The nervous system. It is believed to be caused by the dysfuntion of the thalamus, basil ganglia, and frontal cortex of the brain
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What percent of the U.S population is estimated to be affected by PTSD?
8%, it is one of the most commonly diagnosed paychiatric disorder
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Is schizophrenia a split personality disorder?
No
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Of all the anxiety patients, how many adults receive treatment and how many teenagers do?
Only 1/3 of adults and 1 in 5 teenagers receive treatment
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What is the other name Dissociative Identity Disorder is known by?
Multiple Personality Disorder
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What are some other complications that may arise as a result of Tourette Syndrome?
OCD, ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc.
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Are men or women more likely to suffer from PTSD?
Women are about twice as likely as men to develop PTSD in their lifetime
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What do the root words "schizo" and "phrene" mean?
"Schizo"= split; "phrene"= mind
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When does social anxiety/phobia typically "begin"?
At the age of 13
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What is one of the primary causes that dissociative identity disorder occurs?
Dissociative identity disorder is typically a coping mechanism to deal with trauma
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When do symptoms of Tourette Syndrome usually first appear?
Between the ages of 2-12 years old. Symptoms normally become more controllable after the teen years
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What are some other complications that may arise as a result of PTSD?
Substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts or attempts
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When was the term "Schizophrenia" coined?
In 1911 by Swiss pshchiatrist Eugen Bleuler
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How many American adults suffer from social anxiety disorder?
About 15 million
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What are the three main types of Dissociative Identity Disorder as classified by the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
Dissociative amnesia, Dissociative identity disorder, and Depersonalization-derealization disorder
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How many children have Tourette Syndrome?
1 in 100, the same as the number of children who suffer from autism
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In what year was PTSD added to the DSM?
In the year 1980 the American Psychiatric Association added PTSD to the 3rd edition of the DSM
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When was Schizophrenia first identified?
Schizophrenia was first identified in the year 1887 by Dr. Emile Kraepelin
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What is the best/most effective treatment for social anxiety?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
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When was one of the first cases of Dissociative identity disorder documented?
In 1971 Eberhardt Gmelin wrote about a case in which the patient would switch from being a French aristocrat to just a regular German citizen with no memory of the other (ex. German citizen had no memory of French aristocrat)
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When was Tourette Syndrome first discovered?
In the year 1885 Gilles de la Tourette documented 9 patients who suffered from a disorder which caused involuntary movements and sounds
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What are some of the neurotransmitters involved with PTSD?
GABA, serotonin, dopamine, cortisol and epinephrine
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What was the early term used for patients who suffered from modern-day schizophrenic symptoms?
Dr. Emile Kraepelin used the term "dementia praecox". He was the first to distinguish between "dementia praecox" and manic depression
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How much does the U.S spend on anxiety disorders [treatment] each year?
Of the $148 billion spent annually on mental health, $42 billion alone are spent on anxiety disorders
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Who is considered the "Father of American Psychiatry" and how did he contribute to our understanding of Dissociative Identity Disorder?
Benjamin Rush was a chief surgeon of the Continental Army. He was the author of the first American text of psychiatry called "Medical Inquiries and Observations Upon Diseases of the Mind" published in 1812. He collected many case histories of dissociation and multiple personality which helps us obtain a better understanding of the disorder