AIM: Gender differences in the current symptomatology of patients with psychotic disorders have previously been described in the literature. However, it has not yet been investigated whether gender differences
They are among the earliest signs and symptoms of neurocognitive disorders and incipient cognitive decline, yet are under-recognized and often challenging to treat. With this in mind, the Alzheimer's Association convened a Research Roundtable in May 2016, bringing together experts from academia, ...
Additionally, a differential diagnosis should be made between bipolar mania and other psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and borderline personality disorder.2 In schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, psychotic symptoms occur in the absence of mood symptoms. Similar...
Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a complex and difficult mental disorder to diagnose and understand. It is often misdiagnosed as other mental disorders or other mental disorders are misdiagnosed as being bipolar disorder. Other mental disorders such as borderline personality ...
While paranoid schizophrenia is no longer a separate diagnosis, individuals with schizophrenia can still experience paranoia. This paranoia can influence several psychotic symptoms, including delusions and hallucinations. Schizophrenic hallucinations can cause a person to see, hear, feel, taste, or touch ...
Although less common, developmental disorders andpsychotic disordersin children can have a lifelong impact on the child and his or her family. As in any age group, there tends to be no single cause formental illnessin children. In addition to the specific symptoms of each mental disorder, chil...
Typical Signs And Symptoms Of Drug Abuse Categories of Drugs With Potential For Abuse When Does Drug Usage Evolves To Drug Abuse? Approaching A Loved One With A Drug Abuse Problem How to Avoid Prescription Painkiller Addiction? Practical Tips for Preventing Drug Abuse The use of some chemicals to...
There are several types of depressive disorders, each with unique symptoms, causes, and effects. Knowing what type of depression you are dealing with can go a long way in helping to manage symptoms as well as select the most effective treatment program. Your doctor or therapist can make an...
of Mental Disorders (DSM5) outlines the following criteria to make a diagnosis of depression, which a clinician can discover through these psychological evaluations. The individual must be experiencing five or more symptoms on most days during the same two-week period. These symptoms typically ...
TheDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR)is a clinical resource practitioners use to diagnose mental health conditions. As with other conditions, there are specific clinical criteria involving symptoms and course of illness, that need to be met for someone to be diagnosed ...