Search for dissertations about: "adjustment disorder"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 50 swedish dissertations containing the words adjustment disorder.

2. 1. Brains, genes and environment of suicide attempters

   Author : Fredrik Vang; Lund Psykiatri; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; suicide; attempted suicide; self-injury; factor analysis; psychometrics; suicide assessment scale; cortisol; hpa-axis; hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis; depression; adjustment disorder; serotonin transporter; 5HTTLPR; adversities; negative life events; globus pallidus; caudate nucleus; SPECT; MRI; volumetry; dichotic listening; brain lateralization; functional brain asymmetry;

   Abstract : Identification of symptoms or biological abnormalities that predispose to suicide or identifies specific vulnerabilities, may one day improve allocation of resources or help tailor treatment to the patient. Paper I: We compared the predictive value of symptom-oriented questions against direct questions about suicidality in assessing risk for suicide attempts. READ MORE

4. 2. Mental adjustment and Health-related: Quality of Life In laryngeal cancer patients Quantitative and Qualitative approaches

   Author : Mia Johansson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; laryngeal cancer; Health-related Quality of Life; Mental adjustment to cancer; Patient Reported Outcomes; S-SECEL; Mini-Mac;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate mental adjustment and HRQL in patients treated for laryngeal cancer. Specific aims were to evaluate if either VAS or Likert response options was more suitable when assessing self-ratings of voice and speech; to investigate the sensitivity to change of the Swedish Self Evaluation of Communication Experiences after Laryngeal Cancer questionnaire (the S-SECEL); to investigate the relation between mental adjustment to cancer and HRQL, mood disorder and survival and to evaluate the content validity of the Swedish version of the Mini-MAC Scale. READ MORE

5. 3. Compulsory treatment of alcoholics, psychiatric comorbidity, psychological characteristics, coercive experiences and outcome

   Author : Björn Sallmén; Institutionen för psykologi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; outcome; personal follow-up; social adjustment; defensive patterns; coercive experiences; psychiatric comorbidity; involutary care; Alcoholism; compulsory committment; post-treatment mortality; Psychology; Psykologi;

   Abstract : This thesis concerns involuntary treatment of alcoholism. Clients committed according to the Swedish Act on Care of Addicts in Certain Cases were treated in the same residential treatment setting as voluntarily admitted clients. READ MORE

6. 4. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and adverse health outcomes : from association to prevention

   Author : Shihua Sun; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed neurodevelopmental disorder, characterized by persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that are inappropriate for one’s developmental stage. Individuals with ADHD suffer from adverse outcomes including somatic and psychiatric comorbidities. READ MORE

7. 5. 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