Laura Jorgenson Mrs. Susan Olsen Research Paper 29 October 2009 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Sarah does not touch anything in a public place. On the seldom occasion that she does‚ she has her hand sanitizer out and in use within a matter of seconds. She washes her hands vigorously any time she gets the chance‚ and showers at least twice daily. She also refuses to eat with silverware that somebody has previously used. Some might think that Sarah is just overly picky about cleanliness
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder‚ Depression‚ and Anxiety Disorders: Correlation in Patients When Treated and Untreated Misty Caldwell & Evelyn Sheets Wytheville Community College Life Span Development PSY 232-95 November 2‚ 2011 Ann Benson Post-traumatic Stress Disorder‚ Depression‚ and Anxiety Disorders: Correlation in Patients When Treated and Untreated What is post-traumatic stress disorder? In this paper we review what post-traumatic stress disorder is‚ how this disorder affects
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SHRI Anxiety: Causes and Management Richa Shri1 Anxiety disorders affect one-eighth of the total population worldwide‚ and have become a very important area of research interest in psychopharmacology. People with anxiety disorders can benefit from psychological treatments‚ pharmacotherapy or a combination of the two. Common limitations of conventional antianxiety therapy include co-morbid psychiatric disorders and increase in dose of drugs leading to intolerable side effects. These limitations
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OCD Treatments Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that currently affects more than 3 million Americans every year. Usually beginning in adolescence or early adulthood‚ OCD causes feelings of extreme panic‚ fear‚ and guilt and compels the sufferer to perform certain actions. When left untreated‚ OCD can reach frightening levels‚ impacting on a person’s relationships‚ home life‚ and career. If you are suffering from OCD‚ it is important to know that you are not alone. The causes of
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Case Analysis of Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder‚ Generalized Anxiety Disorder‚ and Substance Abuse Nicole Gapp University of Minnesota School of Nursing Case Analysis of Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder‚ Generalized Anxiety Disorder‚ and Substance Abuse Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder with symptoms that greatly affect the life of the individual. MDD could in fact be called a public health crisis‚ as it is projected
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of anxiety disorder. Biological Low levels of GABA‚ a neurotransmitter that reduces activity in the central nervous system‚ contribute to anxiety. A number of anxiolytics achieve their effect by modulating the GABA receptors.[22][23][24] Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors‚ the drugs most commonly used to treat depression‚ are frequently considered as a first line treatment for anxiety disorders.[25] A 2004 study using functional brain imaging techniques suggests
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A) SELECTIVE (ARTIFICIAL BREEDING) Definition: Selective breeding is when the plants/animals from the existing stock that have the characteristics they want are selected and are allowed to breed. The offspring will hopefully display the characteristics which are required. The best offspring are then bred from‚ until all offspring display the characteristics that are wanted. This leads to new breeds of animal being produced. Uses: * High yielding crops‚ such as wheat are produced by collecting
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“A MINI PROJECT REPORT” OF PAPER-8 “Psychotherapy for Mental Disorders” ON TOPIC: OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Submitted for the partial fulfilment of the Degree of Masters in Psychotherapy By: Ms. Roshni Sondhi Roll No.: IIH/048/PG/PTH/2009J Second Year THE GLOBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY NAGALAND TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page 1 Table of contents 2 Introduction 4 Features of obsessions and compulsions 5 The psychodynamic perspective 8 The behavioural
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Case Study 127 NSG/410 March 26‚ 2015 1. What other information should you ask J.B. regarding his thoughts of suicide? The nurse would first assume an authoritative role to help the patient stay safe. Explain to the patient that his safety is your primary concern and will have to take precedence over other needs or wishes. Other questions that J.B. would need to answer are: Do you have a plan? Is so‚ what is it and is the plan specific? Do you have the means to carry out this plan? (access to a
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder across Developmental Trajectory: Cognitive Processing of Threat in Children‚ Adolescents‚ and Adults Everybody experiences intrusive thoughts once in a while‚ yet we think nothing of it most of the time. However‚ for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder‚ such thoughts occur frequently‚ and they are likely to be interpreted with more emotional intensity‚ and are highly uncontrollable. Obsessions signify the extreme end on a continuum of normal‚ unwanted‚ intrusive
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