BULIMIA NERVOSA IN MEN PSYCHODYNAMIC EXPLANATION MIQUELA WILSON UMUC Definition Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person alternates binge eating (usually of high calorie foods) with purging (vomiting or laxative use)‚ fasting or excessive exercise. It may also be triggered by a weight loss diet. (Myers‚ 2013) According to (Crandall‚ 1988) Binge-purge eaters eat the way some people with alcohol dependence drink in spurts‚ sometime influenced by friends who are bingeing. Psychodynamic
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vulnerability may include other anxiety disorders. - The disorder may be related to temperamental factors that are inherited. Specifically‚ various anxiety disorders in childhood and adolescence have been associated with a temperament characterized by behavioral inhibition‚ including features of being shy‚ fearful‚ and withdrawn in new situations. Components of this temperament have been identified in infants as young as 4 months. - Although not specifically studied in cases of APD‚ traumatic experiences
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Mental health is a very significant issue in today’s society‚ and understanding the key differences between Psychologists and Psychiatrists can help alleviate common misconceptions of mental health. Psychiatrists focus brain chemistry‚ the psychological effects of pharmaceutical drugs‚ and monitor the patient’s condition through the adjustment of medication. Psychologists focus on analyzing a person’s mental well being‚ through conversation in a safe and constructive environment. Although becoming
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Erickson‚ C. D. (2012). Using Systems of Care to Reduce Incarceration of Youth with Serious Mental Illness. American Journal of Community Psychology‚ 49(3-4)‚ 404–416. DOI 10.1007/s10464-011-9484-4 Gibbs‚ J Hollin‚ C. R. & Palmer‚ E. J. (2009). Cognitive skills programmes for offenders. Ou‚ S.‚& Reynolds‚ A. J. (2010). Childhood predictors of young adult male crime. Children and Youth Services Review‚ 32(8)‚ 1097–1107. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.02.009 Sealock‚ M
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There are over 900 pages in the DSM-5‚ containing all of the mental disorders known to man. (APA‚ 2013‚ 165).One of those disorders is a severe case of depression known as “Major Depressive Disorder” or Major Depression. Major Depression currently affects 14.8 million adults in the United States alone. (APA‚ 2013‚ 165).Most adults that are diagnosed with major depressive disorder seek medical treatment or therapy. However‚ every year more than 1 million people commit suicide either before treatment
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people who tend to have a lot of difficulty coping with everyday life. It’s known that most that are medicated for generalized anxiety disorder starts off on a low dosage and then works to be taken completely off. Another form of treatment is cognitive behavioral therapy. Which is the person learns about what types things sparks or triggers the effects of their anxiety. This type of therapy is known to help patients not worry so much. * Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) : This type of anxiety
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him. The client indicated she had FS predominant styles on the BOLS and FI predominant styles on the Preferred Cognitive Styles Observation Checklist. As for Precious’ cultural styles she is modern on the FAS (score of negative two) but traditional on Cultural Style Observation Checklist and the TMI (score of negative three). We identified cultural and cognitive style goals. The cognitive goal was to shift towards a bicognitive perspective and become more comfortable with both FI and FS learning and
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Froggatt Third Ed.(this version Feb 2005) Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) is based on the concept that emotions and behaviours result from cognitive processes; and that it is possible for human beings to modify such processes to achieve different ways of feeling and behaving. REBT is one of a number of therapies that come under the heading ‘cognitive-behavioural’. In the mid-1950’s Dr. Albert Ellis‚ a clinical psychologist trained in psychoanalysis‚ became disillusioned with the slow progress
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Anchoring Diagnosis Josh’s anchoring diagnosis is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The symptoms of PTSD are most prevalent within Josh’s life and will be best treated utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Nomothetic Formulation of the Anchoring Diagnosis In order to qualify for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)‚ there is long list of symptoms that are to be experienced by the individual. The primary symptoms of PTSD are intrusive thoughts and memories of the traumatic event (Leahy
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Stress can be a tricky situation depending on the individual(s) involved. Consequently‚ every individual has their own perception with events and situations that they become involved. Some views situations as normal‚ whereas others that encounter the same situation may take a different approach. Although‚ there are several situations that may lead to a stressful orientation. Comer noted two types of stress disorders‚ acute and posttraumatic‚ acute stress is defined as a disorder that a person experience
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