Category: Disorders

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 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…

Table of Contents Introduction How PTSD affect a Child Effects of PTSD on Unborn Children Managing PTSD in Children Conclusion Works Cited Birkeland, Marianne S., et al. “Perceived Social Support and Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children and Youth in Therapy: A Parallel Process Latent Growth Curve Model.” Behaviour Research and Therapy, vol. 132, 2020, p.…

Paranoid personality disorder and borderline personality disorder are mental conditions that require specialist intervention and a specific approach to treatment in combination with therapy and medication. Those disorders are characterized by difficulties in daily life and cause discomfort to the patient. To address these two conditions, it is necessary to describe the features of the…

Table of Contents Introduction Susanna Kaysen Diagnosis: Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment Movie Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The movie Girl, Interrupted is a psychological drama exploring the relationship between two main characters with different mental health disorders. The primary focus of the given analysis will be on Susanna Kaysen, an 18-year-old woman with borderline personality disorder…

The given case illustrates the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) of a 65-years-old Elaine. Elaine is a former professor who enjoyed a busy and active lifestyle. The woman is described as an energetic and outgoing individual, a “social butterfly” who values good friendship and good meals. Elaine was a frequent subway commuter, going to different parts…

Sleep disorders have been known to interfere with a person’s emotional, physical and psychological well-being. When a person finds themselves having difficulty sleeping, then they are known to suffer from insomnia. On the other hand, when a person sleeps excessively, then they are known to suffer from hypersomnia. Insomnia is categorized into three types: acute,…

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…

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…