Mood Disorders Essays and Term Papers
329 Essays on Mood Disorders. Documents 226 - 250
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
PTSD The basic theory of this research study is to examine how the length of time served in active duty is related to the likelihood that a soldier will develop PTSD. The likelihood spoken of here is as found after the treatment given by the military. The reasoning for this is because almost every soldier that is engaged in active duty develop some form of this disorder, thus those who have the more horrendous traumatic
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Seasonal Affective Disorder
The syndrome of winter depression, is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is specifically related to the changes in the length of daylight from the seasons. It begins to lift as spring approaches with daylight hours becoming longer. SAD is rare in the tropics, but is measurably present at latitude of 30 degrees N (or S) and higher. People who live in the Arctic region are especially susceptible due to the effects of polar night. Prolonged
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Genetic Disorders
Genetic disorders are a topic in biology that can not be avoided. The fact is that genetic disorders can happen in humans, plants or animal. No one and nothing is safe from a genetic disorder. A genetic disorder can appear in the first years off life, or can appear much later in life when least expected. A basic principal of biology states that the behavior of chromosomes during the meiosis process can account for
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Anxiety Disorder in America
Ethan Roy Roy 1 Klaich AP English 111 April 11, 2008 Millions of Americans have been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (A, 6). It is very similar to other disorders and phobias except for one characteristic, rather than being anxious about one thing for a short time, a person with generalized anxiety disorder worry constantly (A,5). People with generalized anxiety disorder worry about things normal people would not. They build these small problems out to
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Dissociative Identity Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder Dissociative Identity Disorder (or DID), formerly known as Multiple Personality Disorder, is where an individual displays two or more specific identities/personalities that have their own unique ways of interaction. There are several factors that appear to be the cause of Dissociative Identity Disorder: Overwhelming stress; inability to separate one's memories, perceptions, or identity from conscious awareness; abnormal psychological development, and insufficient protection and nurture during childhood (Merck). Trauma and abuse are also
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Schizophrenia - a Psychiatric Disorder
Schizophrenia, a psychiatric disorder, affects approximately two and a half million American people today. This life altering disease interferes with a person’s ability to think clearly, handle emotions, make decisions, and relate to others (Psychlaws). Roughly about one percent of the population develops schizophrenia during their lifetime. This brain disease sheds difficulties on a person as it can trigger hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, and significant lack of motivation (Peace Health). The disease affects mainly both males
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a very serious and debilitating condition that occurs after a person has been exposed to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical danger happened or was threatened. The kinds of traumatic events triggering PTSD in people include violent personal assaults (rape, mugging), natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes), man-made disasters (bombings), accidents or military combat. People who suffer from PTSD often relive the experience through
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Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder is commonly known to be a disorder among young children and adolescents. It is believed that most children will outgrow this disorder. Studies have shown that Attention Deficit Disorder can carry over into adulthood, hence the newest term for this disorder, Adult ADD. Adult Attention Deficit Disorder or adult ADD has become more widely accepted. An estimated 2 percent to 4 percent of U.S. adults have ADD. An estimated 67 percent
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Panic Disorder Outline
Panic Disorder I. Definition of a Panic Attack (DSM-IV TR) A. Period of intense fear in the absence of any real danger. B. At least 4-13 of the following symptoms: 1. Palpitations 2. Sweating 3. Trembling or shaking 4. Shortness of breath 5. Choking sensations 6. Chest pain or discomfort 7. Nausea or abdominal discomfort 8. Dizziness or lightheadedness 9. Derealization or depersonalization 10. Fear of losing control or going crazy 11. Fear of dying
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Eating Disorders
In the United States alone, more then 10 million females and 1 million males are fighting eating disorders. An eating disorder is an obsession with food and weight that harms a person’s well being. Individuals with eating disorders are willing to go to extremes to lose weight. Our group researched the general topic of eating disorders and more specifically, two of the most prevalent eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is an
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Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Eating disorders are sweeping this country and are rampant on junior high, high school, and college campuses. These disorders are often referred to as the Deadly Diet, but are often known by their more popular names: anorexia or bulimia. They affect more than 20% of females between the age of thirteen and forty. It is very rare for a young female not to know of someone with an eating disorder. Statistics show that
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Bi-Polar Disorder - How I Live with It
Bipolar is defined as manic-depressive illness, a psychiatric condition characterized by episodes of mania (exaggerated euphoria) alternating with periods of depression. (http://my.webmd.com/content/article/1680.50558) I inherited the condition from my father. I am told that at the time there was no treatment other than spending time in a mental institute. I had 2 aunts and one cousin that also had the disease. They all killed themselves. My days used to begin with me trying to convince myself
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is often considered a hereditary disease. According to the National Mental Health Association (2001) a specific genetic link to bipolar disorder has not been found. Studies show that 80 to 90 percent of those who suffer from bipolar disorder have relatives with some form of depression (NIMH, 2001). Bipolar disorder is a mental illness involving one or more episodes of serious mania and depression which causes individuals to feel an euphoric type
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Disordered Eating and Athletes Around the World
Disordered Eating and Athletes around the World Over the past decade, a pattern of disordered eating has grown around the world. Whether they are male or female, short or tall, elite or amateur, the growth has caused some concern for psychologists and coaches everywhere. Many questions arise, though, when it comes to elite athletes: Why, if they are so successful, do they need to stay thin? Does the sport that they compete in not keep
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Bipolar Disorder
The phenomenon of bipolar affective disorder has been a mystery since the 16th century. Bipolar disorder or as the alternate names, manic depressive illness or affective bipolar disorder can be classified as a mood disorder characterized by mood swings from manis (exaggerated feeing of well-being) to depression. History has shown that this affliction can appear in almost anyone. Even the great painter Vincent Van Gogh is believed to have had bipolar disorder. It is clear
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What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Borderline Personality Disorder What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline personality disorder is a mental illness characterized by a repetitive pattern of disorganization and irresolution in self-conception, interpersonal relationships, mood, and demeanor. The instability associated with this disorder is often disruptive to the individual’s personal and professional life, long term goals, and self identity. Webster’s New World Medical Dictionary states, “Distortions in cognition and sense of self can lead to frequent changes in long-term goals, career
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Child Dieting and Eating Disorders
Worried about her weight, Kristy swore off dessert and cut back on meal portions. As do many of us all the time. Eventually, she began skipping breakfast and was just nibbling at lunch and dinner. Within six months, she dropped 13 pounds. A weight-loss success story? Not at all. Kristy is only 10 years old. Her diet cost her 20 percent of her weight. Children such as Kristy, a 4th-grader, are at the forefront of
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Discretion and Disorder
Discretion and Disorder June 3, 2006 Discretion and Disorder It’s 10:45 pm on a particularly hot Saturday night in June. There is a group of approximately ten teenage boys and girls talking and playing basketball in the neighborhood park. The kids are a little on the noisy side, but they are generally well-behaved. They are not drinking or using any drugs. A police car cruises through the park, the officer observes the group and
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Dynamics and Mood
Dynamics and Mood The piece Gretchen am Spinnrade (Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel),composed in 1814, is a very powerful piece of music that features only a voice and a piano. The words of the song are those of a young woman who is yearning for her lost lover. The piano represents Gretchen’s spinning wheel. I think that the spinning wheel represents her mind thinking continuously of her lost love. The composer communicates the way that
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Interventions in the Narcissistic Disorders
Introduction Understanding the Narcissistic Phenomenon The so called ‘narcissistic personality disorder’ is a complex and often misunderstood disorder. The cardinal feature of the narcissistic personality is the grandiose sense of self importance, but paradoxically underneath this grandiosity the narcissist suffers from a chronically fragile low self esteem. The grandiosity of the narcissist, however, is often so pervasive that we tend to dehumanize him or her. The narcissist conjures in us images of the mythological character
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder known as ADHD, it is a disorder that is found in children and can continue into adulthood. The child has the symptoms of inattention and a combination of hyperactive impulsive behavior. Some children don’t develop these symptoms till late childhood or early adolescence. This disorder occurs more with boys than girls. They say it possible that boys have more of a chance genetically in getting this disorder. There are a
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Eating Disorders
One Drink or Five This past weekend I went to my fair share of parties. I watched and studied several people at each party. What I noticed was an unusual amount of binge drinkers. Binge drinking is consuming five or more alcoholic drinks in the duration of the night. I used to drink all the time, but as I have developed into a grown up I realized that you really don’t have to drink to
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Prevalence 3.6-8.0% of U.S. adults May occur at any age; triggered by trauma Women more likely affected Minority groups have much higher rates of PTSD than do non-Hispanic white persons 30% of the men and women who have spent time in the war zones Pathophysiology Reduced hippocampal volume among those exposed to combat trauma, sexual assault, or MVA’s Increased regional cerebral blood flow to limbic and paralimbic areas
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Eating Disorders
Throughout the last few centuries, eating disorders have become very popular for not only teenage girls, but people of all ages and gender. Many doctors compare having eating disorders to abusing alcohol; alcoholic uses alcohol to relieve mental pain, just as a person with an eating disorder can use eating, purging, laxatives or excessive exercise to accomplish a personal goal of theirs. According to the Publishers of electronic Eating Disorders, Rader Programs, some of
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Auditory Processing Disorder
Auditory processing is a term used to describe what happens when your brain recognizes and interprets the sounds around you. Humans hear when energy that we recognize as sound travels through the ear and is changed into electrical information that can be interpreted by the brain. The "disorder" part of auditory processing disorder means that something is adversely affecting the processing or interpretation of the information. Auditory Processing Disorder is an impaired ability to attend
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