John Smith is under treatment for bipolar disorder‚ in the past he has explained to management that his condition causes him to experience a wide range of emotions making it difficult for him to control his anger. After threatening other employees with violence John was placed on administrative leave pending a physiological evaluation confirming his emotional condition has stabilized. Our case study does not specify whether or not the company has implemented policies against threats of violence
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University of Phoenix Material Sean Thuok Psychotherapy Matrix Select three psychotherapy approaches to summarize. Include examples of the types of psychological disorders appropriate for each therapy. |Behavioral |Cognitive |Humanistic | |Summary of |
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Patient is a young female‚ between 20-30 years of age‚ with history of schizoaffective disorder who has been hospitalized for about 3 months in an acute facility for acute mania with psychosis and disorganized/combative behavior. At first‚ patient refused to take medication‚ so a hearing was held and was deemed with an involuntary treatment commitment. Initial medications were found to be ineffective‚ which called for further treatment. Over the past few months‚ medication regimens were balanced
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A Treatment Plan: On Mood Stabilizers and the Inhibition of Creativity There is significant evidence that highly creative people are at greater risk for mood disorders‚ especially bipolar disorder‚ than other people. It has also been reported that many creative people feel that mood stabilizers inhibit creativity. While symptom management is important‚ recovery is not centered on eliminating symptoms completely‚ but rather making them more manageable. The ultimate goal is to increase the quality
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The assignment will focus on a 45 year old lady of Asian origin who has a mild learning disability. She also suffers from type 2 Diabetes and Bipolar affective disorder. The assignment will explain the nature of her learning disability and explore how Bio-Psycho-Social factors have influenced her life. The role of her learning disability nurse in supporting her needs through a person-centred planning approach will also be analysed. The assignment will also discuss with reference to the four key principals
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Script (Having a conversation) Mira: Wait who are you? Sayjal: What..? We were just talking‚ I am Sayjal! Mira: No‚ get away from me! Stop attacking me you’re a monster! Sayjal: Calm down‚ I think you have Schizophrenia. Mira: Hey Sayjal‚ what are you talking about we were just having a normal conversation‚ why are you freaking out? Are you okay? Sayjal: Mira I know that you feel normal right now‚ but you just had a mental episode. I really think that you need to go to the doctor‚ because
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1.0 Introduction of Disruptive Behaviour 2.1 Definition of Disruptive Behaviour What is Disruptive Behaviour? Webster’s Dictionary defines “Disruptive” as characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination; “effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive” (Websters‚ 2013). The definition for disruption is the fact or state of being disruptive. Webster defines “Behaviour” as manner of acting or controlling yourself (Websters‚ 2013). If we add these two definitions together‚ we
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Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy‚ also known as IPSRT‚ is a form of psychotherapy that was developed to assist people who have bipolar disorder. IPSRT is used to address the problematic areas in bipolar disorder that frequently reoccur‚ such as stressful life events‚ not taking prescribed medications‚ and disruptions in social rhythm. This type of therapy is designed to help individuals enhance their moods by understanding and adapting to their biological and social rhythms. ISPRT teaches
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Hamlet ’s depression is set by his ennui and his melancholy itself is revealed through his tenacity. Throughout the play Hamlet’s actions are plagued by his overbearing depression. This depression in combination with Hamlet’s mania is what makes his a bipolar disorder sufferer. Psychologically‚ mania is described as a mood disorder characterized by euphoric states ‚extreme physical activity ‚excessive talkativeness‚ distractedness‚ and sometimes grandiosity. During manic periods a person
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When listening to this presentation‚ my mind constantly thought back to a concept we learned in class called labeling theory. Labeling theory describes how a society defines what is wrong or deviant‚ and assigns a deviant status to certain individuals. This status then tends to dominate the labeled individuals identity and behaviors. People can choose to accept the label that’s been given to them and act accordingly or reject it and try to prove society wrong. Either way‚ once a person has been labeled
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