Category: Disorders

Table of Contents Background of the Study Problem Statement Conceptual Framework Background Conclusion Reference List Background of the Study In recent years, a global surge in the number of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occasioned by motor vehicle accidents have been witnessed in the United States of America. PTSD generally refers to an anxiety disorder witnessed…

Although food allergies are most common in children, they may appear at any age. Allergies may even be developed into products a person has consumed for years without any issues. The foods most associated with food allergy in children are milk, eggs, and peanuts. Some products might be outgrown, such as milk and eggs, though…

Abstract The role of a nurse in promoting the appropriate eating behaviors and habits among patients, in turn, is often underplayed. Therefore, there is a need to reconsider the current approach toward building awareness among patients and introduce the target population to proper eating habits with the help of educating strategies. The research is aimed…

The last several decades could be characterized by the increased importance of the problem of drug abuse and addictive behaviors. The scale of the problem is so significant, it could be considered one of the major concerns of the modern society. Statistics show that the number of people using various substances and characterized by the…

Table of Contents Introduction Types of adult women eating disorders Causes of adult women eating disorders Appropriate intervention strategies Conclusion References Introduction Eating disorders in adult women have increased significantly over the years. According to Brandsma (2007) eating disorders are likely to be higher in adult women that adult men. It is important to review…

Introduction The article “Posttraumatic stress disorder and co-occurring substance use disorders: Advances in assessment and treatment” was composed by a group of researchers in 2012, September 1. The authors are McCauley, Killeen, Gros, Brady, and Back (2012). Notably, it is a peer-reviewed article; therefore, it comes from a scholarly journal, and other peer-reviewed articles refer…

Table of Contents Title of the Article Purpose and Hypothesis of the Research Methods Results Discussion Section Final Thoughts and Analysis Reference Title of the Article The article’s title implies that the study is focused on the relationship between bipolar disorders and nightmare experiences. Purpose and Hypothesis of the Research The study aimed to investigate…

Subjective: The patient’s history of substance use and chief complaint being her reluctance to seek treatment all point towards a substance use disorder as the primary diagnosis. It is clear that her symptoms have been present for an extended period of time and have been severe, as evidenced by her abnormal lab results. The patient’s…

The notion of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stands for a health condition the patient struggles with when having faced a stressful experience that later affects one’s cognitive-behavioral patterns. In the following case scenario, Sam is dealing with mental health issues due to his traumatic experience during the Vietnam War, where he was forced to observe…

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) are among the most commonly diagnosed behavioral health disorders prevalent in children. Children with the oppositional defiant disorder are at risk for eventually developing other problems besides conduct disorder, including anxiety and depressive disorders (Association, 2013). The symptoms of both these conditions differ in terms of their…