Treatment of Obsessive Disorder in Children
October 23, 2008
Treatment of Obsessive Disorder in Children. Compulsive and Obsessive OCD symptoms in children has up until recently not been evidence based. OCD in children needs to be diagnosed earlier rather than later due to the debilitating effects, if carried through to adulthood.
Few research studies have focused on treatments specifically geared to children suffering with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Recently a new study from the Bradley Hasbro Children’s Research Center provides some of the first evidence based data on a successful intervention for early childhood OCD. Children as young as 5 years old are now diagnosed with this disorder.
Children between the ages of 5 and 8 years old are treated with a form of psychotherapy, a family based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Uniquely tailored to the child and families needs. The overall process is to equip both the child and family with tools to help understand and reduce the symptoms of OCD.
Clinical considerations and recommendations:
- Treatment of children experiencing early childhood-onset OCD will be most effective if parents are involved in all phases of treatment.
- Clinicians should consider the child’s unique developmental characteristics and tailor psycho-education, exposures and homework accordingly.
- Clinicians should take time to understand the family context and, in particular, the parents’ response to their child’s anxieties.
- Teach parents to tolerate their own anxiety about their child’s level of distress.
- Use humor generously.
frequently asked questions about the treatment of children with …
… diagnosed in young children? a: similar to adults, disorders are diagnosed by observi”>medications chart in this booklet shows the most commonly prescribed medications for children with mood or anxiety disorders (including ocd). …
Symptoms of Anxiety Phobia
October 16, 2008
Symptoms of Anxiety Phobia: Early recognition of anxiety symptoms is the key to a successful outcome; Feelings of apprehension, fear, worry, and, the feeling that something bad is going to happen. Signs of anxiety, can be, tension in the body, feeling on edge, and avoiding certain situations that evoke these feelings. Anxiety causes are a mixture of mental and emotional responses. Internal dialogue, irrational thought patterns, and, the natural anxiety, fight or flight syndrome.
One of the most important details to transpire from research into anxiety disorder is the benefit of early diagnosis and treatment. Patients often present for treatment when they have suffered other complications such as clinical depression or substance abuse disorders.
Research provided evidence that there are two forms of effective treatment available for anxiety phobia: certain medications and a specific form of short-term psychotherapy called Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), the central component being gradual exposure, either in reality or through guided imagery. (Desensitization).
For example performance phobia’s have been known to respond well to beta-blockers, which are usually prescribed to control high blood pressure. Evidence has shown that when taken in low doses, they can control the on set of anxiety if taken before a public performance.
Phobia’s which do benefit from Desensitization Therapy:
Agoraphobia- Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded, public places
Arachnophobia- Fear of spiders.
Claustrophobia- Fear of confined spaces.
A gentle exposure to these debilitating phobia’s and many more, with a combination of actuality and guided imagery can be very effective.
Legal Drug Addiction and Treatment Substance Abuse
October 9, 2008
Drug addiction and treatment substance abuse happens quite legally. Prescription medicines are very addictive drugs. I have put together some interesting videos for your perusal.
Oxycodone is a strong opioid analgesic (pain killer) drug with a high potential to cause physical and psychological dependence. Once the addictive problems of heroin and morphine became well known, it was decided not to make pain killers using morphine substitutes.
OxyCodone Addiction: This video does contain strong language.
Xanax and Niravam, is a short-acting drug of the benzodiazepine class used to treat moderate to severe anxiety disorders, panic attacks, and as an adjunctive treatment for anxiety associated with major depression.
Source: Wikipedia
Xanax (anxiolytic addiction and withdrawal)
Psychosexual Dysfunction Treatment Therapy
October 8, 2008
Psychosexual Dysfunction Treatment:
Experts are claiming that stress can be the main cause in relation to the lack of sexual drive in men. Depression and the inability to talk about their problems are also a high factor to consider.
Relationship counsellors have reported a whopping 40 % increase in the number of men with low libido’s, stating that, despite being physically able to have sex, they don’t have any interest.
What we seem to have, is a lot of men who are saying: “I can have sex, but I don’t want to. It’s not rewarding”.
Such complaints were unheard of ten years ago. They tend to be men in their thirties, forties and fifties and married.
One of the explanations is that men are less able to talk about their problems than women, or express their emotions. Men are most likely to suffer depression between the ages of 30 and 50. Another explanation could be that our work culture has gone from nine to five, to extremely long hours, which makes for a very stressful life.
It is a serious issue and it counts as a psychosexual dysfunction, rather than just a relationship problem, because these men haven’t simply gone off their partner but they have off sex altogether.
For example, if a man has low testosterone, part of the treatment is to give him a supplement, and that may be more effective if a psychosexual therapist supports the process. The production of testosterone is not entirely physical, …
Treatment with testosterone is likely to be beneficial if circulating levels are low. • Psychiatric problems such as anxiety, depression and stress. • Psychosocial and psychosexual problems due to marital disharmony or to latent or …
Depression Effects in Elderly People
October 1, 2008
Anxiety and depression effects in elderly people: Depression men, depression women, and depression people, it holds no discrimination and can affect anyone at any time throughout their lives. Often the depression signs of the elderly can be difficult to spot and diagnose.
There are several treatment options available to those who are elderly and suffer from depression. The prognosis is usually very good, if treatment is followed with after care; comprising of routine appointments with the appropriate professionals. Treatment options can be a combination of medication, counseling/psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or any by itself.
Medication:
The need to take prescribed antidepressant medication regularly, can be vitally important for the success in treating the depression in elderly patients. Older people may need help if they become confused, disoriented or forgetful as these factors could influence the ability to follow recommended dosage and dosage times. Side effects are common when taking antidepressants and the elderly should be made aware of this possibility and what the side effects may be, so that they will be prepared and will know not to stop the medication unless instructed by a physician to do so. Stopping without medical guidance can be harmful. Statistically as many as 70% of elderly depression patients fail to take between 25% and 50% of the prescribed medications due to side effects.
Psychotherapy:
Most psychiatrists treating those with depression will typically recommend both medication and counseling/psychotherapy. Basically the client tells the therapist about the feelings, or thoughts that are making them depressed. The therapist guides the client so that new coping skills are learned until the client is able to handle the situations or events that triggered the depression. In major depression or long-term depression the medication may need to be taken for extended periods of time depending on the severity of the depression and the diagnosis.
Elderly individuals with milder forms of depression may be able to be treated with psychotherapy alone but being able to talk through the life changes are beneficial for all intensities of depression. Psychotherapy is usually done individually, but can be done in group sessions or a combination.
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT):
This therapy is done by a medical professional and is a procedure that uses electrical current. The theory behind ECT is that the electricity produces a mini seizure that releases chemicals in the brain. These chemicals communicate with the nerves that have the result of helping manage depression in those patients in which other treatments have failed or the patient is at high risk for suicide. This therapy is also used for individuals suffering from manic depression (episodes of mania). ECT is usually done on a regular basis with frequency depending on the doctor’s direction.
I hope you found this information helpful.
Medication that Enhances Emotional Disorders
September 24, 2008
Barbara Rothbaum, Ph.D., an NIMH grantee at Emory University heralded the new approach as “a paradigm shift.”
D-cycloserine enhanced psychotherapy has been found effective for social phobia in two studies, and for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in two out of three studies, according to Rothbaum.
D-cycloserine is currently being tested on Iraq veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), via enhanced virtual reality based exposure therapy.
The 1 Solution for Anxiety?
August 28, 2008
Are you, about to learn the 1 solution for anxiety?: Natural Anxiety affects the Amygdala in the anxiety brain, resulting in heightened Anxiety effects. Natural Anxiety will not harm you, it is only a sensation. If you suffer from GAD, Phobias, OCD, PTSD etc… Then watch this video, it puts a different perspective on the anxiety brain and the affects it can have on our every day functioning…
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EFT Stress & Anxiety Tips
August 20, 2008
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Anxiety is a more complex issue, and usually needs more thorough work.
I’ve been very successful using a combination of EFT, TAT and the German system of Colorpuncture to release contributing factors to the stress, relearn negative patterns of thought, and to rebalance the energy system from a habitual state of anxiety into one of ease and relaxation.
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New Hurricane Trauma Caused by Tropical Storm Fay
August 18, 2008
New hurricane: Tropical Storm Fay is poised to hit Florida as the current hurricane threat. Reports say that this potential new hurricane will reach Florida in the next day, after killing on its path through the Caribbean.
The current hurricane report states that storm fay’s death toll has been estimated at: Four people in the Dominican Republic. At least seven people were killed by the storm in Haiti. Two others may have died after a bus overturned while trying to cross a flooded river, it was then reported that there were at least 30 people on the bus. Below is a hurricane video:
Tropical Storm FAY [2008/08/18]
Tips: Know what to do when a hurricane watch is issued. American Red Cross
- Listen to NOAA Weather Radio or local radio or TV stations for up-to-date storm information.
- Prepare to bring inside any lawn furniture, outdoor decorations or ornaments, trash cans, hanging plants, and anything else that can be picked up by the wind.
- Prepare to cover all windows of your home. If shutters have not been installed, use pre cut plywood as described above. Note: Tape does not prevent windows from breaking, so taping windows is not recommended.
- Fill your car’s gas tank.
- Recheck manufactured home tie-downs.
- Check batteries and stock up on canned food, first aid supplies, drinking water, and medications.
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‘What is CBT’ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
August 6, 2008
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT theory, CBT techniques, CBT Therapist work from a premise that our thoughts create our feelings and our feelings influence our behavior. CBT for depression. CBT for anxiety even CBT for severe mental health issues. Some can access online CBT courses, which offers computerised CBT. Click on the link and watch a training video that shows an example of CBT in action.
http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/therapies/cognitivebehaviouraltherapy.aspx
Depressed wife, Unhappy husband
Many people who struggle with depression respond well to cognitive-behavioral therapy. You might also find it helpful to take a look at the book, “Feeling Good”, by David D. Burns, MD Dr. Burns’ website is http://www.feelinggood.com. …
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Value Questioned In UK Study
A new revision of clinical guidelines to help doctors manage patients with depression has challenged the rationale behind the UK government’s policy of rolling out of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for milder depression. …
In order for any therapy to be effective the patient has to be committed to regular sessions and complete any kind of homework that might be set by the therapist.
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