Anorexia nervosa (AN): an eating disorder characterized by an in ability to maintain normal weight‚ an intense fear of gaining weight‚ and distorted body perception. Clinicians diagnose an individual with anorexia nervosa when he or she shows three basic types of symptoms: severely restricted eating‚ which leads the person to have an abnormally low body weight‚ intense and unrealistic fear of getting fat or gaining weight‚ and disturbed self-perception of body shape or weight. In other words people
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depression than the general population. Gluten is also associated with bipolar disorder‚ many believing it being a contributor to the increase in a bipolar patient’s symptoms. Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric condition that causes people to experience extreme mood swings. A group of researchers published a study in March 2012 looking at markers of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease in acute mania‚ a hallmark symptom of bipolar disorder. They found that people
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other people. Through the years‚ her illness became more and more dangerous‚ to her and others around her. Jamison’s memoir details the highs and lows of manic depressive illness. Manic depressive illness‚ commonly referred to as bipolar disorder is the mental disorder that occurs when a person undergoes mania and depression. Manic phases are described as being hyperactive‚ such as periods of inability to sleep‚ delusions of grandeur‚ and their often highly productive‚ and sometimes even aggressive
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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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Nicolas‚ Vida Marie C. February 24‚ 2014 IA12116 Prof. Brenda Lansang GENETIC DISORDERS 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a disorder caused by the deletion of a small piece of chromosome 22. The deletion occurs near the middle of the chromosome at a location designated q11.2. 22q11.2 deletion syndrome has many possible signs and symptoms that can affect almost any part of the body. The features of this syndrome vary widely‚ even among affected members
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Daniel Seaman Psychology 100 Lab Serial Killer Paper May 8th 2013 He was attractive‚ super smart‚ and had a career in politics. But instead he became one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history. Ted Bundy screamed in horrible pain and pleaded his innocence as he was killed by the electric chair. He was so evil that he tried to use one of his victims to try to stop the killing. This plan failed and we all saw how evil he truly was. The government considers Ted Bundy a serial killer
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Identifying data: The patient is a 47 year old Canadian-American mother of one daughter‚ divorced (three times) actress who is presented here today at the clinic. Referred by: LA Police and Oliveview Medical Care. Chief complaint: Ms. K is here today because there are concerns about her severe mood swings‚ paranoia‚ and the amount of alcohol and drugs she has been consuming. History of Chief Complaint: Ms. K has reported having mood swings at an early age. She has attempted suicide at the age
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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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The estimated prevalence of Separation Anxiety Disorder is 4-5%‚ making it one of the most common childhood psychiatric disorders. In the United States‚ recent research has shown that 1.6% of the population‚ approximately 4 million people‚ are diagnosed with Borderline Personality disorder. Childhood Disintegrative Disorder‚ while rare‚ is also a threat‚ and only 1.7 per 100‚000 children is diagnosed with it. In "Painted Rain"‚ it is shown that healthy relationships with other children and adults
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Drugs- Psychotropic medications prescribed to relieve anxiety‚ fear‚ or tension. 2. Antidepressant Drugs- Psychotropic medications that relieve depression. 3. Antipsychotic Drugs- Psychotropic medications that are effective in managing psychotic disorders. 4. Client- An individual‚ small group‚ or larger population that needs help. 5. Client Strengths- An approach to human service delivery that incorporates a client’s positive attributes and those of his or her environment. 6. Consumer- A term
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