DSM-5 Overview
... • What is it? • The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a publication of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), a society of psychiatric physicians. • Who writes it? • The APA created the DSM, which contains sets of diagnostic criteria (symptoms being experienced) gro ...
... • What is it? • The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a publication of the American Psychiatric Association (APA), a society of psychiatric physicians. • Who writes it? • The APA created the DSM, which contains sets of diagnostic criteria (symptoms being experienced) gro ...
Bipolar Disorder
... overwhelm their ability to deal with reality. This inability to distinguish reality from unreality results in psychotic symptoms such as hearing voices, paranoia, visual hallucinations and false beliefs of special powers or identity. They may have distressing periods of great sadness alternating wit ...
... overwhelm their ability to deal with reality. This inability to distinguish reality from unreality results in psychotic symptoms such as hearing voices, paranoia, visual hallucinations and false beliefs of special powers or identity. They may have distressing periods of great sadness alternating wit ...
Treatment of a Child with Nocturnal Panic Attacks
... awakening from sleep followed by the classical symptoms of panic disorder. Although it occurs nearly in half of adult panic disorder cases, little is known about occurrence and treatment in childhood. In this paper, we present a 12 years old girl, hospitalized in the paediatric inpatient unit for he ...
... awakening from sleep followed by the classical symptoms of panic disorder. Although it occurs nearly in half of adult panic disorder cases, little is known about occurrence and treatment in childhood. In this paper, we present a 12 years old girl, hospitalized in the paediatric inpatient unit for he ...
ADHD/AD - Lisgar Collegiate Institute
... Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly Often does not follow through on instructions, fails to finish scho ...
... Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly Often does not follow through on instructions, fails to finish scho ...
Workbook Assignment 4 Chapters 12 and 13 to correspond with
... 2. What normal traits do people with antisocial personality disorder seem to lack? ...
... 2. What normal traits do people with antisocial personality disorder seem to lack? ...
Specific phobias
... part of a broad treatment plan – not as the first or only treatment. They can help people cope with anxiety by reducing tension, without making people drowsy. Benzodiazepines are not recommended for long-term use as they can be addictive. If a person has become dependent, withdrawal symptoms may be ...
... part of a broad treatment plan – not as the first or only treatment. They can help people cope with anxiety by reducing tension, without making people drowsy. Benzodiazepines are not recommended for long-term use as they can be addictive. If a person has become dependent, withdrawal symptoms may be ...
DSM-5 Released: The Big Changes
... children.” This can be diagnosed in children up to age 18 years who exhibit persistent irritability and frequent episodes of extreme behavioral dyscontrol (e.g., they are out of control). ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been modified somewhat, especially to emphasize that th ...
... children.” This can be diagnosed in children up to age 18 years who exhibit persistent irritability and frequent episodes of extreme behavioral dyscontrol (e.g., they are out of control). ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been modified somewhat, especially to emphasize that th ...
Psychopathology
... • General paresis as an example • syphilis caused by bacterial infection • in a few cases, symptoms seem to clear up then later general paresis appears • at first, thought general paresis was psychological disorder • progressive general decline of physical and psychological functioning culminating i ...
... • General paresis as an example • syphilis caused by bacterial infection • in a few cases, symptoms seem to clear up then later general paresis appears • at first, thought general paresis was psychological disorder • progressive general decline of physical and psychological functioning culminating i ...
Figure 1: Lifetime, 12-month and and 30
... – Individual psychotherapy for the improvement of self efficacy, reduction in anxiety etc. – Group psychotherapy for the improvement of self efficacy, decrease of anxiety etc. – Competency training by occupational therapists (concentration, endurance, functional training) – Group therapy: management ...
... – Individual psychotherapy for the improvement of self efficacy, reduction in anxiety etc. – Group psychotherapy for the improvement of self efficacy, decrease of anxiety etc. – Competency training by occupational therapists (concentration, endurance, functional training) – Group therapy: management ...
Mental Health
... unexpected death of a loved one, an accident, war, or natural disaster. Families of victims can also develop posttraumatic stress disorder, as can emergency personnel and ...
... unexpected death of a loved one, an accident, war, or natural disaster. Families of victims can also develop posttraumatic stress disorder, as can emergency personnel and ...
abnormal defining and labeling disorders
... treated, and in most cases, cured. • Psychological disorders can be diagnosed based on their symptoms and treated or cured through therapy. • Psychological disorders are similar to a physical illness. ...
... treated, and in most cases, cured. • Psychological disorders can be diagnosed based on their symptoms and treated or cured through therapy. • Psychological disorders are similar to a physical illness. ...
dsm-v: disruptive behaviors, personality disorders and v
... self-direction rigid and inflexible, poor empathy for other input, intimacy with others serves to enhance productivity and control • Traits: rigid perfectionism, perseveration, intimacy avoidance, restricted affectivity (three) • Specify additional traits or LPFS ...
... self-direction rigid and inflexible, poor empathy for other input, intimacy with others serves to enhance productivity and control • Traits: rigid perfectionism, perseveration, intimacy avoidance, restricted affectivity (three) • Specify additional traits or LPFS ...
What is Abnormal? Abnormal behavior is defined as behavior that is
... resolve that we will make the needed investment. The investment does not call for massive budget; rather, it calls for the willingness of each of us to educate ourselves and others about mental health and mental illness, and thus to confront the attitudes, fears, and misunderstanding that remain as ...
... resolve that we will make the needed investment. The investment does not call for massive budget; rather, it calls for the willingness of each of us to educate ourselves and others about mental health and mental illness, and thus to confront the attitudes, fears, and misunderstanding that remain as ...
Health Anxiety and Hypochondriasis in Older Adults: Overlooked
... Older adults are at increased risk of highly debilitating ...
... Older adults are at increased risk of highly debilitating ...
Anorexia Nervosa
... - Provides link between perceptive and cognitive brain regions 2. Bridge between left and right hemispheres 3. Social emotion and the sense of self. -Sensory homunculi - Every person has somatotopic representation of a body map in their mind. This is called a sensory homunculi. Sensory homunculi hav ...
... - Provides link between perceptive and cognitive brain regions 2. Bridge between left and right hemispheres 3. Social emotion and the sense of self. -Sensory homunculi - Every person has somatotopic representation of a body map in their mind. This is called a sensory homunculi. Sensory homunculi hav ...
eating disorders in the younger child: is it really an ed?
... and through school-based and community interventions with a focus on education, early screening, and advocacy. Pediatricians are encouraged to advocate for legislation and policy changes that ensure appropriate services for patients with eating disorders, including medical care, nutritional interven ...
... and through school-based and community interventions with a focus on education, early screening, and advocacy. Pediatricians are encouraged to advocate for legislation and policy changes that ensure appropriate services for patients with eating disorders, including medical care, nutritional interven ...
Diagnosing and Treating Mood Disorders: The Science and Ethics
... – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ...
... – Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ...
Personality Disorders
... Dependent Personality Disorder • pattern of submissive and clinging behavior • anxious and helpless when alone – need others for advice and support – usually find one person to latch onto for support ...
... Dependent Personality Disorder • pattern of submissive and clinging behavior • anxious and helpless when alone – need others for advice and support – usually find one person to latch onto for support ...
Chapter 10
... (a) Neither desires nor enjoys close relationships (b) Almost always chooses solitary activities (c) Having little, if any, interest in sexual experiences (d) Takes please in few, if any, activities. (e) Lacks close friends or confidants other than 1st degree relatives (f) Appears to indifferent to ...
... (a) Neither desires nor enjoys close relationships (b) Almost always chooses solitary activities (c) Having little, if any, interest in sexual experiences (d) Takes please in few, if any, activities. (e) Lacks close friends or confidants other than 1st degree relatives (f) Appears to indifferent to ...
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... line and violating those rights. It usually begins in childhood or as a teen and continues into their adult lives. Antisocial personality disorder is often referred to as psychopathy or sociopathy in popular culture. However, neither psychopathy nor sociopathy are recognized professional labels used ...
... line and violating those rights. It usually begins in childhood or as a teen and continues into their adult lives. Antisocial personality disorder is often referred to as psychopathy or sociopathy in popular culture. However, neither psychopathy nor sociopathy are recognized professional labels used ...
Pediatric Disaster Life Support (PDLS)
... Somatic Symptoms These include headaches, abdominal pain, ...
... Somatic Symptoms These include headaches, abdominal pain, ...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - DSM-5
... Negative cognitions and mood represents myriad feelings, from a persistent and distorted sense of blame of self or others, to estrangement from others or markedly diminished interest in activities, to an inability to remember key aspects of the event. Finally, arousal is marked by aggressive, reckle ...
... Negative cognitions and mood represents myriad feelings, from a persistent and distorted sense of blame of self or others, to estrangement from others or markedly diminished interest in activities, to an inability to remember key aspects of the event. Finally, arousal is marked by aggressive, reckle ...
Mood Disorders
... Objective Data Females under the age of 40 Prior episodes of depression Family history of depression or bipolar disorder A history of a recent stressful event Lack of social support ...
... Objective Data Females under the age of 40 Prior episodes of depression Family history of depression or bipolar disorder A history of a recent stressful event Lack of social support ...