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    disorder Mood disorders: A category of disorders marked by persistent or episodic disturbances in emotion that interfere with normal functioning in at least one realm of life. Major depression affects a persons ABC’s – affect‚ behavior‚ cognition Dysthymia: A mood disorder similar to major depressive disorder‚ but less intense and longer lasting. Depression learned helplessness and hopelessness. Negative reinforcement for avoidance [ex. Calling in sick] Bipolar disorder: A mood disorder marked by

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    212-2065200. On 4/3/2017‚ client met with the onsite psychiatrist doctor and she was diagnosed with Axis! Severe episode of recurrent major depression d/o‚ without psychotic features; F33.2 (primary) PTSD (post-traumatic stress d/o) F43.10‚ r/o Dysthymia; F34.1‚ r/o Social phobia; F40.10‚ r/o and for the client to continues therapist with Dr. Vasquez. And she was prescribed with Trazodone 50mg at bedtime as needed for sleep. Client is aware she is not entitled to any government assistant and she

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    has even contemplated and tried to commit suicide. With his brother suffering from suicidal ideation‚ and the persistent symptoms that Dwayne exhibits‚ I believe the best diagnosis for Dwayne would be Persistent Depressive Disorder‚ also known as Dysthymia. To treat Dwayne’s Persistent Depressive Disorder‚ I would prescribe him with a class antidepressants‚ specifically tricyclics. Furthermore‚ I would provide Dwayne with Behavioral Activation Therapy or Interpersonal Psychotherapy. I believe either

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    costs Americans about $83 billion each year including the costs of hospitalization‚ therapy and lost productivity. All depression types are not the same. Major depression‚ also known as clinical depression‚ and chronic depression‚ also known as dysthymia‚ are the most common types. But there are also other types of depression with unique signs‚ symptoms‚ and treatment. People who suffer from depression may feel worthless‚ lack of appetite‚ withdraw from friends and family‚ and have difficulty

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    schizophrenia is when the delusions or hallucinations may go a away but things like motivation or an interest in life are gone. Lastly‚ schizoaffective disorder is when you have symptoms of schizophrenia and another major mood disorder such as depression or dysthymia. Electrical stimulation Transcranial direct stimulation (tDCS) is a non-invasive technique where a weak direct electrical current is passed through the cerebral cortex via electrodes placed on the scalp. This treatment can help with helping the

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    contribute to society. One day I might discover something new in psychology. Before I came to America‚ I worked at pharmacy for three years. I had many patients who had psychological problems. I was really curious about the illnesses: why do they have dysthymia‚ paranoia‚ schizoid or panic attacks. I would love to research about their reasons and find a solution besides the medication. For the future‚ I can be an educated mother. I want to be aware of everything about my kids. Help them for social life

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    Antidepressants for Treatment of Psychological Disorders in Children SSRI stands for Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. These medications are in a class of drugs called antidepressants. Antidepressants first started being heavily marketed in the 1980’s and 1990’s to adults for the treatment of depression and anxiety. Studies done during this time showed that SSRI’s had less negative side effects compared to depression medications that were already being used. Prozac was the first drug

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    disorders. Bipolar disorder. A type of depression that causes sometimes extreme mood swings between depression and mania (or hypomania.) This condition used to be called manic depression. Dysthymia. A type of chronic depression that is less severe than major depression. It can also last for years. Dysthymia may not disable a person‚ but it prevents one from functioning normally or feeling well. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). A treatment for depression that uses electric current to create a brief

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    difficulty sleeping (nightmares)‚ is also a form of hyper-arousal‚ another common symptom associated with PTSD. Both of these symptoms overlap with depressive characteristics. Katherine’s PTSD is co-morbid with depression‚ which has developed to dysthymia based on the duration of her symptoms exceeding numerous years after her exposure to

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    Depression Speech. We all get the blues sometimes‚ but when those bad feelings hang on for weeks or even months‚ it’s probably more than a response to the ordinary hard times that everyone goes through in life‚ It may be an illness called Depression says “Teen Health and Wellness”‚ edited by Jan S. Hittelman published April 2012. Depression is when someone feels sad‚ discouraged‚ hopeless‚ exhausted‚ and alone for a long period of time. Depression is the second largest killer in the United

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