Mental disorders seen in 20% of young adults Dec 2, 2008
Personality disorders showed up in similar numbers among both students and nonstudents, including the most common one, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder ... Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder differs from the better known OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, which features repetitive actions such as hand-washing to avoid germs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Nowak evidence disputed in court Oct 22, 2008
He contends that Nowak suffers from depression, insomnia, brief psychotic disorder, Asperger's disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and marital separation. Sept. 19: Nowak testifies she asked for an attorney during her police interview. (Florida Today)
Avoiding the Challenges of Gifted P... Sep 10, 2008
While obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCD) encompasses a distinct condition where tasks are repetitively and ritualistically performed, perfectionism does contain an obsessive element; perfectionists are susceptible to developing OCD. Helping some perfectionist gifted students requires diagnosis and treatment of underlying obsessive conditions, but strengthening study skills, practicing prioritization, and modifying all-or-nothing mindsets should moderate perfectionism for most.... (Suite101.com)
Unraveling the Grinch (1) Aug 24, 2008
Diagnosis: Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. After tripping on a toy duck, Mayor Burgermeister Meisterburger makes it his mission to expel all the toys from his territory. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
What's Another Word for ... Mar 9, 2008
Roget suffered from obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, but he found a way to channel it. We live in an age when people want to get rid of their mental illness, but it's what made Roget creative. (Boston Globe)
A year later, still no trial for Nowak Feb 5, 2008
30-day news archives. ""It's part of the process," said Orange County Prosecutor Pam Davis, who is representing the state in the case.The evidence included a dufflebag containing a BB pistol, a metal mallet, a knife and rubber surgical tubing.The appeal means Nowak's trial won't start at the scheduled time in April, itself a rescheduled time from the original July 30 start date.According to her Feb. 5, 2007, statement to Orlando police, Nowak admitted to driving from Houston to Orlando and... (Florida Today)
Nowak plans to use insanity defense Aug 29, 2007
"He said juries accept insanity claims in less than 25 percent of cases that use that defense.The document filed Tuesday claims Nowak was suffering from the following: partner relational problem, major depressive disorder, insomnia, brief psychotic disorder with marked stressors, Asperger's disorder, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, loss of body mass, problems with primary support group, marital separation, problems related to social environment, inadequate social support system and... (Florida Today)
Personality Disorders Linked to Cardiovascular Risk Feb 17, 2007
The subject who had a stroke had four times the risk of having an avoidant personality disorder, nearly three times the risk of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder and 8. 5-times the risk of having a borderline personality disorder. (MEDLINEplus)
