Category: Disorders

Table of Contents Introduction Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Prolonged Exposure Pharmacotherapy Conclusion References Introduction Using psychological interventions as treatment is a productive tool that is used everywhere. Trauma-focused therapy is one such tool that has significantly reduced PTSD symptoms (Coventry et al., 2020). Symptom reduction is seen among such traumas as childhood sexual abuse and participation…

Table of Contents Introduction The Impact of Childhood Factors Working Out Goals Other Disorders’ Impact Genetic Factors. Counterargument Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Dissatisfaction with personal appearance is an issue oftentimes met throughout all generations. With the popularization of beauty and fashion industries, humans started paying special attention to their looks and body image. Sometimes, going…

The increase in mental problems in teenagers can be sourced from the insufficient number of studies on teenage mental struggles in the previous years. However, modern teenagers experience significantly more pressure from the environment than ever. With most communication with peers taking place in the online format, modern teenagers experience difficulties making reliable supporting connections…

Summary All of the following information was taken from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th Edition (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) unless otherwise noted. Personality Disorders Overview A personality disorder refers to an enduring, pervasive pattern of thinking, behaving, and functioning that deviates remarkably from the expectations of a person’s culture and results in distress or…

Introduction Mental illness is an issue that has a detrimental impact on an individual’s life. It includes symptoms that affect a person’s thinking, perception, mood, or behavior (Weiner & Greene, 2017). Dexter Morgan came for a therapy because he believes he has mental issues. Based on this, I carried out two personality tests on Dexter…

In many countries, gambling is legal and associated with some economic benefits, albeit to a small percentage of the population. Gambling has become problematic, mainly with the growth of the technology that made it accessible to almost anyone with Internet-enabled devices. This activity is evidenced in communities as many people spend most of their time…

Diane is a 16-year-old girl diagnosed with major depressive disorder and borderline personality disorder. Her symptoms are inappropriate anger, emotional instability, and intense fear of abandonment, causing suicidal ideation. Diane had taken an overdose of acetaminophen after an argument with an older sibling. She had a history of suicide attempts and had declined outpatient treatment…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders Drug Treatment for Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders Drawbacks of Drug Treatment Additional Practices Conclusion References Abstract Many people possess little knowledge of schizophrenia and mood disorders unless they face them on their own. Undoubtedly, it is essential to pay more attention to the topic, as the…

CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids to manage Central Nervous System complications encompass a range of recommendations to advise primary care clinicians regarding the prevention of opioid use disorder. There are three key points on which the CDC guidelines focus: When opioid prescription should be initiated or continued for managing CNS complications; How opioids should be…

One of the more common problems in older adults is urinary incontinence. Various etiologies can impact urinary incontinence, including bladder infection and urinary retention. Urinary retention is the inability to voluntarily void urine can both acute and chronic. Acute urinary retention is an emergency that requires decompression of the bladder and identification of the underlying…