Mood DISORDERS Mood DISORDERS are defined by the presence of mood EPISODES Types of Mood DISORDERS • depressive (major depressive disorder, dysthymia) • bipolar (Bipolar I/II disorder, cyclothymia) • secondary to GMC, substances, medications _ mood EPISODES represent a combination of symptoms comprising a predominant mood state • types of Mood EPISODES: major depressive, manic, mixed, hypomanic MOOD EPISODES Major Depressive Episode (MDE) A. at least 5 of the following symptoms present for 2 weeks
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essential for any adolescent in studying and entertainment, studies have reported strong associations between aggression and the Internet, up to classifying the frequent use of the internet as an internet addiction disorder (IAD) in the new psychiatric classification of disorders. In addition, the frequent use of the internet has also been linked with increased rates of anxiety, depression, and impulsiveness especially in adolescence age
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hospital will interfere with his school performance, peer relationships and independence from parents, important processes in an adolescent life. These changes could lead to depression, anxiety, or mood disorders. Growth and development are influenced by nutritional adequacy. Bill may develop eating disorders, such as obesity, due to decrease physical activity, or as a coping mechanism for his recent trauma. A comprehensive treatment plan should be develop to promote healing, effective coping mechanisms
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Understand mental health problems Describe the main types of mental ill health according to the psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification system: mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance-related disorders, eating disorders, cognitive disorders MOOD DISORDERS BIPOLAR DISORDER In bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depression, there are swings in mood from elation to depression with no external cause. During the manic phase of this disorder, the patient
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fetal movement have been diagnosed with unexpected prenatal SMS. On-going medical assessment of the child with SMS along with genetic counseling and psychosocial support for parents and family members are required due to the complex nature of this disorder, multiple organ involvement, and diverse symptomology presented with this condition. According to Foster (2010) parents and siblings of children with SMS suffer of a high level of depression and anxiety. Medical tests commonly underwent by children
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Question 1a WRITE NOTES ON Eating disorder Introduction Eating disorders (EDs) are psychiatric disorders with diagnostic criteria based on psychologic, behavior, and physiologic characteristics. Eating disorders is a broad name for a number of problems faced by human beings with food in our society. While majority slip into overeating or comfort eating at some point, for some the problem goes to life-threatening extremes. For instance a common type of eating disorder is the anorexia nervosa and bulimia;
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Quezon City Polytechnic University Batasan Satellite Campus Batasan Hills, Quezon City Research Paper in Symbolic Logic HOMOSEXUALITIES Submitted by Joann E. Buenavente Submitted to Prof. Fabian Avila I. Introduction Homosexuality Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As an orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectionate, or romantic attractions"
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Axia College Course Syllabus PSY/201 Foundations of Psychology Course Start Date: 2/21/11 Course End Date: 4/24/11 Please print a copy of this syllabus for handy reference. Whenever there is a question about what assignments are due, please remember this syllabus is considered the ruling document. Copyright Copyright © 2010, 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. University of Phoenix® is a registered trademark of Apollo Group, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft®
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Assessments: What are the Ethical Concerns and how to tell what Type will Work best Desmond Demetrice Edwards April 10, 2013 This assignment will discuss different types of assessments that can be administered to the clients aforementioned in order to properly develop a course of action to help assist them with their individual needs. For instance, what can be done to help this young man cope with his personal and family life? Is there any way that an assessment can help him rediscover
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Ramdurg Author information ► Article notes ► Copyright and License information ► This article has been cited by other articles in PMC. Go to: ------------------------------------------------- Abstract Kleine–Levin syndrome (KLS) is a rare sleep disorder mainly affecting teenage boys in which the main features are intermittent hypersomnolence, behavioral and cognitive disturbances, hyperphagia, and in some cases hypersexuality. Each episode is of brief duration varying from a week to 1–2 months and
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