Depression The nature of depression Depression exists as a regular mental disorder presented in the form of loss of interest, depressed moods, and feelings of low self-worth, guilt, poor concentration and disturbed sleep. The most common symptoms Continue Reading...
Depressive Disorder According to the DSM -- IV -- TR (2000), Major Depressive Disorder is classified by the number of Major Depressive Episodes -- although only one is needed in order to diagnose Major Depressive Disorder -- and according to the se Continue Reading...
608). Hence, Spears is seen as transcending from teen pop star to "vamp." Some of her fans refer to her as "slore" (the combined words "slut" and "whore") because of her move from teen cuteness to adult soft core pornography. Although it is possibl Continue Reading...
Autism is a developmental disorder, as can be seen in the fact that Peter was first diagnosed when he failed to develop speech at the rate of a normal child. Autism is also a spectrum disorder, meaning that individuals will manifest the condition in Continue Reading...
Public Awareness of Major Depressive Disorder Although they may not know it, most people will experience some type of depressive episode during their lifetime, and some people go on to suffer from a major depressive disorder that can have life-chan Continue Reading...
This is one of the reasons why it can be so damaging in relationships; many without a psychological background are not aware that the traits displayed by sufferers of the disorder are indeed the result of the disorder rather than the personality its Continue Reading...
For example, VandenBos cites a study from 1957 in support of psychotherapy: "Fifty percent of the adult U.S. population in 1957 could imagine conditions under which they might benefit from psychological services and might avail themselves of such se Continue Reading...
Theory Classical psychoanalysis is the most challenging of all the psychotherapies in terms of time, cost and effort. It is usually conducted with the patient lying on a couch and with the analyst seated out of his/her sight, to hear what the patie Continue Reading...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD is a mental disorder that is mostly associated with traumatic events. When a person faces a life-threatening event to them or their loved one, they are likely to suffer from the disorder. PTSD is not a disorder th Continue Reading...
Schizophrenia is a heterogeneous disorder and can be characterized by any of the following symptoms: intellectual deterioration, emotional blunting, disorganized speech, disorganized behavior, social isolation, delusions, and/or hallucinations (Ameri Continue Reading...
Mental Health, and Welfare Society, mental health and welfare: A problem related to counseling (under-insurance) and a social problem (the lack of adequate healthcare coverage) The course text Social action: A mandate for counselors discusses the Continue Reading...
Sigmund Freud’s theory of personality and the structure of the human mind have been among the most influential in all of the social sciences. Freud had a tremendous influence on his contemporaries like Carl Jung and also Alfred Adler, and also Continue Reading...
Health and Well-Being of a Chosen Group: Diagnosed mental disorders Barriers Barriers to assistance for diagnosed mental disorders exist on the individual, community, and social level. On an individual level, people are often reluctant to admit t Continue Reading...
Humanistic Theory and Its Position Among Other Counseling Theories Humanistic Theory The obvious limitations associated with the Psychodynamic theories led to the adoption of the humanistic approach as a response to these limitations, especially in Continue Reading...
AAPT Level IV Cert / Written Test Anxiety Anxiety is fear that interferes with normal, daily functioning (Akiskal & Benazzi, 2006). There are several different categories, including generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias. While these Continue Reading...
Fisher King was a 1991 movie that starred Robin Williams and Jeff Bridges and was directed by Terry Gilliam. The movie provided a unique insight into the world of abnormal psychology. It depicted accurate per trails of a few psychological disorders a Continue Reading...
The specific way that individual behavior interacts with the group engenders mutually supportive behaviors. For example, one of the central theoretical theses comes from the early 1950s and is called the Social Learning Theory. This has a number of Continue Reading...
Bipolar Disorder generally sets in during adolescence or early adulthood though it may also occur late in one's life or during childhood. It results in terrible mood swings ranging from mania and euphoria to depression and suicidal tendencies. The ea Continue Reading...
Chase is an interesting one. Indeed, her symptoms are not overt or over the top but they are impossible to miss when a trained eye is affixed on her. It is clear from those symptoms as well as the backstory of Ms. Chase that she has a lot of skeleto 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...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder associated with specific periods of the calendar year. SAD is more commonly found in geographic locations with long winter seasons with shorter daylight hours, less sunlight, and longer nights. Thi Continue Reading...
Positive Aging and the Impact of Physical and Mental Health Continue Reading...
1. The basic structure of psychoanalysis and psychodynamic theory revolve around the idea that mental processes are automatically regulated by "the pleasure principle" and avoidance of pain. Why are these principles important to psychothera Continue Reading...
Adult Dysthymia Dysthymia, Part B A number of different sources of information were used to delineate the medical and psychological components of this case Study. These included a complete physical examination, a comprehensive panel of blood and u Continue Reading...
Depression There is a stark and medical difference between feelings of sadness and clinical mood disorders such as unipolar depression and bipolar disorders. Both disorders can have a profound on the quality of life of an individual. Often times the Continue Reading...
Disaster and Trauma In detail please explain the disaster to the class. September 11, 2001 is remembered for the unforgettable incident of suicide attacks against different targets in the United States carried out by 19 militants of Islamic extremi Continue Reading...
Stress is delineated as demand that is made on a being for adaptation, coping, or adjusting. There is stress that is healthy and is referred to as eustress. Prolonged stress impacts moods, ruins capacity to have pleasure and is also harmful to the bo Continue Reading...
Psychopharmacology Case Study Possible etiologies Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). GAD or as it is known in full generalized anxiety disorder is a widespread anxiety complication that is characterized by worrying chronically, tension and nervou Continue Reading...
Psychopharmacology Possible etiologies Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) GAD or as it is known in full generalized anxiety disorder is a widespread anxiety complication that is characterized by worrying chronically, tension and nervousness. This Continue Reading...
Mood Disorder Mood/bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive illness, is a disease of the brain, which leads to unusual changes in mood, levels of activity, energy, as well as the ability to conduct day-to-day activities. Symptoms of mood disor Continue Reading...
Schizoid Personality Disorder Chart SPD or Schizoid Personality Disorder is a Cluster A personality, which is a group consisting of peculiar and odd personality disorders. SPD is categorized by a prevalent social detachment pattern and a restricted Continue Reading...
Human Memory Psychology This literature review upon human memory will cover a fairly wide spectrum of ideas regarding the subject. While there will be a number of connections among the divisions or categories of this literature review, there will Continue Reading...
Rising Divorce Rates The Need for and Purpose of the Project The Sub-problems Couples Therapy Prevention Therapy Impact of Divorce on Children Chapter 5-Conclusions, Summary and Recommendations, The Need for and the Purpose of the Project Div Continue Reading...
Health Promotion The absence of illness does not thoroughly explain "Health", it can as well be described as wellness of the body and mind. More technically, health can be defined from two perspectives -- bodily and psychological health. A state of Continue Reading...
Prescribing Psychotropic Medications to Minors It is every parent's worst nightmare: the drugs intended to cure a child kill him or her instead. Since the development of drugs like Prozac and Paxil, drugs classified as SSRIs (selective serotonin reu Continue Reading...
Expressive Writing Essay Expressive Writing Essay Expressive writing, a therapeutic technique that involves the uninhibited writing about one's thoughts, feelings, and experiences, has been extensively researched since the mid-19 Continue Reading...
Psychology -- Cognitive theories Use of the Session Bridging Worksheet in Cognitive Therapy The purpose of the Session Bridging Worksheet is to assess the client's insight and comprehension of the prior therapy session (Beck, 1995). Being aware of Continue Reading...
Psychotherapy Corey's ultimate recommendation, when it comes to the different schools of psychotherapy, is to pursue an integrative approach, in which the different methods are combined and individually tailored to suit the client. This seems ultima Continue Reading...
