Psychological Disorder

A psychological disorder is defined as a disorder of the mind involving thoughts, behaviors, and emotions that cause either self or others significant distress. Significant distress can mean the person is unable to function, meet personal needs on their own, or are a danger to themselves or others.( Brogaard ). There are a number of ways in which psychological disorders can be treated, they treatments range from insight, behavior, cognitive, group and biological therapies. Within my case study, there was an 11 year old boy had a specific ceremonial before bed. The boy did not sleep until he told his mother every last minute of the day; there must be no scraps of paper or other rubbish on the carpet and the bed must be pushed to the right wall.
Insight occurs when a solution to a problem presents itself quickly, without warning, and the individual is aware of the disorder. However, if some people are aware of their OCD, others are denial. This is why when treating OCD from an insight perspective, there are distinct levels (Owen). The levels is what is known as DCM-5. DCM-5: The primary book for diagnosing psychological conditions. Another treatment is behavioral, a treatment based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. Within this therapy, the psychologist attempts to find the underlying core fear. The treatment also includes exposing the client to fear producing stimuli and blocking compulsive disorders. In addition, the therapist takes active roles in encouraging and directing the client. There is also a treatment that comes from the cognitive perspective, this is the study of mind and mental function. What is known as the cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is included in the therapy. The two, client and psychologist, work together: and take active roles in assessing the problem. They devise steps towards eliminating the individual’s compulsive disorders (Guy). In addition, the therapy involve assessment tools, the therapist helps the client create a detailed list of her/his symptoms. Yet another therapy would be group therapy. This therapy is the psychological process occurring within a social group. This therapy provides an Increased support system (STOP). Since the diagnosed are able to resonate with each other and have a closer unit to rely on in terms of advice and expression of concern. This therapy does, however, have a longer period, but has intermediate support for improvement with ongoing support after. Last, there is biological treatments, the study of genetic and developmental mechanisms of behaviors. Treatments aim to restore biological imbalances, such as lack of serotonin. In addition, drugs are prescribed for