Category: Disorders

Introduction Psychological disorders are reported to be very severe and are usually debilitating resulting in an inability of an individual affected to perform the usual routine practices for example household matters effectively and efficiently. This paper will therefore analyze various psychological disorders that are commonly found to be affecting individuals in society. Schizophrenia The schizophrenic…

Introduction Children undergo a series of developmental stages as they grow towards maturity and it is important that parents understand the difference between the normal adolescence behaviors to attempt to disobey rules and authority and the full-blown Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder that mostly affects adolescents in their early…

Table of Contents Introduction Review Schizophrenia Ethical and legal issues on mental health Works Cited Introduction Several disorders constitute the subject of abnormal psychology. They include obsessive-compulsive disorder, Bipolar disorder, and Major depressive disorder among others. This paper reviews the three disorders in terms of their onset, Severity, Symptoms, Length of disability, Treatment methods, Success…

Introduction The American Psychiatric Association (2013) defines intermittent explosive disorder (IED) as behavioral outbursts caused by failure to control impulses of aggression. The disorder differs from other kinds of aggression individuals may show, as it is a reoccurring issue. Due to the fact that patients with the disorder struggle to control the outbursts, their quality…

Abstract This paper highlights the symptoms of cyclothymia and the challenges it imposes in health centers. Cyclothymia is prevalent, impairing bipolar spectrum disorder included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders formed in 1982. Whereas Sub-threshold bipolar is a cyclothymia-related disorder common in young individuals. The relation of subthreshold bipolar to young people…

Abstract The current paper discusses the limitations of the current studies on the phenomenon of narcissistic personality disorder. The author dwells on the history of the disorder and how it is perceived by the researchers. The core symptoms of narcissistic personality disorders are identified and thoroughly discussed. The author also reviews several preventive measures and…

Table of Contents PTSD Definition and Diagnostic Criteria PTSD Statistics Residual Impact PTSD Maladaptive Patterns Treatment and Interventions Moving Beyond Trauma and Additional Considerations References PTSD Definition and Diagnostic Criteria Posttraumatic stress disorder is a condition, which potentially happens in individuals that had experienced an event that was threatening to their lives, for example, an…

This manual is developed for a closed psychoeducational group of young adults aged 20-25 years old with the symptoms of the depressive disorder. The document is aimed at the effective organization of group work for interpersonal communication, exchange of feelings and thoughts between the members of the group to teach them new behavioral patterns and…

A child with SPD has difficulty understanding and controlling the feelings their body and the environment produce. SPD affects children differently: some may be quickly overwhelmed by senses, but some are under-reactive. Apart from therapy and treatment, various practical actions can be taken, which lead children to develop self-help skills. First, recognizing behaviors and patterns…

Table of Contents Extent of Implementation Barriers to Implementation Ways to Overcome Barriers Conclusion: Resources to Inform Translation References Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most widespread mental diseases across the globe. It affects approximately 25 percent of women and 12 percent of men throughout the lifespan and may have multiple severe, adverse…