schizophrenia a serious mental
... Schizophrenia a serious mental disorder which affects 1% of the population. With peak onset at 18-25 years, schizophrenia causes loss of productivity and high medical and social services costs. The suffering of patients with schizophrenia and their families is usually great. Some fortunate individua ...
... Schizophrenia a serious mental disorder which affects 1% of the population. With peak onset at 18-25 years, schizophrenia causes loss of productivity and high medical and social services costs. The suffering of patients with schizophrenia and their families is usually great. Some fortunate individua ...
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... useful in many aspects. Anello (1989) stated that although DSM has some limitations, it is a useful and helpful diagnostic tool for professionals in clarification and diagnosis of a disorder. Besides, since DSM provides a comprehensive list of symptoms and tries to consider every symptom, it helps c ...
... useful in many aspects. Anello (1989) stated that although DSM has some limitations, it is a useful and helpful diagnostic tool for professionals in clarification and diagnosis of a disorder. Besides, since DSM provides a comprehensive list of symptoms and tries to consider every symptom, it helps c ...
What is in a name? Renaming schizophrenia as a starting point for
... single homogeneous disease entity. Contemporary research evidence and clinical practice suggest that ‘schizophrenia’ is an umbrella term that can describe symptoms in a diverse group of patients. The significant heterogeneity in psychopathology has consequently resulted in heterogeneity in the need ...
... single homogeneous disease entity. Contemporary research evidence and clinical practice suggest that ‘schizophrenia’ is an umbrella term that can describe symptoms in a diverse group of patients. The significant heterogeneity in psychopathology has consequently resulted in heterogeneity in the need ...
Early Intervention May Prevent the Development of Posttraumatic
... symptoms from past trauma exposure (assessed on the PDS) were included as covariates. Missing values for week 4 and week 12 data were handled with multiple imputation. The NORM (51) software package was used to generate 100 complete datasets in which demographic variables, pretreatment self-report m ...
... symptoms from past trauma exposure (assessed on the PDS) were included as covariates. Missing values for week 4 and week 12 data were handled with multiple imputation. The NORM (51) software package was used to generate 100 complete datasets in which demographic variables, pretreatment self-report m ...
Subjective Symptoms Related to Suicide Risk in Japanese Male
... and PTSD as well as diagnoses of those disorders were statistically significantly associated with an increased suicide risk, except for experiences of traumatic events and a diagnosis of PTSD (due to no subjects with PTSD). Among somatic symptoms, headache, a sense of constriction in the throat, and ...
... and PTSD as well as diagnoses of those disorders were statistically significantly associated with an increased suicide risk, except for experiences of traumatic events and a diagnosis of PTSD (due to no subjects with PTSD). Among somatic symptoms, headache, a sense of constriction in the throat, and ...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Tort Actions: Forensic Minefield
... Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Tort Actions: Forensic Minefield Landy F. Sparr, MD, MA; and James K. Boehnlein, MD, MSc The authors discuss posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a basis for personal injury litigation. Three case examples raise issues related to: (1) the controversy surrounding e ...
... Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Tort Actions: Forensic Minefield Landy F. Sparr, MD, MA; and James K. Boehnlein, MD, MSc The authors discuss posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a basis for personal injury litigation. Three case examples raise issues related to: (1) the controversy surrounding e ...
The Expansion and Clarification of Feeding and Eating Disorders in
... specifically for women under age 20, indicate that eating disorders are common among this subset of the population; young women appear to be afflicted at dramatically higher rates than the population at large. Using the DSM-5 criteria, Stice, Marti, and Rohde (2013) found a lifetime prevalence of 13 ...
... specifically for women under age 20, indicate that eating disorders are common among this subset of the population; young women appear to be afflicted at dramatically higher rates than the population at large. Using the DSM-5 criteria, Stice, Marti, and Rohde (2013) found a lifetime prevalence of 13 ...