today that affects more than 2.1 million people worldwide. MS is a chronic autoimmune disorder caused by the destruction of the myelin sheath that covers nerve fibers in the CNS. Myelin is the insulator of nerve conduction and it allows the signals to travel at fast speeds. During MS‚ demyelination occurs causing the nerves to fire at a slower rate than usual‚ making them fatigue more quickly. People with this disorder often have a variety of symptoms including problems with vision‚ strength‚ balance
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depression is one of the leading causes of disability in adults. It affects men and women of all ages‚ races‚ and social and economic groups” (Final Update Summary 1) Patients at a higher risk for depression include‚ “persons with other psychiatric disorders‚ including substance misuse; persons with a family history of depression; persons with
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Depression‚ also called depressive disorder. It is both a disorder and a state of mind. This disorder affects the way you think‚ feel‚ and the way you act. Depression can distort your thinking. “Depression is a hidden illness‚” Jeremy Copland‚ professor of psychiatry at SUNY downstate in New York‚ people can be upbeat and appear to be happy but struggling. Depression is diagnosed usually by a doctor who will conduct an exam by asking specific questions or by doing a lab test which requires some
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Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders‚ DSM-5). The DSM-5 is an evidence-based classification systems that was designed to help ensure accurate and consistent diagnoses based on the observation of the symptoms. According to the DSM-5‚ a person who is suffering from major depressive disorder must show impaired social and occupational functioning for at least 2 weeks with no history of manic behavior‚ and symptoms that cannot be attributed to use of substances or a general medical condition (Townsend
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Assignment: Clinical Assessment Mr. and Mrs. Lawson brought their 4-year-old adopted daughter‚ Clara‚ to see Dr. Mason‚ a psychiatrist. Clara was polite in greeting Dr. Mason‚ but did not smile and kept her gaze down as she took a seat. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson sat next to Clara and began explaining their concerns. They described Clara as a quiet child who has recently begun throwing temper tantrums‚ during which she is inconsolable. Her sleep and eating patterns have changed‚ and she no longer wants
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Creative Education Foundation 5. Drug Therapy: The Medical Management of Depression‚ October 27‚ 2005‚ Mann J.J. The New England Journal of Medicine 2005; 353:1819-1834 6. American Psychiatric Association - Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR). Fourth Edition‚ Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR). 7. Mental Depression - The Silent Killer - Page 26‚ By Sibnath Deb‚ Anjana Bhattacharjee
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Depression in Mormon Women Molly Mormon’ is the perfect woman. She never raises her voice. Her house is always sparkling clean and she excels in every church calling. She’s understanding and supportive of her husband and children. In essence‚ Molly Mormon’ is the ideal wife‚ mother‚ helpmate‚ PTA leader‚ quilter‚ baker‚ and casserole maker; she is consistently well-groomed‚ cheerful and bright (Egan 1). For many Latter Day Saint (LDS) women‚ the overwhelming pressure to be
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Almost a year ago‚ psychotherapist Matthew J. Dempsey had uploaded a video onto YouTube describing a severe loss he had experienced in his life. Alex‚ a very close friend of his‚ had committed suicide. He always gave the impression of being happy‚ always greeting his friends with a big smile on his face‚ and never gave anyone the impression of what was actually going on inside of him. It wasn’t like in the movies where a person is huddled up in a corner crying‚ he was depressed and trying whatever
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Patient Analysis Report: Holden Caulfield‚ age 17‚ was brought to me‚ Dr. Joseph M. Guerrieri M.D. at Sutter Center for Psychiatry‚ by his parents as a result of his recent behaviors. Holden is a 6‘2” tall and healthy young man. In multiple therapy sessions he has brought up his family and friends. One family member in particular that was brought up was his younger brother‚ Allie‚ who passed away of leukemia when Holden was 13 years old. (Salinger 49) Allie’s death seems to be the root of Holden’s
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Depression The normal ups and downs of life and the feeling of sad and “the blues” from time to time might mean you may have a mood disorder. And if you have that feeling of emptiness and despair that has taken hold of your life and will not let go that could be a sign of depression. Depression makes it tough to function and enjoy life like you once did. And getting through the day can be very overwhelming. But not matter how hopelessness you feel you will get better. Understanding the signs and
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