Predisposing Factors Bipolar Disorders
Predisposing Factors Biological theories Genetics Twin and family studies Other genetic studies Biochemical influences Possible excess of norepinephrine and dopamine Physiological influences Brain lesions Enlarged ventricles Medication side effects Psychosocial theories Credibility of psychosocial theories has declined in recent years. Bipolar disorder is viewed as a disease of the brain. Developmental implications: Childhood and Adolescence […]
Types of Bipolar Disorders
Types of Bipolar Disorders Bipolar 1 disorder Client is experiencing, or has experienced, a full syndrome of manic or mixed symptoms. May also have experienced episodes of depression Bipolar 2 disorder Characterized by bouts of major depression with episodic occurrence of hypomania Has never met criteria for full manic episode Cyclothymic disorder Chronic mood disturbance […]
Bipolar and Related Disorders
Bipolar and Related Disorders Introduction Mood- is defined as a pervasive and sustained emotion that may have a major influence on a person’s perception of the world. Examples of mood: Depression, joy, elation, anger, anxiety. Affect- is described as the emotional reaction associated with an experience. Mania is an alteration in mood that is expressed […]
Antipsychotic: Side Effects
Antipsychotic: Side Effects Anticholinergic effects Weight gain Nausea; gastrointestinal upset Hyperglycemia/diabetes Skin rash Increased risk of mortality in elderly clients with dementia Sedation Reduction in seizure threshold Orthostatic hypotension Agranulocytosis Photosensitivity Extrapyramidal symptoms Hormonal effects Tardive dyskinesia Electrocardiogram changes Neuroleptic malignant syndrome Hypersalivation Weight gain Antipsychotics: Extrapyramidal symptoms Pseudoparkinsonism Akinesia Akathisia Dystonia Oculogyric crisis Antiparkinsonian […]
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia… Program of Assertive Community Treatment A program of case management that takes a team approach in providing comprehensive, community-based psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, and support to persons with serious and persistent mental illness The Recovery Model A concept of healing and transformation enabling a person with mental illness to live a meaningful life in the […]
COVID-19 Frontline FAQ
COVID-19 Frontline FAQ Are you testing for COVID-19? Yes, we offer the ANTIGEN RAPID TEST. The processing time for this test takes 15 minutes and you will have your results during your visit. Is it safe to visit Frontline ER with non-COVID-19 symptoms? Yes, we are screening all patients at the door and have specific instructions […]
TRUE OR FALSE – COVID-19
TRUE OR FALSE – COVID-19 Someone could feel perfectly healthy and still have COVID-19? TRUE OR FALSE? The answer is true. Some people develop fever, cough and/or difficulty breathing, while others may show no symptoms at all. Some symptoms may be minimal like the loss of taste and smell. t is important to note that you can […]
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Development Implications
Development Implications Childhood depression Symptoms < Age 3: Feeding problems, tantrums, lack of playfulness and emotional expressiveness Ages 3 to 5: Accident proneness, phobias, excessive self-reproach Ages 6 to 8: Physical complaints, aggressive behavior, clinging behavior Ages 9 to 12: Morbid thoughts and excessive worrying Precipitated by a loss Focus of therapy: Alleviate symptoms and […]