Monthly Archives: May 2016

DSM The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the United States. It is intended to be applicable in a wide array of contexts and used … Continue reading →

DSM: History of the Manual The need for a classification of mental disorders has been clear throughout the history of medicine, but until recently there was little agreement on which disorders should be included and the optimal method for their … Continue reading →

The definition of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been updated in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) to more accurately characterize the experience of affected adults. This revision is based on nearly two decades … Continue reading →

The upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) will include a new chapter on Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders to reflect the increasing evidence of these disorders’ relatedness to one another and distinction from other … Continue reading →

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New Medicines: Questions to ask the Doctor? Ask the following questions if your doctor recommends a new medicine for your health condition. General Questions: What is the name of the medicine?_______________________________________________________________________ Brand name (trade name) Generic name (chemical name)? What … Continue reading →

Anti Psychotics for the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder Examples First-generation, or typical, anti psychotic medicine [th]Generic Name[/th] haloperidol [size] Second-generation, or atypical, anti psychotic medicines [/size][th]Generic Name[/th][th]Brand Name[/th] aripiprazole Abilify olanzapine Zyprexa quetiapine Seroquel risperidone Risperdal ziprasidone Zeldox [size] These … Continue reading →

Life is full of ups and downs and often times because our brains our wired to pay attention to the negative more, the losses are magnified, rehashed and fertile ground for self-criticism. Maybe you fall short on a test, don’t … Continue reading →

Staying Well When You Have a Mental Illness When you have a mental illness, you may not realize how important your overall health is to your recovery. Having poor overall health can get in the way and make recovery harder. … Continue reading →

FAST FACTS: Fast Facts Mind/Body n Stress is linked to the six leading causes of death: heart disease, cancer, lung ailments, accidents, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide. (APA, 2004)  Chronic stress can double a person’s risk of having a … Continue reading →