Asperger Syndrome FACT SHEET
... genius. Each person is differently able across several areas of challenge and giftedness. Autism and Asperger’s were first studied at the same time, but in different parts of the world. Leo Kanner, who developed the first child psychiatric service in the United States, described autism in 1943 and i ...
... genius. Each person is differently able across several areas of challenge and giftedness. Autism and Asperger’s were first studied at the same time, but in different parts of the world. Leo Kanner, who developed the first child psychiatric service in the United States, described autism in 1943 and i ...
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 ...
Cognition as an outcome measure in schizophrenia
... mental disorders he encountered in his work, Emil Kraepelin adopted the term ‘dementia praecox’ to label a condition characterised by early psychosis and cognitive deterioration (Hoenig, 1983). Although Bleuler renamed the disease schizophrenia in 1911, emphasising his view of the disease as a lack ...
... mental disorders he encountered in his work, Emil Kraepelin adopted the term ‘dementia praecox’ to label a condition characterised by early psychosis and cognitive deterioration (Hoenig, 1983). Although Bleuler renamed the disease schizophrenia in 1911, emphasising his view of the disease as a lack ...
Detecting Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder in
... show a similar profile of symptoms, even if they are ascertained from different settings (see also Maher, 2003). However, this may or may not be the case, particularly in the case of personality disorders. This study sought to compare clinical and community-based samples of individuals with borderli ...
... show a similar profile of symptoms, even if they are ascertained from different settings (see also Maher, 2003). However, this may or may not be the case, particularly in the case of personality disorders. This study sought to compare clinical and community-based samples of individuals with borderli ...
Evidence-based guidelines for treating bipolar disorder: revised second —recommendations edition
... Corresponding author: GM Goodwin, University Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX, UK ...
... Corresponding author: GM Goodwin, University Department of Psychiatry, Warneford Hospital, Oxford OX3 7JX, UK ...
Health‐related quality of life and post‐traumatic stress disorder
... Aims. This paper is a report of a study of health-related quality of life and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in patients attending an Accident and Emergency department because of psychosocial crises. Background. Psychosocial crises are commonplace globally, but there is little knowledge abou ...
... Aims. This paper is a report of a study of health-related quality of life and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in patients attending an Accident and Emergency department because of psychosocial crises. Background. Psychosocial crises are commonplace globally, but there is little knowledge abou ...
Psychiatric aspects of organic sleep disorders
... especially in the area of attention and memory. Moreover, some studies have suggested executive dysfunction, assumed to be related to prefrontal lobe dysfunction caused by intermittent hypoxia.49,50 ...
... especially in the area of attention and memory. Moreover, some studies have suggested executive dysfunction, assumed to be related to prefrontal lobe dysfunction caused by intermittent hypoxia.49,50 ...
(2014). Treating comorbid - Scientific Research Publishing
... CBT, light therapy and physical activity for older adults aged 58 and above who suffer from chronic comorbid insomnia. Almost half of all people aged over 65 are suffering from insomnia [1]-[7]. Their main complaints are difficulties with falling and/or remaining asleep and increased day-time sleepi ...
... CBT, light therapy and physical activity for older adults aged 58 and above who suffer from chronic comorbid insomnia. Almost half of all people aged over 65 are suffering from insomnia [1]-[7]. Their main complaints are difficulties with falling and/or remaining asleep and increased day-time sleepi ...
Section E MOOD DISORDERS
... Gene-environment interaction: the serotonin transporter gene, childhood maltreatment and depression. New Zealand’s Dunedin Health and Development Study followed a cohort of 1,037 children from 3 to 26 years of age carefully tracking the development of psychiatric disorders, serious life events and o ...
... Gene-environment interaction: the serotonin transporter gene, childhood maltreatment and depression. New Zealand’s Dunedin Health and Development Study followed a cohort of 1,037 children from 3 to 26 years of age carefully tracking the development of psychiatric disorders, serious life events and o ...
Chapter 12
... Facts and Statistics Onset and Prevalence of Schizophrenia About 1% population Onset in early adulthood, but can emerge at any time ...
... Facts and Statistics Onset and Prevalence of Schizophrenia About 1% population Onset in early adulthood, but can emerge at any time ...
Implications for Working with Homeless Populations
... that overwhelm the usual methods of coping that give people a sense of control, connection, and meaning. • Exposure to trauma can severely change the way persons think about themselves and experience the world around them: safety, trust, benevolence, justice, sense of self. ...
... that overwhelm the usual methods of coping that give people a sense of control, connection, and meaning. • Exposure to trauma can severely change the way persons think about themselves and experience the world around them: safety, trust, benevolence, justice, sense of self. ...
Use of clonidine in children with autism spectrum disorders Xue Ming
... behavioral causes, one for ADHD, the other for tic disorder with comorbic ADHD. The parents reported various improvements of the behaviors after the clonidine. There was no uniform improvement of one specific behavior consistently among the subjects. However, four subjects had complete resolution of ...
... behavioral causes, one for ADHD, the other for tic disorder with comorbic ADHD. The parents reported various improvements of the behaviors after the clonidine. There was no uniform improvement of one specific behavior consistently among the subjects. However, four subjects had complete resolution of ...
Boyle MP 2014 - Adler Graduate School
... connotations than any other in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Illness. Even the most educated and knowledgeable professionals often associate the term with violence, danger, and resistance to treatment. While this population rightfully warrants feelings of apprehension amongst clinician ...
... connotations than any other in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Illness. Even the most educated and knowledgeable professionals often associate the term with violence, danger, and resistance to treatment. While this population rightfully warrants feelings of apprehension amongst clinician ...
Statement of Principles concerning BIPOLAR DISORDER No. 25 of
... The disturbance is not better accounted for by a mood disorder that is not substance induced. Evidence that the symptoms are better accounted for by a mood disorder that is not substance induced might include the following: the symptoms precede the onset of the substance use (or medication use); the ...
... The disturbance is not better accounted for by a mood disorder that is not substance induced. Evidence that the symptoms are better accounted for by a mood disorder that is not substance induced might include the following: the symptoms precede the onset of the substance use (or medication use); the ...
Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT) Clinical
... clinical question. On the other hand a narrative structure may be better suited to addressing clinical context, such as using a stepped care approach or choice between treatments. Deciding what questions to include in a question–and–answer format is a matter of opinion and will be influenced by the i ...
... clinical question. On the other hand a narrative structure may be better suited to addressing clinical context, such as using a stepped care approach or choice between treatments. Deciding what questions to include in a question–and–answer format is a matter of opinion and will be influenced by the i ...
DRUG REHAB FAQ`s
... vomiting, and cold flashes. These physical symptoms may last for several days, but the general depression, or dysphoria (opposite of euphoria), that often accompanies heroin withdrawal may last for weeks. In many cases, withdrawal can be easily treated with medication to ease the symptoms, but treat ...
... vomiting, and cold flashes. These physical symptoms may last for several days, but the general depression, or dysphoria (opposite of euphoria), that often accompanies heroin withdrawal may last for weeks. In many cases, withdrawal can be easily treated with medication to ease the symptoms, but treat ...
Issues in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Complex
... Holding, hugging and rocking are some of the most natural methods people use to relax and calm themselves down when feeling anxious or overwhelmed, which appears to assist them in overcoming excessive arousal, possibly as this would aid them in feeling more grounded and present centred. This desire ...
... Holding, hugging and rocking are some of the most natural methods people use to relax and calm themselves down when feeling anxious or overwhelmed, which appears to assist them in overcoming excessive arousal, possibly as this would aid them in feeling more grounded and present centred. This desire ...
Irritability in child and adolescent anxiety disorders.
... All analyses were performed using SPSS, version 21 (IBM, Armonk, NY). Our primary analysis tested differences between self- and parentrated ARI total scores in the HC and ANX groups. The secondary analysis tested differences in irritability among mental disorders (ANX, SMD, and BD) and by informant. ...
... All analyses were performed using SPSS, version 21 (IBM, Armonk, NY). Our primary analysis tested differences between self- and parentrated ARI total scores in the HC and ANX groups. The secondary analysis tested differences in irritability among mental disorders (ANX, SMD, and BD) and by informant. ...
Research Article IRRITABILITY IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ANXIETY DISORDERS
... All analyses were performed using SPSS, version 21 (IBM, Armonk, NY). Our primary analysis tested differences between self- and parentrated ARI total scores in the HC and ANX groups. The secondary analysis tested differences in irritability among mental disorders (ANX, SMD, and BD) and by informant. ...
... All analyses were performed using SPSS, version 21 (IBM, Armonk, NY). Our primary analysis tested differences between self- and parentrated ARI total scores in the HC and ANX groups. The secondary analysis tested differences in irritability among mental disorders (ANX, SMD, and BD) and by informant. ...
Personality Diagnoses in Adolescence: DSM
... employ or develop a system for classifying adolescent personality pathology, one would do well to consider the following. First, one should assess the operating characteristics of axis II diagnoses, treated both dimensionally and categorically, to see whether they function similarly in adolescents a ...
... employ or develop a system for classifying adolescent personality pathology, one would do well to consider the following. First, one should assess the operating characteristics of axis II diagnoses, treated both dimensionally and categorically, to see whether they function similarly in adolescents a ...
Web Based Education Module 4: Diagnosis and Management of
... Depression costs the United States economy more than 43 million dollars every year in medical treatments and lost work productivity (Kahn, 1999). Globally, depression accounts for 4.4% of the disease burden, which is similar to that of diarrheal diseases and ischemic heart disease (Mann, 2003). 300 ...
... Depression costs the United States economy more than 43 million dollars every year in medical treatments and lost work productivity (Kahn, 1999). Globally, depression accounts for 4.4% of the disease burden, which is similar to that of diarrheal diseases and ischemic heart disease (Mann, 2003). 300 ...
Spindletop MHMR Services
... Services in this package are generally intended for individuals with major depressive disorder (GAF ≤ 50), bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia and related disorders who present with very little risk of harm and who have supports and a level of functioning that does not require higher levels of care. ...
... Services in this package are generally intended for individuals with major depressive disorder (GAF ≤ 50), bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia and related disorders who present with very little risk of harm and who have supports and a level of functioning that does not require higher levels of care. ...
The effect of the DSM changes on autism
... multiple factors and approaches will need to be researched and considered. They went on to discuss the importance of studying all aspects of children with Autism. This includes their families and their history. Looking for any types of trends that may be found across the families medical history and ...
... multiple factors and approaches will need to be researched and considered. They went on to discuss the importance of studying all aspects of children with Autism. This includes their families and their history. Looking for any types of trends that may be found across the families medical history and ...
Coolidge Correctional Inventory (CCI)
... University of Colorado at Colorado Springs The CCI is a 250 item, self-report, psychological inventory based on the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) published by the American Psychiatric Association. It was created (a) to be a cost-effective measure of psycho ...
... University of Colorado at Colorado Springs The CCI is a 250 item, self-report, psychological inventory based on the current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) published by the American Psychiatric Association. It was created (a) to be a cost-effective measure of psycho ...
ADHD Along The Developmental Spectrum - CT-AAP
... Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished. Often has trouble waiting one's turn. Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games). Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years. Some impairment from the symptoms is present in t ...
... Often blurts out answers before questions have been finished. Often has trouble waiting one's turn. Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations or games). Some symptoms that cause impairment were present before age 7 years. Some impairment from the symptoms is present in t ...