What is an Eating Disorder?
... you need to do if you eat a cookie, etc. How many times does someone check the scale? There is always the attempt to try to control eating because of the fear of gaining weight. Often meals are avoided, or eaten very slowly or cut into small portions. 3) Body image is distorted. When a person with a ...
... you need to do if you eat a cookie, etc. How many times does someone check the scale? There is always the attempt to try to control eating because of the fear of gaining weight. Often meals are avoided, or eaten very slowly or cut into small portions. 3) Body image is distorted. When a person with a ...
DSM-5: A First Look - Mental Health Heroes
... “…the once plausible goal of identifying homogeneous populations for treatment and research resulted in narrow diagnostic categories that did not capture clinical reality, symptom heterogeneity within disorders, and significant sharing of symptoms across multiple disorders.” (p12) ...
... “…the once plausible goal of identifying homogeneous populations for treatment and research resulted in narrow diagnostic categories that did not capture clinical reality, symptom heterogeneity within disorders, and significant sharing of symptoms across multiple disorders.” (p12) ...
The Black Mask of Humanity: Racial/Ethnic Discrimination and Post
... such as insomnia, hypervigilance, and startle reactions. The symptoms reported by African-Americans in the wake of discriminatory acts are subjectively perceived and may be felt as extreme and as annihilative, and described in catastrophic terms. Thus, it is surprising that racial discriminatory act ...
... such as insomnia, hypervigilance, and startle reactions. The symptoms reported by African-Americans in the wake of discriminatory acts are subjectively perceived and may be felt as extreme and as annihilative, and described in catastrophic terms. Thus, it is surprising that racial discriminatory act ...
Understanding borderline personality disorder
... of BPD. This premise has been evident around a whole range of mental illnesses. Blaming the family has been unsuccessful with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and these models have been unsuccessful with BPD as well as having little or nothing to do with what causes the illness. (Gunderson & Hoffm ...
... of BPD. This premise has been evident around a whole range of mental illnesses. Blaming the family has been unsuccessful with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and these models have been unsuccessful with BPD as well as having little or nothing to do with what causes the illness. (Gunderson & Hoffm ...
Conduct Disorder
... icians to refer patients to appropriate subspecialists. Third, conduct disorder increases the risk of several public health problems, including violence, weapon use, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and dropping out of school.3-5 Thus, it is important to identify conduct disorder and begin interve ...
... icians to refer patients to appropriate subspecialists. Third, conduct disorder increases the risk of several public health problems, including violence, weapon use, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and dropping out of school.3-5 Thus, it is important to identify conduct disorder and begin interve ...
Understanding the DSM-5
... practitioners and researchers: Better understand the diagnostic language they are using Identify future directions for an improved nosology Better understand the DSM’s strengths and limitations For example, many of the diagnostic criteria are not based on empirical research but on expert con ...
... practitioners and researchers: Better understand the diagnostic language they are using Identify future directions for an improved nosology Better understand the DSM’s strengths and limitations For example, many of the diagnostic criteria are not based on empirical research but on expert con ...
Dissociative Disorders - People Server at UNCW
... Depersonalization: frequent episodes where person feels detached from their own mental state or body Dissociative Identity Disorder: formerly known as multiple personality disorder; characterized by disturbances in identity and memory ...
... Depersonalization: frequent episodes where person feels detached from their own mental state or body Dissociative Identity Disorder: formerly known as multiple personality disorder; characterized by disturbances in identity and memory ...
Psychogenic Seizures and Conversion Disorders
... MEDICAL CARE OF PNES PATIENT EDUCATION • MOST IMPORTANT STEP IS DELIVERING THE DIAGNOSIS TO THE PATIENT AND FAMILY • PATIENT’S REACTION WILL BE DISBELIEF AND OFTEN ANGER BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS ORGANIC DIAGNOSIS • MAY COMMENT “ARE YOU ACCUSING ME OF FAKING?” OR “ARE YOU ...
... MEDICAL CARE OF PNES PATIENT EDUCATION • MOST IMPORTANT STEP IS DELIVERING THE DIAGNOSIS TO THE PATIENT AND FAMILY • PATIENT’S REACTION WILL BE DISBELIEF AND OFTEN ANGER BECAUSE OF PREVIOUS ORGANIC DIAGNOSIS • MAY COMMENT “ARE YOU ACCUSING ME OF FAKING?” OR “ARE YOU ...
Review in Psychiatric Nursing
... relationships. He is able to accept criticisms and is not upset easily. He searches for an identity. He has a strong sense of self-esteem. He knows himself, his needs, problems and goals (self-actualization). He has good control over his behavior. He is productive. He faces problems and tries to sol ...
... relationships. He is able to accept criticisms and is not upset easily. He searches for an identity. He has a strong sense of self-esteem. He knows himself, his needs, problems and goals (self-actualization). He has good control over his behavior. He is productive. He faces problems and tries to sol ...
Basic Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
... – Prevalence rates are low in some ethnic groups ...
... – Prevalence rates are low in some ethnic groups ...
Chapter 12
... Pervasive pattern of disregard and violation of others’ rights Disregard begins in childhood or adolescence and continues into adulthood Diagnosis cannot be given until person is at least 18 years of age and has a history of some symptoms of Conduct Disorder before 15 After age 15 the following must ...
... Pervasive pattern of disregard and violation of others’ rights Disregard begins in childhood or adolescence and continues into adulthood Diagnosis cannot be given until person is at least 18 years of age and has a history of some symptoms of Conduct Disorder before 15 After age 15 the following must ...
Dimensions of manic symptoms in youth: psychosocial impairment and cognitive performance
... Puhse, & Holsboer-Trachsler, 2011). In an epidemiological study of adults with pure hypomania, high energy levels and positive affect were particularly common. Importantly, those with pure hypomania had higher incomes and were more likely to be married and reports less distress than controls (Gamma, ...
... Puhse, & Holsboer-Trachsler, 2011). In an epidemiological study of adults with pure hypomania, high energy levels and positive affect were particularly common. Importantly, those with pure hypomania had higher incomes and were more likely to be married and reports less distress than controls (Gamma, ...
Dependent personality disorder Effective time-limited therapy S For personal use only
... dependency causes difficulties in his or her life. Persons with intense dependency needs can function well if they have a supportive environment, good social skills, and can control their impulses and express dependency in a flexible, situationappropriate manner.2 Thus a DPD diagnosis may be warrant ...
... dependency causes difficulties in his or her life. Persons with intense dependency needs can function well if they have a supportive environment, good social skills, and can control their impulses and express dependency in a flexible, situationappropriate manner.2 Thus a DPD diagnosis may be warrant ...
A Comparison of Borderline Personality Disorder
... Some mental health professionals feel that Borderline Personality Disorder is just a catchall, a label to put on difficult patients. Others are concerned that diagnosing a client as being Borderline can cause that client to be stigmatized because people who have Borderline Personality disorder tend ...
... Some mental health professionals feel that Borderline Personality Disorder is just a catchall, a label to put on difficult patients. Others are concerned that diagnosing a client as being Borderline can cause that client to be stigmatized because people who have Borderline Personality disorder tend ...
anxiety disorders (cont.)
... • Other problems and disorders: Axes II, III, IV, V – Axis IV: psychosocial and environmental problems • refers to psychosocial and environmental problems that may affect the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of mental disorders in Axes I and II – Axis V: global assessment of functioning scale • u ...
... • Other problems and disorders: Axes II, III, IV, V – Axis IV: psychosocial and environmental problems • refers to psychosocial and environmental problems that may affect the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of mental disorders in Axes I and II – Axis V: global assessment of functioning scale • u ...
Sleep Related Disorders
... Nightmare Disorder Usually begins in children between the age of 3 and 6. Causes significant disruption for both the children and their parents. It can persist into adulthood. The individual experiences repeated awakenings with detailed recall of frightening dreams. ...
... Nightmare Disorder Usually begins in children between the age of 3 and 6. Causes significant disruption for both the children and their parents. It can persist into adulthood. The individual experiences repeated awakenings with detailed recall of frightening dreams. ...
Chapter 12 - Somerset Academy
... Other signs of a disorder are more subtle, and a diagnosis depends heavily on clinical judgment Distress ...
... Other signs of a disorder are more subtle, and a diagnosis depends heavily on clinical judgment Distress ...
DMH Suicide Prevention Presentation
... • Persons under age 25 accounted for 15% of all suicides in 1997 • Within schools this statistic translates to (in a district of 8,000 students) one suicide a ...
... • Persons under age 25 accounted for 15% of all suicides in 1997 • Within schools this statistic translates to (in a district of 8,000 students) one suicide a ...
The influence of emotional factors on the report of somatic symptoms
... by well-established aetiopathogenic mechanisms. 14 Nevertheless, many suitably dialysed patients, with good haematocrit levels and good biochemical control continue to display “residual” physical discomfort that affects their well-being, for which no clear aetiology is found 11 and which do not resp ...
... by well-established aetiopathogenic mechanisms. 14 Nevertheless, many suitably dialysed patients, with good haematocrit levels and good biochemical control continue to display “residual” physical discomfort that affects their well-being, for which no clear aetiology is found 11 and which do not resp ...
Duke University/Health System - Disability Management System
... laws, employees must submit current documentation confirming that a disability substantially limits one or more major life activities as compared to the average person in the general population. The following guidelines are designed to provide employees and professional diagnosticians with a common ...
... laws, employees must submit current documentation confirming that a disability substantially limits one or more major life activities as compared to the average person in the general population. The following guidelines are designed to provide employees and professional diagnosticians with a common ...
Suicide and autism spectrum disorder: the role of trauma
... However, it is possible that such “adjustment disorders” underlie a more complex post traumatic stress symtomatology, aldo including the high risk of suicidal behavior recently shown in PTSD patients 8-12. A further perspective arising from recent studies is worth being considered about the relation ...
... However, it is possible that such “adjustment disorders” underlie a more complex post traumatic stress symtomatology, aldo including the high risk of suicidal behavior recently shown in PTSD patients 8-12. A further perspective arising from recent studies is worth being considered about the relation ...
DMDA RapidCycThinB_r1 - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
... As many as half of all people with bipolar disorder may develop rapid cycling at some time during their illness. While there are no absolute rules about who will develop this pattern, women may be more likely to do so, even though bipolar disorder is equally common in both genders. Use of certain an ...
... As many as half of all people with bipolar disorder may develop rapid cycling at some time during their illness. While there are no absolute rules about who will develop this pattern, women may be more likely to do so, even though bipolar disorder is equally common in both genders. Use of certain an ...
Facing Our Demons: Psychiatric Perspectives on Exorcism Rituals
... treatment (238-39). The authors state that their conclusions are tentative and caution against giving too much weight to the differences based on treatments due to the limitations in sample size, scope, and control groups (pp. 239-40). They advocate the need for future treatments of dissociative tra ...
... treatment (238-39). The authors state that their conclusions are tentative and caution against giving too much weight to the differences based on treatments due to the limitations in sample size, scope, and control groups (pp. 239-40). They advocate the need for future treatments of dissociative tra ...