Things to know Inflexible patterns of behavior which cause significant difficulty with social interactions Ego-syntonic Cluster A (Mad - weird) Paranoid Personality Disorder Characteristics Very suspicious of others. Patients tend to blame problems on others. … [Read more...] about Personality Disorders
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Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia Things you should know Patient exhibits abnormal behavior and is unable to differentiate real from imaginary. Chronic and debilitating Disruption of the usual balance of emotions and thinking M>F Signs and Symptoms Positive symptoms - Extra … [Read more...] about Psychotic Disorders
No show this week
Sorry, but it's not gonna happen this week. :( The kids, my wife and I all have had bronchitis / sinus infection / pnuemonia who knows for about 2 weeks now. No end in site and I can't speak long enough without coughing to do the show. I'll have one up as soon as I can. … [Read more...] about No show this week
ADHD and Mood Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Things you should know Affects children and adolescents Symptoms must occur in multiple settings and continue for at least 6 months. 30–50% of people diagnosed in childhood continue to have symptoms into adulthood I came in to … [Read more...] about ADHD and Mood Disorders
Eating Disorders and Autism
Anorexia Nervosa Things you should know Key features Refusal to maintain a healthy body weight Intense fear of gaining weight A Distorted body self-perception Females make up 90% of cases Ego syntonic Risks associated with Anorexia Nervosa Iron-deficiency … [Read more...] about Eating Disorders and Autism
