Category: Disorders

Table of Contents Introduction PTSD Treatment Pharmacokinetics of Citalopram Conclusion References Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric illness caused by undergoing or witnessing a distressing event and difficulty healing from experience. PTSD changes the cognitive and psychosocial habits of an individual. Symptoms include episodes of depressive mood, increased sensory and motor activity, insomnia,…

Anorexia nervosa is a severe eating disorder that might result in the emergence of multiple complications. It is also characterized by the refusal to maintain the normal body weight, distorted view of weight and shape, amenorrhea, of fears of becoming overweight (Comer, 2013). However, regardless of the severe risks and long recovery process, numerous athletes…

Introduction The diagnosis of mental disorders has evolved significantly in the last few decades as researchers continue to come up with different ways to address the issue. Disparate procedures may be involved in the diagnosis process to determine the type of mental disorder that one is suffering from and identify the appropriate treatment method. For…

Almost every day medical professionals face obstacles and challenges in their job. They should take a responsible approach to the treatment of patients and competently solve any issues. The life and prospects of the client depend on them, so each step should be considered and acknowledged. It is especially difficult to solve the problems of…

The selected neurodegenerative disorder is schizophrenia, which is primarily manifested in a patient’s mood and behavior. It is a chronic progressive mental illness characterized by an increasing dissociation of cognitive functions with the formation of a kind of defect. In schizophrenia, the vast majority of symptoms and syndromes described in general psychopathology occur. Thus, it…

Table of Contents Introduction General Information about Eating Disorders Background Information about Anorexia Nervosa Background Information about Bulimia Nervosa Conclusion Post-Speech Reflection Works Cited Introduction Eating disorders are a common topic of discussion in both digital and print media. However, despite the availability of information about what a healthy diet is and which foods are…

Table of Contents Introduction Etiology Clinical Findings Patient History Exams Labs and Studies Differential Diagnoses Plan of Care Conclusion References Introduction Today, there are many women with a significant history of sexual desire and arousal complaints. Therefore, women’s sexual health turns out to be a considerably growing area of research interest among the representatives of…

Based on the analysis of the provided case, one can conclude that the male suffers from antisocial disorder. The following disorder belongs to cluster B of the general personality disorders group (Phillips, First, & Pincus, 2008). The relevant diagnosis has been provided based on the presented client’s history. Due to the shortage of the data…

Important Elements of the Description The first key element in the description of the patient’s worsening depression and development of various mental illnesses, includes her having had a fifth child while being only 29 years old. The second important element is that she smokes pot twice a day which is too much for her, as…

Table of Contents Introduction Examples of mental health facilities Sources of Funds Services offered by Mental Health Facilities Challenges Facing Mental Health Facilities Conclusion References Introduction Health issues are always given much attention and many countries are today grappling with the challenge of providing adequate medical services to their citizens. Diseases have also been noted…