Category: Disorders

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is understood as a set of mental disorders, in particular memory lapses, disorders of consciousness, and feelings of personal identity. The condition leads to the fact that a person’s personality is divided. Because of this, it seems that in one person there are several personalities who may have different gender, age,…

Table of Contents Introduction Binge Prevention Available Treatment Options Complications of BED to Avoid Reference List Introduction If you have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder BED, it means that your eating behaviors are complicated by the presence of rather frequent episodes of uncontrolled overeating. BED is more widespread compared to other eating disorders. You…

A flight from Minnesota to Sydney lasts about 19,5 hours. When individuals travel by plane, especially during long periods, they remain relatively immobile, which is not the best state for those with CVS diseases. Stasis results in the accumulation of platelets and clotting factors. Moreover, immobility causes a decrease in chemical interactions with inhibitors of…

Postpartum psychological disorders include mild conditions, known as “baby blues,” postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. The risks of complications increase due to the history of psychological disorders, labor complications, unintended pregnancy, unmarried status, or marital discord (Perry & Hockenberry, 2018). Postpartum psychosis requires significant attention as “infanticide and suicide are observed in 4% and 5%…

Health is not merely the absence of disease and bodily defects. It is a state of complete physical, mental and social condition. Therefore, it is apparent that three health segments: body, soul, and society, are closely interconnected and affect well-being. Individuals who are balanced and resistant to stress are wholesome and more prosperous in life.…

Narcissism is the admiration of one-self and the pursuit of appreciation. It is considered to be an adaptive personality trait by personality psychologists (Yakeley, 2018). However, narcissism can also be an abnormal or maladaptive condition, in which case it is called narcissistic personality disorder (NPD). People with this condition can be self-indulgent, aggressive, and demanding.…

Table of Contents Introduction Causes of Endocrine Disorder Where the Disorder Occurs and the Target Organ Symptoms of Thyroid Cancer Possible Medications References Introduction The endocrine system combines hormone-generating and releasing glands that help control many essential functions of the body, such as the capability to convert nutrients into energy which supplies cells and organs.…

Table of Contents Introduction Causes Signs and Symptoms Diagnosis Epidemiology Treatment Conclusion References Introduction Pyromania, as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is an impulse control disorder that is characterized by an abnormal obsession with setting things on fire in order to relieve tension. People with this condition find it…

Introduction Charles Manson was born in 1934, Ohio as Charles Maddox. In early childhood, Charles Manson lived with an alcoholic mother. Charles Manson’s mother was not ready to provide quality care to her son, thereby leading to the development of a disadvantaged child (Sidner, 2015). As a single mother, Kathleen Maddox could not meet responsibilities…

Introduction Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders aims to classify the disorders according to certain criteria that are essential for reliable diagnoses (Paris, 2013, p. 70). Clinicians and researchers use the book as the guide for the essential characteristics of any type of mental disorder. The cultural background, gender, personal biases and of the…