This is a case study of Sarah‚ a 39 year old female who presented at the emergency department with her husband‚ who is worried about her recent behaviour. She is showing classic signs of Hypomania‚ which is commonly associated with Bipolar Disorder. Hypomania has distinguishing features and can be displayed with high energy levels‚ positive mood‚ irritability‚ inappropriate behaviour‚ heightened creativity and mystical experiences (Athanasos 2009). Bipolar Disorder sufferers not only experience highs
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Shopping Mall Observation A sociological observation was conducted at Manhattan Village mall from 5:48 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Saturday‚ September 18‚ 2010. There were many different types of ethnicity and different ways of how people act. On the observation day‚ there were many people in groups of three or more. People tend to just worry about themselves and their own group. Many families brought little kids and let them play around the water fountain. People are so unique in so many ways such as
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Nicole Campo-Johnston Professor Tatum English 101 June 30‚ 2013 Writer’s Checklist for Cause and Effect Essay 1. Have I identified the cause or effect I am analyzing in my thesis? Yes‚ I have identified the cause or effect in my thesis. 2. Have I explained the cause-and-effect relationship convincingly? Yes‚ I have explained the cause-and-effect relationship. 3. Have I organized my causes and/or effects logically? Yes‚ I have organized my causes and/or effects logically.
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Hallucinogens are a diverse group of drugs that cause an alteration in perception‚ thought‚ or mood. Hallucinations can emerge while being under the influence of some of these drugs by hearing‚ seeing‚ touching‚ smelling‚ or tasting things that do not exist. Their effects typically begin within twenty to ninety minutes of ingestion and can last as long as twelve hours (www.drugabuse.gov). The effects can include nightmarish feelings of anxiety‚ terrifying thoughts‚ and despair that include fear
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University of Phoenix Material Strategies for Selecting a Topic Complete the following table. Question Answer What two objects‚ people‚ subjects‚ or concepts are you going to compare and contrast? The subjects I am going to use is Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 What are the similarities between the two objects‚ people‚ subjects‚ or concepts? List as many similarities that you can think of. One type of bipolar acts out unexpectedly and has similar adhd acts. The other type of bipolar acts out
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Discuss explanations for insomnia and/or narcolepsy. (8 marks + 16 marks) Explanations of narcolepsy are in majority biological. Scientists have discovered that narcoleptics often are lacking in hypocretin which is a chemical in the brain that control sleep and wakefulness. A lack of this chemical may explain the sudden attacks of sleep. Sakurai (2007) highlighted how there are about 10‚000-20‚000 hypocretin-producing cells in a normal hypothalamus‚ but people with narcolepsy have a significantly
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The elderly population often suffer from behavioral defects or psychosomatic disturbances‚ such as anxiety‚ stress‚ panic‚ and depression‚ which may symptoms of dizziness‚ feeling faint‚ unsteady or light-headed‚ or experiencing a swaying or spinning sensation (Carmeli‚ 2015). Prevalence estimates of anxiety disorders in older ages range from 3.0 to 14.0% (Carmeli‚ 2015). Anxiety is a psychological problem‚ the client Mr. Cannon an 80-year-old male deals with on an everyday basis. He is currently
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Introduction Research in genetics and genetic disorders have been interests of the scientific community for a long time. It has been limited to what can be easily manipulated‚ typically genes that follow Mendelian modes of inheritance‚ until recently when in 2005 the first complete canine genome was sequenced (NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute [NIH/NHGRI]‚ 2005). This opened the door for research on complex inherited traits and allowed for greater detail. One such trait that could now
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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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Signs and Symptoms of Children with Depression July 25‚ 2012 Psychology 268 About 2.5% of children in the U.S. suffer from depression. Depression is significantly more common in boys under the age of 10. But by age 16‚ girls have a greater incidence of depression. Signs and symptoms of depression in children include: Irritability or anger. Continuous feelings of sadness and hopelessness. Social withdrawal. Increased sensitivity to rejection. Changes in appetite -- either increased
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