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Introduction to the DSM-IV-TR
The DSM-IV-TR is the standard handbook for diagnosing mental disorder. It is used by mental health professionals in the United States.
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The DSM-IV-TR is the standard handbook for diagnosing mental disorder. It is used by mental health professionals in the United States.
what are the dsm-iv and dsm-iv-tr • the dsm-iv multiaxial system • who uses the dsm-iv-tr • the evidence behind the dsm-iv-tr • will there be a dsm-v
Auditory Hallucinations or Clairaudience?
Hallucinations are hearing, seeing, smelling, feeling by sense or touch or tasting something without a stimulus present. Clairaudience is psychic hearing.
auditory hallucinations • clairaudience • clairaudient • psychic hearing • icd-10
Hallucinations are hearing, seeing, smelling, feeling by sense or touch or tasting something without a stimulus present. Clairaudience is psychic hearing.
auditory hallucinations • clairaudience • clairaudient • psychic hearing • icd-10
Battle Fatigue and PTSD Diagnosis in the DSM-IV
The DSM-V will be published in 2012. The history of the diagnosis of PTSD went from shell shock and battle fatigue to PTSD and it is continuing to evolve and change.
battle fatigue • shell shock • ptsd diagnosis • ptsd and dsm • history of post traumatic stress disorder
The DSM-V will be published in 2012. The history of the diagnosis of PTSD went from shell shock and battle fatigue to PTSD and it is continuing to evolve and change.
battle fatigue • shell shock • ptsd diagnosis • ptsd and dsm • history of post traumatic stress disorder
Brain Crash - Going Over the Wreckage
A bit unsure? Fearful of seeking help? Perhaps this article on the diagnostic criteria for major depression will help convince you.
depression • unipolar • mental health • brain • mind
A bit unsure? Fearful of seeking help? Perhaps this article on the diagnostic criteria for major depression will help convince you.
depression • unipolar • mental health • brain • mind
Diagnosing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Diagnosing ADHD can be difficult. Find out the criteria that Psychiatrists use to determine if a patient has ADHD
adhd • diagnosis • dsm-iv • impusive • inattentive
Diagnosing ADHD can be difficult. Find out the criteria that Psychiatrists use to determine if a patient has ADHD
adhd • diagnosis • dsm-iv • impusive • inattentive
DSM-IV Psychological Disorders
Psychological disorders range from personality disorders to sleep disorders. Here's a complete list of the 16 DSM-IV mental illnesses, plus brief definitions.
types of psychological disorders • categories of mental illness • dsm-iv-tr • mental disorders • mood disorders
Psychological disorders range from personality disorders to sleep disorders. Here's a complete list of the 16 DSM-IV mental illnesses, plus brief definitions.
types of psychological disorders • categories of mental illness • dsm-iv-tr • mental disorders • mood disorders
Less Than Sad, More Than Sad
It's called a mood disorder, but there's a lot more to depression than just mood ...
depression • dsm-iv • noonday demon • sylvia plath
It's called a mood disorder, but there's a lot more to depression than just mood ...
depression • dsm-iv • noonday demon • sylvia plath
Needle Phobia in Blood-Injection-Injury DSM-IV
Under-acknowledged and under-treated, needle phobia often results in needle phobics' avoidance of dentists and doctors because of extreme fear of medical procedures.
needle phobia • trypanophobia • blood-injection-injury phobia • needle phobic • fear of medical procedures
Under-acknowledged and under-treated, needle phobia often results in needle phobics' avoidance of dentists and doctors because of extreme fear of medical procedures.
needle phobia • trypanophobia • blood-injection-injury phobia • needle phobic • fear of medical procedures
Psychological Disorders
Here's a guide to various mental illnesses and psychological disorders, such as obsessive compulsion, schizophrenia, phobias, anxiety disorders, and depression.
psychological problems • mental illness • psychological disorders • causes of depression • anxiety disorders
Here's a guide to various mental illnesses and psychological disorders, such as obsessive compulsion, schizophrenia, phobias, anxiety disorders, and depression.
psychological problems • mental illness • psychological disorders • causes of depression • anxiety disorders
Types of Depression
Several types of depression can affect women.
depression • women • bipolar • dysthymia • cyclothymia
Several types of depression can affect women.
depression • women • bipolar • dysthymia • cyclothymia
What is Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
C-PTSD, caused by continual stressors that may last for months or years can cause psychological injury, should be recognized as a psychiatric disorder.
complex post traumatic stress disorder • c-ptsd • c-ptsd causes • c-ptsd different from ptsd • post traumatic stress disorder
C-PTSD, caused by continual stressors that may last for months or years can cause psychological injury, should be recognized as a psychiatric disorder.
complex post traumatic stress disorder • c-ptsd • c-ptsd causes • c-ptsd different from ptsd • post traumatic stress disorder
Asperger Syndrome
Is Asperger Syndrome a separate disorder from autism or another form of autism?
autism • asperger syndrome • disorders • autistic • autistic disorders
Is Asperger Syndrome a separate disorder from autism or another form of autism?
autism • asperger syndrome • disorders • autistic • autistic disorders
Part 4: Examining Cluster B Personalities (NPD)
This article is part four in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders focusing on Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
narcissistic personality • npd • narcissistic personality disorder • cluster b disorders • axis ii disorders
This article is part four in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders focusing on Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
narcissistic personality • npd • narcissistic personality disorder • cluster b disorders • axis ii disorders
Do I Have Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) explains the symptoms required to be diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) explains the symptoms required to be diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
do i have borderline personality disorder • borderline personality • borderline personality disorder • borderline personality disorder symptoms • dsm-iv symptoms borderline personality disorder
Drinking Problems and Americans
A US study estimates that about 30 percent of Americans report having an alcohol disorder at some time in their lives. Over half had alcohol abuse, the others dependency.
drinking problems • alcohol abuse • alcohol addiction • prevalence of alcoholism • dsm iv criteria
A US study estimates that about 30 percent of Americans report having an alcohol disorder at some time in their lives. Over half had alcohol abuse, the others dependency.
drinking problems • alcohol abuse • alcohol addiction • prevalence of alcoholism • dsm iv criteria
Examining Cluster B Personalities (BPD)
This article is part two in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders with a focus on Borderline Personality Disorder.
borderline personality disorder • bpd • what is borderline personality disorder • diagnosing bpd • what is bpd
This article is part two in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders with a focus on Borderline Personality Disorder.
borderline personality disorder • bpd • what is borderline personality disorder • diagnosing bpd • what is bpd
Part 3: Examining Cluster B Personalities (HPD)
This article is part three in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders focusing on Histrionic Personality Disorder.
personality disorders • histrionic personality disorder • hpd • diagnosing histrionic personality disorder • axis ii disorders
This article is part three in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders focusing on Histrionic Personality Disorder.
personality disorders • histrionic personality disorder • hpd • diagnosing histrionic personality disorder • axis ii disorders
What Are Personality Disorders?
Sufferers of 1 of the 11 types of personality disorders in DSM-IV can experience unhappiness or feel judged. Answering "What is a personality disorder?" can help.
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Sufferers of 1 of the 11 types of personality disorders in DSM-IV can experience unhappiness or feel judged. Answering "What is a personality disorder?" can help.
what is personality disorder • personality disorders • personality disorder • types of personality disorders • dsm personality disorder
Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression) Part II
There is far more to bipolar disorder than meets the eye, the second of two parts.
depression • manic depression • bipolar • unipolar • symptoms
There is far more to bipolar disorder than meets the eye, the second of two parts.
depression • manic depression • bipolar • unipolar • symptoms
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Diagnosis
Discover some of the tools that psychologists use to evaluate Narcissistic Personality: the DSM-IV-TR, the ICD-10, the Narcissistic Personality Inventory and the MCMI.
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Discover some of the tools that psychologists use to evaluate Narcissistic Personality: the DSM-IV-TR, the ICD-10, the Narcissistic Personality Inventory and the MCMI.
diagnose narcissism • narcissistic disorder diagnosis • what is narcissistic personality • psychological disorder • need for admiration narcissism
ADHD or ADD?
An explanation of the difference between the terms attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
attention deficit disorder • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • adhd • add • symptoms
An explanation of the difference between the terms attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
attention deficit disorder • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • adhd • add • symptoms
Can Video Games Cause Addiction
A recent paper published is claiming video games can lead to addiction, similar to gambling or alcohol, and a vote is called to determine its including in the DSM IV
video game • addiction • dsm • game • american medical
A recent paper published is claiming video games can lead to addiction, similar to gambling or alcohol, and a vote is called to determine its including in the DSM IV
video game • addiction • dsm • game • american medical
Delirium
Although often overlooked, delirium is a well defined condition. Delirium is a malfunction of the brain, but it's not dementia. It is a bad omen for an ill person.
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Although often overlooked, delirium is a well defined condition. Delirium is a malfunction of the brain, but it's not dementia. It is a bad omen for an ill person.
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Duane Dobbert Personality Disorders
Deceptively thin, but bursting with information, Dr. Duane Dobbert's new book is a winner as a brief but comprehensive reference.
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Deceptively thin, but bursting with information, Dr. Duane Dobbert's new book is a winner as a brief but comprehensive reference.
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Npd - Prevalence, Comorbidity
According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
According to the DSM IV-TR, Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is diagnosed in between 2% and 16% of the population in clinical settings (between 0.5-1% of the gener
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Part 1: Examining Cluster B Personalities (APD)
This article is part one in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders with a focus on Antisocial Personality Disorder.
antisocial personality • antisocial personality disorder • aspd • apd • characteristics of apd
This article is part one in a series examining the clinical presentation of the Cluster B personality disorders with a focus on Antisocial Personality Disorder.
antisocial personality • antisocial personality disorder • aspd • apd • characteristics of apd
PDD-NOS is on the Autism Spectrum
According to the DSM-IV-TR, five different diagnoses fall under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders, PDD-NOS is one of these five.
pdd-nos • dsm-iv • autism spectrum disorder • diagnosing autism • asperger’s syndrome
According to the DSM-IV-TR, five different diagnoses fall under the umbrella of autism spectrum disorders, PDD-NOS is one of these five.
pdd-nos • dsm-iv • autism spectrum disorder • diagnosing autism • asperger’s syndrome
Rett Disorder & Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) is a catagory of disorders, of which Autism and Asperger Disorder are two. Less known are Rett Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder,
autism • pervasive • developmental disorder • pdd • disorders
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) is a catagory of disorders, of which Autism and Asperger Disorder are two. Less known are Rett Disorder and Childhood Disintegrative Disorder,
autism • pervasive • developmental disorder • pdd • disorders
Sadistic Personality Disorder or SPD in DSM-III
This Cluster B Personality Disorder was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Should it be reinstated?
sadistic personality disorder • sadistic personality disorder criteria • sadistic personality disorder dsm iii • sadistic personality disorder case history • personality disorders
This Cluster B Personality Disorder was removed from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Should it be reinstated?
sadistic personality disorder • sadistic personality disorder criteria • sadistic personality disorder dsm iii • sadistic personality disorder case history • personality disorders
Self-Diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome
As awareness about autism spectrum disorders increases, a new trend is emerging: adults self-diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome.
self-diagnosing asperger’s syndrome • autism spectrum quotient • simon baron-cohen • symptoms of asperger’s syndrome • quirky adults
As awareness about autism spectrum disorders increases, a new trend is emerging: adults self-diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome.
self-diagnosing asperger’s syndrome • autism spectrum quotient • simon baron-cohen • symptoms of asperger’s syndrome • quirky adults
Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
People with winter seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience an onset of depression in the fall or winter, and are relieved of their symptoms in the spring or summer.
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People with winter seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience an onset of depression in the fall or winter, and are relieved of their symptoms in the spring or summer.
symptoms of winter sad • winter sad and diagnosis • prevalence of winter sad • subsyndromal sad • dsm-iv-tr and sad
The Big Three of ADD & ADHD
A brief introduction to the major symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD).
attention deficit disorder • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • adhd • ad/hd • add
A brief introduction to the major symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), also known as attention deficit disorder (ADD).
attention deficit disorder • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder • adhd • ad/hd • add
What is Hybristophilia?
Coming in under the radar, hybristophilia is, at its base, an attraction to extremely violent criminals - and yet it goes unknown and mostly unresearched.
hybristophilia • psychology • myra hindley and ian brady • the moors murderers • the ken and barbie killers
Coming in under the radar, hybristophilia is, at its base, an attraction to extremely violent criminals - and yet it goes unknown and mostly unresearched.
hybristophilia • psychology • myra hindley and ian brady • the moors murderers • the ken and barbie killers
Eating Disorders and Personality
A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Eating Disorders and Personality
A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Children and Attachment
Explaining attachment and how infants learn to attach also information on the symptoms of an attachment disorder
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Explaining attachment and how infants learn to attach also information on the symptoms of an attachment disorder
rad definitions • rad symptoms • foster care system and rad • attachment in infants • bonding with children and infants
History of Autism in the DSM
Autism spectrum disorders have not always been included as unique diagnostic conditions in the DSM. Through the years, the diagnostic criteria has been refined.
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Autism spectrum disorders have not always been included as unique diagnostic conditions in the DSM. Through the years, the diagnostic criteria has been refined.
autism in the dsm • autism diagnostic criteria • autism spectrum disorders • autistic disorder • asperger’s disorder
Narcissism and Psychopathy
Can a person be a little psychopathic, and if so, why isn't this considered narcissism rather than psychopathy? What's the distinction?
malignant narcissism • psychopathy sociopathy antisocial personality • diagnose psychopathic behavior • extreme pathological narcissism • cluster b mental disorders
Can a person be a little psychopathic, and if so, why isn't this considered narcissism rather than psychopathy? What's the distinction?
malignant narcissism • psychopathy sociopathy antisocial personality • diagnose psychopathic behavior • extreme pathological narcissism • cluster b mental disorders
Npd Diagnostic Criteria
The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not a new psychological construct. In previous centuries it was called "egotism" or "megalomania". It is an extreme form of
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is not a new psychological construct. In previous centuries it was called "egotism" or "megalomania". It is an extreme form of
narcissism • personality • narcissistic • narcissistic personality disorder • npd
Paranoia in Schizophrenic Patients
Paranoia in schizophrenic patients often manifests in hallucinations, delusions, and other negative symptoms. There are treatment options for paranoid schizophrenics.
paranoid schizophrenia • paranoia • paranoia schizophrenic patients • diagnosing paranoid schizophrenia • hallucinations
Paranoia in schizophrenic patients often manifests in hallucinations, delusions, and other negative symptoms. There are treatment options for paranoid schizophrenics.
paranoid schizophrenia • paranoia • paranoia schizophrenic patients • diagnosing paranoid schizophrenia • hallucinations
Passive-Aggressive Personality
Passive-aggressive behaviour is characterized by a pattern of negative attitudes and passive resistance resulting from repressed anger.
passive-aggressive personality • characteristics of negativistic personality disord • dependence on others • problems with authority figures • express hostility
Passive-aggressive behaviour is characterized by a pattern of negative attitudes and passive resistance resulting from repressed anger.
passive-aggressive personality • characteristics of negativistic personality disord • dependence on others • problems with authority figures • express hostility
Difference between Personality & Mood Disorder
Personality disorder and mood disorder are often thought to mean the same thing. Here is a summary of key differences between these distinct categories of mental illness.
what is a mood disorder • what is a personality disorder • difference between mood and personality • compare mood and personality • bipolar disorder
Personality disorder and mood disorder are often thought to mean the same thing. Here is a summary of key differences between these distinct categories of mental illness.
what is a mood disorder • what is a personality disorder • difference between mood and personality • compare mood and personality • bipolar disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder NPD
Narcissistic traits are often a normal part of adolescence, but in some, these self-centered characteristics ultimately intensify and manifest as a destructive disorder.
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Narcissistic traits are often a normal part of adolescence, but in some, these self-centered characteristics ultimately intensify and manifest as a destructive disorder.
narcissistic personality disorder • narcissistic pd • what is narcissism • symptoms of narcissistic personality • narcissistic pd prognosis
Paranoid Personality Disorder PPD
The "paranoid" in PPD doesn't generally refer to a person with delusions or psychosis, but rather to someone who is constantly suspicious and distrustful of others.
paranoid personality disorder • paranoid pd • clinical paranoia • paranoid delusions • paranoid psychosis
The "paranoid" in PPD doesn't generally refer to a person with delusions or psychosis, but rather to someone who is constantly suspicious and distrustful of others.
paranoid personality disorder • paranoid pd • clinical paranoia • paranoid delusions • paranoid psychosis
Seasonal Affective Disorder is Underdiagnosed
Seasonal affective disorder is not a unique mood disorder; rather, it is classified as a form of major depression that recurs at certain times of the year.
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Seasonal affective disorder is not a unique mood disorder; rather, it is classified as a form of major depression that recurs at certain times of the year.
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What Is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Psychopath, sociopath, or antisocial - all refer to a manipulative person with an alarming lack of conscience. And this personality isn't as uncommon as you may think.
antisocial personality disorder • anti social pd • subcriminal psychopaths • manipulative person • lack of conscience
Psychopath, sociopath, or antisocial - all refer to a manipulative person with an alarming lack of conscience. And this personality isn't as uncommon as you may think.
antisocial personality disorder • anti social pd • subcriminal psychopaths • manipulative person • lack of conscience
The Insanity of the Defense
A person is held not responsible for his criminal actions if s/he cannot tell right from wrong ("lacks substantial capacity either to appreciate the criminality (wrongfulness) of his conduct" - diminished capacity), did not intend to act the way he did (absent "mens rea") and/or could not control his behavior ("irresistible impulse"). These handicaps are often associated with "mental disease or defect" or "mental retardation".
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
A person is held not responsible for his criminal actions if s/he cannot tell right from wrong ("lacks substantial capacity either to appreciate the criminality (wrongfulness) of his conduct" - diminished capacity), did not intend to act the way he did (absent "mens rea") and/or could not control his behavior ("irresistible impulse"). These handicaps are often associated with "mental disease or defect" or "mental retardation".
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Abuse By Proxy
Abusers often use other people to do their dirty work for them. These - sometimes unwitting - accomplices belong to three groups.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
Abusers often use other people to do their dirty work for them. These - sometimes unwitting - accomplices belong to three groups.
narcissism • narcissistic personality disorder • psychopathology • therapy • relationships
ADHD in Preschool Children
ADHD is a descriptive diagnosis that must involve a detailed developmental history and physical examination of the child and their behavior
adhd in preschool children • add in preschool children • attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder • attention deficit and hyperactivity in preschool c • diagnosing adhd
ADHD is a descriptive diagnosis that must involve a detailed developmental history and physical examination of the child and their behavior
adhd in preschool children • add in preschool children • attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder • attention deficit and hyperactivity in preschool c • diagnosing adhd
Alphabetical Index
Personality Disorders Topic alphabetical index to the articles and blogs - click on the links!
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Personality Disorders Topic alphabetical index to the articles and blogs - click on the links!
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