Biological Low levels of GABA‚ a neurotransmitter that reduces activity in the central nervous system‚ contribute to anxiety. A number of anxiolytics achieve their effect by modulating the GABA receptors.[22][23][24] Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors‚ the drugs most commonly used to treat depression‚ are frequently considered as a first line treatment for anxiety disorders.[25] A 2004 study using functional brain imaging techniques suggests
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“A MINI PROJECT REPORT” OF PAPER-8 “Psychotherapy for Mental Disorders” ON TOPIC: OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Submitted for the partial fulfilment of the Degree of Masters in Psychotherapy By: Ms. Roshni Sondhi Roll No.: IIH/048/PG/PTH/2009J Second Year THE GLOBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY NAGALAND TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page 1 Table of contents 2 Introduction 4 Features of obsessions and compulsions 5 The psychodynamic perspective 8 The behavioural
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Macbeth Research Paper Dontee L. Sessoms 3rd period Macbeth With anger‚ illusions‚ stress and so much more I will analyze Macbeth and lady Macbeth for their problems and disorders. In my research I will decipher between certain diseases such as bipolar disease‚ anxiety disorder‚ obsessive compulsive‚ panic disorder‚ post traumatic stress disorder‚ stress disorder‚ borderline personality disorder‚ schizophrenia‚ sleeping disorder‚ and paranoia to see exactly which one of
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Compulsive Hoarding Revealed Mikayla Casteel April 30‚ 2012 I. Definition A. Compulsive hoarding is a common and potentially disabling problem‚ characterized by the accumulation of excessive clutter‚ to the point that parts of one’s home can no longer be used for their intended purpose B. Compulsive hoarding could be a subtype of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)‚ which is defined as an anxiety disorder characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears (obsessions) that lead to repetitive
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Positive Psychology in the Treatment of Major Depression Positive psychology is a strengths-oriented‚ positively focused approach to human behaviors and thoughts that is relatively recent to the overall field of psychology. Previous schools of thought had always focused on the abnormalities‚ weaknesses‚ and pathologies of people. Positive psychology is an exceptionally new branch of psychology and aims at making life more fulfilling‚ enjoyable‚ and happy instead of just tolerable; they wish to
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Psychiatric Disorders‚ Diseases‚ and Drugs Conditions that are characterized by the individual presenting with behaviors that are defined as abnormal are termed psychiatric disorders o psychiatric disease. An abnormal behavior is one that has been defined within the field of mental health as being atypical or unusual. Those patients who are diagnosed as suffering psychiatric disorders or diseases may have altered perceptions of reality or have impaired abilities to interpret reality. This alteration
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Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors "Compulsive" and "obsessive" have become everyday words. "I’m compulsive" is how some people describe their need for neatness‚ punctuality‚ and shoes lined up in the closets. "He’s so compulsive is shorthand for calling someone uptight‚ controlling‚ and not much fun. "She’s obsessed with him" is a way of saying your friend is hopelessly lovesick. That is not how these words are used to describe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or OCD‚ a strange and fascinating sickness
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Definition Paper October 31‚ 2005 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent‚ unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors or compulsions. Some of these unwanted obsessions can be anywhere from counting‚ checking various items‚ cleaning‚ or hand washing. These actions are performed with the hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them disappear. However‚ when someone performs these actions they
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Critically Analyse the Research Findings on the Acute and Chronic Effects of Exercise on Anxiety and Depression It has long been speculated that there is a relationship between exercise and it effects on anxiety and depression. However‚ it is not until recently that research has shown that exercise is associated with positive changes in mood and reductions in anxiety and depression. According to the Mental Health Victoria‚ depression is characterised by prolonged feelings of sadness‚ dejection
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Eli Lilly: Developing Cymbalta Case Study 1: Analysis The given discussion is based on Eli Lilly‚ a research-based pharmaceutical company. The first core strategy of Eli Lilly and company was to replace its premier drug “Prozac” before losing its patent. The second is differentiating the company and its brand. Lilly began concentrating and devoting its resources to other possible assets: R-fluoxetine‚ OFC (olanzapine-fluoxetine combination)‚ 5HT2 Antagonist‚ SSRI‚ Business Development Opportunities
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