Category: Disorders

Table of Contents Introduction Causes of the disorder Impacts of the disorder Conclusion Reference List Introduction Body dysmorphic disorder is a very common situation in many people where an affected person is so obsessed with appearance that the person always sees some imperfections in body image. Such individuals tend to spend much time in front…

Table of Contents Abstract Literature Review From ODD to CD CD – APD Conclusion References Abstract Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a mental illness that mainly occurs during childhood while Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD) is common amongst young adults. However, while the two disorders occur at different stages of life, research has highlighted some underlying…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction The Context of the Case Literature Review Methodology Conclusion References Appendix Abstract The aim of this case study was to explore behavioral tendencies associated with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) in adolescents. The subject’s parent and instructor participated in the interview, whereas the researcher observed the subject as he interacted with…

Table of Contents Introduction Definition Diagnostic Criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder Treatment Conclusion References Introduction The term ‘narcissistic’ originated from the story of a man named Narcissus who was obsessed with his own reflection in water. He could not tear himself from the reflection. He ended up dying of languor (Akhtar & Thomson, 1982). This…

Table of Contents Introduction Defining Personality Disorders Types of Personality Disorders Origins of Personality Disorders Impacts of Personality Disorders Diagnosis Treatment Conclusion References Introduction The personality of an individual influence how he acts and it influences his perception of self and others. While people have different personalities, there are some common behaviors and patterns of…

Substance-induced depressive disorder (SIDD) is a mental illness that may occur in people who consume too much alcohol or drugs and, as a result, develop a severe dependence on one or some of these substances. The major problem at the initial stage of diagnosing is that depression might have appeared before alcohol or drugs were…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction According to the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM–III–R; American Psychiatric Association, 1987) the essential features of a panic attack are discrete periods of intense fear and at least four of the symptoms which appear during each attack: “dyspnea (shortness of breath) or…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Case Study Literature Review Discussion on treatment prognosis Summary References Abstract Antisocial Personality Disorder has been on the spotlight. Clinicians have sought the basis of the condition. Various theories have attempted to demystify the causes of the APD, however, research developing around the root cause of the condition point out…

Table of Contents Description of the case Description and Justification of an Intervention Identification of another Health Professional Specification of Professionalism Characteristics Description and Justification of Person-Centred Strategies References Description of the case Mordecai is a male who is 30 years old. He suffers from a persistent depressive disorder, which is a common type of…

Table of Contents Dexter Morgan Dexter Morgan’s Character Elements of Erikson’s Theory Trait Theory Conclusion References Dexter Morgan Dexter Morgan is a fictional character that appears in five novels, a television show and an animated short. Jeff Lindsay created Dexter’s character. His name reflects his dexterity and his ability to use both hands effectively. Michael…