Germ of Paralysis
... the Enlightenment, however, came John Locke’s theory of incorrect mental organization: madness was the result of problems with reasoning, not attacks of passion. His remedy for mental illness was to argue with the insane, theorizing that it would convince them to abandon their irrational ideas. This ...
... the Enlightenment, however, came John Locke’s theory of incorrect mental organization: madness was the result of problems with reasoning, not attacks of passion. His remedy for mental illness was to argue with the insane, theorizing that it would convince them to abandon their irrational ideas. This ...
A FAMILY STUDY OF OBSESSIVE
... treatment for severe hoarding behavior, nail biting, and poor social relationships. Her hoarding began when she was about 20 years old, although she recalls excessive collecting as a teenager. When walking, she constantly collects discarded objects, such as soda cans, newspapers, and paper bags, whi ...
... treatment for severe hoarding behavior, nail biting, and poor social relationships. Her hoarding began when she was about 20 years old, although she recalls excessive collecting as a teenager. When walking, she constantly collects discarded objects, such as soda cans, newspapers, and paper bags, whi ...
Hormonal Diagnosis of Menstrual Irregularities or
... myomatosus or a long-term anticoagulation. If an organic and/or systemic cause is excluded, a symptomatic therapy is preferred. As a general rule, a hormone analysis is not necessary, except when there is the desire to have children. ...
... myomatosus or a long-term anticoagulation. If an organic and/or systemic cause is excluded, a symptomatic therapy is preferred. As a general rule, a hormone analysis is not necessary, except when there is the desire to have children. ...
Integrating psychodynamic and cognitive approaches to obsessive
... OCD that illustrates how overflow of obsessive thoughts may cause an overload on the executive system, which, in turn, interferes with neuropsychological functioning. Moreover, whereas some studies report an association between neuropsychological functioning and OCD symptom severity (e.g., Abramovit ...
... OCD that illustrates how overflow of obsessive thoughts may cause an overload on the executive system, which, in turn, interferes with neuropsychological functioning. Moreover, whereas some studies report an association between neuropsychological functioning and OCD symptom severity (e.g., Abramovit ...
Chapter 5 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
... Referral differences for girls versus boys DSM criteria may be more appropriate for boys Gender differences in community versus clinic samples Slightly more prevalent among lower SES groups Found in all countries and cultures, although rates vary ...
... Referral differences for girls versus boys DSM criteria may be more appropriate for boys Gender differences in community versus clinic samples Slightly more prevalent among lower SES groups Found in all countries and cultures, although rates vary ...
Teacher Ratings of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms
... It should be noted that because there is no single, generally accepted index of model fit (Bollen, 1990) and because very large sample sizes can affect fit indices (Marsh, Balla, & McDonald, 1988), the process is more of an interpretation through analysis and comparison of multiple fit indices than ...
... It should be noted that because there is no single, generally accepted index of model fit (Bollen, 1990) and because very large sample sizes can affect fit indices (Marsh, Balla, & McDonald, 1988), the process is more of an interpretation through analysis and comparison of multiple fit indices than ...
School Psychology International - Disater Risk Reduction at the
... variety of measures, a body of literature has been developed; following are brief summaries. This review is comprehensive but not exhaustive. For several natural disasters, such as volcanoes and landslides, there is no systematic body of literature on children. With the tsunami, relief efforts have ...
... variety of measures, a body of literature has been developed; following are brief summaries. This review is comprehensive but not exhaustive. For several natural disasters, such as volcanoes and landslides, there is no systematic body of literature on children. With the tsunami, relief efforts have ...
PDF - OA Publishing London
... Results of this study are of particular significance due to the evolving diagnostic frameworks used to diagnose ASDs. These include the recent revisions of the ADOS and DSM, both highly utilized for diagnosis. The increased emphasis on the SBRI symptom area in both of these tools is supported by our ...
... Results of this study are of particular significance due to the evolving diagnostic frameworks used to diagnose ASDs. These include the recent revisions of the ADOS and DSM, both highly utilized for diagnosis. The increased emphasis on the SBRI symptom area in both of these tools is supported by our ...
Perplexities of treatment resistence in eating disorders Open Access
... resistance in these patients [19]. Cognitive remediation therapy has been proposed as an adjunctive treatment for patients with anorexia nervosa. On a scale measuring existential well being anorexia nervosa participants were found to score significantly lower than age matched controls [20]. The auth ...
... resistance in these patients [19]. Cognitive remediation therapy has been proposed as an adjunctive treatment for patients with anorexia nervosa. On a scale measuring existential well being anorexia nervosa participants were found to score significantly lower than age matched controls [20]. The auth ...
Autism and epilepsy: a comprehensive medical approach 2014
... Focal (Partial) Seizures Simple (partial) – consciousness is retained, motor, sensory, or visual system is affected. Complex (partial) – impairment of consciousness, could present as staring or with motor symptoms. ...
... Focal (Partial) Seizures Simple (partial) – consciousness is retained, motor, sensory, or visual system is affected. Complex (partial) – impairment of consciousness, could present as staring or with motor symptoms. ...
Understanding Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
... Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is one of the most difficult to understand of all psychiatric illnesses. Persons who have this condition find themselves repeating certain behaviors or thoughts again and again and again and again. They know the repetition is unnecessary, but are unable to stop themselv ...
... Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is one of the most difficult to understand of all psychiatric illnesses. Persons who have this condition find themselves repeating certain behaviors or thoughts again and again and again and again. They know the repetition is unnecessary, but are unable to stop themselv ...
(A) Medical Report Writing by Prof Alexander McFarlane
... resulting from emotional trauma Dissociative fugue - physical desertion of familiar surroundings and experience of impaired recall of the past. This may lead to confusion about actual identity and the assumption of a new identity. ...
... resulting from emotional trauma Dissociative fugue - physical desertion of familiar surroundings and experience of impaired recall of the past. This may lead to confusion about actual identity and the assumption of a new identity. ...
First, Do No Harm: Adverse Effects and the Need for Practice
... The authors have become increasingly alarmed about risks of iatrogenic harm and adverse reactions for two reasons. First, there have come to be an increasing number of dealers, manufacturers, and trainers who have been supplying EEG biofeedback equipment directly to laypersons. These individuals hav ...
... The authors have become increasingly alarmed about risks of iatrogenic harm and adverse reactions for two reasons. First, there have come to be an increasing number of dealers, manufacturers, and trainers who have been supplying EEG biofeedback equipment directly to laypersons. These individuals hav ...
Psychodiagnosis I - i
... The profession of counseling is growing rapidly as reflected by the proliferation of professional community mental health counseling graduate programs. Graduates of these programs are providing counseling services in mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, employee assistance programs, and var ...
... The profession of counseling is growing rapidly as reflected by the proliferation of professional community mental health counseling graduate programs. Graduates of these programs are providing counseling services in mental health centers, psychiatric hospitals, employee assistance programs, and var ...
A long shadow is lifted on Asperger`s in adults
... according to government figures. Most children with ASDs have been identified by that age. People who have all five ASDs demonstrate poor social interaction and communication skills and repetitive behavior or interests. The severity of these deficits varies from disorder to disorder. Autism Accompan ...
... according to government figures. Most children with ASDs have been identified by that age. People who have all five ASDs demonstrate poor social interaction and communication skills and repetitive behavior or interests. The severity of these deficits varies from disorder to disorder. Autism Accompan ...
... disorder. In a recent study, in our group with patients with bipolar disorder, using the RSQ, we also found that patients with bipolar disorder, who are depressed, show a greater tendency to ruminate, when compared to levels previously reported in normal controls [53]. Given the repetitive and persi ...
Antisocial Personality, Sociopathy and
... People who cannot contain their urges to harm (or kill) people repeatedly for no apparent reason are assumed to suffer from some mental illness. However, they may be more cruel than crazy, they may be choosing not to control their urges, they know right from wrong, they know exactly what they're doi ...
... People who cannot contain their urges to harm (or kill) people repeatedly for no apparent reason are assumed to suffer from some mental illness. However, they may be more cruel than crazy, they may be choosing not to control their urges, they know right from wrong, they know exactly what they're doi ...
Secondary traumatic stress among child
... Every day innocent children are physically abused, sexually assaulted, and neglected by their caretakers. Estimates suggest that approximately one million children are severely physically harmed by family members in the United States annually (NCCAN, 1996). Because of the nature of these distressing ...
... Every day innocent children are physically abused, sexually assaulted, and neglected by their caretakers. Estimates suggest that approximately one million children are severely physically harmed by family members in the United States annually (NCCAN, 1996). Because of the nature of these distressing ...
Evidence-based pharmacotherapy of panic
... advised given the increase in blood pressure that is sometimes observed. In TCAs the most commonly reported side-effects in panic disorder patients are anticholinergic effects, increased sweating, sleep disturbance, orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, fatigue and weakness, cognitive disturbance, we ...
... advised given the increase in blood pressure that is sometimes observed. In TCAs the most commonly reported side-effects in panic disorder patients are anticholinergic effects, increased sweating, sleep disturbance, orthostatic hypotension and dizziness, fatigue and weakness, cognitive disturbance, we ...
Title
... Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) - this therapy is used to help change how people react to memories of the trauma. Hyper vigilance - is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an inflated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect threats. For example a per ...
... Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) - this therapy is used to help change how people react to memories of the trauma. Hyper vigilance - is an enhanced state of sensory sensitivity accompanied by an inflated intensity of behaviors whose purpose is to detect threats. For example a per ...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
... compulsive behaviors become so excessive that they interfere with our daily lives. And no matter what we do, we just can’t seem to shake them. What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts an ...
... compulsive behaviors become so excessive that they interfere with our daily lives. And no matter what we do, we just can’t seem to shake them. What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts an ...
YES
... Several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were present prior to age 12 years. C. Several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms are present in two or more settings (e.g., at home, school or work; with friends or relatives; in other activities). D. There is clear evidence that the ...
... Several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms were present prior to age 12 years. C. Several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms are present in two or more settings (e.g., at home, school or work; with friends or relatives; in other activities). D. There is clear evidence that the ...
DSM-V Research Agenda: Substance Abuse
... could include genetic, developmental, or other causes. Adding Substance Use to the Research Agenda on Nosology of Psychosis Heterogeneity within categories of psychotic disorders (eg, schizophrenia) and lack of clear boundaries between major subtypes (eg, mood-related psychoses and schizophrenia) ar ...
... could include genetic, developmental, or other causes. Adding Substance Use to the Research Agenda on Nosology of Psychosis Heterogeneity within categories of psychotic disorders (eg, schizophrenia) and lack of clear boundaries between major subtypes (eg, mood-related psychoses and schizophrenia) ar ...
If Only We Had Known - National Education Alliance for Borderline
... Personality evolves in children. Parents often recognize that their children can have very different personalities from each other. ...
... Personality evolves in children. Parents often recognize that their children can have very different personalities from each other. ...
SBS 04-19-05 - u.arizona.edu
... 5. Medications and Sleeping Disorders Place of Medications - meds play an important role in the management of sleep - can be used to treat secondary sleep disorder to depression or anxiety - helpful in many primary sleep disorders as well - be aware of dependence, rebound on discontinuance, and occa ...
... 5. Medications and Sleeping Disorders Place of Medications - meds play an important role in the management of sleep - can be used to treat secondary sleep disorder to depression or anxiety - helpful in many primary sleep disorders as well - be aware of dependence, rebound on discontinuance, and occa ...