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May

Bipolar I, II, and Cyclothymia

May 12, 2009 | knowledge

Gotta know 'em. Wikipedia is happy to help. It's helpful to draw out a little grid with the whole gang of mood swings: MDD (big down), Dysthymia (medium down, 2+ years), Bipolar I (big up), Bipolar II (medium up), Cyclothymia (medium swings).

knowledge

May

Major Depression v. Dysthymia

May 8, 2009 | knowledge

Differential of the day, MDD v. Dysthymia. From the EofMDs: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a condition characterized by a long-lasting depressed mood or marked loss of interest or pleasure (anhedonia) in all or nearly all activities.

knowledge

May

OCD v. OCPD

May 5, 2009 | knowledge

To know: the difference between Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder. Take it away, Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders... Obsessive-compulsive disorder Obsessive-

knowledge

Apr

Sue and Sue

April 29, 2009 | materials

Sue & Sue's Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice is cited again and again in the culture sections of the AATBS material. Maybe you want to read the whole thing. Maybe not. But here it is...

materials

Apr

Dementia v. Delirium

April 28, 2009 | knowledge | practice

Confusing dementia and delirium is a common pitfall—in practice and on the licensing exam. But knowing how they differ can help you better serve clients and avoid critical test errors. Let’s break them down: What’s the Difference?

knowledge | practice

Apr

Positive Discipline

April 22, 2009 | extra knowledge

Would liked to have known what Positive Discipline was before running the vignette practice exam I just did not-so-great on. Oh well. Some answers: @ wikipedia @ positivediscipline.

extra knowledge

Apr

Grey Gardens

April 20, 2009 | video

"Grey Gardens"--first a documentary, now an HBO movie--profiles Big and Little Edith Bouvier Beale, mother-and-daughter shut-ins, eccentrics, and Jackie O. cousins. Both a good/hard watch. Lots of strange behaviors.

video

Apr

Somatization Disorder

April 19, 2009 | knowledge

“Somatization disorder” might still appear in textbooks—or in questions that test your knowledge of older terminology—but for the ASWB exam, it’s essential to know the updated DSM-5 diagnosis: Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD).

knowledge

Apr

Identity Problem

April 15, 2009 | knowledge | vignette

This came up running vignette practice questions. What exactly is an Identity Problem in the DSM? An answer: Identity Problems are characterized by severe distress and uncertainty about issues related to identity, such as long-

knowledge | vignette

Apr

Social Work Test Prep: The Movie

April 15, 2009 | video

Mental health disorders may seem more common in movies and TV characters than in real-life, but the stats say something entirely different.

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