New diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia The diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia in DSM-5 include the presence of two or more of the following symptoms for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, or negative symptoms (flat affect, avolition, social withdrawal, decreased talking, neglect of personal …
New diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder The diagnostic criteria for a manic episode in DSM-5 include the presence of abnormally and persistently elevated/expansive/irritable mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy lasting ≥1 week and present for most of the day. Additionally, during this period, three or more of the following symptoms should be …
What are some long term sequelae of post traumatic stress disorder? Multiple organ systems change in PTSD, leading to an increased risk of vascular comorbidities, dementia, and many other disorders later in life.
Biological evidence for the development of posttraumatic stress disorder What is the evidence regarding a biological basis for the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? The neural circuitry implicated in PTSD has been hypothesized to involve interactions between the thalamus, the hippocampus, the amygdala, the posterior cingulate, parietal and motor cortex, and the medial prefrontal …
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New diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder What are the new diagnostic criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? DSM-5 has placed posttraumatic stress disorder in a separate trauma- and stressor-related disorders category. The diagnostic criteria of posttraumatic stress disorder require exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence leading to development of symptoms lasting …
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What are the neurobehavioral symptoms associated with Traumatic Brain Injury? The Traumatic Brain Injury severity spectrum ranges from mild impact with no behavioral syndromes, resulting in no lasting structural injury and producing only transient and temporary changes in neurologic function, to patients in prolonged coma/vegetative state from catastrophic brain injury. Cognitive impairments after a concussion …
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What are the prognostic indicators after Traumatic Brain Injury? Initial Glasgow Coma Scale, length of loss of consciousness, and duration of posttraumatic amnesia are good predictors of long term prognosis and outcome.