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mental disorders Flashcards

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this affects 1 in 4 adults in their lifetimes; difficult to Dx and treat ; Dxd by recognizing patterns and symptoms

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mental disorders

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what are some clinically sig. behavioral probs of mental disorders

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distress, disability, and deviance

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this was published by the american psychiatric assoc ( 300 types of mental health conditions); lists symptoms and criteria required for a Dx

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diagnostic and statistical manual

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what are some general symptoms of mental disorders

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confused thinking, long lasting sadness or irritability, extremely high and low moods, excessive fear, worry , or anxiety, social withdrawal, dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits

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these are sig. prolonged changes in mood

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mood disorders

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what are some diff types of mood disorders

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major depressive disorder, dysthymia, and bipolar disorder

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causes of this disorder include monoamine dysfunction ( NE, Dopamine, and serotonin ) and neurotransmitter receptor dysfunction

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mood disorder

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what decrease the rate of enzymatic degradation

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MAO inhibitors

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this type of mood disorder is intense sadness and/or diminished interest in usual activities ( single or recurrent episodes - severe cases can be psychotic or suicidal)

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major depressive disorder

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this mood disorder affects 14.8 million peeps > 18 YO; median age is 32; women more common ; leading cause of disability in the US for ages 15-44

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major depressive disorder

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what is the DSM criteria for depression

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  1. more than 4 of these symptoms lasting more than 2 weeks ( sig. weight or appetite change, insomnia, suicidal thoughts, etc)
  2. responds well to Tx ( meds, cognitive behavior therapy, and exercise)
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this type of disorder deals with severe mood swings ( overly high or irritable to sad , manic depressive illness, sever changes in energy and behavior , periods of normal mood swing between swings)

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bipolar disorder

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this mood disorder affects 5.7 million adults > 18 YOA; 2.6% annual prevalence, median age is 25 YOA; men = women; fam Hx is a risk factor

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bipolar disorder

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Tx of this disorder includes cognitive behavior therapy, meds ( mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, antidepressants), electroconvulsive therapy, and hospitalization

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bipolar disorder

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what is the DSM for manic epidose

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persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood ; greater than 3 symptoms for more than a 1 week such as inflated self eseem, decreased need for sleep, more talkative than usual

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these are a group of disorders( diffuse, vague feelings of fear and apprehension); 40 mill adults >18YO; 75% have their first episode by age 21.5;

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anxiety disorders

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what are some common co morbities of anxiety disorders

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depressive disorders and substance abuse

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what are the diff types of anxiety disorders

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generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, and phobias

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this is excessive worry about everyday probs for > 6 mos; women 2x more than men; mean age is 33 YO

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generalized anxiety disorder

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in this disorder people have controlling their constant worries; awareness that they worry too much ; inability to relax; difficulty concentrating; easily startled; difficulty falling or staying asleep; persistent irritability

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generalize anxiety disorder

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symptoms of this disorder include prolonged fatigue, HA, unexplained pains, difficulty swallowing, trembling, hyperhidrosis, light headedness, shortness of breath

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generalized anxiety disorder

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Tx for this disorder includes meds and Cognitive behavioral therapy

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generalized anxiety disorder

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in this disorder you get unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear ( sense of impending doom, individuals alter behavior to avoid triggers, can occur at any time)

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panic disorder

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this disorder can affect 6 mill people > 18 YOA; women 2x more common; median age is 24; 1 in 3 people have agoraphobia ; depression and substance abuse common

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panic disorder

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what are some physical symtpoms of panic disorder

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chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, ab distress; Tx is meds and CBT

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this disorder is recurrent, unwanted thoughts and or repetitive behaviors ( heightened activity in caudate nucleus ; repetitive behaviors done to end obsessive thoughts)

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OCD

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this disorder affects 2.2 mill adults ; 1.0% prevalence; mean onset is 19; women= men; earlier onset assoc with genetic predisposition

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OCD

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what part of OCD are recurrent thoughts, images, impulses, that cause anxiety; illogical and repulsive and center on violence or harm

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obsessions

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what part of OCD are behaviors that are repetitive ; attempts at reducing the anxiety created by the obsessions

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OCD

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what are some common obsessions of OCD

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fear of contamination, fear of harm, fear of losing control, perfectionism, superstitions

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what are some common compulsions of OCD

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hand washing, checking, counting, repeating behaviors

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what is the Tx for OCD

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CBT and Meds

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this disorder develops after grave physical harm occurs or is threatened ( violent personal assaults, natural or human causes disasters, accidents, or military combat)

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PTSD

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this disorder has a 3.5% annual prevalence; median age is 23 YOA; 19% of vitenam vets experienced this at some pt after the war

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PTSD

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some symptoms of this disorder include : painful memories, nightmares, suspicion, anxiety, depression, feelings of guilt . sleep difficulties, emotional detachment, substance abuse *

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PTSD

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Tx of this disorder includes Meds and CBT

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PTSD

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this is aka split mind; not due to a primary mood disorder or medical condition; separated from reality

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schizophrenia

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onset of this disorder usually occurs around 16-30; affects 1%; men = women , 10-15% commit suicide; Tx includes antipsychotics and supportive therapy

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schizophrenia

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what are some positive symptoms of schizophrenia

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hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders ( neologisms - made up words) , movement disorders

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what are some negative symptoms of schizophrenia

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flat affect; lack of pleasure in everyday life; lack of ability to begin and sustain planned activities; speaking little

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what are some cognititve symptoms

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poor executive functioning; trouble focusing or paying attention; probs with working memory

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this disorder is widely unstable moods, behavior, and relationships; onset is late teens, early 20s; women = men ; 9% commit suidice; family Hx increases risk

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borderline personality disorder

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Tx of this disorder includes Meds, psychotherapy, and hospitalization; complications include psychiatric co-morbidities

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borderline personality disorder

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what are the stipulating conditions for borderline personality disorder

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have to have > of extreme reactions to abandonment, real, or perceived ; pattern of intense and stormy relationships, etc

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how do we Dx mental illness in the clinic

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does the pt make you laugh ( theyre manic); make you confused ( they are schizo); make you sad ( they are depressed); make you annoyed or intruded ( they are getting into personality disorder territory )

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What is LEAP

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listen, empathize, agree, partner

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This is the #10 cause of death ; males more common; NA>CW.AP>AA>H

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suicide

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what are some high risk illnesses for suicide

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schizophrenia, substance abuse, major depression

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what are some non violent attempts at suicide

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poisoning

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what are some violent attempts at suicide

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firearms, suffocation

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T or F: Never leave a suicidal individual alone

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T

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what are some major risk factors for suicide

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depression*; substance abuse disorders ; prior suicide attempt; firearms in the house; incarceration; family Hx of mental disorder, substance abuse; family violence

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what is the most common form of child abuse

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neglect

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these are abuses of the elderly that are more likely to occur in the home

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elder and disabled abuse

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what are some types of elderly abuse

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financial exploitation; neglect or abandonment *; emotional abuse; sexual abuse; physical abuse

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what are some warning signs of elder abuse

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discrepancies standard of living and financial assets; sudden, unexplained changes in living arrangementsl physical injuries; malnourishment; medical needs not attended to ; withdrawn, apathetic, fearful,or anxious behavior

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this type of abuse has 6 million cases annually; 79 % of cases are

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Child abuse

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what are some risk factors for child abuse

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domestic violence; alcohol and drug abuse; untreated mental illness; low SES. etc

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what are som complications of child abuse

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relationship difficulties, brain damage, mental illness, etc

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what are some warning signs of neglect in children

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clothes are ill fitting , filthy, or inappropriate; hygiene is badl untreated illnesses and physical injuries; is frequently unsupervised or left alone; left os missing school

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what are warning signs of sexual abuse in children

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trouble walking or sitting; displays knowledge or interest in sexual acts; makes strong efforts to avoid a specific person; doesn’t want to change clothes in front of others ; an STD or pregnancy runs away from home

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what are some warning signs of emotional abuse in children

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withdrawn, fearful, or anxious about doing something wrong; shows extremes in behavior; doesn’t seem to be attracted to the parent or caregiver; acts either inappropriately adult of infantile

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what are some warning signs of physical abuse in children

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frequent and/or unexplained bruises, welts, or cuts; injuries appear to have a pattern such as marks from a hand or belt; always on alert; shies away from touch , flinches at sudden movements ; wears inappropriate clothing

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this is willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault , and/or other abusive behavior perpetrated by an intimate partner against another

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intimate partner abuse

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T or F: 60% of domestic violence happens at home

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T

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what is the lifetime prevalence of domestic violence for women

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25%

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what is the age group for the highest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence

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20-24 YO

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what % of women are rapists of their intimate partners

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50%

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what are the diff types of abuse

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physical , sexual, emotional, verbal, economic

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what are some risk factors for abuse

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mental illness, low SES, personal or family Hx of abuse, pregnancuy,

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what are some warning signs intimate partner abuse

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public and private demeaning actions; constant signs of injury; frightened behavior when with the oppo. sex; afraid to go home; reports of injuries by batterer

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