Category: Disorders

  • Psychology Issues: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Discussion Symptoms and associated features of PTSD Causes of PTSD and its development Treatment of PTSD Types of treatment for PTSD Conclusion References Abstract People often experience situations that make them feel worried or suffer emotional tension. The human body reacts to such situations with a fight or flight response.…

  • Migration Crisis & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    The migration crisis associated with the US-Mexico border in 2019 was a significant dramatic event in United States history. The Trump administration was concerned with the negative consequences of migration and tried to reduce the number of migrants. The economic and political conditions caused severe conflict between Mexico and US. This crisis had a significant…

  • Disorders of Hepatobiliary and Exocrine Pancreas Function

    Alcohol abusers suffer from a variety of adverse physical and psychological outcomes. While mental health can be improved with the help of specialists, family support, and different group therapy methods, it is much more complicated to deal with the destructive effect of alcohol on one’s body. The case study under consideration presents the situation of…

  • Mental Disorders and Homelessness

    Mental disorders can emerge from drug dependency or addiction; paranoia or schizophrenia; Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (combat-related and other); neurocognitive deficits; domestic abuse, as well as other types of mental disorders. About 15 percent of people with extreme mental illness were homeless over one year in California (Smartt et al., 2019). Sadly, homelessness is known to…

  • “The Globalization of Eating Disorders” by Susan Bordo

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction The success of any article and scientific work also depends on the written skills of the author. If the text is captivating from the first paragraph, the audience continues to read. The most challenging thing is to encourage the readers to finish the article to the…

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Vladek From “Maus” by Art Spiegelman

    Introduction The topic of PTSD or any other mental disorder is common among modern authors. However, some opt for not clearly stating the issue in their texts but rather inviting the reader to be a witness of the characters’ symptoms. Art Spiegelman employed such a method to present how trauma stems from personal circumstances and…

  • Justification on Treating Criminals With Mental Disorder Over Imprisonment

    The imprisonment of people with mental illnesses presents significant controversy. Globally, criminal justice systems neglect the mentally ill offenders by imprisoning them without providing substantial treatment. Besides, due to overcrowding in prisons, the possibility of identifying convicted criminals with mental illness reduces. The result is the loss of government revenue in accommodating the large inmate…

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Vladek From “Maus” by Art Spiegelman

    Introduction The topic of PTSD or any other mental disorder is common among modern authors. However, some opt for not clearly stating the issue in their texts but rather inviting the reader to be a witness of the characters’ symptoms. Art Spiegelman employed such a method to present how trauma stems from personal circumstances and…

  • Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Act: Bill Review

    Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Act Background and History Identifying Supporters Key Stakeholders and Their Positions The SUD Workforce Loan Repayment Act and Nursing Conclusion References Introduction The US is living through an epidemic of drug abuse that has tremendous consequences on the nation’s well-being. The issue is currently being addressed through different…

  • The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5

    Table of Contents Background Adolescent Development Developmental Disorders of the Nervous System Emerging Approaches and Models References Background Among the modern classifications of mental disorders, the most commonly used is the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). It was developed by the American Psychiatric Association and released…