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Glossary D delusional MISIDENTIFICATION SYNDROME is a clinical condition in mistakes the identity of a person, place, or be attributed to a simple cognitive disorder. http://www.driesen.com/glossary_d.htm
Extractions: IF YOU CAN'T FIND THE WORD OR PHRASE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, PLEASE E-MAIL US. WE WILL RESPOND PROMPTLY! DECEREBRATE RIGIDITY is excessive tone in extensor muscles as a result of damage to descending motor pathways at the level of the brainstem DECLARATIVE MEMORY is memory available to consciousness that can be expressed by language. DEJA VU is a sense of familiarity when confronted by a situation or event that has not been experienced previously. Literally it means "already seen." DELIRIUM is a condition involving alterations in level of arousal, disturbances of attention, and impairment in the logical stream of thought. It typically has a short time course and is commonly associated with disturbance in the sleep-wake cycle, disorientation to time and place, rambling or incoherent speech, illusions , visual hallucinations , and either increased or decreased psychomotor activity. DELTA WAVES DELUSION is a false belief about external reality that is firmly maintained despite contrary evidence or proof. (See paranoid delusions .) Types of delusions: Bizarre involves a phenomenon that the patient's culture would regard as totally implausible Delusional jealousy the delusion that one's partner is unfaithful Erotomanic a delusion that another person, usually of higher status, is in love with the individual
Psychological Definitions hallucinations may be present in delusional disorder if they the predominant delusional theme) Erotomanic Type delusions that another person, usually of http://www.astroconsulting.com/FAQs/psychedef.htm
Extractions: Psychological Definitions Home Up Astrology Information Astrology Information - Links ... Astrology and Academia Here I will compile psychological definitions from various sources (DSM-IV) to assist the reader in clearer understanding of the material presented. Key points of diagnostic explainations are highlighted with asterisks. Diagnostic criteria for 30I .6 Dependent Personality Disorder (DSM-IV) 4th edition
Schizoid & Schizotypal Personality Disorders diagnosis needs to be made between schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia. If there are any indications of hallucinations, delusions, or loose http://www.pdjamboree.healthyplace2.com/whats_new.html
Extractions: The key word in schizoid personality disorder is "isolation." These persons are the embodiment of the autonomous personality. They are willing to sacrifice intimacy in order to preserve their detachment and autonomy. VIEW OF SELF They see themselves as self-sufficient and as loners. They prize mobility, independence, and solitary pursuits. They would rather make decisions by themselves and carry out solo activities than be involved in a group. VIEW OF OTHERS They see other people as intrusive. They view closeness as opening opportunities for other people to fence them in. BELIEF S: Their core beliefs consist of notions such as "I am basically alone," "Close relationships with other people are unrewarding and messy," "I can do things better if I'm not encumbered by other people, "Close relationships are undesirable because they interfere with my freedom of action." The conditional beliefs are "If I get too close to people, they will get their hooks in me," "I can't be happy unless I have complete mobility." The
Bipolar Disorder: Dr. Markovitz Archive Bipolar disorder and Denial. Prednisone Can Cause Mania in the Bipolar disorder. Bipolar Medications and Clozaril. delusional Person communicating with. http://www.mental-health-today.com/bp/bipolardr/dr2.htm
Extractions: Bipolar Disorder Medication (Geodon) Bipolar Disorder and Hypersexuality Bipolar Disorder and Homicidality Treatment Choices for Rapid Cycling Bipolar ... Bipolar Disorder Medications Side Effects - Tegretol, Lithium and Serzone Mental Health Disorder Misdiagnosis a Reason for not Responding to Medications Can Being Abused or Molested Cause Pseudoseizures? Bipolar Disorder Medications and Pregnancy Bipolar Disorder and Mood Stabilizers ... PAGE THREE
Quik Bytes 2-16-2001 to psychoactive substance use; schizophrenia and delusional disorders; mood, neurotic stress related, and somatoform disorders; and personality disorders. http://www.hsl.creighton.edu/HSL/quikbytes/vol1/02162001.html
Extractions: 1) Organic Disorders . Disorders discussed include those relating to psychoactive substance use; schizophrenia and delusional disorders; mood, neurotic stress related, and somatoform disorders; and personality disorders. Each disorder is explained and identified by its characteristics. Dementia disorders include Alzheimer's, Pick's disease, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and HIV dementia. Delerium disorders include organic amnestic syndrome, organic personality disorder, frontal lobe syndrome, primary cerebral disease, systemic disease, endocrine disorders, exogenous toxic substances, and temporal lobe epilepsy. 36 min. VC 4500 2) Disorders Due to Psychoactive Substance Abuse . Psychiatric diagnosis can be classified into several main categories. This program focuses on alcoholism and the five main areas involving psychoactive substance abuse: dependence syndrome, withdrawal state, withdrawal state with delirium, psychotic disorder, and amnestic syndrome. Interviews with several alcoholics illustrate the various mental disorders associated with the illness, their symptoms, and the differential diagnoses associated with each, including Korsakov's psychosis. 34 min.
SCID Consultation Corner (Remember the SCID rule for delusions when in rate it a 2 ). More likely is that her distorted perspective is evidence of a personality disorder, such as http://www.scid4.org/consconr.htm
Extractions: SCID CONSULTATION CORNER We often get calls for "telephone consultations" concerning difficult or confusing SCID (or DSM-IV-TR diagnostic) questions. Here is a sampling of some questions that may be of general interest or that provide good teaching points. Q: A homeless woman who has never had psychiatric treatment was interviewed in a community study. She reported, in answer to the question in Module B about persecutory delusions, that people are always giving her a hard time. and that other people in the shelter are always trying to push her around. According to her, shes been fired from several jobs because of "bad bosses" who have had it in for her, and she also reports that her family treats her very badly. In response to the question about grandiose delusions, she said that she had a special relationship with God, and that He expects her to do something really good with her life. He also helps her through her depressed times. She denies ever hearing Gods voice, but says that she communicates with him through prayer. (She was unable to elaborate more specifically about any of these ideas). What is the rating on the SCID item about persecutory delusions?
On The Beat By Gil Le Bell and Multiple personality disorder are the same thing. This is not the case. Schizophrenia typically consists of bizarre delusions or hallucinations consisting http://gillebell.bumr.net/50
Extractions: An anonymous source within the Whitehouse has informed EGI that President George W. Bush may be suffering from a mental disorder. Those close to the President are very concerned with the Presidents mental state. One source told EGI that they believe George Bush is Schizophrenic. Another claims the President is suffering from what is commonly referred to as Multiple Personality Disorder. Psychic Psychiatrist Francine Oakrum spoke with EGI regarding Mr. Bush's condition. "Although I have never spoken with the President in person, I have been able to use my psychic abilities to diagnose his symptoms." "Many people think that Schizophrenia and Multiple Personality Disorder are the same thing. This is not the case. Schizophrenia typically consists of bizarre delusions or hallucinations consisting of two or more voices conversing with each other or of a voice effecting a person's behaviors or thoughts." "My psychic powers tell me that the President suffers from Multiple Personality Disorder, in which one dayâs personality will say one thing, and the next day an alternate personality will say something conflicting with the previous dayâs statements. We should have noticed this behavior much sooner, but those close to the President just thought it was political posturing."
Extractions: Fad Diagnoses and Disorders Exposed "You're stuck this way unless you take this new pill to fix it. Why should you spend your life being sad? Don't you want to be 'normal'. Take this happy pill and you will be just like this beautiful supermodel who frolicks on the beach with a never-ending smile on her face. Look at her. She feels so alive, so happy, so full of energy. This is how everybody else feels and you have been missing out this whole time! What are you waiting for? Take Effexoritaphanylenol and reclaim your life. By the way: this drug might cause dry mouth, dizziness, nervousness, anxiety, tremor, blurred vision......" Don't get out of line, they say. You must regress to the mean. Can't concentrate? You must be a victim of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Feeling depressed? You are a victim of Bipolar Disorder. Don't feel like talking? You have Social Anxiety Disorder. Feeling tired? You must be suffering from 'Adrenal Insufficiency'. The good news is: we have a cure. The solution: just take this shot glass of Paxil, crack, and Advil. It might make you shit all over yourself , but at least you won't be sad about it.
Adult Symptoms Of Various Mental Health Disorders Please keep in mind, that just because a person exhibits certain symptoms of a disorder, it does not necessarily mean the individual is afflicted with the http://www.concernedcounseling.com/site/disorders_list.asp
Extractions: Mental Health Disorders Complete list of psychiatric disorders and the adult symptoms of mental health disorders. Also overviews of mental illness, anxiety disorders, depression, childhood psychiatric disorders and more. This list is intended for use by adults only. It is not meant to replace a licensed mental health professional's diagnosis, advice and care. Please keep in mind, that just because a person exhibits certain symptoms of a disorder, it does not necessarily mean the individual is afflicted with the disorder. (It may be confusing, but certain symptoms can be associated with any number of disorders.) Only a licensed mental health professional can make that diagnosis and assessment. If you have any questions regarding mental health symptoms (symptoms of psychiatric disorders), we suggest you contact a licensed mental health professional. Remember, the psychiatric symptom's list is strictly intended as an educational tool and it's use for any other purpose is strictly prohibited. Also, keep in mind, the symptom's list is not complete and covers mostly symptoms of adult psychiatric disorders. It is meant to give our visitors some insight into various mental health disorders.
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