Developmental processes and development through the life cycle
Individuals with this syndrome demonstrate an over 30-fold increased risk of developing schizophrenia
What is DiGeorge Syndrome?
This is a common change seen to slow wave sleep in individuals with Major Depressive Disorder
What is decreased slow wave sleep?
According to twin studies (noted by Gelernter and Stein in 2009), this is the estimated heritability of panic disorder
What is 40%?
In order to meet criteria for Binge Eating Disorder, the binge eating must occur, on average, at least once a week for these many months
What is 3 months?
Cluster A personality disorders include these disorders
What are Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal?
The ability to copy a square is typically developed by this age
What is 5 years of age?
This neurotransmitter is REM sleep promoting
What is Acetylcholine?
This is the minimum duration of symptom persistence required for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder
What is 6 months?
This can occur in significantly malnourished patients when they have a sudden increase in calorie intake
What is Refeeding Syndrome?
This personality disorder is the only personality disorder which cannot be diagnosed in individuals younger than 18 years old
What is Anti-social Personality Disorder?
This disorder represents a consistent pattern of inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behaviour toward adult caregivers
What is Reactive Attachment Disorder?
A common laboratory finding in restless leg syndrome
What is iron deficiency?
This anxiety disorder, commonly beginning in adolescence, currently affects about 7% of the American population, and is actually ameliorated by alcohol
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
In an individual with Anorexia Nervosa, an individual may meet criteria for an “extreme severity” specifier if their BMI is below this
What is 15?
This is the approximate suicide rate of individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder
What is 10%?
Small hands and feet, small stature and compulsive eating are key features of this disorder
What is Prader Willi Syndrome?
This is a first-line treatment for REM sleep behaviour disorder
What is melatonin?
My condition causes me to wake up suddenly, 2 – 3 times a week, with a surge of intense fear that peaks within minutes. During this time, I experience shortness of breath, heart palpitations, sweating, and nausea. I have hypertension which is well controlled with hydrochlorothiazide, and no other medical illnesses. As a result of these symptoms, I've started to have anticipatory anxiety at bedtime which makes it hard to fall asleep
What is Panic Disorder?
This anti-depressant is contraindicated in individuals with Bulimia Nervosa
What is Bupropion?
A personality disorder is an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture. This pattern is manifested in 2 (or more) of the following areas: Cognition, Affectivity, Interpersonal functioning, and this
What is Impulse Control?
According to Erikson, this developmental conflict arises during adolescence
What is identity versus role confusion?
A vital component of CBT for insomnia that involves establishing a regular morning rise time
What is stimulus control?
Gradually discontinuing these two substances will often ameliorate symptoms of anxiety
What are caffeine and marijuana?
Metabolic alkalosis may be a finding in this eating disorder
What is Bulimia Nervosa?
Individuals with this disorder are unable to discard worn-out or worthless objects even when they have no sentimental value
What is OCPD (Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder)?