Category: Disorders

Table of Contents Biological Theories Best Theory Pharmacological Treatments Mechanism of Action Possible Side Effects Interactions and Contraindications References Biological Theories The diagnosis based on Kara presenting symptoms – among them fatigue, difficulty falling or staying asleep, unusual irritability, and disinterest in sexual activity – is major depressive disorder (MDD) (Shim et al., 2018). Biological…

Introduction Eating disorders are at increase in recent times and there are many interventions of researchers to assess and understand the recent steady growth of the incidences. This paper presents the group proposal for the treatment of the adults who are affected by eating disorders. It has addressed various topics, such as the application of…

Alvarez-Monjaras, M., Rutherford, H. J. V., & Mayes, L. C. (2019). Personality organization and maternal addiction: A structural-developmental psychodynamic contribution. Psychoanalytic Psychology, 36(4), 321-327. Web. Parenthood is typified by variations in interpersonal connections, social requirements, and anticipations of nurturing the child successfully. Transition to parenthood holds conscious and unconscious desires and imaginations associated with one’s…

Table of Contents Indications for Dialysis Need for Peritoneal Versus Hemodialysis Managing Chronic Genitourinary or Renal Disorder Renal Abnormalities: Clinical Characteristics References Indications for Dialysis Seeing that dialysis allows saving lives and is used in dire renal-related situations, the instance of a sudden illness or an acute manifestation of the related symptom can be considered…

Bipolar and Related Disorders Overview Unless otherwise noted, all of the following information was taken from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th Edition (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). In general, bipolar disorders are characterized by manic, depressive, and hypomanic episodes. Hypomanic and manic episodes can be characterized by inflated self-esteem, increased motivation, and excessive involvement in…

It should be noted that agoraphobia is a highly impactful and impairing form of anxiety disorder, which can imprison affected individuals both mentally and physically. The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders or DSM-5 code for agoraphobia is 300.22 (F40.00) (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). It is listed under the category of anxiety disorders, where…

The psychological disorder I chose to research is depression or depressive disorder. Depression is a common mood disorder that manifests in the continuous feeling of sadness and hopelessness. According to Gans (2021), depression negatively influences individuals through symptoms that interfere with their functioning in daily life. The DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for depression suggest that depression…

Although the assessment of psychopathy and conduct disorders has been performed in the adjudicative process for centuries, it has not been long since it was introduced in the investigation of the juvenile case. The main aim of employing this measure with non-adults is to provide a more profound motives’ understanding, as well as to improve…

Table of Contents Overview Problem Solution Opportunity Program Competencies Addressed References Overview Because of the lack of awareness among community members, endocrine issues remain a topical problem for the residents of Miami, Florida. For this reason, a conference for Miami healthcare practitioners was held to discuss the concerns associated with the problems regarding the financial…

Table of Contents Overview Problem Solution Opportunity Program Competencies Addressed References Overview Because of the lack of awareness among community members, endocrine issues remain a topical problem for the residents of Miami, Florida. For this reason, a conference for Miami healthcare practitioners was held to discuss the concerns associated with the problems regarding the financial…