Mr. Nichols Intro-Psych. Disorders Project 4th period by https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz 1) You will pick an illness listed, and create information teaching the class about it including: a) diagnostic criteria b) statistics of population with illness c) symptoms and treatment d) after each portion of information you put in your words you must use in text citations 2) Without citing your evidence your grade will be a zero. Do not use wikipedia. You may find info on wikipedia, and then use their sources to get more reputable information. Strong online articles, academic journals, academic websites, government websites, and book sources should be sufficient. 3) Finally, you must reply with constructive critiques to at least one, if not more, answers posted by your classmates. Positive discussion is encouraged, but inappropriate posts will result in a grade of zero. en-us 2018-04-09 20:13:22 UTC 2018-05-07 16:29:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/80264060/cdf38ae2d21ee13c036196e76c1eb262/Backback.png Schizophrenia marie_thome https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251622967
Diagnostic Criteria:

You should reach out to a doctor or psychiatrist if you suspect that someone you know has schizophrenia. To figure out if that person actually has it, doctors will try to rule out other mental disorders and determine that symptoms are not due to other reasons for example medication. For a Diagnosis of schizophrenia, the doctors may carry out a physical exam, tests and screenings on the patient and psychiatric evaluation.


Statistics:

Worldwide about 1 percent of the population is diagnosed with schizophrenia, and approximately 1.2% of Americans (3.2 million) have the disorder. Males reach a single peak of vulnerability for developing schizophrenia between the ages of 18 and 25 years. In contrast, female vulnerability peaks twice; first between 25 and 30 years, and then again around 40 years of age.


Symptoms and Treatment:

Things that may start to happen are Hallucinations, Delusions, confused thoughts and speech or trouble concentrating.  These are considered the "positive" Symptoms. Symptoms considered "negative" are for example emotionlessness, withdrawal or struggle with the basics of daily life.
Schizophrenia requires lifelong treatment, even when symptoms have lessened. Psychosocial therapy and Treatment with medications may help to manage the condition. Sometimes, depending on the case, hospitalization is necessary.
  People who help guide the treatment of the patients could include a psychologist, social worker, psychiatric nurse and possibly a case manager to coordinate care. An approach like this ( treatment guided by a full team ) may be available in clinics with expertise in schizophrenia treatment. Special Medications for the schizophrenic patients are very important for the treatment. Antipsychotic medications are the most commonly prescribed.


Sources:

"Schizophrenia - Diagnosis and treatment"
 mayoclinic.org
 by Mayo Clinic Staff ; April 10, 2018
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354449

" Schizophrenia Symptoms, Patterns And Statistics And Patterns "
mentalhelp.net
by Rashmi Nemade, Ph.D. & Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. ;  Aug 7, 2009
https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/schizophrenia-symptoms-patterns-and-statistics-and-patterns/ 

]]> 2018-04-13 16:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251622967 General Anxiety Disorder devonsiford https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251625367 Diagnostic Criteria
   To be considered to have GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) you must display having excessive anxiety and worry occurring for more than 6 months (Reynolds/Kamphaus, 2013, pg 1)
Statistics on GAD
  GAD is a common disorder seen in teens and adults. There are at least 2.2% of teens in the US that have been diagnosed with GAD (NIH ,2017, para 8) and at least 5.7% of adults that have been diagnosed wit GAD (NIH ,2017, para 4).
Symptoms and Treatments
Symptoms of GAD include restlessness, easily fatigued , irritability, muscle tension, difficultly falling/staying asleep,difficulty concentrating, nausea, vomiting, and chronic stomach aches.
Treatments to help people with GAD consist of therapy and being prescribed different medications from a psychiatrist to help with anxiety like antidepressants and anxiolytic (relieves anxiety). Other treatments include self care like excising and relaxing (Mayo, 2013, para 2-8).
Citations
Mayo Clinic. (2017,October 13)
   Generalized anxiety disorder. 
   Retrieved   from   https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/generalized-anxiety-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20361045   
National Institute of Mental
    Health. (2017, November)
    Generalized Anxiety
     Disorder.  Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/generalized-anxiety-disorder.shtml
Kamphaus, R. W., & Reynolds,      C. R. (2013). Generalized     
    Anxiety Disorder 300.02 (   
    F41.1). Retrieved from    http://www.bing.com/cr?IG=5F3702E31862423B920620BF241FC80B&CID=23DC9BBB8ABF69633FE590668B10683B&rd=1&h=DmUjtD73qErb0w_bixajjumwAi76wiOI9r3LiY-0NLg&v=1&r=http://images.pearsonclinical.com/images/assets/basc-3/basc3resources/DSM5_DiagnosticCriteria_GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder.pdf&p=DevEx.LB.1,5482.1 
 ]]> 2018-04-13 16:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251625367 Sleepwalking daileigh_campbell https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251627841 2018-04-13 16:13:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251627841 Dementia jacobshivar https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251628362 1st Citation- DEMENTIA – SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, CAUSES, TESTS, TREATMENT, CARE | ALZ.ORG
 M.alz.org. (n.d.). Dementia – Signs, Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatment, Care | alz.org. [online] Available at: https://m.alz.org/what-is-dementia.asp [Accessed 22 Apr. 2018].

2nd Citation- LATEST ALZHEIMER'S FACTS AND FIGURES
Latest Facts & Figures Report | Alzheimer's Association. (n.d.). Latest Alzheimer's Facts and Figures. [online] Available at: https://m.alz.org/facts-and-figures.asp [Accessed 22 Apr. 2018].


Symptoms- forgetfulness,limited social skills,memory loss, mental decline, confusion in the evening hours, disorientation, inability to speak or understand language

Diagnostic criteria- It’s difficult to diagnose because the brain malfunctions can overlap with other specific types of demensia. Doctors diagnose Alzheimer's and other types of dementia based on a careful medical history, a physical examination, laboratory tests, and the characteristic changes in thinking, day-to-day function and behavior associated with each type.

Treatments- There is no cure and no treatment that slows or stops its progression. But there are drug treatments that may temporarily improve symptoms.

Population- An estimated 5.7 million Americans have dementia in 2018.





]]> 2018-04-13 16:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251628362 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) grays0n_b https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251629729 Diagnostic Criteria
1. An individual must have been directly or indirectly exposed to death, sexual abuse, been threatened with either, or been seriously injured or received threats of serious injury.
2. An individual must have recurring images of said trauma through nightmares, flashbacks, memories, or etc.
3. An individual must exhibit acts of avoidance when it comes to anything related to their trauma.
4. An individual must experience mental health deterioration- such as memory loss, isolation, depression, and etc.
5. An individual must experience heightened moodiness.
6. An individual must have experienced symptoms for over a month.
7. The individual cannot function properly in their daily life due to the distress of their trauma.
8. The individual can only be diagnosed with PTSD if their condition has no relation to substance abuse, prescribed medication, or other illnesses.
Statistics
About 20% of Americans, 31.3 million people, are diagnosed with PTSD. Women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD. Also, within the United States Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans experience this disorder more often than Whites.
Symptoms and Treatments
Symptoms of PTSD include psychological, behavioral, mood, and sleep changes- these can be exhibited through hostility, self-destructive behavior, insomnia, flashbacks, emotional detachment, or etc.
Treatments for PTSD include trauma-focused psychotherapy and medication. Common types of therapy used are cognitive behavioral therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Common medications typically prescribed for those who suffer from PTSD are SSRI's.
References
PTSD: National Center for PTSD. (2016, June 10). Retrieved from   
 https://www.ptsd.va.gov/professional/ptsd-overview/dsm5_criteria_ptsd.asp
PTSD Statistics. (2017, December 20). Retrieved from                
http://www.healmyptsd.com/education/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-statistics
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. (n.d.). Retrieved from 
 https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml]]> 2018-04-13 16:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251629729 D.I.D. zoe_moreland1 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251630165 Diagnostic Criteria
1. More than two separate identities or personalities with individual understanding of the environment and interactions.
2. There must be amnesia, or spaces missing in the recollection of the day's events, personal information, or traumatic events.
3. There must be resulting distress or difficulty performing in aspects of daily life.
4. The issue does not stem from cultural or religious rituals/practices.
5.  The symptoms are not a direct result of the consumption of certain substances (Tracy, 2017, paragraph 2-4 ).
Statistics
D.I.D. affects about 1% of the population. The disorder often stems from childhood abuse. It affects mostly women and American children. Usually caused by trauma that happened under the age of nine (Tracy, 2017, paragraph 2-3).
Symptoms and Treatments
Someone suffering from D.I.D. could experience lapses in memory, such as childhood events. They could face accusations of lying when they do not believe they are due to the gaps in memory recollection. They could find items they don't remember getting, or things they wrote could be in different handwriting. There could be a lack of recognition when looking in the mirror.
Treatment includes helping to improve relationships with others and to experience uncomfortable emotions they try to avoid. Undergoing behavior therapy helps decrease negative responses to stressful situations. Mental health professionals also try to get all of the different personalities to coexist. Medication is risky due to the possible controlling aspect of medication creating more trauma (Dryden-Edwards)
References
Dryden-Edwards, R. (n.d.).        Dissociative Identity            Disorder Symptoms
      and Treatments. 
      Retrieved on   April 22,
      2018, from https://www.medicinenet.com/dissociative_identity_disorder/article.htm
Tracy, N. (n.d.).
      Dissociative Identity
      Disorder (DID) DSM-5
      Criteria - Dissociative
       Identity Disorder
      Abuse. Retrieved on
      April 22, 2018, from https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/dissociative-identity-disorder/dissociative-identity-disorder-did-dsm-5-criteria/ 
Tracy, N. (n.d.).
      Dissociative Identity
      Disorder (DID)
      Statistics and Facts -
      Dissociative Identity
      Disorder - Abuse.
      Retrieved on April 22,
      2018, from https://www.healthyplace.com/abuse/dissociative-identity-disorder/dissociative-identity-disorder-did-statistics-and-facts/ ]]> 2018-04-13 16:18:33 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251630165 General personality disorder. frida_santosgarza https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251630541 Diagnostic Criteria-
For a teenager (under 18 years old), there must be a manifestation of the presence of the disorder for at least a year to be diagnosed (What are personality disorder?).
Statistics-
In 2007 the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) did a national survey and funded that 9% of American adults have at least one personality disorder (National Survey Tracks Prevalence of Personality Disorders in U.S. Population).
Symptoms and Treatment-
Personality disorders involve inflexible and harmful behaviors that cause problems in the individual's life. Usually, these individuals have difficulty to handle stress and problems on a daily basis (Personality disorders).
Psychotherapy will be used to treat personality disorders. However, the type of psychotherapy may variate on the different personality disorders (What are personality disorders?).
References
National Survey Tracks Prevalence of Personality D isorders in U.S. Population. (2007, October 18). Retrieved April 22, 2018, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/news/science-news/2007/national-survey-tracks-prevalence-of-personality-disorders-in-us-population.shtml
Personality Disorders. (2018, March 06). Retrieved April 22, 2018, from https://medlineplus.gov/personalitydisorders.html
What are Personality Disorders? (n.d.). Retrieved April 22, 2018, from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/personality-disorders/what-are-personality-disorders
]]> 2018-04-13 16:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251630541 Major depressive disorder araenix13 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251632524 2018-04-13 16:24:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251632524 Huntington's Disease hunter_dodd8743 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251632713 -Diagnostic Criteria- 99% of diagnostic confidence is what the disease holds and firther reasearch as put it to be 12-15 years before the formal diagnosis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/25164527/
- This disease currently has been proven to be very rare but very deadly
https://www.google.com/search?ei=2zzhWqy2GcHs_QadnJHgBg&q=Huntington%27s+disease&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOMQFeLQz9U3SC4rzFGCs3YxMRoBABtJMdQaAAAA
-Symptoms- Some symptoms are muscular like random jerking while writing or slow eye movements but there are some cognitive symptoms such as lack of awarness and slow times to find words, there is no cure for this disease but some physical and talk threapy can help handle some symptoms
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/huntingtons-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20356117]]> 2018-04-13 16:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251632713 Agnosia johanna_mueller https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251633679
Agnosia is the loss of the ability to recognize objects, faces, voices, or places. It is a rare disorder. If you have this condition you can still think, speak, and interact with the world. Agnosia usually affects only a single information pathway in the brain. (Agnosia. (n.d.). In Alleydog.com's online glossary.)


There are three main types of agnosia: visual, auditory, and tactile. (Garikiparithi Mohan, 2017)

Visual agnosia causes you to be unable to name or describe the use of an object placed in front of you. You will still be able to reach for it and pick it up. (Medical dictionary (online), 2018)

Auditory agnosia is a  form of agnosia that manifests itself primarily in the inability to recognize or differentiate between sounds. It is not a defect of the ear or "hearing", but a neurological inability of the brain to process sound meaning. (Slevc LR, et al. Handb Clin Neurol. 2015.)

Tactile agnosia is characterized by the lack of ability to recognize objects through touch. The weight and texture of an object may be perceived, but the person can neither describe it by name nor comprehend its significance or meaning (The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica)


What causes Agnosia?: Agnosia occurs when the brain suffers damage along certain pathways. These pathways connect the primary sensory processing areas. These parts of the brain store knowledge and information. Primary sensory processing areas include the visual and auditory cortices.
Agnosia is usually caused by lesions on the parietal and temporal lobes of the brain. 

Symptoms of agnosia vary based on the brain lobe that is affected. ( Parietal lobe, Occipital lobe) (Mohan Garikiparithi, 2017)

Diagnosis and treatment: The first step in diagnosing agnosia is getting properly evaluated by a doctor. You will be asked to identify common objects using your sight, touch, or other sense. A physical exam may help your doctor diagnose another disorder that may be the cause of your symptoms, such as vision or hearing problems.
There is no specific treatment for agnosia. If doctors are able to identify the cause, the treatment will be tailored to the specific problem. (https://www.epainassist.com/brain/agnosia)

References:

https://www.alleydog.com/glossary/definition-cit.php?term=Agnosia) (In alleydog.com online glossary, 2015)

https://www.belmarrahealth.com/agnosia-types-symptoms-causes-treatment/
(Garikiparithi Mohan, 2017)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/25726291/
(Slevc LR, et al. Handb Clin Neurol. 2015.)

https://www.britannica.com/science/tactile-agnosia
(Britannica)
https://www.epainassist.com/brain/agnosia

https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/neurolog
ic-disorders/function-and-dysfunction-of-the-cerebral-lobes/agnosia

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agnosia

https://www.aphasia.org/aphasia-resources/agnosia/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agnosia

https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/agnosia

Psychology book (pg. 665)













]]> 2018-04-13 16:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/251633679 Epilepsy- Epilepsy is a Central Nervous System disorder which causes seizures, periods of unusual behavior, sensations, and sometimes loss of awareness. brandon_weldon https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/252145885 Diagnostic Criteria-
 A number of tests can be performed to diagnose Epilepsy.
Electroencephalogram- records brain activity
Computerized tomography (CT) scan- creates image of brain with x-rays
Blood tests- to just rule out any infections or genetic conditions
and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-takes pictures of the brain. Most of these tests are going to be about the brain as you may have guessed is where the cause of Epilepsy is found.
Statistics-
 1 in 6 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy and 150,000 Americans are diagnosed each year with epilepsy, While $15.5 Billion are spent being cared for and treating epilepsy each year.
Symptoms and Treatment-
The Symptoms are as followed Temporary confusion, A staring spell, Uncontrollable jerking movements of the arms and legs, Loss of consciousness or awareness, and Psychic symptoms such as fear,anxiety, or deja vu. The Treatment is generally medication or surgery if it doesn't get treated with the medication.
References-
-Article title: | Epilepsy - Symptoms and causes
Website title: | Mayo Clinic
URL: |https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/epilepsy/symptoms-causes/syc-20350093mc_id=bing&campaign=141805378&geo=76415&kw=Epilepsy&query=epilepsy%20diagnosis&ad=80126922936406&network=Search&sitetarget=o&adgroup=4634137812&extension=&target=&matchtype=p&device=c&account=B013932Y&invsrc=neuro&placementsite=enterprise&msclkid=988eb750d0591d51341ded8d383c2de6
-Author | Flu & Cough Cold
Article title: | Diagnosing Epilepsy
Website title: | WebMD
URL: | https://www.webmd.com/epilepsy/guide/diagnosing-epilepsy#1
-Article title: | Epilepsy: Statistics, Facts and You
Website title: | Healthline
URL:https://www.healthline.com/health/epilepsy/facts-statistics-infographic
Fun? Facts~ Julius Caesar had epilepsy and it was noted in Shakespeare play of why he didn't accept the crown.
Nothing is fun about epilepsy.. ]]> 2018-04-16 13:54:19 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/252145885 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder egirl_stiles https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/252207425 Diagnostic Criteria: In order to be diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, you must have obsessions and compulsions that impact your daily life. Your obsessions can cause repetitive thoughts and urges that you may or may not be aware of. Your repetitive compulsions must take up at least one hour or more per day due to the fear of something bad happening if they are not performed (Gluck, 2017, para. 7).
Statistics: About 1.2% of Americans have OCD and among that percentage, women are slightly more affected than men. OCD usually starts in childhood or early adulthood. The average age for the appearance of symptoms is 19 (American Psychiatric Association, 2017, para. 3).
Symptoms and Treatments: Symptoms of OCD include life interfering obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are repetitive thoughts or urges that cause anxiety, and compulsions are repetitive behaviors that are usually responses to obsessive thoughts. OCD treatment includes medication and psychotherapy. Different types of medication like serotonin inhibitors and antipsychotic medicines are used to reduce the symptoms of OCD. If a patient does not respond well to medication, psychotherapy is used as an effective treatment to decrease compulsive behaviors in OCD (National Institute of Mental Health, 2016, para. 2, 3, & 10 - 15).

References:
Gluck, S. (2017,
   February 03). OCD 
   Diagnoses:OCD     
   Criteria and
   Characteristics in DSM
   5. Retrieved on April 22,
   2018, from 
 https://www.healthyplace.com/ocd-related-disorders/ocd/ocd-diagnosis-ocd-criteria-and-characteristics-in-dsm-5/
American Psychiatric
     Association. (2017,
     July) What Is Obsessive
    -Compulsive Disorder?
     Retrieved on April 22,
     2018, from https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ocd/what-is-obsessive-compulsive-disorder
National Institute of
     Mental Health. (2016,
     January) Obsessive -
     Compulsive Disorder.
     Retrieved on April 22,
     2018, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml]]> 2018-04-16 15:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/252207425 Manic Episode mmarin_mm3 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/252644329 Manic episode- alone is no disorder but a rather diagnosed condition that takes part in the polar disorder. Even so manic episode is a mood state characterized by period of at least one week where an elevated expansive or unusually irritable mood exist. https://psychcentral.com/disorders/manic-episode/
1) Diagnostic Criteria
  - Physical exam
- Phychiatric assesment
-Mood charting
2) Statistic of Population with Illness
- In the U.S alone 5.7 million or rather say 2.6% of who are 18 and older are diagnosed with this disorder (fact: when someone say "she got that from her dad/mom side of the family" they and correct for two-thirds who are diagnosed at least on relative who has the same disorder)
- Women are found to have this disorder 3× more than a man
-But a true fact can be made:
Both parents with Manic Episode(Biopolar) the chance of the child having it increases it to 50-75%
While if only  parent carrys it the child has the chance of 15-30% of carrying the same trait
3)Symptoms and Treatments
Symptoms
-Energetic
-Over self confident
-Tiredless
-Accelerated brain function
-Thoughtless acts
Treatment
- Mood stabilizer
-Lithium
-Sodium Vaiproate
-Lamotrigine
-Quetiaphine
All cititation where info was found
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355955
https://secure2.convio.net/dabsa/site/SPageServer/?NONCE_TOKEN=DC48303FF751D7930BAEB9BC4149F724&pagename=education_statistics_bipolar_disorder
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355961
https://www.vraylar.com/about-bipolar?guid=sem_goo_43700029689929909
https://psychcentral.com/disorders/manic-episode/


]]> 2018-04-17 16:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/252644329 Tourette’s Disorders natalymoney https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/253539604       Touretts’s syndrom is A nervous system disorder involving repetitive movements or unwanted sounds. this most commonly starts in early childhood, from the ages 6 through 40 it is shown to be most commomly seen in males. People with Tourette’s disorder mostly experience behavioral problems such as
•complusive behavior
•impulsivity
•hyperactivity
•meaningless repetition own words
•repetitive movements
•swearing uncontrollably
•lack of restraint
-May also experience trouble with the body like
•tics
•difficulty with bodily movements
•increased muscle activity
• involuntary movements
•spasms
-Deficiencies with the mood with Tourette’s disorders include anxiety or apprehension and it is very common to include
•coughing
•eyelid twitching
•frequent throat clearing
•learning disability
•repetitive blinking of eyes
•stuttering
This Disorder can be treated but the condition can not be cured. It can last for a few years onto a life time it is usually seen to be self-diagnosable.
     There's no specific test that can diagnose Tourette syndrome. The diagnosis is based on the history of their signs and symptoms. The criteria used to diagnose Tourette syndrome include:  Both motor tics and vocal tics, although not necessarily at the same time,Tics occur several times a day, nearly every day or intermittently, for more than a year.Tics aren't caused by medications, or other substances or any other medical condition.
     To rule out other causes of tics, a doctor might recommend Blood tests Or Imaging studies such as an MRI. There is medication to help control tics or to reduce the symptoms of a tic and there is therepy that can help with things such as behavioral therapy, psychotherapy to help cope with Tourette’s disorder, and or DBS (deep brain stimulation) involves implanting a battery-operated medical device in the brain to deliver electrical stimulation to targeted areas that control movement.
(Pg.1) https://g.co/kgs/x6sakL
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tourette-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350470

]]> 2018-04-19 17:11:28 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/253539604 Dissociative Identity Disorder jamescole893 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/253542403 2018-04-19 17:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/253542403 Selective Mutism Disorder kaleemarie_taylor https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/253559437 Selective Mutism Disorder is a form of a complex childhood anxiety disorder, it first appears during childhood and can progress throughout adolescence--sometimes into adulthood. Selective Mutism, SM, is an actual fear of speaking in specific social situations where speaking is necessary; for example, school. People affected by this disorder use mutism as a form of coping with their anxiety, which can actually harm them intellectually, or harm their chances of occupational achievements, or harm them with social communication. In order for one to be diagnosed with this disorder, a person must expel symptoms, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, of:  A. Consistent failure to speak in specific social situations (in which there is an expectation for speaking, e.g., at school) despite speaking in other situations. 
B. The disturbance interferes with educational or occupational achievement or with social communication. 
C. The duration of the disturbance is at least 1 month (not limited to the first month of school). 
D. The failure to speak is not due to a lack of knowledge of, or comfort with, the spoken language required in the social situation. 
E. The disturbance is not better accounted for by a Communication Disorder (e.g., Stuttering) and does not occur exclusively during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder,Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder. This rare disorder only affects a total of 0.05% of children, the majority being females. 90% of children affected by this disorder actually suffer from social anxiety or social phobia]]> 2018-04-19 17:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/253559437 marqusemcghee https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254006210 Binge Eating Disorder

Binge eating disorder is a severe, deadly, eating disorder represented by frequent events of eating and digesting large amount of food (nationaleatingdisorder). During Binge eating, one can experience shame, guilt or distress after eating. Binge eating is the most prevailing disorder in the United States. BED is also the newest eating disorders identified in the DSM-5. Binge eating incidents are associated with eating until feeling full; eating more rapidly than the usual; eating large portions of food when not feeling famished; and eating alone because of the feeling of guilt because of the amount of food being digested. Symptoms of BE are the departure of food in short periods of time, uncomfortable eating around others, stoaring food in awkward places, withdrawal from friends and certain activities, and the showing of extra body weight (nationaleatingdisorder). Those who are obese are not identified clinically with binge eating disorders. Things one can do to help cope with binge eating is gain support from family members and loved one’s to help live a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Retrieved on April 22, 2018
                                                       Citation
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/bed Published on February 17, 2016

]]> 2018-04-20 23:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254006210 Tourrettes Syndrome (TS) addyabnerabner https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254194837 Tourettes is a inherited neuropsychiatric disorder, that normally comes up during ones childhood. Tourettes is characterized by body and vocal twitching. Males are 3-4 times more likely to have this than females. Also 1 of every 360 children ages 6-17 have Tourettes (healthresearchfunding.org, sep. 2014). In order to be diagnosed with this disorder following DSM-5 symptoms must be onset before age 18, cannot be cause of substance abuse or medications,may vary in consistency but last more than 1 year from first tic onset, also must have multiple motor and at least 1 or more vocal tics present during the illness(emedicine.medscape.com , jan. 2017).
In order to better understand Tourettes you must first know the symptoms. Tics are sudden,brief,movements or sounds.They vary from simple to complex. An example of simple may be blinking,head jerking, shoulder shrugging, nose twitching,etc. Some examples of complex tics are stepping in a certain pattern,touching or smelling objects, repeating observed movements,etc. Vocal tics include grunting, coughing,throat clearing, etc(mayoclinic.org, "Tourette Syndrome").     Although there are no cure for TS there are treatments to help manage. Deep brain stimulation or DBS, medications, speech therapies, & behavior modifications... but tics are usually mild and treatment isn't required(cdc.gov, May 2017).                             
Fun FACTS: 1.)There are many myths about this disorder! one being "people with TS suffer from mental illness" though this disorder is usually treated by psychiatrists it isn't a mental or psychiatric disorder.  2.) Originating in the late 19th century it was named after Giles de la Tourette a french neurologist(Tourette.org)]]> 2018-04-22 22:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254194837 Antisocial Personality Disorder amy_pierce1016 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254204489 Diagnostic Criteria:
The person in question needs to be at least 18 years old. He/She needs to have shown a disobedience for an authoritative figure for several years, prior to 15 and after. This could include trouble with the law, or a simple conduct disorder in school, at home , etc. If an adolescent displays this type of behavior but has not reached the age of diagnosis then a Conduct Disorder would be appropriate. This types of behaviors are also not associated with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
Statistics:
About one percent of women and around three percent of men have Antisocial Personality Disorder. However, the percentages increase among males who are substance abuser, alcoholics, and in prisons.
Symptoms and Treatment
A person who has Antisocial Personality Disorder may experience a lack of good conscience, and no emotional regard to others. The few people that are seeking help, can be treated as an outpatient. Unless the risk of self harm or harming others arises hospital care is not required. Treatments can include but are not limited to, personal therapy, psychotherapy, marital therapy, or an extensive evaluation. People with Antisocial Personality Disorder are not kept in hospitals often because their behavior can cause disruptions to the other patients within the hospital.
Resources:
 
“Antisocial Personality Disorder.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 6 Mar. 2018, www.psychologytoday.com/us/conditions/antisocial-personality-disorder. 
 
Porter, David. “Antisocial Personality Disorder DSM-5 301.7 (F60.2).” Theravive Counseling, www.theravive.com/therapedia/antisocial-personality-disorder-dsm--5-301.7-(f60.2). 

 
Black, Donald. “Treatment for Antisocial Personality Disorder.” Psych Central, 17 July 2016, psychcentral.com/lib/treatment-for-antisocial-personality-disorder/. 


 
]]> 2018-04-23 00:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254204489 schizophrenia - definition micahworley99 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254420834
  • a long-term mental disorder of a type involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation.
    • (in general use) a mentality or approach characterized by inconsistent contradictory elements. Dictionary.com = citation
    • ]]>     2018-04-23 14:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254420834     Schizophrenia - a mental disorder which affects the way we think, communicate and function (Janes, Robert p 1) micahworley99 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254424212 Symptoms & Treatment - positive symptoms are not beneficial but are called positive because they are additional symptoms the patient shows. Hallucinations, delusions, movement disorders, and inability to perform coherent speech are all symptoms the patient must illustrate for at least six month ( Janes, Robert p 2). There are currently no causes of schizophrenia, but two main factors including environment and genetics (Janes, Robert p 6). Becoming educated about the illness can help you treat it. Natural treatments include exercise, and staying active. Other treatments include adequate sleep, avoiding stress, avoiding 🤬 and alcohol, and keeping a balanced diet. Antipsychotic medications, and therapy also help treat schizophrenia (Janes, Robert p 7). About one percent of hthe world population suffers from schizophrenia, and 1.5 million people are diagnosed year round (Rashmi Nemade, Ph.D. & Mark Dombeck, Ph.D. p 1).
    Citation - Janes, Robert. HealthPrep. Accessed 24 April 2018. https://healthprep.com/mental-health/how-to-recognize-important-warning-signs-of-schizophrenia/7/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=1065831335&utm_content=53932236642&utm_term=schizophrenia%20symptoms%20and%20treatment]]>     2018-04-23 14:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254424212     Depersonalization Disorder (DPD) sweh6622 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254433370 Depersonalization/derealization disorder is a dissociative disorder associated with reoccurring feelings of detaching from one's body, as if being an observer into one's life (Spiegel, 2017). According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, depersonalization disorder affects less than 200,000 people in the general population of the United States, classifying it as a rare disease (Peterson, 2009). The treatment for this disorder mainly consists of psychotherapy but may include medications for any comorbid behavior such as depression. Patients that have episodes of depersonalization know that their experiences are not real, however they are distressed in the areas of social functioning and work. The disorder becomes apparent or begins at the average age of sixteen, though it may occur during early or middle childhood. Five percent of cases are recorded after age twenty-five, and the disorder rarely begins after forty. The cause of depersonalization disorder is unknown, yet studies show that it possibly stems from an imbalance of chemicals in the brain.]]> 2018-04-23 14:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254433370 in source citations and references brian_nichols1 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254574686 This sentence would be my paraphrasing the information from my source, and at the end of it I would put an in text citation before the period in the APA Format style (Nichols, 2018, p. 1).

    at the end I would put my reference list according to the APA style with every line after the first one indented for each source. Since you cannot indent in this padlet, press enter before the sentence wraps around and space bar over a few times after the first line, and for the lines after like below.

    Nichols, Brian. 2018. How
       to Cite Your Sources for
       This Project.      Penguin
       Press. April 23, 2018.
       Prattville, Alabama.]]>     2018-04-23 19:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/254574686     Autism Disorder whollenbeck7 https://padlet.com/brian_nichols1/og92a0kdqorz/wish/255446989 Disorder, Diagnosis, and Treatment:
         Autism Disorder Spectrum (ADS) includes many various types development disorders stemming off of autism, but these are three main disorders:
    1. Classic Autism Disorder
    2. Asperger Syndrome
    3. Persuasive Development Disorder
    (Autism Support, 2014)
        Autism is a psychological, mental and  behavioral condition, which is present from young ages. Autism makes  it difficult to understand and socialize/ communicate with others.
    Diagnosis:
        Autism is most frequently discovered at young ages. In some cases Autism is found at infancy. Doctors observe: lack of eye contact, not answering their names, etc.
    Symptoms:
        Severity differs from person to person but Autism can cause difficulty in learning, and this leads to lower than normal intelligence, or the person with Autism can learn as fast as others and have regular intelligence. Though there are different speeds and ways of learning, Autism in general makes it difficult to use what the knowledge they have learned. Other symptoms include differences in behavior than the social normality.
    Treatments:
     There are no treatments for Autism yet taking the person to doctors and psychologists (the earlier you do so) has a good chance of improving behavior and allows the guardian to learn was to help teach and aid the person with Autism.
    (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2018)

    Citations:
    2014, Defining Autism, What is Autism.
    https://www.asws.org/WhatisAutism.aspx

    2018, Jan 6, Autism spectrum disorder, Mayo Clinic.
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352928

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