Schizophrenia Definition Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that generally appears in late adolescence or early adulthood - however‚ it can emerge at any time in life. It is one of many brain diseases that may include delusions‚ loss of personality (flat affect)‚ confusion‚ agitation‚ social withdrawal‚ psychosis‚ and bizarre behavior. Individuals with schizophrenia may hear voices that are not there. Some may be convinced that others are reading their minds‚ controlling how they think‚ or plotting
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Substance Related Disorders | By: Kendra Neeley | Substance related disorders are a very common form of disorder which causes severe medical‚ social and psychological problems with the individuals that abuse the substance as well as individuals involved with those individuals. In this paper‚ we will discuss history‚ symptoms‚ influences and treatment. | | Kendra Neeley Substance Related Disorders Substance related disorders are a very common form of disorder which causes severe medical
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Sustance Related Disorders Why do people take substances? People abuse substances for many different reasons. Some people take substances because of peer pressure and think that they might be immune‚ others do it because they are stressed and need something to keep them away from their problems. Some people‚ specially teenagers take them just for a thrill or curiosity. The truth is‚ for whatever the reason people start taking substances‚ the outcome will be that the user
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MOOD DISORDERS A 32-year old female Janice Butterfield‚ who came in at the insistence of her husband Jed Butterfield for a consultation concerning her suicidal attempt due to dysthymia. American Heritage Dictionary defines that dysthymia is a chronic disturbance of mood lasting at least two years in adults or one year in children‚ characterized by recurrent periods of mild depression and such symptoms. Although the symptoms of dysthymia may be less intense than those of depression‚ dysthymia
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------------------------------------------------- As many as 19 million Americans million are affected by mood disorders ( The two main types of mood disorders are bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder which are described as disturbances in mood‚ behavior and emotion.“ Bipolar disorder is a complex disorder in which the core feature is pathological disturbance in mood ranging from extreme elation‚ or mania‚ to severe depression usually accompanied by disturbances in thinking and behavior
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such as mood disorders. When changes in mood and behavior affect a person so greatly‚ they can have a mood disorder. Common types of mental illnesses include major depression and bi-polar disorder. Mood disorders‚ also known as affective disorders‚ can be defined as a disturbance of mood that is not caused by a organic abnormality. This disorder also includes the appearance of an excessive "maniac" or "depressive" state that is not interfered by any of the other physical or mental disorders. Whatever
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Alexandra White October 20‚ 2012 HED 100-21 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression that occurs at the same time every year. Symptoms begin in the fall and last through the winter months. The effects of the symptoms leave the persons moody and without energy. SAD may begin during the teen years or in adulthood. Like other forms of depression‚ it occurs more often in women than in men
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Mood Disorders Mood disorders are quite interesting; especially if you’re realizing that you have many of the symptoms. With mood disorders one experiences long periods of depression or elation‚ that causes ones everyday activities to be disrupted. The main mood disorders are major depression‚ and bipolar disorder. Another type of mood disorder is called seasonal affective disorder. This is caused by the lack of sunlight that people with the disorder receive in usually the winter months. Apparently
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11Focused Study Guide for Mood Disorders 1. List the signs & symptoms of anxiety & describe the nurse’s role in managing anxiety in clients. Panic Disorder -Episodes typically last 15 to 30 min Four or more of the following symptoms are present: * Palpitations * Shortness of breath * Choking or smothering sensation * Chest pain * Nausea * Feelings of depersonalization * Fear of dying or insanity * Chills or hot flashes | Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) excessiveWorry > 6 months
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Term “Depression” is often used to describe general sadness or unhappiness. This loose use of the term confuses a normal mood swing with a clinical syndrome Depressive disorders can bring sever and long-lasting psychological pain that may intensify as time goes by. Major depressive episodes – exist in both Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar disorders Extremely sad mood or anhedonia (loss of interest or pleasure in life’s activities) Symptoms last for > 2 weeks Cognitive symptoms (loss of
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