Mental Disorders - University of Alberta
... Abuse: when drug use interferes with person’s social or occupational functioning Dependence: when not only interferes, but also causes physical reactions (tolerance and withdrawal) High co-morbidity with other mental disorders, including mood, personality, thought and personality disorders ...
... Abuse: when drug use interferes with person’s social or occupational functioning Dependence: when not only interferes, but also causes physical reactions (tolerance and withdrawal) High co-morbidity with other mental disorders, including mood, personality, thought and personality disorders ...
Psychological Disorders - The Independent School
... to feelings of detachment from one’s mental process or body. ...
... to feelings of detachment from one’s mental process or body. ...
Anxiety
... intrusive thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks, or recollection of traumatic memories and images. Avoidance and emotional numbing (3/7) detachment from others; flattening of affect; loss of interest; lack of motivation; and persistent avoidance of activity, places, persons, or events associated wi ...
... intrusive thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks, or recollection of traumatic memories and images. Avoidance and emotional numbing (3/7) detachment from others; flattening of affect; loss of interest; lack of motivation; and persistent avoidance of activity, places, persons, or events associated wi ...
Chapter Outline - Cengage Learning
... unrealistic thoughts, facing the, symptoms, and developing coping strategie s. Cognitivebehavioral therapy seems particularly effective for generalized anxiety disorder. IV. Generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent anxiety, heart palpitations, tension ...
... unrealistic thoughts, facing the, symptoms, and developing coping strategie s. Cognitivebehavioral therapy seems particularly effective for generalized anxiety disorder. IV. Generalized anxiety disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent anxiety, heart palpitations, tension ...
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - DSM-5
... Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will be included in a new chapter in DSM-5 on Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders. This move from DSM-IV, which addressed PTSD as an anxiety disorder, is among several changes approved for this condition that is increasingly at th ...
... Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) will be included in a new chapter in DSM-5 on Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders. This move from DSM-IV, which addressed PTSD as an anxiety disorder, is among several changes approved for this condition that is increasingly at th ...
Abnormal Psychology Project
... 3) What are the different theories on the causes of the disorder (bio-psycho-social)? 4) What specific treatments, therapeutic and medication, are used for the disorder? 5) Prevalence (i.e. age, culture, family patterns) 6) Interesting facts about the disorder (i.e. popular or famous people with the ...
... 3) What are the different theories on the causes of the disorder (bio-psycho-social)? 4) What specific treatments, therapeutic and medication, are used for the disorder? 5) Prevalence (i.e. age, culture, family patterns) 6) Interesting facts about the disorder (i.e. popular or famous people with the ...
dsm-v review
... New chapter in DSM-5 brings together anxiety disorders that are preceded by a distressing or traumatic event Reactive Attachment Disorder Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (new) ...
... New chapter in DSM-5 brings together anxiety disorders that are preceded by a distressing or traumatic event Reactive Attachment Disorder Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (new) ...
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 ...
Document
... Difficult to trace cause, as the problem can come and go without treatment. Females are twice as likely to be moderately depressed and to suffer from dysthymic disorder as males; four times as likely to suffer from major depression. Males and females suffer from bipolar disorder at about the same ...
... Difficult to trace cause, as the problem can come and go without treatment. Females are twice as likely to be moderately depressed and to suffer from dysthymic disorder as males; four times as likely to suffer from major depression. Males and females suffer from bipolar disorder at about the same ...
644.3 Bipolar Disorder
... Anxiety Disorders – a mental health disorder characterized by anxiety unattached to any obvious source. It is often accompanied by physiological symptoms such as sweating, cardiac disturbances, diarrhea, or vertigo. Anxiolytic agent – medication used to treat an anxiety disorder. Apathy – lack of fe ...
... Anxiety Disorders – a mental health disorder characterized by anxiety unattached to any obvious source. It is often accompanied by physiological symptoms such as sweating, cardiac disturbances, diarrhea, or vertigo. Anxiolytic agent – medication used to treat an anxiety disorder. Apathy – lack of fe ...
Slide 1
... meals or snacks, and an inability to follow dietary plans for any useful length of time." (p. 412 Gender Issues and AD/HD). As these clients were more carefully evaluated, it became clear that the incidence of undiagnosed AD/HD (AD/HD) was very ...
... meals or snacks, and an inability to follow dietary plans for any useful length of time." (p. 412 Gender Issues and AD/HD). As these clients were more carefully evaluated, it became clear that the incidence of undiagnosed AD/HD (AD/HD) was very ...
Major Depressive Disorder in Adults
... resources (see Associated Document: Resource Guide: Information Sources for Physicians), including available community resources and self-help agencies. Self-management programs may be helpful to prevent relapses. 3. Psychotherapy Recommend psychotherapy in the acute phase of mild to moderate depr ...
... resources (see Associated Document: Resource Guide: Information Sources for Physicians), including available community resources and self-help agencies. Self-management programs may be helpful to prevent relapses. 3. Psychotherapy Recommend psychotherapy in the acute phase of mild to moderate depr ...
Understanding Depressive Disorders
... • Emotions inducing physical changes: Neuroendocrine and immunological mechanisms in depression is an emerging area of research. ...
... • Emotions inducing physical changes: Neuroendocrine and immunological mechanisms in depression is an emerging area of research. ...
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)-related anxiety disorders and psychological
... an increased likelihood of anxiety and depressive symptoms, as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, compare to those without reflux [1]. Similarly, another large-scale study [10] demonstrated a 72% increase odds of GORD amongst those with depression in a sample of over 40,000 indiv ...
... an increased likelihood of anxiety and depressive symptoms, as measured by the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, compare to those without reflux [1]. Similarly, another large-scale study [10] demonstrated a 72% increase odds of GORD amongst those with depression in a sample of over 40,000 indiv ...
Psychiatric Essentials 31 August 2012 Presented By
... to 0.5 mg bd to tds luteal phase only Buspirone : 2 small RCTs at up to 60 mg divided dose/day Spironolactone: 100mg daily for 8 days premenstrually Calcium: 1200 mg/day Complex carbohydrate suppl. for affective PMS symptoms Soy supplementation for physical but not mood symptoms Vit B6 – 80 mg/day, ...
... to 0.5 mg bd to tds luteal phase only Buspirone : 2 small RCTs at up to 60 mg divided dose/day Spironolactone: 100mg daily for 8 days premenstrually Calcium: 1200 mg/day Complex carbohydrate suppl. for affective PMS symptoms Soy supplementation for physical but not mood symptoms Vit B6 – 80 mg/day, ...
Describe antisocial personality disorder
... Difficult to trace cause, as the problem can come and go without treatment. Females are twice as likely to be moderately depressed and to suffer from dysthymic disorder as males; four times as likely to suffer from major depression. Males and females suffer from bipolar disorder at about the same ...
... Difficult to trace cause, as the problem can come and go without treatment. Females are twice as likely to be moderately depressed and to suffer from dysthymic disorder as males; four times as likely to suffer from major depression. Males and females suffer from bipolar disorder at about the same ...
Depression in College Students
... ages 15 to 24.7 Students should also be aware that the warning signs can be different in men vs. women. ...
... ages 15 to 24.7 Students should also be aware that the warning signs can be different in men vs. women. ...
Separation Anxiety Disorder
... of children in the U.S. ages 7-11 years. It is less common in teen agers, affecting about 1.3% of American teens and affects boys and girls equally. Anxiety disorders are often debilitating chronic conditions, which can be present from an early age or begin suddenly after a triggering event. They ar ...
... of children in the U.S. ages 7-11 years. It is less common in teen agers, affecting about 1.3% of American teens and affects boys and girls equally. Anxiety disorders are often debilitating chronic conditions, which can be present from an early age or begin suddenly after a triggering event. They ar ...
Psychological Disorder
... disorders can be defined as a pattern of behavioural or psychological symptoms that causes significant distress, impairs the ability to function in one or more areas of life or both. The important feature is that the symptoms which a person is showing must represent a serious departure from the prev ...
... disorders can be defined as a pattern of behavioural or psychological symptoms that causes significant distress, impairs the ability to function in one or more areas of life or both. The important feature is that the symptoms which a person is showing must represent a serious departure from the prev ...
Psychotic Disorders in Children: How Do We Distinguish Them?
... – Disruptive, defiant, frequent fights (sent home numerous times) ...
... – Disruptive, defiant, frequent fights (sent home numerous times) ...
Anxiety Disorders
... in which the person is exposed to the possible scrutiny of others and fears he will act in a way that will be humiliating Exposure to the feared situation almost invariably provokes anxiety Anxiety is out of proportion to the actual threat posed by the situation The anxiety lasts more than 6 m ...
... in which the person is exposed to the possible scrutiny of others and fears he will act in a way that will be humiliating Exposure to the feared situation almost invariably provokes anxiety Anxiety is out of proportion to the actual threat posed by the situation The anxiety lasts more than 6 m ...
Associated Mood Disorders–Depression, Survivors Guilt, Loss
... SAN FRANCISCO—Depression may be an unrecognized readjustment problem for recently returning veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a study released today at the American Psychological Association 115th Annual Convention. Researchers working with veterans referred for psychia ...
... SAN FRANCISCO—Depression may be an unrecognized readjustment problem for recently returning veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to a study released today at the American Psychological Association 115th Annual Convention. Researchers working with veterans referred for psychia ...
Depression in epilepsy: recognizing and treating it.
... There is stigma & denial that interferes, but here are some reasons why you should seek treatment: 50-60% of patients with epilepsy have depression or anxiety- it’s more common than you think! Depression caused by chronic disease can aggravate the condition. Depression can cause person to have w ...
... There is stigma & denial that interferes, but here are some reasons why you should seek treatment: 50-60% of patients with epilepsy have depression or anxiety- it’s more common than you think! Depression caused by chronic disease can aggravate the condition. Depression can cause person to have w ...
Psychological Disorders - Eric Sweetwood's PTHS Psychology
... or adolescence and involve our comfort with our maleness or femaleness. Persons who are TRANSSEXUALS want to be the opposite sex and feel trapped in the wrong body. They may undergo a sexchange operation to fulfill their desires. A homosexual prefers sexual relations with persons of his or her own s ...
... or adolescence and involve our comfort with our maleness or femaleness. Persons who are TRANSSEXUALS want to be the opposite sex and feel trapped in the wrong body. They may undergo a sexchange operation to fulfill their desires. A homosexual prefers sexual relations with persons of his or her own s ...