Eating disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s society. This type of mental illness is most common in young women who are struggling with their self-esteem. There can be severe health effects of an eating disorder going untreated. Pressures by the outside world are likely to trigger an eating disorder. Empowering those who feel powerless is of utmost importance when countess eating disorders are caused from psychological factors. When America makes eating disorders a serious issue
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Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) or Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) was first recognized in the 1700’s but was not understood so therefore it was forgotten. Many cases show up in medical records through the years‚ but in 1905‚ Dr. Morton Prince wrote a book about MULTIPLE PERSONALITY DISORDER that is a foundation for the disorder. A few years after it was published Sigmund Freud dismissed the disorder and this dropped it from being discussed at any credible mental health meetings. Since then
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Mental Illness Social Anxiety Disorder Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized as a mental illness in which a person is diagnosed with having thoughts of uncertainty about how they will behave in present and future social gatherings. People who suffer from this mental illness usually worry about future events and the manner in which their behavior will be viewed by other individuals. The fear of socializing causes people who suffer from this mental illness to shy away from speaking and participating
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GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER http://www.adaa.org/finding-help/treatment By Demi Pirrone General Information On the first page of the association’s website‚ treatments and the use of medication are depicted‚ with several links to more information on specifics. Getting professional help‚ clinical trials‚ and circumstances with older adult anxiety is also generally talked about in the first page. On the side of the page‚ a link is given to find a qualified‚ specialized therapist for the anxious individual
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Dissociative identity disorder is defined as‚ “...condition wherein a person’s identity is fragmented into two or more distinct personalities.” (Handbook of Psychology) Dissociative identity disorder‚ or DID‚ is considered rare amongst the psychological community and patients are often victims are various forms of abuse or extreme trauma. DID has several aspects of other dissociative disorders‚ but will vary from patient to patient due to the intricacies of the human mind. One common aspect in DID
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l Borderline Personality Disorder: Mysterious Mayhem May 1‚ 2011 Abstract Approximately 2% of Americans are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). A concrete cause for the disorder has not been identified; however‚ genetics and environmental factors are known to play large roles in BPD. BPD is characterized by intense mood swings‚ a marked inability to maintain stable relationships‚ idolizing another individual just to tear them down to nothing
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Description of Bipolar disorder Surprisingly Bipolar disorder isn’t a simple disease. Bipolar disorder is also known by another name which is manic-depressive illness. Our double named disorder causes a few big changes to the life of the ill and lives around them. The symptoms of this disorder are very severe but can differ on severity depending on the person. This disorder is life altering in many ways‚ but with medications and treatment this disorder can be managed‚ allowing the afflicted to
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) At some point during their lifetimes‚ some people are bound to suffer from a psychological disorder. They may be afflicted with schizophrenia‚ borderline personality disorder‚ major depressive disorder‚ bipolar disorder‚ or post-traumatic stress disorder. However‚ one anxiety disorder interests me personally‚ which locks the individuals that suffer from it into a perpetual cycle of continuous thoughts and behaviors. This disorder is obsessive-compulsive disorder‚ which is
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Eating Disorders and the Media We are constantly surrounded and influenced by the media no matter where we go. With all of the great improvements the media has provided to our lives‚ it is hard to recognize how much the media has negatively impacted us as well. Media advertises body images that are deemed to be “perfect” which pressures individuals to change their appearance to meet the standards of society’s view of “perfection.” Not everyone can achieve self-satisfaction with his or her appearance
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Bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depressive disorder) is a psychological disorder that makes a person’s mood‚ energy‚ and activity levels change constantly. Bipolar disorder is caused by genetics‚ hormones‚ neurotransmitters‚ and the environment. Mood shifts can occur from a few times a year to a few times a day (it depends on the person). Bipolar disorder can happen to anyone‚ from young to old. Types of bipolar disorder: • Bipolar I: Episodes from manic to depressive‚ usually lasts at least
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