Within the brain‚ the main structures that determine mood and behavior are the amygdala‚ the thalamus‚ and the hippocampus. The amygdala is associated with emotions such as anger‚ pleasure‚ sorrow‚ fear‚ and sexual arousal. The thalamus is the region of the brain responsible for speech‚ behavior and movement. The hippocampus helps internalize certain events and creates long-term memory. Recent evidence identifies certain alterations in these areas of the brain in people suffering from depression
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A Review of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety based disorder that can be developed after witnessing or experiencing a dangerous event associated with serious personal injury or death. PTSD is a relatively new term that was first described in 1980 in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders vol. 3 (DSM III) for what had widely been known as “shell shock”. The term shell shock was coined during World War
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Psychological Disorder Analysis Nicole Jones PSY/270 Christopher Van Ness May 18‚ 2014 Psychological Disorder Analysis Patient: Marla a 42- year old Hispanic female who comes to the mental health clinic complaining of having trouble sleeping‚ feeling” jumpy all the time‚” and experiencing an inability to concentrate. These symptoms are causing problems for her at work‚ where she is an accountant. Interview with Marla Marla: Good morning! Me: Tell me what bring you in today? Marla: I have
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Definition: “Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks‚ nightmares and severe anxiety‚ as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.” By Mayo Clinic Staff PTSD symptoms: are generally grouped into four types: intrusive memories‚ avoidance‚ negative changes in thinking and mood‚ or changes in emotional reactions. Causes: -Inherited mental health risks
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Mental Illness HCA 240 Week 8 7-24-2011 CHRISTIE MC CULLUM-HILL There are many different mental illnesses that many people suffer from. I am going to discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I am going to talk about the history of PTSD‚ past and present treatment of PTSD‚ the signs and symptoms of PTSD‚ the neurotransmitters that are associated with PTSD‚ how PTSD is diagnosed‚ and how the patients environment promote or detract from successful treatment. Let’s go into the world of PTSD
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Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder Abstract About a third of women experience some form of sexual disorder. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is a particularly common one. It is linked most often to a psychological issue‚ although it can be medically caused. Using various journal articles and research‚ the causes and treatments of hypoactive sexual desire disorder are discussed‚ focusing on women. Passion‚ sensuality‚ amorousness‚ eroticism‚ and lust are all terms used for sexual desire
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Psychological Disorder Analysis Kevin Scott PSY/270 October 7‚ 2012 Colleen Donovan Psychological Disorder Analysis What is Dysthymia? Dysthymia also known as dysthimic disorder is a mild form of depression. The symptoms for Dysthymia differ from case to case‚ and can include feelings of sadness‚ hopelessness‚ fatigue‚ an inability to concentrate‚ and inconsistent sleep habits—oversleeping or not sleeping at all. In order for an individual to be properly diagnosed with Dysthymia the
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depression and anxiety‚ I understand that there are many ways of dealing with the disorder. One of the most popular today is the use of prescription antidepressants. Some of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants are called reuptake inhibitors. Reuptake inhibitors work by keeping levels of neurotransmitters in the brain high‚ possibly improving communication between the nerve cells‚ which can strengthen circuits in the brain that regulate mood. Many believe that taking these medications is
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Reflective Notes This case was interesting and led to learning about how to address gastrointestinal disorders. From this experience‚ I learned about the influence of personal and family history on gastrointestinal disease development. C. C’s personal life revealed significant risk factors for IBS‚ anxiety‚ and tobacco dependency. Her family history included the presence of smoking‚ cancer‚ depression‚ and bowel disease. All of these conditions are interrelated. C. C. presented with a predetermined
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The biological explanation is that depression is caused by insufficient levels of serotonin‚ dopamine and noradrenalin. Antidepressant drugs are used for the treatment of moderate to severe depression and are usually taken for the medium or long term. The two main types prescribed are Tricylics and Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors. Tricylic drugs prolong the mood-lifting effects of noradrenalin and serotonin by preventing re-absorption after they are released. It also means that the operation
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