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(F62.0) Enduring personality change after catastrophic experience
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54 244 in individuals diagnosis enduring personality change after catastrophic experience confirmed
Diagnosis enduring personality change after catastrophic experience is diagnosed Men are 4.84% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis enduring personality change after catastrophic experience
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Women receive the diagnosis enduring personality change after catastrophic experience
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease enduring personality change after catastrophic experience - Men and Women aged 50-54
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 20-69, 75-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 70-74, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 75-79, 85-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-74, 80-84
Disease Features enduring personality change after catastrophic experience
Absence or low individual and public risk
Enduring personality change after catastrophic experience - what does this mean
Enduring personality change after a catastrophic experience is a result of the brain's response to a traumatic event. the individual may experience intense fear, helplessness, and horror, leading to changes in their thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors, which can have a lasting impact on their personality.
What happens during the disease - enduring personality change after catastrophic experience
Enduring personality change after catastrophic experience is a psychological disorder that develops in response to a traumatic event. it is characterized by an alteration of the individual's personality that persists beyond the normal period of time for recovery from the event. the disorder is caused by a combination of psychological and physiological factors, including the individual's emotional response to the trauma, the intensity of the trauma, and the individual's ability to cope with the event. neurobiological changes in the brain, such as changes in the activity of certain neurotransmitters, have also been implicated in the pathogenesis of this disorder.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain a thorough medical and psychiatric history of the patient.
- Conduct a physical examination to rule out any underlying medical conditions.
- Conduct a mental status examination to assess the patient's current mental state.
- Administer psychological tests to assess the patient's psychological functioning.
- Administer psychiatric assessments to determine the presence of any psychiatric disorders.
- Conduct a trauma assessment to assess the patient's experience of the traumatic event.
- Conduct a cognitive assessment to evaluate the patient's cognitive functioning.
- Interview family members and other significant people in the patient's life to obtain additional information.
- Conduct a comprehensive review of the patient's medical records.
- Conduct a neuropsychological evaluation to assess the patient's brain functioning.
- Administer a neuroimaging test to evaluate the patient's brain structure and functioning.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal of the Treatment: To help the patient cope with the enduring personality change after the catastrophic experience.
- Provide psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy
- Help the patient develop healthy coping mechanisms
- Encourage the patient to express his/her emotions in a safe and healthy way
- Help the patient to identify triggers and develop strategies to manage them
- Provide support and guidance to the patient
- Encourage the patient to take part in activities that he/she enjoys
- Help the patient build a strong social support network
- Encourage the patient to practice relaxation techniques such as mindfulness and meditation
79 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Enduring personality change after catastrophic experience - Prevention
The best way to prevent enduring personality change after a catastrophic experience is to provide timely and effective psychological counseling and support to individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. this can help to reduce the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) and other psychological issues that can lead to changes in personality. additionally, providing physical and emotional support to those who have experienced a traumatic event can help to reduce the likelihood of enduring personality change.