Category: Disorders

Table of Contents Introduction Depression and Substance Abuse Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Abuse Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse Combined Impact of Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Syndromes Treatment Conclusion References Introduction Chemical abuse has been increase among the youth. Substances such as nicotine, alcohol, tobacco and marijuana have become accessible…

“Eating Disorders.” Teen Health Series: Stress Information for Teens, edited by Siva Ganesh Maharaja, Omnigraphics, Inc., 3rd ed., 2017. Credo Reference, Web. The article explains three main eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. For all conditions listed above, the author provides short encyclopedic entries that cover the main physiological…

Introduction The diagnosis of mental disorders is based on the principles of good clinical practice, including objectivity and reliability of the diagnostic examination, which ensures comparability and reproducibility of diagnostic decisions by psychiatrists with different levels of professional training and work in different countries. Using classifications and guidelines as diagnostic standards reflects the professional community’s…

Table of Contents Goals of Therapy Drug Therapy Parameters for Monitoring the Success of the Therapy Specific Information for the Patient Possible Side Effects Second-Line Therapy Alternative Medicines Recommended Dietary and Lifestyle Changes Interaction of Doxylamine with Other Substances References Goals of Therapy To cure insomnia and to achieve a healthy sleeping pattern To raise…

Personal and professional experiences of the Gourleys are common among military officials in practice or retired. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occurs when an individual is exposed to life-threatening incidents attributed to extreme trauma (Friedman, 2015). Military personnel are deployed in conflict zones such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, and Yemen to restore peace (US Department of…

Table of Contents Genetics and Neurotransmitters Neuroanatomical Changes and Therapy Current Theories of Causation and Cultural Factors References Genetics and Neurotransmitters Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a condition that is characterized by pathognomic features, which are intrusive, persistent, unconscious impulses and thoughts which repeat themselves continuously. It occurs when there are variations in some genes that give…

Despite its relatively low prevalence, schizophrenia ranks among the most impairing and debilitating psychological conditions in people. It is a severe long-term mental illness characterized by relapsing episodes of delusions, hallucinations, and the progressive loss of contact with reality. Although this psychological disorder severely impairs the patient’s quality of life, its management poses a major…

There are many different diagnoses that are difficult in terms of formulating and assessment. These include disorders of mental health, which are characterized by abnormal human behavior resulting in discomfort. Such behavior is considered a disease when it poses a threat to the patient’s life or surrounding people or when it interferes with normal social…

Table of Contents Description of the disease Pathophysiology of Cystic Fibrosis Airway Reproductive system GI tract Liver Clinical presentation Clinical management Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis References Description of the disease Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that is passed from parent to offspring. It is a hereditary, autosomal and recessive medical complication. Its main feature…

Schizoaffective disorder is one of the less understood conditions because it shares diagnosing criteria with other psychiatric disorders. It is mistaken for schizophrenia as it was first classified as a subtype of this illness. Since there is no single definition for schizoaffective disorder that is agreed upon, it is difficult to conduct a large epidemiological…