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Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is defined around a pattern including the syndrome of dementia character... more Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is defined around a pattern including the syndrome of dementia characterized by the loss of intellectual capacity in several domains along with certain brain changes that are evaluated as the cause of the progressive development of specific cognitive and non-cognitive symptoms. This paper review aims at describing the brain pathophysiology of AD and investigate the existing relationships among the brain anatomic changes, neurochemical systems and AD symptomatology. Main etiologies and risk factors are discussed as they relate to dysfunctions in memory and intellectual ability, behavioral symptoms and personality changes. In addition, the most usual progress of the disease is presented based on the specific course of symptomatology of the disease. Also, the most prominent genetic and molecular scientific views are also demonstrated along with the -undeniably insufficient-treatment options of our time. Lastly, a very concise of the current encouraging research directions are highlighted.
Abstract The psychological support and well-being of children is -and should be- in the spotlight... more Abstract
The psychological support and well-being of children is -and should be- in the spotlight of contemporary psychological, educational and psychotherapeutic research. This paper investigates briefly the theoretical and structural background of three well-established though specialized and less prominent therapeutic designs conducted in group settings: a) play therapy, b) parent- child interaction therapy and c) expressive arts therapy. The emphasis of the review was given to the theoretical background and to the principles that govern each approach. Thus, this review is less focused on the various practical, methodological and structural differences that were observed among the various designs (of the same approach). Also, even though the children as a group of interest produced enormous amount of literature the review was not limited towards a specific populational target of children. Nonetheless, the focal of point (based on the literature that was explored) remained to children or younger adolescents who express signs of emotional and behavioral dysregulation or a tendency for disruptive behavior. Concurrently, forms of group therapy relative to three main ones (such as Theraplay and Adlerian Play-Therapy) were briefly explored. Lastly, the procedure and method of applying more complex and demanding forms of expressive therapy (such as psychodrama) to children and young adolescents was investigated through specific applicational models.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 constructs the definition of Anti... more The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 constructs the definition of Antisocial Personality Disorder around a pattern of pervasive, socially unacceptable, irresponsible and manipulative behavior. In this brief review we are presenting the core features and characteristics of ASPD along with a short referral to the disorder’s development and prevalence rates. Also, the confounding issue of the association between ASPD and psychopathy is shortly addressed. Subsequently, the origins of ASPD -and antisocial behavior in general- are being tracked down. A variety of recent genetic studies and researches are introduced which delve into the possible causes of ASPD. Those researches reflect the need that has currently emerged to pursue the construction of a biologically fundamental theory/classification for ASPD. Concurrently, a representative sample of some contemporary prospective approaches are exhibited which are trying to theorize the causalities of ASPD through the cognitive-behavioral spectrum. Finally, we are summarizing the -until recently- predominant pessimistic scientific belief that ASPD is totally unreceptive to mental treatment along with the recent promising development of targeted interventions occurring mostly in institutional settings.
Keywords: antisocial personality disorder, psychopathy, causes, treatment, review
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is defined around a pattern including the syndrome of dementia character... more Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is defined around a pattern including the syndrome of dementia characterized by the loss of intellectual capacity in several domains along with certain brain changes that are evaluated as the cause of the progressive development of specific cognitive and non-cognitive symptoms. This paper review aims at describing the brain pathophysiology of AD and investigate the existing relationships among the brain anatomic changes, neurochemical systems and AD symptomatology. Main etiologies and risk factors are discussed as they relate to dysfunctions in memory and intellectual ability, behavioral symptoms and personality changes. In addition, the most usual progress of the disease is presented based on the specific course of symptomatology of the disease. Also, the most prominent genetic and molecular scientific views are also demonstrated along with the -undeniably insufficient-treatment options of our time. Lastly, a very concise of the current encouraging research directions are highlighted.
Abstract The psychological support and well-being of children is -and should be- in the spotlight... more Abstract
The psychological support and well-being of children is -and should be- in the spotlight of contemporary psychological, educational and psychotherapeutic research. This paper investigates briefly the theoretical and structural background of three well-established though specialized and less prominent therapeutic designs conducted in group settings: a) play therapy, b) parent- child interaction therapy and c) expressive arts therapy. The emphasis of the review was given to the theoretical background and to the principles that govern each approach. Thus, this review is less focused on the various practical, methodological and structural differences that were observed among the various designs (of the same approach). Also, even though the children as a group of interest produced enormous amount of literature the review was not limited towards a specific populational target of children. Nonetheless, the focal of point (based on the literature that was explored) remained to children or younger adolescents who express signs of emotional and behavioral dysregulation or a tendency for disruptive behavior. Concurrently, forms of group therapy relative to three main ones (such as Theraplay and Adlerian Play-Therapy) were briefly explored. Lastly, the procedure and method of applying more complex and demanding forms of expressive therapy (such as psychodrama) to children and young adolescents was investigated through specific applicational models.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 constructs the definition of Anti... more The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5 constructs the definition of Antisocial Personality Disorder around a pattern of pervasive, socially unacceptable, irresponsible and manipulative behavior. In this brief review we are presenting the core features and characteristics of ASPD along with a short referral to the disorder’s development and prevalence rates. Also, the confounding issue of the association between ASPD and psychopathy is shortly addressed. Subsequently, the origins of ASPD -and antisocial behavior in general- are being tracked down. A variety of recent genetic studies and researches are introduced which delve into the possible causes of ASPD. Those researches reflect the need that has currently emerged to pursue the construction of a biologically fundamental theory/classification for ASPD. Concurrently, a representative sample of some contemporary prospective approaches are exhibited which are trying to theorize the causalities of ASPD through the cognitive-behavioral spectrum. Finally, we are summarizing the -until recently- predominant pessimistic scientific belief that ASPD is totally unreceptive to mental treatment along with the recent promising development of targeted interventions occurring mostly in institutional settings.
Keywords: antisocial personality disorder, psychopathy, causes, treatment, review