Mood Disorders (ICD-10 F30/39 DSM-5): A disorder where there is a disturbance in the persons mood i.e. Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) also known as clinical depression and moods that swing between ‘feeling high’ or ‘feeling low’ which can be categorised as Bipolar Depression. The onset of such ‘mood swings’ can be very rapid. Personality Disorders (ICD-10 F60 DSM-5): A disorder whereby the person will exhibit behaviour that will differ from the expected norms. This disorder can present itself in
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I) Abstract- In this paper I will be discussing schizophrenia. We will review what it is‚ its causes‚ symptoms‚ and the history of the disorder‚ any treatments available and a long-term prognosis of the Illness. A) Schizophrenia is defined by the DSM-IV as “the chronic debilitating illness characterized by perturbations in cognition‚ affect and behavior‚ all of which have a bizarre aspect.” It may also cause delusions‚ often bizarre‚ and usually auditory hallucinations. B) Symptoms are separated
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The Latent Trait Theory and Violent Crime Petra Torri Nova Southeastern University [CRJU 2220: Criminology Prof. J. Brecher] The Latent Trait Theory and Violent Crime Developmental theories‚ such as the Latent Trait Theory explain criminal behavior through life-course fundamentals. Violent crimes‚ such as murder and battery are accordingly the result of behavior that has been shaped starting in one’s childhood. This paper explains violent behavior and it’s causes through the Latent Trait
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research evidence suggests that such individuals are three times more likely to experience depression than the general population (Guthrie et al.‚ 2016). According to the DSM-IV-TR‚ the criteria that must be met for an individual to receive a diagnosis of mood disorder due to a general medical condition are as follows (DSM-IV-TR): a. Prominent and persistent depressed mood b. Reduced interest or pleasure in activities c. Irritable mood Generalised
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacist‚ ed. "Haloperidol." Haloperidol. U.S. National Library of Medicine‚ 18 Dec. 2011. Web. 10 Nov. 2012. . 2. "Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depression)." Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV). AllPsych Online‚ 29 Nov. 2011. Web. 10 Nov. 2012. . 3. Figgis‚ Mike‚ dir. "Mr. Jones." Mr. Jones. Prod. Jerry A. Baerwitz and Richard Gere. Rastar Productions. Los Angeles‚ California‚ 8 Oct. 1993. Film. 4. Nolen-Hoeksema‚ S. (2011). Abnormal
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Narcissistic personality disorder From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia This article is about the personality disorder. For more information on clinical research and types of narcissism‚ see Narcissism. Narcissistic personality disorder Classification and external resources Narcissus by Caravaggio. Gazing at his own reflection. ICD-10 F60.8 ICD-9 301.81 MedlinePlus 000934 MeSH D010554 Personality disorders Cluster A (odd) Paranoid Schizoid Schizotypal Cluster B (dramatic) Antisocial Borderline
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Notes on Eating Disorders. DSM-IV-TR recognizes three different forms of eating disorder: anorexia nervosa‚ bulimia nervosa‚ and eating disorder NOS. A fourth type of eating disorder‚ binge-eating disorder‚ is listed in the Appendix and is not yet part of the formal DSM. Both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are characterized by an intense fear of becoming fat and a drive for thinness. Patients with anorexia nervosa are seriously underweight. This is not true of patients with bulimia nervosa
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individuals who are labeled antisocial personality. Authors of the DSM-V deemphasized underlying traits and negative intentions and enumerated specific types of behavior seen as definitive of antisocial personality disorder. Diagnosis of pathologically nonconforming individuals was predicated firmly on documentation of a history of continuous and
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Often Overlooked: What’s Causing Adolescent Compulsive Behavior? ______________________ Southern Illinois University EPSY 412 July 25‚ 2011 Often Overlooked‚ What’s Causing Adolescent Compulsive Behavior? If you are constantly washing your hands‚ counting your steps‚ or impulsively repeating tasks in life‚ perhaps you are always counting things or checking things. If these actions are taking over your life or constantly occupying your mind‚ perhaps
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and personality disorders. In: Stern TA‚ Rosenbaum JF‚ Fava M‚ Biederman J‚ Rauch SL‚ eds. Massachusetts General Hospital Clinical Psychiatry. 1st ed. Philadellphia‚ Pa: Mosby Elsevier;2008:chap 39 DSM-IV-TR 301.81 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders fourth edition‚ DSM IV-TR‚ a widely used manual for diagnosing mental disorders‚ defines narcissistic personality disorder (in Axis II Cluster B) as:[1] A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior)‚ need for admiration
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