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Easily missed? Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Authors:
- REED Ruth V., FAZEL Mina, GOLDRING Lorna
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 18.8.12, 2012, pp.44-45.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Post-traumatic stress disorder can be a disabling condition and often goes undiagnosed. This article looks at the causes and symptoms of post-traumatic disorder, why it is often missed in diagnosis, how it is diagnosed and managed. Information boxes summarise the main diagnostic criteria for post-traumatic stress disorder from the International Classification of Diseases and also provide some
An introduction to Alzheimer's disease
- Author:
- ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
- Publisher:
- Alzheimer's Society
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet provides a concise, straight forward introduction to Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. It is written to help anyone affected by Alzheimer's disease including, those with dementia, friends and family members, and professionals, to understand the condition. The contents include: causes, symptoms and diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease; treatment and care; support
Diagnosis and management of chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy): summary of NICE guidance
- Authors:
- BAKER R., SHAW E.J.
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 1.08.07, 2007, pp.446-448.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
This article summarises the most recent guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on diagnosing and managing chronic fatigue syndrome.
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
- Publisher:
- American Psychological Association
This title covers the following topics: a) the development, validity, and use of techniques of diagnosis and treatment of disordered behaviour studies of a variety of populations that have clinical interest, including but not limited to medical patients, ethnic minorities, persons with serious mental illness, and community samples; b) studies that have a cross-cultural or demographic focus and are of interest for treating behaviour disorders studies of personality and of its assessment and development where these have a clear bearing on problems of clinical dysfunction and treatment studies of gender, ethnicity, or sexual orientation that have a clear bearing on diagnosis, assessment, and treatment; c) studies of psychosocial aspects of health behaviors. It includes articles on treatment
Dustbin diagnosis
- Author:
- GEORGE Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Health Today, September 2006, pp.10-11.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The author discusses how a diagnosis of personality disorder is often misunderstood by professionals, with many regarding personality disorders as untreatable. The article highlights some possible approaches to treatment.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 18.04.06, 2006, p.19.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
This article provides a brief overview of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: its causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
The distorted mirror: misdiagnosing eating disorders
- Author:
- Di FAZIO A.
- Journal article citation:
- Addiction Counselling World, September 1992, pp.4-7.
- Publisher:
- Addiction Recovery Foundation
Discusses the problems of diagnosing eating disorders, and the implications for treatment.
An A-Z of genetic factors in autism: a handbook for parents and carers
- Author:
- AITKEN Kenneth J.
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- 495p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This book looks at the differences between individuals with autistic spectrum disorder rather than trying to illustrate what they have in common. The author believes that the concept of a single condition known as 'autism' is quickly becoming outdated. It is now more often understood as an umbrella term for a variety of predominantly genetic conditions. He suggests that this can be confusing for parents and carers of children who have been diagnosed as having an 'autism spectrum disorder' (ASD) and aims to provide them with an overview of the main genetic disorders associated with autism. These include; those linked to growth differences; cardiovascular issues; neurodevelopmental problems; immune dysfunction; gastrointestinal disturbances; and epilepsy. The book begins with chapters covering the history of ASD research, metabolic and biochemical individuality, presenting features, clinical aspects, and treatment. There follow individual entries for each genetic condition which discuss how common it is, causes, signs, symptoms, and, where relevant, appropriate methods of treatment and management. The text is heavily referenced and further sources of information, a glossary and links to support groups are provided in appendices.
Evidence and implications for early intervention in bipolar disorder
- Authors:
- BERK Michael, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 19(2), April 2010, pp.113-126.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
This article reviews the current evidence to support early intervention in the treatment of bipolar disorder. Data suggest that brain structure is relatively preserved, and it is only after recurrences that there is a sequential, but marked loss of brain volume. Evidence indicates that both pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy are more effective if instituted early in the course of bipolar disorder, and that with multiple episodes and disease progression there is a noticeable decline in treatment response. The article concludes that data is supportive of clinical staging, and the tailored implementation of treatments according to the stage of illness. The progressive nature of bipolar disorder further supports the concept that the first episode is a period that requires broad-based treatment. It also concludes that prompt treatment may be neuroprotective, highlighting the need for early identification and the necessity of implementing treatments and services at a stage of the illness where prognosis is optimal.
Duration of untreated prodromal symptoms and 12-month functional outcome of individuals at risk of psychosis
- Authors:
- FUSAR-POLI P., et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 194(2), February 2009, pp.181-182.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Individuals seeking help from prodromal services may have been experiencing attenuated psychotic features and psychosocial impairments for a long period prior to referral. The effect of an extended duration of these untreated `at risk' symptoms on patients' long-term functional outcome was assessed in a 12-month longitudinal observational study (n=49). A longer duration of untreated `at risk' symptoms was correlated with a reduced improvement in Global Assessment of Functioning scores after 12 months. This effect was independent of age and gender and may have implications for the improvement of treatment strategies in pre-psychotic phases.