Assessment and management of depression in young people
... severity of symptoms and any co-occurring conditions, as well as the young person’s circumstances, preferences and resources. To inform decision-making, the young person should be given relevant and culturally appropriate information about treatment options, with full discussion of their suitability ...
... severity of symptoms and any co-occurring conditions, as well as the young person’s circumstances, preferences and resources. To inform decision-making, the young person should be given relevant and culturally appropriate information about treatment options, with full discussion of their suitability ...
A neuropsychological assessment of phobias in patients with stiff
... a significantly high score on neuroticism or introversion, which are commonly associated with psychopathology.7 Collectively, the results do not support neurocognitive impairment in SPS patients, although a slight decline in cognitive functioning from premorbid levels is suggested. No consistent pat ...
... a significantly high score on neuroticism or introversion, which are commonly associated with psychopathology.7 Collectively, the results do not support neurocognitive impairment in SPS patients, although a slight decline in cognitive functioning from premorbid levels is suggested. No consistent pat ...
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... (EOS; onset before age 18 years) and Very Early Onset Schizophrenia (VEOS; onset before age 13 years) • Children should have at least two of the following characteristic symptoms for at least one month: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior, negative symp ...
... (EOS; onset before age 18 years) and Very Early Onset Schizophrenia (VEOS; onset before age 13 years) • Children should have at least two of the following characteristic symptoms for at least one month: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior, negative symp ...
Chapter 6
... Major Depressive Episode: Overview and Defining Features – Extremely depressed mood state lasting at least 2 weeks – Cognitive symptoms – Feelings of worthless, indecisiveness – Vegetative or somatic symptoms – Central to the disorder! – Anhedonia – Loss of pleasure/interest in usual activities ...
... Major Depressive Episode: Overview and Defining Features – Extremely depressed mood state lasting at least 2 weeks – Cognitive symptoms – Feelings of worthless, indecisiveness – Vegetative or somatic symptoms – Central to the disorder! – Anhedonia – Loss of pleasure/interest in usual activities ...
Abnormal Psych - mood disorders
... episodes that do not meet criteria for major depression or mania • criteria include duration of at least 2 years with recurrent periods of mild depression alternating with hypomania ...
... episodes that do not meet criteria for major depression or mania • criteria include duration of at least 2 years with recurrent periods of mild depression alternating with hypomania ...
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire
... 1)15 is a screening instrument for bipolar disorder that can easily be utilized in primary care settings. The MDQ has both good sensitivity and very good specificity.15 The MDQ can correctly identify 7 of 10 patients with bipolar disorder, while 9 of 10 patients without bipolar disorder would be cor ...
... 1)15 is a screening instrument for bipolar disorder that can easily be utilized in primary care settings. The MDQ has both good sensitivity and very good specificity.15 The MDQ can correctly identify 7 of 10 patients with bipolar disorder, while 9 of 10 patients without bipolar disorder would be cor ...
DSM-5 And Mood disorders - Institut universitaire en santé mentale
... “… the biology of psychotic illnesses may fail to align neatly with the classic Kraepelinian distinction between schizophrenia and manic-depressive illness… However, they do resonate with clinical observations that many patients present with a mix of bipolar and schizophrenia symptoms, both at a sin ...
... “… the biology of psychotic illnesses may fail to align neatly with the classic Kraepelinian distinction between schizophrenia and manic-depressive illness… However, they do resonate with clinical observations that many patients present with a mix of bipolar and schizophrenia symptoms, both at a sin ...
What is Selective Mutism? - Super Duper Publications
... Selective mutism is a disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain settings. For example, a child may be able to speak with family at home but not with peers at school. Selective mutism is linked to anxiety and may be related to social phobia. It is important to remember that selectiv ...
... Selective mutism is a disorder that affects a child’s ability to speak in certain settings. For example, a child may be able to speak with family at home but not with peers at school. Selective mutism is linked to anxiety and may be related to social phobia. It is important to remember that selectiv ...
Year In Review
... white matter and subcortical gray matter hyperintensities, neuropsychological factors, and treatment outcome between early- and late-onset late-life depressed (LLD) subjects. • Methods: We conducted a prospective, nonrandomized, controlled trial at the outpatient clinics at Washington University and ...
... white matter and subcortical gray matter hyperintensities, neuropsychological factors, and treatment outcome between early- and late-onset late-life depressed (LLD) subjects. • Methods: We conducted a prospective, nonrandomized, controlled trial at the outpatient clinics at Washington University and ...
The MoD PTSD decision: a psychiatric perspective 21 MENTAL HEALTH
... stress disorder (PTSD) case1. This was a class action brought by more than 2,000 British military personnel (the claimants) who had served in a number of major operations prior to 1996 (defined as the relevant period) including Northern Ireland, the Falklands, the Gulf War, and Bosnia. The claimants ...
... stress disorder (PTSD) case1. This was a class action brought by more than 2,000 British military personnel (the claimants) who had served in a number of major operations prior to 1996 (defined as the relevant period) including Northern Ireland, the Falklands, the Gulf War, and Bosnia. The claimants ...
Personality Disorders
... Spiritual Integration • Even though personality disorders are pervasive, counselors must refrain from labeling individuals by the disorder. God has “labeled them” in His Image. • Christian counselors must not give up hope when they see an Axis II client. • Christian counselors are encouraged to sup ...
... Spiritual Integration • Even though personality disorders are pervasive, counselors must refrain from labeling individuals by the disorder. God has “labeled them” in His Image. • Christian counselors must not give up hope when they see an Axis II client. • Christian counselors are encouraged to sup ...
Meaning or Medicine: The Future of Psychoanalysis
... However, more psychologists still receive their doctorates from traditional Ph.D. ScientistPractitioner programs. It is no coincidence that the university settings for these programs have spawned a logical positivist epistemology of practice with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral treatments. Both ...
... However, more psychologists still receive their doctorates from traditional Ph.D. ScientistPractitioner programs. It is no coincidence that the university settings for these programs have spawned a logical positivist epistemology of practice with an emphasis on cognitive-behavioral treatments. Both ...
Outline
... Some Final Thoughts § More strategies doesn’t necessarily mean better outcomes (some strategies may cancel out the effects of others; some strategies may not add anything to treatment). § Don’t ignore data from studies on singledisorder treatments (e.g., exposure for animal phobias; applied tens ...
... Some Final Thoughts § More strategies doesn’t necessarily mean better outcomes (some strategies may cancel out the effects of others; some strategies may not add anything to treatment). § Don’t ignore data from studies on singledisorder treatments (e.g., exposure for animal phobias; applied tens ...
glossary of key terms, acronyms, and laws
... because it was not consciously tolerable (see conscious). A therapeutic effect sometimes occurs through partial or repeated discharge of the painful affect. See also systematic desensitization. academic disorders In DSM-IV, this is a major group of infancy, childhood, and adolescence disorders that ...
... because it was not consciously tolerable (see conscious). A therapeutic effect sometimes occurs through partial or repeated discharge of the painful affect. See also systematic desensitization. academic disorders In DSM-IV, this is a major group of infancy, childhood, and adolescence disorders that ...
CE-1421 / Dual Diagnosis and Co
... diagnoses are distinguished by the specifier “(Provisional).” A more firm diagnosis is deferred pending the gathering of additional information (House, 2002, p. 34-35). Dually diagnosed individuals often present with atypical symptoms related to more than one type of disorder (O’Connell, 2002, p. 16 ...
... diagnoses are distinguished by the specifier “(Provisional).” A more firm diagnosis is deferred pending the gathering of additional information (House, 2002, p. 34-35). Dually diagnosed individuals often present with atypical symptoms related to more than one type of disorder (O’Connell, 2002, p. 16 ...
Marijuana - Mental Health America of Texas
... Used marijuana in large amounts for longer than intended? Wanted to stop using marijuana, but weren’t successful in attempts to quit? Spent a great deal of time getting, using, or recovering from marijuana? Had strong cravings or urges to use? Failed to perform work, school, or home duties because o ...
... Used marijuana in large amounts for longer than intended? Wanted to stop using marijuana, but weren’t successful in attempts to quit? Spent a great deal of time getting, using, or recovering from marijuana? Had strong cravings or urges to use? Failed to perform work, school, or home duties because o ...
Medical Errors for Mental Health Professionals
... professional competence. All of the ethical codes utilized by mental health clinicians cite this as a core standard in practice. Despite the inclusion of competence in our ethical codes, Pope and Vasquez (1991) note that competence is a sometimes a difficult concept to define. They go on to list wha ...
... professional competence. All of the ethical codes utilized by mental health clinicians cite this as a core standard in practice. Despite the inclusion of competence in our ethical codes, Pope and Vasquez (1991) note that competence is a sometimes a difficult concept to define. They go on to list wha ...
Personality Disorders - Life Christian Counseling Network
... Spiritual Integration • Even though personality disorders are pervasive, counselors must refrain from labeling individuals by the disorder. God has “labeled them” in His Image. • Christian counselors must not give up hope when they see an Axis II client. • Christian counselors are encouraged to sup ...
... Spiritual Integration • Even though personality disorders are pervasive, counselors must refrain from labeling individuals by the disorder. God has “labeled them” in His Image. • Christian counselors must not give up hope when they see an Axis II client. • Christian counselors are encouraged to sup ...
Facts and Myths about Pyrrole Disorder
... Dr. Albert Mensah is an internationally recognized physician-specialist in metabolic treatment approaches for patients with developmental, behavioral, learning and mental health issues. He is the president and co-founder of Mensah Medical, a biomedical outpatient clinic of physicians and nurses who ...
... Dr. Albert Mensah is an internationally recognized physician-specialist in metabolic treatment approaches for patients with developmental, behavioral, learning and mental health issues. He is the president and co-founder of Mensah Medical, a biomedical outpatient clinic of physicians and nurses who ...
Minorities in US - University of Washington
... How we manage depressed patients for even one episode (information and treatment) can have long-term consequences over many years ...
... How we manage depressed patients for even one episode (information and treatment) can have long-term consequences over many years ...
Family Guide - NAMI New Orleans
... by a qualified mental health professional. See page 6 for more information. Q: What do I do if my loved one is having a psychiatric crisis? A: It is impor tant to maintain a calm and soothing environment while helping them get the care that they need. Turn to page 7 for more information. Q: What hou ...
... by a qualified mental health professional. See page 6 for more information. Q: What do I do if my loved one is having a psychiatric crisis? A: It is impor tant to maintain a calm and soothing environment while helping them get the care that they need. Turn to page 7 for more information. Q: What hou ...
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Schizophrenia: Do They Overlap?
... commonalities between ASD and schizophrenia could provide new insights to better understand their etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and prevention. In this respect, some nuclear symptoms present in both disorders, such as negative symptoms and social withdrawal, cognitive and social cognition de ...
... commonalities between ASD and schizophrenia could provide new insights to better understand their etiology, pathophysiology, treatment, and prevention. In this respect, some nuclear symptoms present in both disorders, such as negative symptoms and social withdrawal, cognitive and social cognition de ...