Category: Disorders

The term “neurocognitive disorders” refers to a set of conditions in which the predominant deficiency is cognitive functioning. The American Psychiatric Association (2013) depicts those neurocognitive disorders emanate from Parkinson’s disease or Alzheimer’s. The typical symptom for all the orders in this category is the victims’ impairment in cognitive functioning and cognitive decline. These disorders…

Uti Kulintjaku is a British project that aims to work with improving Anangu’s mental health. This project is innovative and allows understanding mental disorders in the health of aborigines (Togni, 2016). Since the Torres Strait Islanders have virtually no access to medical services, unlike those who are not part of these indigenous people. The main…

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that needs treatment due to its potential negative implications. The symptoms include repeated reliving (nightmares, flashbacks, hallucinations), avoidance (avoiding people, places, and situations reminding the traumatic event), increased arousal (insomnia, anger outbursts, excessive emotions, difficulty concentrating), and negative mood (bad memories, blame) (American Psychiatric Association…

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis of Decision 1 Analysis of Decision 2 Analysis of Decision 3 Conclusion References Introduction A 43-year-old male with a 4-year history of various symptoms is diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a neuropathic disorder characterized by chronic pain that commonly occurs after an injury and usually affects…

Table of Contents Risk Incidence Risk Incidence Solution Database Design Required Resources Information Collection Amongst Staff Conclusion References Supplements Risk Incidence Substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic disease that can affect anyone regardless of his or her age, sex, ethnicity, education, or occupation. However, health care professionals, especially nurses, face an increased risk of…

Introduction There are different ways in which healthcare professionals can treat people with depressive disorders. Depressive disorder is a mood that leads an individual to have a tenacious feeling of dejection or loss of attention in something, which impacts the person’s everyday life. The best approach to treat depressive disorders is by using a therapeutic…

Table of Contents Purpose of the Study Research & Design Sample Data Collection Data Analysis Limitations Findings/Discussion Reading Research Literature References Purpose of the Study The population of elderly people in Turkey and the world is increasing rapidly due to the rise in life expectancy. Old age is linked with several health issues and comorbidities.…

Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders Overview Disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disorders are characterized by the inability of a person to control their emotions and behavior so that to conduct accordingly to societal norms. People with these disorders tend to neglect others’ rights and disturb the authorities. Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders usually are evident in…

Table of Contents Introduction Brief Information Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Conclusion References Introduction As an integral part of the overall well-being, mental health plays an essential role in the lives of all individuals regardless of their age, gender, or social status. Taking into account that some mental health issues can result in decreased enjoyment of…

The concept of mental disorder is inextricably linked with the concept of mental health. This is a condition in which a person is a socially useful person, realizes themselves and is able to withstand stressful influences. This term defines not only the psychological state of an individual and their self-perception but also active, fruitful interaction…