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- 04 Apr 2013, 13:52
- Forum: Notes
- Topic: Parasomnias
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Parasomnias
What are parasomnias? The term “parasomnia” refers to all the abnormal things that can happen to people while they sleep, apart from sleep apnea. Some examples are sleep-related eating disorder, sleepwalking, night terrors, sleep paralysis, REM sleep behavior disorder, and sleep aggression. Sexsomn...
- 02 Apr 2013, 15:07
- Forum: Notes
- Topic: Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Disorder - Practical Management
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Treatment-Resistant Bipolar Disorder - Practical Management
definitions • Treatment-refractory mania : Mania without remission despite 6 weeks of adequate therapy with at least two antimanic agents used together (lithium, antipsychotic, anticonvulsant, etc.) in the absence of antidepressants or other mood-elevating agents. • Treatment-refractory bipolar dep...
- 02 Apr 2013, 13:55
- Forum: Notes
- Topic: Stigma and the Mentally Ill
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Stigma and the Mentally Ill
Mental illness can have a devastating effect on an individual, his or her family and friend, and on the community in many ways. How it affects the individual is obvious, reduced ability to care for oneself, strong negative emotions, distorted thoughts, inappropriate behavior, and reduced ability to ...