A depressive disorder in a person is characterized by the dysregulation of emotion in a person’s life. People with depressive disorder lack pleasures in life‚ and may feel sad for no specific reason or may also feel a sense of elation in the absence of a great achievement. Major depressive disorder (MDD) involves a significant depressive episode‚ and such lethargies and hopelessness last for about two weeks. MDD affects the daily functioning and is also the leading cause of disability in the United
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Major Depressive Disorder: Theories andTherapies Deborah G. McGhee Psychopathology and Social Work: SWK 663 Dr. Nikki Wingerson July 25‚ 2012 1. Major Depressive Disorder Definition and Symptoms Major Depressive Disorder may be diagnosed as one or more episodes of a Major Depressive Episode. Symptoms of a major depressive episode include depressed mood‚ diminished interest or pleasure in activities‚ weight changes‚ sleep problems‚ slowing of speech or agitation‚ fatigue or loss
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COMPARISON OF MAJOR PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS The Oxford dictionary defines psychology as "Science of the nature‚ function and phenomena of human soul or mind: mental characteristics." (1980). The normal mental characteristics of the human mind are very difficult to categorize; so when looking at the disorders of the mind a number of factors have been identified that "attempt to define" (Meteyard‚ 2007‚ p. 49) what is abnormal or psychopathological. For this assignment I will be looking at four
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders‚ Fifth Edition‚ DSM-5 is a manual that provides a classification for diagnosis of mental disorders‚ which uses a standardize criteria and language for mental health professionals’ assessments for clients. DSM-5 validates the relevance of the changes in children and adolescences during their lifespan‚ diverse important aspects DSM-5 takes in consideration for criteria diagnosis. Despite to the critics of the DSM-5 there are several benefits when referring
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pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD). Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H MRS) studies that have investigated of these GABAergic abnormalities in vivo in patients with MDD have yielded mixed findings‚ due to differences in MRS methods used to measure GABA. Increasing evidence points to an association between major depressive disorders (MDDs) and diverse types of GABAergic deficits. In this review‚ we summarize
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DSM-IV: Strengths and Weaknesses The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is currently the most frequently used way of standardizing and defining psychological disorders. However‚ the classification systems such as DSM have advantages and disadvantages. The major weakness of DSM is that it judges symptoms superficially and ignores other possible important factors. The major strength of DSM is that it enables categorization of psychological disorders. The first edition
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Thomas and Chess created temperamental categories based off of a study done on a large group of infants. These categories include “easy‚” “slow to warm up‚” and “difficult” babies. Ronan is very active‚ but is often fussy and irritable for no apparent reason. He also becomes upset and clings to me while sobbing when in new situations or meets new people. So‚ in terms of Thomas and Chess’s classical temperamental categories‚ Ronan is a difficult baby. At 8 months‚ Ronan turns to me when he is in
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MDD Intro Major depressive disorder (MDD)‚ more commonly known as depression‚ is a mental disorder characterized by a consistent and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. Two of the most common symptoms include sadness and loss of interest in daily activities. Social‚ occupational‚ educational or other important functioning must also be negatively impaired by the change in mood. For instance‚ a person who
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attached to their primary caregiver; they are likely to experience a cognitive confusion well as emotional fusion involving the caregiver and their self. The impulsive stage‚ focuses on bodily feelings‚ basic desires‚ and immediate needs‚ difficulty with own needs‚ but are dependent and demanding. In this stage they experience the world in egocentric terms‚ how things are affecting them. The self-protective stage; middle childhood‚ some individuals can stay in this stage throughout their lives. More
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Intro to Employee Retention Importance of ER Three Rs of ER What sets TR apart? TR Strategies Failures/Myths/exceptions to ER Kei’s Employee retention wheel The Indian scenario * Top 10 employers and their strategies * Statistics * Articles Examples of New age HR Policies Employee Benefits Survey Employee Retention Effective employee retention is a systematic effort by employers to create and foster an environment that encourages current employees to remain employed by
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