Definition: A disorder characterized by eccentric behaviour and anomalies of thinking and affect which resemble those seen in schizophrenia, though no definite and characteristic schizophrenic anomalies occur at any stage. The symptoms may include a cold or inappropriate affect; anhedonia; odd or eccentric behaviour; a tendency to social withdrawal; paranoid or bizarre ideas not amounting to true delusions; obsessive ruminations; thought disorder and perceptual disturbances; occasional transient quasi-psychotic episodes with intense illusions, auditory or other hallucinations, and delusion-like ideas, usually occurring without external provocation. There is no definite onset and evolution ...[+++] and course are usually those of a personality disorder. | Latent schizophrenic reaction Schizophrenia:borderline | latent | prepsychotic | prodromal | pseudoneurotic | pseudopsychopathic | Schizotypal personality disorder

Definition: The common themes that are shared by dissociative or conversion disorders are a partial or complete loss of the normal integration between memories of the past, awareness of identity and immediate sensations, and control of bodily movements. All types of dissociative disorders tend to remit after a few weeks or months, particularly if their onset is associated with a traumatic life event. More chronic disorders, particularly paralyses and anaesthesias, may develop if the onset is associated with insoluble problems or interpersonal difficulties. These disorders have previously been classified as various types of conversion hysteria . They are presumed to be psychogenic in origin, being associated closely in time with traumatic ev ...[+++]ents, insoluble and intolerable problems, or disturbed relationships. The symptoms often represent the patient's concept of how a physical illness would be manifest. Medical examination and investigation do not reveal the presence of any known physical or neurological disorder. In addition, there is evidence that the loss of function is an expression of emotional conflicts or needs. The symptoms may develop in close relationship to psychological stress, and often appear suddenly. Only disorders of physical functions normally under voluntary control and loss of sensations are included here. Disorders involving pain and other complex physical sensations mediated by the autonomic nervous system are classified under somatization disorder (F45.0). The possibility of the later appearance of serious physical or psychiatric disorders should always be kept in mind. | conversion:hysteria | reaction | hysteria hysterical psychosis

Definition: This category differs from others in that it includes disorders identifiable on the basis of not only symptoms and course but also the existence of one or other of two causative influences: an exceptionally stressful life event producing an acute stress reaction, or a significant life change leading to continued unpleasant circumstances that result in an adjustment disorder. Although less severe psychosocial stress ( life events ) may precipitate the onset or contribute to the presentation of a very wide range of disorders classified elsewhere in this chapter, its etiological importance is not always clear and in each case wi ...[+++]ll be found to depend on individual, often idiosyncratic, vulnerability, i.e. the life events are neither necessary nor sufficient to explain the occurrence and form of the disorder. In contrast, the disorders brought together here are thought to arise always as a direct consequence of acute severe stress or continued trauma. The stressful events or the continuing unpleasant circumstances are the primary and overriding causal factor and the disorder would not have occurred without their impact. The disorders in this section can thus be regarded as maladaptive responses to severe or continued stress, in that they interfere with successful coping mechanisms and therefore lead to problems of social functioning.

Review of peace and security issues in 1988 and the Canadian response

Skills Transition Consultant [ Regional Skills Transition Consultant ]

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28. Calls on the Member States and the Energy Community Contracting Parties to be ambitious in implementing existing EU energy efficiency legislation, to speed up measures to achieve the 2020 energy efficiency target, focusing on heating and insulation in buildings and industry, and thus to be prepared with national and regional measures for sharply reducing energy demand both before and in response to supply shocks; welcomes in this regard the upcoming review of the Security of Gas Supply Regulation announced as part of the Energy Union package, and asks the Commission to examine, as part of this review, the feasibility of an EU-wide m ...[+++]onitoring system to address such shocks; warns, however, that short-term measures to moderate demand must be carefully planned in order to ensure that any emergency actions are fully integrated and consistent with longer-term measures; besides, calls on the Commission to monitor and report on the development of regulatory barriers that prevent the development of energy efficiency by Member States;

The objectives of the program are to create awareness of the principles of the NCTP among first responders and other levels of government, including federal counter-terrorism responsibilities, resources and arrangements; providing training opportunities where the integration of the policy and operational response to terrorist incidents can be practiced; promoting the use of best practices in counter-terrorism response; identifying areas for improvement and ensuring that our national counter-terrorism arrangements are in keeping with the threat environment; and building stronger links between all of Canada's organizations with counter ...[+++]-terrorism responsibilities.

48. Notes that because of the evolving nature of the EU’s response to the crisis, the unclear role of the ECB in the Troika and the nature of the Troika decision-making process, the Troika’s mandate has been perceived as being unclear and lacking in transparency and democratic oversight;

In addition to financial reform, there are likely to be further developments in EU economic governance as part of the response to the economic and financial crisis.