A Case Study of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Some Diagnostic Considerations INTROD UCTION Prior to 1984‚ obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was considered a rare disorder and one difficult to treat (I ) . In 1984 the Epidemiologic Catchment Area (ECA) initial survey results became available for the first time‚ and OC D prevalence figures showed that 2.5 % of the population m et diagnostic criteria for OCD (2‚3) . Final survey results published in 1988 (4) confirmed these earlier reports
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Knuppertz‚ and Seitz (2014)‚ Acute Stress Disorder “is a trauma- and stress-related disorder following a traumatic event” (pg. 1 ). “The diagnostic criteria are intrusive re-experiencing of the trauma‚ autonomic reactivity in response to and avoidance of trauma-related cues‚ dissociation‚ mood deterioration‚ and elevated arousal that last for a minimum of 3 days and at the longest 1 month after the trauma” (Cwik et al‚ 2014‚ pg. 1). According to the case study‚ Suzy was directly exposed to a sexual
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Chronic Conversion Disorder Billy Lockhart Troy University- Montgomery‚ AL Chronic Conversion Disorder In this article the author is doing a case study on a patient known as Ms. T. The article is on Chronic Conversion Disorder Masking Depression and Anxiety: The case of Ms. T. by Dr. Robert C. Kores. A case formulation with therapeutic focus and direction‚ and follow-up information regarding a patient with somatic concerns is presented. A Conversion Disorder was diagnosed with underlying
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alcohol often times have a few too many‚ which may lead to problems down the road. Some of these problems include mental disorders classified not to long ago as alcohol
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exist to serve self-esteem regulation. Secondly through Pathological personality disorders; Grandiosity (an aspect of antagonism) - Feelings of entitlement‚ either overt or covert and Attention seeking (an aspect of Antagonism) - Excessive attempts to attract and be the focus of the attention of others; admiration seeking others (Aaron L. Pincus‚ 2016) DSM-5 criteria for the diagnostic of Borderline personality disorder were based on the following; Significant Impairments in personality functioning
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Dawn Jensen Dual Diagnosis Dr. Jones-Cage “Antisocial Personality Disorder” April 4‚ 2014 Running head: ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER The psychological and physical aspects of antisocial personality disorder starts when the child is under the age of fifteen and has shown signs of conduct disorder such as hostile or forceful behavior toward humans and animals‚ damaging buildings or belongings‚ misleading and stealing‚ deliberately breaking rules. These behaviors will
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the relationship between depression‚ anxiety disorders‚ and bipolar disorder on work related behaviors. The following studies; Harvard Mental Health Newsletter (2010)‚ Lerner et al. (2010)‚ Ludman et al. (2008)‚ Erickson et. al (2008)‚ and Marciniak et al. (2004) have found that there is a significant effect on work-related behaviors in the work force primarily involving absenteeism for depression and bipolar disorder and presenteeism for anxiety disorders. The research by Laxman et. al (2008) concludes
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Specific Learning disorder refers to academic performance that is substantially below what would be expected given the person’s age‚ IQ score‚ and education. In the article “Psychoactive Medication and Learning Disabilities”‚ it focuses on the academicals and social behavioral effects of Ritalin and Dexedrine‚ which are psychoactive medications. It is a case study on David‚ a seven years old boy who showed characteristics of ADHD and learning disabilities. His IQ score was 62 according to the Stanford-Binet
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Personality disorders greatly influence the dropout rates in treatment for homeless individuals. Of the cluster B personality disorders‚ borderline personality disorder is one of the most difficult to treat in homeless individuals due to its high comorbidity rate with other Axis I disorders and the patient’s difficulty in emotional regulation and maintaining stable relationships with others. Art therapy is often used as a complementary therapy to treat borderline personality disorder. While qualitative
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a problem affecting many populations‚ especially among women. MDD is a recognized condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)‚ with the signs‚ symptoms‚ and causes varying among individuals. Sociocultural factors including economic status‚ marital status‚ lifestyle changes‚ and substance use may influence the development of depression disorders among women throughout the world. This paper will explore these factors and their relationship
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