Violence Risk It has also indicated that substance abuse and personality disorders can rangefrom 5 in association with delusional ideas, these individuals often have http://www.violence-risk.com/risk/assessment.htm
Extractions: As late as the 1960's there were few scientific data upon which to make decisions about the release of mentally disordered individuals who had committed crimes. This has changed in recent years. Dr. John Monahan in his1981 book Predicting Dangerousness: An Assessment of Clinical Techniques summarized thelimited knowledge available at the time and set in motion a program of research that has yielded the much needed information in many jurisdictions. The research over the past two decades has produced a number of actuarial measures that can be used in the assessment of risk. Combined with clinical assessment, these actuarial instruments have markedly improved the ability of forensic mental health professionals to assess not only the likelihood that a violent act will occur but specify but the type of risk associated with various populations.
Pathological Narcissism, Psychosis, And Delusions Grandiose fantasies (megalomaniac delusions of grandeur) permeate every aspect Narcissistic personality disorder Pathological Narcissism, Psychosis, http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/npd/116835
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Extractions: Margaret Henderson, a tiny sparrow of a woman, sat perched on the front of her waiting room chair. On her lap she tightly clutched her scuffed black handbag; her gray hair was caught up in a fierce little bun at the back of her head. Through spectacles as thick as highball glasses, she darted myopic, suspicious glances about the room. She had already spent 45 minutes with the consultant behind closed doors. Now she was waiting while her husband, Michael, had a turn. Michael confirmed much of what Margaret had already said. The couple had been married for over 40 years, had two children, and had lived in the same neighborhood (the same house, in fact) nearly all of their married life. Both were retired from the telephone company, and they shared an interest in gardening.
Extractions: This block brings together schizophrenia, as the most important member of the group, schizotypal disorder, persistent delusional disorders, and a larger group of acute and transient psychotic disorders. Schizoaffective disorders have been retained here in spite of their controversial nature. Schizophrenia The schizophrenic disorders are characterized in general by fundamental and characteristic distortions of thinking and perception, and affects that are inappropriate or blunted. Clear consciousness and intellectual capacity are usually maintained although certain cognitive deficits may evolve in the course of time. The most important psychopathological phenomena include thought echo; thought insertion or withdrawal; thought broadcasting; delusional perception and delusions of control; influence or passivity; hallucinatory voices commenting or discussing the patient in the third person; thought disorders and negative symptoms. The course of schizophrenic disorders can be either continuous, or episodic with progressive or stable deficit, or there can be one or more episodes with complete or incomplete remission. The diagnosis of schizophrenia should not be made in the presence of extensive depressive or manic symptoms unless it is clear that schizophrenic symptoms antedate the affective disturbance. Nor should schizophrenia be diagnosed in the presence of overt brain disease or during states of drug intoxication or withdrawal. Similar disorders developing in the presence of epilepsy or other brain disease should be classified under F06.2, and those induced by psychoactive substances under F10-F19 with common fourth character .5.
Delusional Disorder delusional disorder. Diagnostic Criteria. Nonbizarre delusions (ie, involving Erotomanic Type delusions that another person, usually of higher status, http://www.meta-religion.com/Psychiatry/Disorders/delusional-disorder.htm
Extractions: to promote a multidisciplinary view of the religious, spiritual and esoteric phenomena. About Us Links Search Contact ... Science home Religion sections World Religions New Religious Groups Ancient Religions Spirituality ... Extremism Science sections Archaeology Astronomy Linguistics Mathematics ... Contact Please, help us sustain this free site online. Make a donation using Paypal: Diagnostic Criteria Nonbizarre delusions (i.e., involving situations that occur in real life, such as being followed, poisoned, infected, loved at a distance, or deceived by spouse or lover, or having a disease) of at least 1 month's duration. Criterion A for Schizophrenia has never been met. Note: Tactile and olfactory hallucinations may be present in Delusional Disorder if they are related to the delusional theme.
Entrez PubMed To clarify the nature of delusional and hallucinatory symptoms in borderlinepersonality disorder (B http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9
Encyclopedia: Paranoia Erotomania is a rare disorder in which a person holds a delusional belief thatanother person, usually of a higher social status, is in love with them. http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Paranoia
DSM Axis II personality disorders or Mental Retardation (Trait disorders) Alcohol Psychotic disorder. With delusions. With hallucinations http://www.a2zpsychology.com/RESOURCES/DSM_IV.HTM
Extractions: a2zpsychology Services a2zpsychology Channels Feedback DSM-IV MULTIAXIAL SYSTEM Axis I Clinical Syndromes (State Disorders) Axis II Personality Disorders or Mental Retardation (Trait Disorders) Axis III General Medical Conditions Axis IV Psychosocial and Environmental Problems Axis V Global Assessment of Functioning Axis I Disorders DISORDERS USUALLY FIRST EVIDENT IN INFANCY, CHILDHOOD, OR ADOLESCENCE Learning Disorders (Academic Skills Disorder) Reading Disorder (Developmental Skills Disorder) Mathematics Disorder (Developmental Arithmetic Disorder) Disorder of Written Expression (Developmental Expressive Writing Disorder) Developmental Coordination Disorder Autistic Disorder Retts Disorder Childhood Disintegrative Disorder Aspergers Disorder Pervasive Developmental Disorder NOS (including Atypical Autism) Predominantly inattentive type Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type Combined type Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder NOS Oppositional Defiant Disorder Conduct Disorder Disruptive Behavior Disorder NOS Feeding and Eating Disorders of Infancy or Early Childhood Pica Rumination Disorder Tourettes Disorder Chronic Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder Transient Tic Disorder Tic Disorder NOS
Extractions: AAACN Viewpoint ABNF Journal, The AIDS Treatment News AMAA Journal ... View all titles in this topic Hot New Articles by Topic Automotive Sports Top Articles Ever by Topic Automotive Sports Diagnosis and management of the paranoid patient American Family Physician June, 1992 by Bruce Block Cynthia A. Pristach Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. Most physicians have encountered patients who are suspicious, irritable and negative, and who believe that people are trying to harm the. Often these patients, who may be difficult to deal with and resistant to treatment, have a paranoid disorder. Paranoid Ideation Because paranoid ideation is a symptom rather than a diagnosis, it may be seen in a range of nonpsychotic and psychotic conditions. Paranoid ideation is the belief that one is being harmed, persecuted, harassed or treated unfairly.[1] The imagined persecutors may be family members, acquaintances, strangers or even the physician. The perceived harmful behavior may be relatively indirect (glances, slights, maligning gossip) or of delusional proportions. For example, the patient may believe that direct injurious action has taken place, such as a conspiracy, gunshot, slanderous radio transmission or poisoning (such as with the doctor's medication).
Pathological Narcissism, Psychosis, And Delusions Grandiose fantasies (megalomaniac delusions of grandeur) permeate every aspect of The Narcissistic personality disorder and abusive relationships with http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/8-7-2005-74387.asp
Extractions: Click for enlarged image. One of the most important symptoms of pathological narcissism (the Narcissistic Personality Disorder) is grandiosity. Grandiose fantasies (megalomaniac delusions of grandeur) permeate every aspect of the narcissist's personality. They are the reason that the narcissist feels entitled to special treatment which is typically incommensurate with his real accomplishments. The grandiosity gap is the abyss between the narcissist's self-image (as reified by his False Self) and reality. When narcissistic supply is deficient, the narcissist decompensates and acts out in a variety of ways. Narcissists often experience psychotic micro-episodes during therapy and when they suffer narcissistic injuries in a life crisis. But can the narcissist "go over the edge"? Do narcissists ever become psychotic?
Log In Problems Reviewing the definition of delusional disorders. on the prepsychoticpersonality and the factors leading to the development of the delusional disorder. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/480915
Extractions: Basic Characteristics and Traits The paranoid lives in a hostile and unpredictable world. He or she distrusts others and suspects them of ulterior motives. He or she is firmly convinced that people are out to exploit, harm, get, or deceive him or her - usually without good or sufficient cause. In most cases, such nagging doubts about the loyalty or trustworthiness of others extends only to the paranoid's family members, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. Persecutory delusions are not uncommon with the paranoid, as he or she may sense being at the center of conspiracies and collusions. Persons suffering from PPD (paranoid personality disorder) may experience social isolation, and exhibit eccentric behaviour. They may cower at home, planning a defense against perceived attacks, yet may reject any attempts by others to communicate with them. They may become reclusive, maintaining suspicions that others may use information against them. From others, even the most benign gestures, comments, or events, assume threatening proportions, nefarious meanings or malicious intent. Even benign encounters may be misinterpreted as threats. Paranoid persons may dwell on the trivial. They may be hypersensitive, bear grudges and be unforgiving. Remarks by others may be immediately interpreted as an insult, injury, attack, or slight directed at their personality or reputation, and may provoke aggressive responses. They may eventually be shunned because of their eccentric behaviour; moreover, this may include close family members, as well as friends.
IBSS - Christian Counseling - Abnormal Psychology Usually lithium is used to stabilize a person with bipolar disorder. Symptoms of schizophrenia are problems of perception (delusional, hallucinations), http://www.bibleandscience.com/counseling/abnormalpsy.htm
Extractions: Site Map Contacts Links Newsletter What is Abnormal? It is not whether one is normal or not, but one of degrees. We all have some abnormalities. Some are more adaptive than others. Some can endure more stress. It is whether we can function in our society. One may be depressed, but one still gets up in the morning to go to work. One can hold down a job. One can still stay in school. Adaptation: This is the balance between what people want to do and what society lets them do. Our genetic make up and the environment are two key factors to how well we adapt or survive. Adjustment: Adjustment refers to our mastery over our environment and peace with ourselves. Maladaptive behavior results when there is either: 1. An inability to cope 2. Too much stress in one's environment 3. or a vulnerability. Stress is one's reaction to different situations. Coping refers to our ability to control ourselves in difficult situations. Vulnerability refers to how likely we will respond the wrong way to a certain situation. Genetics will play a key role here. Groups that are at higher risk are children, teens, elderly, disabled, and minorities. DSM IV DSM=Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This is a multiaxial classification system of mental problems. There are five main axes, or categories.
Quik Bytes 2-16-2001 7) personality Disorders. personality disorders come in various varieties anddegrees of severity, 8) Schizophrenia and delusional 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.
Personality Disorders 101 Various types of personality disorders often play a part in divorce, in fact, Listed below are some of the recognized personality disorders that http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/disorders.htm
Extractions: Listed below are some of the recognized personality disorders that frequently contribute to rocky marriages, and ultimately, to divorce. Be aware that these conditions are also commonly found in the general population at large, but the determination of whether or not a true disorder is present depends on the severity and number of the diagnostic criteria found. If these profiles are used during a parenting evaluation or family therapy it would be best to just describe the behavior(s) and let the therapist draw his or her own conclusions. Otherwise, they'll think you're practicing therapy, for which you are almost certainly not qualified. Paranoid Personality Disorder
Useful Information On Paranoia Paranoias can be classified into three main categoriesparanoid personalitydisorder, delusional (paranoid) Munro, A. delusional (paranoid) disorders. http://www.hoptechno.com/paranoia.htm
Extractions: Today: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 Paranoia is a term used by mental health specialists to describe suspiciousness (or mistrust) that is either highly exaggerated or not warranted at all. The word is often used in everyday conversation, often in anger, often incorrectly. Simple suspiciousness is not paranoianot if it is based on past experience or expectations learned from the experience of others. Paranoia can be mild and the affected person may function fairly well in society, or it can be so severe that the individual is incapacitated. Because many psychiatric disorders are accompanied by some paranoid features, diagnosis is sometimes difficult. Paranoias can be classified into three main categoriesparanoid personality disorder, delusional (paranoid) disorder, and paranoid schizophrenia. Some people regularly become suspicious without causeso much so that their paranoid thoughts disrupt their work and family life. Such people are said to have a paranoid personality. They are:
Psych Central: DSM-IV Codes/Diagnoses 292.11 Induced Psychotic disorder, With Delusions 301.7 Antisocial Personalitydisorder 293.89 Anxiety disorder Due to Indicate the General Medical http://psychcentral.com/disorders/dsmcodes.htm
Paranoia: Definition And Much More From Answers.com A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without Other common paranoid delusions include the belief that the person has an http://www.answers.com/topic/paranoia
Extractions: Encyclopedia paranoia pr Énoi ) , in psychology, a term denoting persistent, unalterable, systematized, logically reasoned delusions , or false beliefs, usually of persecution or grandeur. In the former case the paranoiac creates a complex delusional system that purports to show that people want to hurt him; in the latter, he sees himself as an exalted person with a mission of great importance. Other types of delusions include somatic delusions, as in the case of hypochondria , and jealous delusions. The term
Chapter 12 Notes Paranoid disorder delusion of jealousy, or prosecutory delusions ParanoidPersonality disorder - pervasive unwarranted suspiciousness and mistrust of http://www.umpi.maine.edu/~stump/disorders.html
Extractions: Psychological Disorders The Nature of Abnormality Abnormal behavior is defined by how it is: Atypical Disturbing Maladaptive Unjustifiable Supernatural Theories From early man, through bible thought to be caused by spirits or demons. Treatment often purgative, or religious Middle Ages Influenced by thought of Church treated by exorcism Biogenic Theories Medical Model - The concept that disorders have physical causes that can be diagnosed and treated. Until reacently the treatment was "medical" as well including often stays in pyschiatric hospitals and use medications Hippocrates - Greek physcian an early proponent of this model. He believed in biological causes of disorders specificall the inbalance of the 4 humors(blood, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile) Psychological Theories Bio-Psycho-Social Model A contemporary model that assumes that biological, socio-cultural and psychological factors interact and may result in a psychologial disorder Anxiety Disorders : 2-4%of population shows severe anxiety Fears and Phobias Phobic Disorders are irrational fear of specific object, activity, or situation, results in compelling desire to avoid them.
Horizon House, Inc. The narrowest definition of psychotic is restricted to delusions or prominent Arriving in adolescence and early adulthood, personality disorders are set http://www.hhinc.org/AdminHome.asp?ArticleID=315