Category Archives: Continuing Education

Friday Factoids: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Susan Vaught

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a newer diagnosis in childhood that is depicted by extreme irritability, anger, and frequent outbursts (National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH], 2016).Ā  Irritability is a clinical symptom of both bipolar disorder and DMDD (Wiggins … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Methamphetamine Psychosis

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Susan Vaught

  As reported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA; 2013) methamphetamine use continues to be a significant problem, with over 12 million people or 4.7 percent of the population having tried methamphetamine at least one time.Ā  According to … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Working With Children Who Have Early-Onset Schizophrenia

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Susan Vaught

  Though diagnostic criteria for early-onset schizophrenia are the same for adults and children, the treatment approach may differ. For instance, discussing the symptoms of psychosis with children can be challenging.Ā  Often parental report is utilized when discussing symptoms; however, … Continue reading →

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Friday Factoids: Effective Parenting

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Susan Vaught

In a press release for the American Psychological Association, Hamilton (2015) reviewed Larzelereā€™s presentation on effective parenting.Ā  Larzelere and his research team interviewed 102 mothers who described five times they disciplined their toddlers (ages 17 months to 3 years) for … Continue reading →

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Article Review: Cannon, T. D., Yu, C., Addington, J., Bearden, C. E., Cadenhead, K. S., Cornblatt, B. A.,ā€¦Kattan, M. W. (2016). An individualized risk calculator for research in prodromal psychosis.

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Susan Vaught

  Psychosis has been described as a terrifying experience that has been associated with shame, guilt, and humiliation (National Alliance on Mental Illness [NAMI], 2011).Ā  As indicated by NAMI (2011) delay in assessment, identification, diagnosis, and treatment for psychosis is … Continue reading →

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