Category: Disorders

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Hoarding disorder is a psychopathological symptom complex manifested by an extreme disregard for her appearance and health, social isolation, apathy, a tendency to accumulate junk, and a lack of shame. The patient’s first symptoms began to manifest in kindergarten when her teacher began to notice that the…

Table of Contents Definitions and Symptoms Relationships and Obstacles to Health Management Local Community Services That Provide Support and Treatment References Definitions and Symptoms Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a health issue that can affect anyone given the presence of respective circumstances, yet sex workers are under a particularly high threat. Due to the constant…

Table of Contents Why the Article was Chosen The Details of the Research Why Such a Design was Chosen Article Critique Reference Why the Article was Chosen The study conducted by Müller-Engelmann et al. (2019) contains plenty of significant elements within the scope of research design. The authors seem to adhere to the best practices…

Table of Contents Introduction Attachments Disorder as a Dysfunctional Disorder Forms of Therapies Development Implications Romanian Orphanage Case Study Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Attachment disorder is a disorder that mainly affects children and is characterized by opposition, defiance and indifference. Parents of children with this disorder have often experienced both physical and emotional frustrations in…

Borderline personality disorder is a common disorder within the realm of psychiatric illnesses classified under DSM-IV. The usual therapy consisted of behavioral therapy combined with drug treatment or some psychotherapy. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) was discovered by Marsha Linehan for parasuicidal women. Research has suggested that a short term therapy of three months of DBT…

Table of Contents Introduction Types of Depression Signs of Depression Conclusion References Introduction Depression is a serious illness that can completely change and limit a person’s functioning. Depression is when a person is constantly in a bad, decadent mood (Healthy People 2030, 2022). Today’s rhythm of life is such that mental health is more and…

The news and entertainment media provide information and images that are distorted and dramatic about mental illness. Through such portrayals, the audience believes that people with mental disorders are unpredictable, have criminal intentions, and are dangerous (Srivastava et al., 2018). Further, as Srivastava et al. (2018) argue, the media also models adverse reactions towards mentally…

According to the statistics provided by the National Institute of Mental Health (2019), one in five US citizens suffers from mental disorders. Besides, the common knowledge shows that rather often, problems with mental health remain unidentified and are attributed to the character of a person. The critical aim of the current advocacy statement paper is…

Table of Contents Introduction External Stressors Associated with Anorexia Assessment Support Options Unique External Stressors Conclusion Reference Introduction In recent decades, adolescents have increasingly been diagnosed with anorexia. They often have a nervous type of pathology, which is a psychological illness and is accompanied by an eating disorder. The disease is characterized by intense and…

The need for food is a basic need aimed at maintaining homeostasis and obtaining the energy and nutrients necessary for life. However, most people’s eating behavior is determined not only by their body’s needs but also by socio-cultural stereotypes, their upbringing, ways of reacting to external circumstances, and the influence of the media. These factors…