Category: Disorders

Table of Contents Introduction Objectives The Relationship Between Mental and Physical Disorders Trauma-Informed Care Conclusion References Introduction Mental health refers to a good performance of necessary cognitive functions. Desirable cognitive function results in productivity alongside good interaction with the environment. The wellbeing of a person is an essential determinant of one’s daily interaction and ability…

Table of Contents Introduction Drug Therapy Alternative Therapy Lifestyle Changes Results of Therapy References Introduction In this particular case, S.H. suffers from a number of different symptoms, including insomnia, night sweats, mood swings, and hypertension. For this reason, the initial goals of therapy would be the reduction of such symptoms and stress that is connected…

Possible Problem The symptoms displayed by the patient indicate that the woman suffers from adrenalin fatigue (AF). By definition, the identified disorder occurs when the hypothalamus and the adrenalin glands fail to function properly. The signs and symptoms such as the inability to get up early in the morning, as well as the propensity toward…

Table of Contents Biological Theories Best Theory Pharmacological Treatments Mechanism of Action Possible Side Effects Possible Interactions and Contraindications References Biological Theories John’s symptoms meet the criteria for a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis. One etiological theory is that neurotransmitter-mediated behavioral changes occur where decreased dopamine and serotonin induce exaggerated noradrenergic activity in subsequent exposures…

Table of Contents Biological Variables Psychological Variables Social Variables Reference Each person experiences traumatic events during their life, and sometimes it impacts the mental well-being significantly, and the episodes from the past may still have consequences in the future. Acute stress disorder (ASD) is not widely common but still can regularly appear in individuals who…

Mental disorders have long been considered to be the hardest to define and, consequently, difficult to cure health issues. Although few admit to having mental health issues, millions of people worldwide suffer from various symptoms of mental disorders. Therefore, it is crucial to encourage the perception of mental disorders as ordinary health problems that anyone…

Among the variety of themes in medical field, I was always interested in different types of disorders and their influence of human life and further communication. This is why it is not a surprise that the topic that I chose for this assignment is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My searching process took certain time because…

Currently, the biological concept is based on the following aspects of natural science: genetics, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and neuroendocrinology. Various disorders according to the biological approach are associated with genetic influence, damage to the nervous system, a violation of the exchange of neurotransmitters, and neuroendocrine changes. Therefore, treatment should also be aimed at the pharmacological correction…

Table of Contents Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Major Depressive Disorder Persistent Depressive Disorder References Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa is an extremely serious eating disorder characterized by a distorted weight perception and a strong fear of gaining it. Medics note that “people with anorexia have abnormally low body weight and always control…

Table of Contents Primary Diagnosis Patient’s Prevailing Pattern Differential Assessment Assessment Summary DSM-5 Specifiers Reference Primary Diagnosis The main reason for Demetri’s visit entails experiences and behavior out of touch with reality. In this case, assessing the patient’s cognitive state and determining the vital effect on emotional and physical well-being is crucial. It is the…