Don't stop
Never give up
don't stop the psycology society
Don't give up our psychology society
As long as we are here
Don't stop
Never give up
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
The Passion
The passion for psychology
The passion for the people mental health
The passion for the world
We
Psychologist
The future and hope
To help
Lets show our passion to the world
The passion to help
The passion for the people mental health
The passion for the world
We
Psychologist
The future and hope
To help
Lets show our passion to the world
The passion to help
Monday, October 6, 2008
Visit to Hospital Bahagia - Why ah? Listen to them
Organizing Chairperson : We are very fortunate to have this visit because ....
Organizing Program Manager 
Our Dearest Lecturers :
Mr Tan and Mr Yusof
We join this trip because........To book a room at Hospital Bahagia Ha!Visit to Hospital Bahagia
Date : 22 September 2008
Participants : 22 students and 2 lecturers ( Mr Tan And Mr Yusof)
Organizing Chairperson: Jacob Goh Yung Hong
Organizing Secretary: Julia Choo
Organizing Assistant Secretary : Chee Cheen Yee
Organizing Treasurer: Aw Chan Yann
Organizing Program Manager: Lee Ming Hann (Alfred)
Participants : 22 students and 2 lecturers ( Mr Tan And Mr Yusof)
Organizing Chairperson: Jacob Goh Yung Hong
Organizing Secretary: Julia Choo
Organizing Assistant Secretary : Chee Cheen Yee
Organizing Treasurer: Aw Chan Yann
Organizing Program Manager: Lee Ming Hann (Alfred)
Early In the morning 6am, see we are so excited to go to Tanjung Rambutan to book ourselves a room.. Yeah !Presenting Souvenir to Hospital Bahagia representative
Family Pics
Outside HB Happy visit ^^
Family Pics
Outside HB Happy visit ^^
Friday, August 22, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
~delusion~
Definition
A delusion is an unshakable belief in something untrue. These irrational beliefs defy normal reasoning, and remain firm even when overwhelming proof is presented to dispute them.
Delusions are often accompanied by hallucinations and/or feelings of paranoia, which act to strengthen confidence in the delusion. Delusions are distinct from culturally or religiously based beliefs that may be seen as untrue by outsiders.
Persecutory
Individuals with persecutory delusional disorder are plagued by feelings of paranoia and an irrational yet unshakable belief that someone is plotting against them, or out to harm them.
Grandiose
Individuals with grandiose delusional disorder have an over-inflated sense of self-worth. Their delusions center on their own importance, such as believing that they have done or created something of extreme value or have a "special mission."
Jealousy
Jealous delusions are unjustified and irrational beliefs that an individual's spouse or significant other has been unfaithful.
Erotomanic
Individuals with erotomanic delusional disorder believe that another person, often a stranger, is in love with them. The object of their affection is typically of a higher social status, sometimes a celebrity. This type of delusional disorder may lead to stalking or other potentially dangerous behavior.
Somatic
Somatic delusions involve the belief that something is physically wrong with the individual. The delusion may involve a medical condition or illness or a perceived deformity. This condition differs from hypochondriasis in that the deformity is perceived as a fixed condition not a temporary illness.
Mixed
Mixed delusions are those characterized by two or more of persecutory, grandiose, jealousy, erotomanic, or somatic themes.
Causes and symptoms
Some studies have indicated that delusions may be generated by abnormalities in the limbic system, the portion of the brain on the inner edge of the cerebral cortex that is believed to regulate emotions. The exact source of delusions has not been conclusively found, but potential causes include genetics, neurological abnormalities, and changes in brain chemistry. Delusions are also a known possible side effect of drug use and abuse (e.g., amphetamines, cocaine, PCP).
Treatments
Delusions that are symptomatic of delusional disorder should be treated by a psychologist and/or psychiatrist. Though antipsychotic drugs are often not effective, antipsychotic medication such as thioridazine (Mellaril), haloperidol (Haldol), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), clozapine (Clozaril), or risperidone (Risperdal) may be prescribed, and cognitive therapy or psychotherapy may be attempted.If an underlying condition such as schizophrenia, depression, or drug abuse is found to be triggering the delusions, an appropriate course of medication and/or psychosocial therapy is employed to treat the primary disorder. The medication, typically, will include an antipsychotic agent.
A delusion is an unshakable belief in something untrue. These irrational beliefs defy normal reasoning, and remain firm even when overwhelming proof is presented to dispute them.
Delusions are often accompanied by hallucinations and/or feelings of paranoia, which act to strengthen confidence in the delusion. Delusions are distinct from culturally or religiously based beliefs that may be seen as untrue by outsiders.
Persecutory
Individuals with persecutory delusional disorder are plagued by feelings of paranoia and an irrational yet unshakable belief that someone is plotting against them, or out to harm them.
Grandiose
Individuals with grandiose delusional disorder have an over-inflated sense of self-worth. Their delusions center on their own importance, such as believing that they have done or created something of extreme value or have a "special mission."
Jealousy
Jealous delusions are unjustified and irrational beliefs that an individual's spouse or significant other has been unfaithful.
Erotomanic
Individuals with erotomanic delusional disorder believe that another person, often a stranger, is in love with them. The object of their affection is typically of a higher social status, sometimes a celebrity. This type of delusional disorder may lead to stalking or other potentially dangerous behavior.
Somatic
Somatic delusions involve the belief that something is physically wrong with the individual. The delusion may involve a medical condition or illness or a perceived deformity. This condition differs from hypochondriasis in that the deformity is perceived as a fixed condition not a temporary illness.
Mixed
Mixed delusions are those characterized by two or more of persecutory, grandiose, jealousy, erotomanic, or somatic themes.
Causes and symptoms
Some studies have indicated that delusions may be generated by abnormalities in the limbic system, the portion of the brain on the inner edge of the cerebral cortex that is believed to regulate emotions. The exact source of delusions has not been conclusively found, but potential causes include genetics, neurological abnormalities, and changes in brain chemistry. Delusions are also a known possible side effect of drug use and abuse (e.g., amphetamines, cocaine, PCP).
Treatments
Delusions that are symptomatic of delusional disorder should be treated by a psychologist and/or psychiatrist. Though antipsychotic drugs are often not effective, antipsychotic medication such as thioridazine (Mellaril), haloperidol (Haldol), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), clozapine (Clozaril), or risperidone (Risperdal) may be prescribed, and cognitive therapy or psychotherapy may be attempted.If an underlying condition such as schizophrenia, depression, or drug abuse is found to be triggering the delusions, an appropriate course of medication and/or psychosocial therapy is employed to treat the primary disorder. The medication, typically, will include an antipsychotic agent.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Sexual Disorder
What are sexual disorders?
Sexual dysfunctions are disorders related to a particular phase of the sexual response cycle. For example, sexual dysfunctions include sexual desire disorders, sexual arousal disorders, orgasm disorders, and sexual pain disorders. If a person has difficulty with some phase of the sexual response cycle or a person experiences pain with sexual intercourse, he/she may have a sexual dysfunction.
Examples of sexual dysfunctions include:
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
This disorder may be present when a person has decreased sexual fantasies and a decreased or absent desire for sexual activity. In order to be considered a sexual disorder the decreased desire must cause a problem for the individual. In this situation the person usually does not initiate sexual activity and may be slow to respond to his/her partner's sexual advances. This disorder can be present in adolescents and can persist throughout a person's life. Many times, however, the lowered sexual desire occurs during adulthood, often times following a period of stress.
Sexual Aversion Disorder
A person who actively avoids and has a persistent or recurrent extreme aversion to genital sexual contact with a sexual partner may have sexual aversion disorder. In order to be considered a disorder, the aversion to sex must be a cause of difficulty in the person's sexual relationship. The individual with sexual aversion disorder usually reports anxiety, fear, or disgust when given the opportunity to be involved sexually. Touching and kissing may even be avoided. Extreme anxiety such as panic attacks may actually occur. It is not unusual for a person to feel nauseated, dizzy, or faint.
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Female sexual arousal disorder is described as the inability of a woman to complete sexual activity with adequate lubrication. Swelling of the external genitalia and vaginal lubrication are generally absent. These symptoms must cause problems in the interpersonal relationship to be considered a disorder. It is not unusual for the woman with female sexual arousal disorder to have almost no sense of sexual arousal. Often, these women experience pain with intercourse and avoid sexual contact with their partner.
Male Erectile Disorder
If a male is unable to maintain an erection throughout sexual activity, he may have male erectile disorder. This problem must be either persistent or recurrent in nature. Also, the erectile disturbance must cause difficulty in the relationship with the sexual partner to be defined as a disorder. Some males will be unable to obtain any erection. Others will have an adequate erection, but lose the erection during sexual activity. Erectile disorders may accompany a fear of failure. Sometimes this disorder is present throughout life. In many cases the erectile failure is intermittent and sometimes dependent upon the type of partner or the quality of the relationship.
Female Orgasmic Disorder
Female orgasmic disorder occurs when there is a significant delay or total absence of orgasm associated with the sexual activity. This condition must cause a problem in the relationship with the sexual partner in order to be defined as a disorder.
Male Orgasmic Disorder
When a male experiences significant delay or total absence of orgasm following sexual activity, he may have male orgasmic disorder. In order to be qualified as a disorder, the symptoms must present a significant problem for the individual.
Premature Ejaculation
When minimal sexual stimulation causes orgasm and ejaculation on a persistent basis for the male, he is said to have premature ejaculation. The timing of the ejaculation must cause a problem for the person or the relationship in order to be qualified as a disorder. Premature ejaculation is sometimes seen in young men who have experienced premature ejaculation since their first attempt at intercourse.
Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia is a sexual pain disorder. Dyspareunia is genital pain that accompanies sexual intercourse. Both males and females can experience this disorder, but the disorder is more common in women. Dyspareunia tends to be chronic in nature.
What can people do if they need help?
If you, a friend, or a family member would like more information and you have a therapist or a physician, please discuss your concerns with that person.
Sexual dysfunctions are disorders related to a particular phase of the sexual response cycle. For example, sexual dysfunctions include sexual desire disorders, sexual arousal disorders, orgasm disorders, and sexual pain disorders. If a person has difficulty with some phase of the sexual response cycle or a person experiences pain with sexual intercourse, he/she may have a sexual dysfunction.
Examples of sexual dysfunctions include:
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
This disorder may be present when a person has decreased sexual fantasies and a decreased or absent desire for sexual activity. In order to be considered a sexual disorder the decreased desire must cause a problem for the individual. In this situation the person usually does not initiate sexual activity and may be slow to respond to his/her partner's sexual advances. This disorder can be present in adolescents and can persist throughout a person's life. Many times, however, the lowered sexual desire occurs during adulthood, often times following a period of stress.
Sexual Aversion Disorder
A person who actively avoids and has a persistent or recurrent extreme aversion to genital sexual contact with a sexual partner may have sexual aversion disorder. In order to be considered a disorder, the aversion to sex must be a cause of difficulty in the person's sexual relationship. The individual with sexual aversion disorder usually reports anxiety, fear, or disgust when given the opportunity to be involved sexually. Touching and kissing may even be avoided. Extreme anxiety such as panic attacks may actually occur. It is not unusual for a person to feel nauseated, dizzy, or faint.
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Female sexual arousal disorder is described as the inability of a woman to complete sexual activity with adequate lubrication. Swelling of the external genitalia and vaginal lubrication are generally absent. These symptoms must cause problems in the interpersonal relationship to be considered a disorder. It is not unusual for the woman with female sexual arousal disorder to have almost no sense of sexual arousal. Often, these women experience pain with intercourse and avoid sexual contact with their partner.
Male Erectile Disorder
If a male is unable to maintain an erection throughout sexual activity, he may have male erectile disorder. This problem must be either persistent or recurrent in nature. Also, the erectile disturbance must cause difficulty in the relationship with the sexual partner to be defined as a disorder. Some males will be unable to obtain any erection. Others will have an adequate erection, but lose the erection during sexual activity. Erectile disorders may accompany a fear of failure. Sometimes this disorder is present throughout life. In many cases the erectile failure is intermittent and sometimes dependent upon the type of partner or the quality of the relationship.
Female Orgasmic Disorder
Female orgasmic disorder occurs when there is a significant delay or total absence of orgasm associated with the sexual activity. This condition must cause a problem in the relationship with the sexual partner in order to be defined as a disorder.
Male Orgasmic Disorder
When a male experiences significant delay or total absence of orgasm following sexual activity, he may have male orgasmic disorder. In order to be qualified as a disorder, the symptoms must present a significant problem for the individual.
Premature Ejaculation
When minimal sexual stimulation causes orgasm and ejaculation on a persistent basis for the male, he is said to have premature ejaculation. The timing of the ejaculation must cause a problem for the person or the relationship in order to be qualified as a disorder. Premature ejaculation is sometimes seen in young men who have experienced premature ejaculation since their first attempt at intercourse.
Dyspareunia
Dyspareunia is a sexual pain disorder. Dyspareunia is genital pain that accompanies sexual intercourse. Both males and females can experience this disorder, but the disorder is more common in women. Dyspareunia tends to be chronic in nature.
What can people do if they need help?
If you, a friend, or a family member would like more information and you have a therapist or a physician, please discuss your concerns with that person.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Do u have eating disorder?
Anorexia nervosa
People with anorexia usually starve themselves and refuse to maintain their ideal body weight because they feel they are overweight.
Bulimia nervosa
Bulimia is characterized by habitual binge eating and purging. A person with bulimia may experience weight fluctuations, but usually do not suffer from the low weight associated with anorexia.
Signs and symptom
The signs and symptoms of anorexia include:
Weight loss, sometimes achieved by self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives, use of diuretics or exercise
Refusal to maintain normal body weight
Intense fear of gaining weight
Seeing themselves as fat even though they are not
Menstrual changes or the absence of menstruation in females
FatigueBaby-fine hair covering the body (lanugo)
Mild anemiaBrittle nails and hairLow blood pressure
The signs and symptoms of bulimia include:
Recurrent episodes of binge eating(compulsive overeating)
Feeling that their eating behavior cannot be controlled
Efforts to prevent weight gain by either self-induced vomiting, using laxatives or other medications, fasting or excessive exercise following a binge
Unhealthy focus on body shape and weight
Dehydration
Fatigue
Constipation
Damaged teeth and gums from gastric acid in vomit
Swollen cheeks from regular vomiting
Treatment
Severe cases may need to be hospitalized to correct dehydration, body mineral imbalance and to improve nutritional status. A dietitian will help in planning a diet regime so that gradual weight gain can be achieved.Cognitive behaviour therapy is useful in helping to correct the negative perceptions associated with the problem. Family therapy also plays a part in patients whose problems are related to the family. Medication can also be used especially if there are other psychiatric disorders present.
PreventionRealistic portrayal of womens bodies is vital as many girls and young women aspire to have skinny bodies as portrayed by the media. Good self esteem and communication in the family also helps in preventing this disorder.
Rehabilitation
Learning about eating healthy and balanced meals with appropriate exercise is essential in the long term management. Coping skills are important especially developing good self esteem, improving family communication and also having good social support.
People with anorexia usually starve themselves and refuse to maintain their ideal body weight because they feel they are overweight.
Bulimia nervosa
Bulimia is characterized by habitual binge eating and purging. A person with bulimia may experience weight fluctuations, but usually do not suffer from the low weight associated with anorexia.
Signs and symptom
The signs and symptoms of anorexia include:
Weight loss, sometimes achieved by self-induced vomiting, abuse of laxatives, use of diuretics or exercise
Refusal to maintain normal body weight
Intense fear of gaining weight
Seeing themselves as fat even though they are not
Menstrual changes or the absence of menstruation in females
FatigueBaby-fine hair covering the body (lanugo)
Mild anemiaBrittle nails and hairLow blood pressure
The signs and symptoms of bulimia include:
Recurrent episodes of binge eating(compulsive overeating)
Feeling that their eating behavior cannot be controlled
Efforts to prevent weight gain by either self-induced vomiting, using laxatives or other medications, fasting or excessive exercise following a binge
Unhealthy focus on body shape and weight
Dehydration
Fatigue
Constipation
Damaged teeth and gums from gastric acid in vomit
Swollen cheeks from regular vomiting
Treatment
Severe cases may need to be hospitalized to correct dehydration, body mineral imbalance and to improve nutritional status. A dietitian will help in planning a diet regime so that gradual weight gain can be achieved.Cognitive behaviour therapy is useful in helping to correct the negative perceptions associated with the problem. Family therapy also plays a part in patients whose problems are related to the family. Medication can also be used especially if there are other psychiatric disorders present.
PreventionRealistic portrayal of womens bodies is vital as many girls and young women aspire to have skinny bodies as portrayed by the media. Good self esteem and communication in the family also helps in preventing this disorder.
Rehabilitation
Learning about eating healthy and balanced meals with appropriate exercise is essential in the long term management. Coping skills are important especially developing good self esteem, improving family communication and also having good social support.
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