Specific Purpose * To inform my audience about Tourette syndrome. Central Idea * To inform my audience what Tourette syndrome is‚ what causes Tourette syndrome‚ and how to treat Tourette syndrome. Introduction I. Over 200‚000 Americans have Tourette syndrome. A. TS patients are often undiagnosed B. 15% of TS patients experience extreme effects C. Men are three times more likely to have TS than women II. Tourette Syndrome A. What it is B. What causes it C
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choosing a topic for this research paper I knew that I had to begin with something that was very questionable to any human being. Obsessive-compulsive disorder‚ as known as OCD‚ has always been fascinating to me in why people react in such bizarre ways. “Obsessive-compulsive disorder is defined as an anxiety disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated
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Stephanie Parker currently live together in a two-bedroom apartment. Sara is a 72-year-old widow who has started to show signs of dementia and attends a senior day center where she receives treatment for depression. In addition‚ Sara is a hoarder and a compulsive shopper. 48-year-old Stephanie suffers from bipolar disorder‚ as a teenager she tried to commit suicide‚ and within the last four years‚ she has been hospitalized three times for mental health related issues. While they both love one another‚ their
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Association‚ 2013). The primary use of the DSM-5 is to assist professionals in diagnosis for each specific patient‚ which prompts an effective treatment plan (American Psychiatric Association‚ 2013‚ 19). Some of the DSM-5 categories include: Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders‚ Feeding and Eating disorders‚ Disruptive‚ Impulsive-Control‚ and Conduct disorders‚ Elimination disorders‚
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fellow TMs. The topic for my speech is something which is easily misunderstood and misinterpreted. It’s a disorder that very common amongst most of you present here today‚ but at the same time‚ very difficult to deal with. Yes‚ it’s the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder a.k.a
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Brain Hiccup Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behavior. OCD is an illness that really makes an impact in the lives of the people. This disorder traps its victims in endless cycles of repetitive thoughts and behaviors. This debilitating disorder called OCD exhibit obsessive thoughts linked to compulsive behaviors and causes symptoms that are difficult to treat‚ but medications and cognitive behavioral therapy
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children have hard time leaving with certain items. Those items could be old toys‚ gifts or even a piece of clothing. These old items are left out thought out years in individual’s life‚ which makes it harder to find additional space for the new items. Hoarding is not only a problem of getting a cluttered house‚ since constant purchase of new items could lead to cluttering the house. The clutter issue also includes old clothing. The media constantly imposes new trends. Because of it‚ clothing companies
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Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5 Changes made to the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and texts are outlined in this chapter in the same order in which they appear in the DSM-5 classification. This is not an exhaustive guide; minor changes in text or wording made for clarity are not described here. It should also be noted that Section I of DSM-5 contains a description of changes pertaining to the chapter organization in DSM-5‚ the multiaxial system‚ and the introduction of dimensional
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Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder Mary Lincoln Period E May 26‚ 2008 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder‚ commonly referred to as OCD‚ is one of the most prevalent personality disorders‚ affecting more than 2% of the population. The disorder is notable for its preoccupation with orderliness‚ perfectionism‚ and mental and interpersonal control at the expense of flexibility‚ openness‚ and efficiency. Patterns of OCD develop during early adulthood‚ and are categorized as either mild or extreme
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder OCD stands for obsessive-compulsive disorder. An individual with OCD tends to worry about many different things. On average‚ one out of fifty adults currently suffer from this disorder‚ and twice that many have had it at some point in their lives. When worries‚ doubts‚ or superstitious beliefs become excessive then a diagnosis of OCD is made. With OCD it is thought that the brain gets stuck on a particular thought or urge and just can’t let go. Most often people with
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