992 Search Results for Mood Disorders
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and its theory, techniques, application, strengths, weaknesses or other related topics are: the article by Souza et al. (2016) that examines the effects of IPT on treatment-resistant depression in adults, and the art Continue Reading...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Abuse
This paper will highlight post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its related causes such as abuse. The main idea here is to overview some of the causes of this disorder and to relate it with physiological Continue Reading...
Experimental Methodologies: Bulimia Nervosa
Annotated Bibliography in Abnormal Psychology
Bara-Carril, Nuria, Williams, Christopher J., Pombo-Carril, Maria G., Reid, Yael, Murray, Kathryn, Aubin, Susan et al. (2004). A preliminary investigation int Continue Reading...
sit-down with an experience psychologist recently and a very enlightening and expansive conversation ensued. The psychologist in question did request that her name and her practice be excluded from being named within this report, but there is a bevy Continue Reading...
B.S.
DOB: 12/25/1992
GENDER: Female
Race: Caucasian
RELIGION: Catholic
MARITAL STATUS: Single
OCCUPATION: College Student
CHIEF COMPLAINT: "I am scared. I feel like I can't catch my breath and my chest hurts."
Differential Diagnosis: There ar Continue Reading...
An interesting view of the immune system with particular implications for the current review and collation of information is provided by the field of computer science. The immune system makes many series of continual trade-offs, distributing resour Continue Reading...
The research on HPD causes is clearly linked to personality theory, and can help to understand each theory. By first examining causation research, and then by locating personality theory which supports the research, it was easy to see the validity Continue Reading...
Help her to realize that having a child may interfere with her future career, but that many mothers have successful home and job lives. There are an infinite number of options, and a determined teenager can find a way to success. Do not skirt around Continue Reading...
Trauma is considered as 'Mental Agony', distress due to problems internal or personal to the patient's/victim's, undergone by a person during a given period. Even physical or mental distress undergone can also be considered as Trauma.. Trauma means ' Continue Reading...
Abnormal Psych: Narcissistic Personality DisorderNarcissistic Personality Disorder is a mental disorder that is characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a need for excessive attention and admiration, and a lack of empathy for others. Pe Continue Reading...
Mental Health Treatment Approaches for Older AdultsOverview of mental health issues in the elderlyOld age is a natural occurrence for every human being, a stage in growth accompanied by several changes, which can be negative and identified as problem Continue Reading...
Introduction
Autism is a disorder that mainly occurs on children from birth and if not diagnosed or treated early, can impede the development of the child in terms of learning and interaction with their peers. Research shows that it might be genetic Continue Reading...
medication for patient named KM is Prothiaden. Prothiaden is used to treat depression as well as limit the feelings of anxiety in those taking it. The case file indicates a normal MRI and no previous diagnosis of neurological disorders like Parkinso Continue Reading...
Child & Adolescent Psychology
ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Gabriel shows the frequency of ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as well as CD (Conduct disorder). Sometimes, children suffering from ADHD may also suff Continue Reading...
client is a four-year-old, Caucasian female, currently in kindergarten. She is living with her father, and great-grandfather, and next door to her father's parents. The client is currently living with her father and great-grandfather due to her pare Continue Reading...
Golant and Golant (2007) gave an example of an 8-year-old boy's externalizing behavior after his parents went through a separation and his father's departed:
As the self-proclaimed new "man of the family," he began acting out as if he were an irat Continue Reading...
2006). The article introduces an innovative research strategy; doctors are observing - in magnified format - key movement patterns in infants who may be showing early signs of as. To open the door to a "more accurate way of distinguishing autism fro Continue Reading...
Caffeine dependency/addiction may contribute to "insomnia, digestive disorders, gastric irritation, headaches, as well as exacerbated PMS symptoms and emotional irritability," (Hunt, 1999) each potential components of depression. To counter the nee Continue Reading...
Once a patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism, his or her health professional will usually test TSH and thyroid hormones several times each year to evaluate how well the patient is responding to treatment and to check for a worsening of the c Continue Reading...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder presents itself in many different ways for many different people. It is further complicated by the fact that there are three types of ADHD recognized by the DSM-IV and even further evidence that females and ma Continue Reading...
Pharmacology Case StudiesScenario 1Diagnosis: Sandra is likely experiencing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with coexisting anxiety, given her symptoms of persistent sadness, anxiety, and an empty mood (Walter et al., 2023). Her increased smoking ind Continue Reading...
Alzheimers Disease in Women: ProspectusTable of ContentsIntroduction 3Background 3Relevance and Importance 4Practical Importance 4Empirical Importance 5Theoretical Importance 5Prior Research 5Problem Statement 6Purpose Statement 6Research Questions 6 Continue Reading...
Self-Care Management in Bipolar PatientsEducation on self-care management of bipolar disorder is an essential nursing intervention where the patients living with bipolar disorder and their caregivers are taught mechanisms to get them actively involve Continue Reading...
Running head: Mental Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing 3Mental Health NursingDepression is a widespread psychiatric disorder that has been affecting many people. Grief is a natural reaction that gets experienced when one experiences a significant Continue Reading...
Abstract
This paper describes and discusses schizophrenia. It looks at the disorder from the standpoint of history, etiology, treatment, prevention, culture and the Bible to explore its many facets. It shows that in spite of there being no known caus Continue Reading...
The prevalence of post natal depression amongst women who have delivered
Introduction
Pregnancy and birth are major life occurrences that are largely positive experiences for most women. Nonetheless, a percentage of women experience mental issues in Continue Reading...
Differences between The Mental Illnesses
The challenge of near-similar presentation of symptoms between schizophrenia, dissociative identity, and bipolar disorder has led to many cases of misdiagnosis. This warrants the need to differentiate the thre Continue Reading...
Night TV Watcher
Questions to Ask the Patient
Would you be interested in recording your late night TV shows and watching them in the day if it means you can get to sleep earlier and be more wakeful during the daytime? If not
Would you be interest Continue Reading...
Psychopharmacology
Non-medical psychotherapists, such as Marriage and Family Therapists, should learn about psychopharmacology in order to:
Collaborate with prescribers regarding a patient's medication
For a patient with a borderline or dependent Continue Reading...
Psychology of Trauma
PTSD: Diagnosis and Treatment
The PTSD diagnostic criteria of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) of the American Psychiatric Association was revised. The criteria for diagnosi Continue Reading...
Solution-Focused Therapy
The author of this paper is about to offer a brief literature review of what has come to be known as solution-focused therapy. Included in that literature review will be several specific topics or examples that are within th Continue Reading...
personality is a branch of psychology that deals with personality and variations among individuals. Personality is an organized and dynamic set of characteristics possessed uniquely by individual, and influenced by emotion, cognitions, motivation, a Continue Reading...