Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Of all the major health risks and concerns during this current time‚ I believe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is among the worst. According to www.dictionary.com‚ a “concern” is something that engages a person’s immediate attention‚ interest‚ or care. The numbers‚ compulsions‚ and illusive prevention make obsessive-compulsive disorder a perfect fit as a major health concern. First‚ it is important to mention what obsessive-compulsive disorder is: an anxiety disorder characterized
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Alcohol use disorders are among the most prevalent mental disorders worldwide and rank high as a cause of disability burden in most regions of the world. (Grant et al.‚ 2006)The following paper discusses the recent research findings and essential features based on the content of diagnosis‚ assessment and treatment. Diagnosis The DSM-IV-TR classifies drug disorders into substance use disorders (substance dependence and abuse) and substance-induced disorders (substance intoxication‚ substance withdrawal
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Depression is a medical condition that affects a person’s physical and mental ability. 2. Have any of you suffer or know anyone suffering from some form of depression? B. Reveal Topic: Today I will discuss about the causes and effect of depression. I will talk about what causes‚ effect‚ and finally some ways to fight against Depression. C. Establish Credibility 3. Drew Carey talks about suicide prevention-youtube 4. Halle Berry 5. www.nimh.nih
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Etiology and Treatment of Anxiety Richard DiPasqualeUniversity at Buffalo‚ the State University of New York Etiology and Treatment of Anxiety in Children.Although generalized anxiety may seem to be a normal part of an individual’s life‚ it is actually one of the most prevalent disorders among children and adolescents. For most of the studies and research constructed by experts throughout the years in psychopathology‚ this disorder was bypassed and taken into mild concern. The reason this condition
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Schizoid Personality Disorder: The Nature and Characteristics of Schizoid Cole Butler Sonoma State University Abstract Eugen Bleuler first used the term “Schizoid” in 1908 and described it as “...a human tendency to direct attention toward one ’s inner life and away from the external world”. Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD) is characterized by a lack of interest in any form of social relationship‚ a solitary lifestyle‚ and secretness. People
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Disorders of the Nervous System The way we think‚ our emotions‚ and the ability of our body to tell itself to move all connect back to the nervous system. If one part is not connected to another or if something never developed properly it can create a major problem. Disorders can occur within the brain or can be malfunctions of the nerves. Disorders can range from Palsy and Parkinson’s in which symptoms are movements such as tremors to Alzheimer’s which is mental deterioration and loss of memory
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Personality Disorders in the Workplace INTRODUCTION People with personality disorders characteristic tend to have chronic inflexible styles of perceiving themselves‚ and interacting with others varies. (Ward‚ 2004) Personality disorders are typically some of the most challenging mental disorders to treat‚ because they are part of an individual and their self-perception. Treatment according to Ward‚ (2004)‚ most often focuses on increasing coping skills‚ and interpersonal relationship skills
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Eating disorders are characterised by an abnormal attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behaviour. A person with an eating disorder may focus excessively on their weight and shape‚ leading them to make unhealthy choices about food with damaging results to their health. Types of eating disorders Eating disorders include a range of conditions that can affect someone physically‚ psychologically and socially. The most common eating disorders are: anorexia
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Personality Disorders It is estimated that 30.8 million adults in the United States meet the criteria of having one or more personality disorders (Kessler‚ 2005). A good number of people do not seek medical attention. It is very dangerous to leave mental issues unchecked. People with personality disorders are often a risk to themselves and others (Yeandle‚ 2013). It is important for psychology majors to learn how to correctly diagnose personality disorders because treatment relies on it
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A disorder that takes one through a figurative rollercoaster of emotion with many high points of abnormal energy and low points of despair. A person would call this disorder manic depression or bipolar disorder. With symptoms like mania which is a period of elevated energy‚ happiness and irritably or depression that brings a feeling of hopelessness‚ insecurity and negativity; life can be hard. Firstly‚ this article will examine bipolar disorder including symptoms and whom it affects. Then‚ it is
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