Reviewing the Case of Barbara Terry L. Bailey PS 531 Co-Occurring Disorders and Treatments Amanda Graham August 11‚ 2015 Kaplan University Abstract This paper will examine the case study of Barbara‚ a 29-year old single Hispanic female who presents with nervous episode‚ appearing to have an anxiety disorder. Additionally‚ she is also a mental health counselor which raises various legal and ethical concern regarding herself and her client. Discussion will include a completed assessment
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Body weight changes: The use of antidepressants and diet pills. Change in the body weight is a common effect of antidepressants substances use. Some studies based on antidepressant drugs have been done and they demonstrate that these medications can act as potential factors to increase or decrease weight. The tricycle antidepressant types such as amitriptyline are more likely to intensify and promote weight gain. On the other hand‚ substances like fluoxetine‚ paroxetine and sibutramine might lead
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In the past pilots were not allowed to take any form of anti-depressant. This rule was created for the safety of the passengers. Some side effects of anti-depressants would inhibit a pilot’s ability to perform their job. Insomnia‚ Diarrhea‚ dizziness‚ fatigue‚ drowsiness‚ tremors‚ increased perspiration‚ abdominal pain‚ vision changes‚ and hot flashes‚ are just several of the many possible side effects of an anti-depressant. Regulators were most concerned about the dizziness‚ drowsiness‚ fatigue
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Research Paper: Anxiety Disorders Stephanie Hathaway Liberty University Abstract Anxiety Disorders are characterized by many symptoms and often associated with depressive tendencies. Although the majority are produced in a person based off of their genetic material‚ other influences exist environmentally that can encourage or discourage the severity of the symptoms and prognosis it has on one’s overall well-being. Early diagnosis and a systematic combination of treatments
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Introduction Adrian Monk‚ portrayed by actor Tony Shalhoub‚ is the main character in the USA Network series MONK. Monk is a former homicide detective for the San Francisco Police Department‚ suffering from an anxiety disorder known as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)‚ as well as numerous phobias. After Monk’s wife was murdered‚ his disorder worsened leading to his suspension from the police force. When the series opens‚ Monk works as a private police homicide consultant and undergoes therapy
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With financial woes hitting more and more families‚ not only throughout the U.S.‚ but literally worldwide‚ anxiety levels‚ as well as huge personal loss‚ have increased dramatically at the same pace. This could easily lead to unprecented levels of depression. Even if we‚ ourselves‚ don’t come to that dark place‚ having knowledge and resources to help others is invaluable. Depression can have many causes‚ of course. Some are hereditary factors‚ past or present abuse issues‚ serious illnesses‚ chronic
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Laura Jorgenson Mrs. Susan Olsen Research Paper 29 October 2009 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Sarah does not touch anything in a public place. On the seldom occasion that she does‚ she has her hand sanitizer out and in use within a matter of seconds. She washes her hands vigorously any time she gets the chance‚ and showers at least twice daily. She also refuses to eat with silverware that somebody has previously used. Some might think that Sarah is just overly picky about cleanliness
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Atypical Child and Adolescent Development Fall 2011 - Study Guide for Midterm Chapters 6‚ 7‚ 8‚ 9 Chapter 6 - Conduct Disorder – Be familiar with the following concepts and disorders: • Differentiate conduct disorder from oppositional defiant disorder in terms of age‚ symptoms‚ severity of symptoms‚ age of onset‚ and prognosis.- conduct disorder (childhood) will display one symptom before the age of 10‚ symptoms- repetitive‚ persistent pattern of severe aggressive and antisocial acts: inflicting
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OCD Treatments Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that currently affects more than 3 million Americans every year. Usually beginning in adolescence or early adulthood‚ OCD causes feelings of extreme panic‚ fear‚ and guilt and compels the sufferer to perform certain actions. When left untreated‚ OCD can reach frightening levels‚ impacting on a person’s relationships‚ home life‚ and career. If you are suffering from OCD‚ it is important to know that you are not alone. The causes of
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Shalena Millward V. Duarte Psychology 211 16 April 2013 Internet Assignment Chapter 1 what is abnormal behavior? psychology.about.com › ... › Abnormal Psychology Abnormal psychology is a study which defines‚ give details about why it happens‚ tries to calculate violence and hazardous behavior‚ and tries to regulate unusual behavior. The behavior ranges from risky or unusual behavior to more unsensational and prevalent ones such as people with depression who stays in their homes. Standards
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