The document discusses changes to personality disorder classifications in the DSM. It summarizes the current DSM-IV personality disorders clusters and specific disorders. It then discusses proposals for the DSM-V to reduce the number of personality disorder types by collapsing some into broader categories. The rationale given for this reformulation is the high co-occurrence of disorders in the current system and issues with diagnostic stability over time.
From DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5: Analysis of some changesCristina Senín
The publication of the fifth edition of the DSM has intensified a debate begun some
time agowith the announcement of the changes in diagnostic criteria proposed by the APA. This
article analyzes some of these modifications. Some interesting points where it is right, such as
the inclusion of dimensionality in both diagnostic classes and in some disorders, the inclusion of
an obsessive-compulsive spectrum, and the disappearance of subtypes of schizophrenia. It also
analyzes other more controversial points, such as the consideration of the attenuated psychosis
syndrome, the description of a persistent depressive disorder, reorganization of the classic
somatoform disorders as somatic symptom disorders, or maintenance of three large clusters of
personality disorders, always unsatisfactory, along with an announced, but marginal, suggestion
of the dimensional perspective of personality impairments. The new DSM-5 classification opens
many questions about the diagnostic validity which it attempts to improve, this time taking an
approach nearer to neurology and genetics than to clinical psychology.
Core slides from my presentation about the new DSM diagnostic system. The full presentation has more zing but I removed some to streamline and to whet the appetite.
DIAGNOSTIC AND STATISTICAL MANUAL VERSION -IV TEXT VERSIONritikajaiswal31
discussion about their history , definition of mental disorder , four criticism , how many categories in the DIAGNOSTIC AND STATISTICAL MANUAL -IV-TR and also discuss about their axes, psychological disorders , describe why it is use as diagnostic and statistical manual.The purpose of this presentation was my assignment ACADEMIC WRITING.
A presentation on the newly introduced cross-cutting symptom measures in DSM5. I'd made this as part of my psychiatry residency, and the article describes why the need came about, the process of formulating and testing the new cross-cutting system and the repercussions this will have on psychiatric practice
From DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5: Analysis of some changesCristina Senín
The publication of the fifth edition of the DSM has intensified a debate begun some
time agowith the announcement of the changes in diagnostic criteria proposed by the APA. This
article analyzes some of these modifications. Some interesting points where it is right, such as
the inclusion of dimensionality in both diagnostic classes and in some disorders, the inclusion of
an obsessive-compulsive spectrum, and the disappearance of subtypes of schizophrenia. It also
analyzes other more controversial points, such as the consideration of the attenuated psychosis
syndrome, the description of a persistent depressive disorder, reorganization of the classic
somatoform disorders as somatic symptom disorders, or maintenance of three large clusters of
personality disorders, always unsatisfactory, along with an announced, but marginal, suggestion
of the dimensional perspective of personality impairments. The new DSM-5 classification opens
many questions about the diagnostic validity which it attempts to improve, this time taking an
approach nearer to neurology and genetics than to clinical psychology.
Core slides from my presentation about the new DSM diagnostic system. The full presentation has more zing but I removed some to streamline and to whet the appetite.
DIAGNOSTIC AND STATISTICAL MANUAL VERSION -IV TEXT VERSIONritikajaiswal31
discussion about their history , definition of mental disorder , four criticism , how many categories in the DIAGNOSTIC AND STATISTICAL MANUAL -IV-TR and also discuss about their axes, psychological disorders , describe why it is use as diagnostic and statistical manual.The purpose of this presentation was my assignment ACADEMIC WRITING.
A presentation on the newly introduced cross-cutting symptom measures in DSM5. I'd made this as part of my psychiatry residency, and the article describes why the need came about, the process of formulating and testing the new cross-cutting system and the repercussions this will have on psychiatric practice
Psychology is the study of human behaviour. It seeks to look at the motivational drives within an individual
and offer an explanation to the behaviour that is demonstrated
The DSM-5: Overview of Main Themes and Diagnostic RevisionsJames Tobin, Ph.D.
DSM-5 represents the field’s most recent attempt at revising the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic nomenclature. In this presentation, I will outline the primary efforts of the DSM-5 Task Force and the major diagnostic changes that were incorporated in the new manual, with an emphasis on the disorders of adulthood. The most promising changes are the organization of mental illness as a spectrum, the addition of dimensionality to specifier descriptions, lifespan/development and cultural refinements, and the articulation of a new hybrid model of mental illness. In the context of these gains, I also will provide a summary of the major controversies surrounding the DSM-5, including misgivings about lower thresholds to qualify for numerous diagnoses and the related concern that we may now run the risk of pathologizing “normal” human functioning.
The new changes in Psychiatric Diagnosis in DSM 5Scott Eaton
DSM 5 was published in May 2013. Psychiatric diagnosis such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, asperger's syndrome and many others were revised and changed. This is a summary of some of the major changes and the debate raised about its validity.
Psychology is the study of human behaviour. It seeks to look at the motivational drives within an individual
and offer an explanation to the behaviour that is demonstrated
The DSM-5: Overview of Main Themes and Diagnostic RevisionsJames Tobin, Ph.D.
DSM-5 represents the field’s most recent attempt at revising the DSM-IV-TR diagnostic nomenclature. In this presentation, I will outline the primary efforts of the DSM-5 Task Force and the major diagnostic changes that were incorporated in the new manual, with an emphasis on the disorders of adulthood. The most promising changes are the organization of mental illness as a spectrum, the addition of dimensionality to specifier descriptions, lifespan/development and cultural refinements, and the articulation of a new hybrid model of mental illness. In the context of these gains, I also will provide a summary of the major controversies surrounding the DSM-5, including misgivings about lower thresholds to qualify for numerous diagnoses and the related concern that we may now run the risk of pathologizing “normal” human functioning.
The new changes in Psychiatric Diagnosis in DSM 5Scott Eaton
DSM 5 was published in May 2013. Psychiatric diagnosis such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, asperger's syndrome and many others were revised and changed. This is a summary of some of the major changes and the debate raised about its validity.
Personality Disordet#T h is C h s p te r b e g i n s .docxkarlhennesey
Personality
Disordet#
T h is C h s p te r b e g i n s with a general definition of personaliiy disorder that applies
to each of the 10 specific personality disorders. A personality disorder is an enduring pattern
of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the in
dividual's culture, is pervasive and inflexible, has an onset in adolescence or early adult
hood, is stable over time, and leads to distress or impairment.
With any ongoing review process, especially one of this complexity, different view
points emerge, and an effort was made to accommodate them. Thus, personality disorders
are included in both Sections II and III. The material in Section II represents an update of
text associated with the same criteria found in DSM-IV-TR, whereas Section III includes
the proposed research model for personality disorder diagnosis and conceptualization de
veloped by the DSM-5 Personality and Personality Disorders Work Group. As this field
evolves, it is hoped that both versions will serve clinical practice and research initiatives,
respectively.
The following personality disorders are included in this chapter.
• Paranoid personality disorder is a pattern of distrust and suspiciousness such that oth
ers' motives are interpreted as malevolent.
• Schizoid personality disorder is a pattern of detachment from social relationships and
a restricted range of emotional expression.
• Schizotypal personality disorder is a pattern of acute discomfort in close relationships,
cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentricities of behavior.
• Antisocial personality disorder is a pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights
of others.
• Borderline personality disorder is a pattern of instability in interpersonal relation
ships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity.
• Histrionic personality disorder is a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention
seeking.
• Narcissistic personality disorder is a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and
lack of empathy.
• Avoidant personality disorder is a pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy,
and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
• Dependent personality disorder is a pattern of submissive and clinging behavior re
lated to an excessive need to be taken care of.
• Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is a pattern of preoccupation with order
liness, perfectionism, and control.
• Personality change due to another medical condition is a persistent personality dis
turbance that is judged to be due to the direct physiological effects of a medical condi
tion (e.g., frontal lobe lesion).
• Other specified personality disorder and unspecified personality disorder is a cate
gory provided for two situations: 1) the individual's personality pattern meets the gen
eral criteria for a personality disorder, and traits of several different personality
disorders are present, but the criteria for any specific ...
Chapter 11Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders Post-traumatic .docxjeffsrosalyn
Chapter 11
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress, and Adjustment Disorders
Anouk L. Grubaugh
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013) includes a chapter titled “Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders,” which contains post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder (ASD), and the adjustment disorders. Both PTSD and ASD were previously classified under the “Anxiety Disorders” chapter of the DSM-IV, whereas adjustment disorders were classified separately as a residual diagnostic category (APA, 1994). PTSD is characterized as a psychiatric disorder resulting from a life-threatening event and requires a history of exposure to a traumatic event (criterion A) that results in a minimum threshold of symptoms across four symptom clusters: intrusion, avoidance, negative alterations in cognitions and mood, and alterations in arousal and reactivity (criteria B–E). Additional criteria concern duration of symptoms (criterion F), functioning (criterion G), and differential diagnosis due to a substance or other co-occurring condition (criterion H).
For criterion A, an event associated with PTSD must include actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violation resulting from one or more of the following scenarios:
· Directly experiencing the traumatic event.
· Witnessing the traumatic event in person.
· Experiencing the actual or threatened death of a close family member or friend that is either violent or accidental.
· Directly experiencing repeated and extreme exposure to aversive details of the event (i.e., the types of exposure frequently encountered by police officers and first responders).
With regard to criteria B–E, an individual must report symptoms from each of the four symptom clusters. Intrusion symptoms (criterion B) include repetitive, involuntary, and intrusive memories of the event; traumatic nightmares; dissociative reactions (i.e., flashbacks) along a broad continuum; intense prolonged distress after exposure to reminders of the trauma; and heightened physiological reactivity to reminders of the trauma. Avoidance symptoms (criterion C) include avoidance of trauma-related thoughts or feelings; and avoidance of people, places, activities, and so forth that cue distressing thoughts or feelings about the traumatic event. Negative alterations in cognitions and mood symptoms (criterion D) include a persistent and distorted sense of self or the world; blame of self or others; persistent trauma-related emotions such as anger, guilt, shame; feeling estranged or detached from others; marked lack of interest in pre-trauma activities; restricted range of affect; and difficulty or inability remembering important parts of the traumatic event. Finally, alterations in arousal and reactivity symptoms (criterion E) include irritability and aggressiveness, self-destructive or reckless behaviors, sleep difficult ...
Chapter 11Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders Post-traumatic .docxketurahhazelhurst
Chapter 11
Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders: Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress, and Adjustment Disorders
Anouk L. Grubaugh
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013) includes a chapter titled “Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders,” which contains post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acute stress disorder (ASD), and the adjustment disorders. Both PTSD and ASD were previously classified under the “Anxiety Disorders” chapter of the DSM-IV, whereas adjustment disorders were classified separately as a residual diagnostic category (APA, 1994). PTSD is characterized as a psychiatric disorder resulting from a life-threatening event and requires a history of exposure to a traumatic event (criterion A) that results in a minimum threshold of symptoms across four symptom clusters: intrusion, avoidance, negative alterations in cognitions and mood, and alterations in arousal and reactivity (criteria B–E). Additional criteria concern duration of symptoms (criterion F), functioning (criterion G), and differential diagnosis due to a substance or other co-occurring condition (criterion H).
For criterion A, an event associated with PTSD must include actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violation resulting from one or more of the following scenarios:
· Directly experiencing the traumatic event.
· Witnessing the traumatic event in person.
· Experiencing the actual or threatened death of a close family member or friend that is either violent or accidental.
· Directly experiencing repeated and extreme exposure to aversive details of the event (i.e., the types of exposure frequently encountered by police officers and first responders).
With regard to criteria B–E, an individual must report symptoms from each of the four symptom clusters. Intrusion symptoms (criterion B) include repetitive, involuntary, and intrusive memories of the event; traumatic nightmares; dissociative reactions (i.e., flashbacks) along a broad continuum; intense prolonged distress after exposure to reminders of the trauma; and heightened physiological reactivity to reminders of the trauma. Avoidance symptoms (criterion C) include avoidance of trauma-related thoughts or feelings; and avoidance of people, places, activities, and so forth that cue distressing thoughts or feelings about the traumatic event. Negative alterations in cognitions and mood symptoms (criterion D) include a persistent and distorted sense of self or the world; blame of self or others; persistent trauma-related emotions such as anger, guilt, shame; feeling estranged or detached from others; marked lack of interest in pre-trauma activities; restricted range of affect; and difficulty or inability remembering important parts of the traumatic event. Finally, alterations in arousal and reactivity symptoms (criterion E) include irritability and aggressiveness, self-destructive or reckless behaviors, sleep difficult ...
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RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
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This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
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Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
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The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
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Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
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Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
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3. Four personality disorders were excluded from the main body of the
latest version of the DSM (DSM-IV-TR) but this diagnosis may be used
instead.
The four personality disorders are:
Sadistic personality disorder
Self-defeating personality disorder
Depressive personality disorder
Passive–aggressive personality disorder
It is a requirement of DSM-IV that a diagnosis of any personality
disorder also satisfies a set of general personality disorder criteria.
Diagnostic
8. They plan to collapse these 10 into the
following 5 buckets:
Antisocial/Psychopathic Type
Avoidant Type
Borderline Type
Obsessive-Compulsive Type
Schizotypal Type
9. will try to interpret the rationale
for the elimination of 5 of the 10
currently recognized DSM-IV-R
personality disorders with a
specific focus on the Cluster B
or “dramatic” personality
disorders (NPD, BPD, ASPD
and HPD).
10. The New York Times reports in A Fate that
Narcissists Will Hate: Being Ignored
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(due out in 2013, and known as DSM-5)
has eliminated five of the 10personality
disorders that are listed in the current
edition
Narcissistic personality disorder is the
most well-known of the five, and its
absence has caused the most stir in
professional circles.
11. The APA seems to be folding NPD and HPD
into the Antisocial/Psychopathic Type;
while the Borderline Type shares 2 of the
3 traits is viewed as being the most
sociopathic with the Antisocial
/PsychopathicType: Antagonism:
Aggression and Antagonism: Hostility
Aggression is defined as “being mean, cruel,
or cold-hearted; verbally, relationally, or
physically abusive; humiliating and
demeaning of others; willingly and willfully
engaging in acts of violence against persons
and objects; active and open belligerence or
vengefulness; using dominance and
intimidation to control others.”
12. Hostility is defined as “irritability, hot
temperedness; being unfriendly, rude,
surly, or nasty; responding angrily to
minor slights and insults.”
Antagonism: Callousness
isnot included in the Borderline Type,
which is defined as “lack of empathy
or concern for others’ feelings or
problems; lack of guilt or remorse
about the negative or harmful effects
of one’s actions on others;
exploitativeness.”
13. the rationale for reformulating the
Cluster B personality
Considerable research has shown excessive co-
occurrence among personality disorders diagnosed using
the categorical system of the DSM (Oldham et al., 1992;
Zimmerman et al., 2005). In fact, most patients diagnosed
with personality disorders meet criteria for more than one.
In addition, all of the personality disorder categories have
arbitrary diagnostic thresholds, i.e., the number of criteria
necessary for a diagnosis.
14. PD diagnoses have been shown in longitudinal
follow-along studies to be significantly less stable
over time than their definition in DSM-IV implies
(e.g., Grilo et al., 2004). The reduction in the number
of types is expected to reduce co-morbid PD
diagnoses, the use of a dimensional rating of types
recognizes that personality psychopathology occurs
on a continuum, and the replacement of behavioral
PD criteria with traits is anticipated to result in
greater diagnostic stability.
15.
16. For example, there used to be
a Passive-Aggressive Personality
Disorder in the DSM-III, but it was
removed from the DSM-IV because
women’s groups felt it unfairly
pathologized women. This doesn’t
mean that these behaviors ceased to
exist; it’s just that the APA terminated
a specific cognitive-behavioral
phenomenon and hid it in Personality
Disorder Not Otherwise Specifieddue
to political pressure.
17. Another example is the APA’s failure to
officially acknowledge Parental Alienation
Syndrome(PAS) and Hostile Aggressive
Parenting (HAP). Numerous studies have
been done by credible researchers
documenting and quantifying these
behaviors. Individuals who have been the
target of these pathological and malicious
behaviors know full well how real they are.
Yet, the APA won’t touch it with a 10-foot
pole, probably because it would also assign
pathology to a great many women.