Essays about: "DSM-iv"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word DSM-iv.

  1. 1. ERIKSBERGSGÅRDEN’S EATING DISORDER TREATMENT UNIT: PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND TREATMENT OUTCOME

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Rebecka Jansson; [2018]
    Keywords : Keywords: Eating disorder; psychiatric comorbidity; anorexia; bulimia; binge eating disorder; EDNOS; Riksät; Stepwise; TSS-2;

    Abstract : Introduction: Eating disorders are serious psychiatric disorders that often require specialized care. Associated psychiatric comorbidity is frequent, with the most common comorbid conditions being anxiety and mood disorders. Eriksbergsgården in Örebro is one of Sweden’s specialized eating disorder treatment units. READ MORE

  3. 2. Association of inflammation markers in young adult patients with Obsessive-compulsive disorder

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Rodrigo Navarro Trujillo; [2018]
    Keywords : OCD; Psychiatry; Inflammation;

    Abstract : Background: Previous studies have shown that patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have elevated interleukin and chemokine levels in plasma. The purpose of this study was to investigate and validate whether a group of cytokines and chemokines are elevated in a cohort of young adult OCD patients. READ MORE

  4. 3. Food Addiction and Self-Efficacy for Physical Activity in obesity treatment

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Albin Lundmark; Henrik Johansson Rehn; [2016]
    Keywords : Self-efficacy; Obesity; Food addiction; Lifstyle treatment;

    Abstract : Obesity is an increasing public health issue in many parts of the world. Lifestyle treatment is the recommended first-line treatment although the weight reduction over time is limited. Food addiction (FA) is an upcoming perspective viewing some individual’s eating behaviors as similar to substance abuse described in DSM-IV-TR. READ MORE

  5. 4. Father, Mother, and Teacher Concordance and its Implications on Diagnosing ADHD and its Dimensions: A Twin Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Agatha Radberger; [2012]
    Keywords : Teacher ratings; Parent ratings; Father ratings; Inattention; Hyperactivity-impulsivity; Twin study; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; Gender; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: In order to diagnose children with ADHD, the DSM-IV measures inattention (IA) and hyperactivity/impulsivity (HI) behavior in the context of significant impairment social and academic function. In order to diagnose, symptoms must be present in two different setting, which is commonly established in terms of home and school behaviors with the help of parent and teacher reports. READ MORE

  6. 5. Face Processing Patterns of Persons with Asperger Syndrome : an Eye Tracking Study

    University essay from Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Staffan Bram; Mikael Lönebrink; [2011]
    Keywords : Asperger syndrome; face recognition; visual acuity; conjunction error; eye tracking;

    Abstract : One of the main diagnostic criteria for Asperger Syndrome is a severe social impairment (American Psychiatric Association [DSM-IV-TR] 2000), something that has often been connected to a more specific impairment in facial recognition. However, the main diagnostic tool (the DSM-IV-TR) has received much criticism during later years and is soon to be revised (Woodbury-Smith & Volkmar 2009). READ MORE