Search for dissertations about: "ASPD"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word ASPD.

  2. 1. Psychoanalytic Conceptions of the Mind in Drug Abusers : Methods Exploring Personality Disorders, Traits, and Defense Mechanisms

    Author : Kristian Aleman; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; PD; Drug abuse; psychosis; Psychology; DSM-III-R; psychoanalysis; KAPP; ASPD; DMTm; Psykologi;

    Abstract : The purpose of the present thesis was to explore the theoretical and clinical implications of personality disorders (PDs), personality traits, and defense mechanisms in drug abusers diagnosed with psychosis and PDs. The prospect was, via four empirical studies and one paper of discussing methodology, to increase the psychodynamic understanding, which might improve the precision in planning treatments for drug abusers. READ MORE

  4. 2. Structural and functional brain connectivity abnormalities associated with adolescent conduct disorder in females

    Author : Philip Lindner; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Antisocial behavior (ASB) in childhood and adolescence is indexed by the diagnosis of conduct disorder (CD) and is associated with high rates of comorbid mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug dependence, as well as maltreatment. Elevated levels of psychopathic traits further complicate the clinical picture of adolescents with CD. READ MORE

  5. 3. AD/HD and autism spectrum disorders in adults

    Author : Björn Hofvander; Malmö Rättspsykiatri; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Behaviour disorders; Comorbidity; AD HD; Autism spectrum disorders; Outcome;

    Abstract : Background: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are early-onset, but often life-time impairing, neurodevelopmental disorders. They are highly overlapping and seem to carry considerable risks of negative outcomes, psychiatrically and psychosocially. READ MORE

  6. 4. The Monoamine Oxidase A Gene and Antisocial Outcomes : An Examination of Genetic, Epigenetic, and Environmental Factors

    Author : David Checknita; Kent W. Nilsson; Lars Westberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Epigenetics; Antisocial; Genotype; Maltreatment;

    Abstract : Background. Antisocial behaviour involves violation of the basic rights of others or social norms or rules. Such behaviours are indexed in diagnoses such as conduct disorder (CD) in adolescence and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) in adulthood, which are typified by comorbidity with mood, anxiety, and substance misuse disorders. READ MORE

  7. 5. Risk management : the role of clinical factors in violent behaviour

    Author : Ulrika Landblom Hiscoke; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Clinical risk management; forensic psychiatry; mental disorder; personality disorder; psychopathy; risk assessment; schizophrenia;

    Abstract : Background: The relationship between clinical factors and reoffending in psychiatric and correctional populations is unclear, with a lot of contradictory results and some clinical areas lacking in research. The overall aim of this thesis was to add to this knowledge-base within the framework of risk assessment and management. READ MORE