Psychological Disorder Analysis October 30‚ 2011 PSY/270 Marla is a 42-year-old Hispanic female who comes to the mental health clinic complaining of having trouble sleeping‚ feeling “jumpy all of the time‚” and experiencing an inability to concentrate. These symptoms cause problems for her at work‚ where she is an accountant. As a psychiatrist I would need to diagnose Marla with the proper disorder‚ explain information about the diagnosis‚ and discuss possible treatments with her. It would
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Running head: PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS PRESENTATION Psychological Disorders Presentation Debra Baker University of Phoenix Introduction to Behavioral Science BEH/225 Katherine Malish June 23‚ 2010 Psychological Disorders Presentation For many millennia psychological disorders‚ also called mental disorders have been misunderstood. Used to‚ people suffering from such disorders were thought to be demonically possessed or they were accused of being a witch. Many of these unfortunate
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INTRODUCTION: Dissociative identity disorder (DID)‚ also known as multiple personality disorder (MPD)‚ is a disorder that is part of a group of conditions known as dissociative disorders. According to WebMD‚ dissociative disorders "are mental illnesses that involve disruptions or breakdowns of memory‚ awareness‚ identity and/or perception." Individuals who suffer from DID possess two or more personalities‚ and they may be unaware that they have multiple personalities. This particular mental
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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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Identity Disorder Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is a condition in which a person can have two or more distinct identities that can take control of an individual (Psychology Today). It was previously referred to as a multiple personality disorder. Most people experience mild dissociation‚ which is like day dreaming (WebMD)‚ but in DID it is a disruption of the normal integrative processes of consciousness‚ perceptions‚ memory and identity (Medscape). In Dissociated Identity Disorder at least
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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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obsessive-compulsive disorder‚ can affect your daily routine and life. There are complications and reasons that cause OCD. It’s really difficult living a normal life with this disorder. They have tests and diagnosis to help people in this condition. Talking about OCD can really help to patients who have it and to people who want to know more. OCD is an anxiety disorder. There are many signs if a person has OCD. You can identify if someone had OCD‚ or if you do. Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety
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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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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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