Category: Disorders

Table of Contents What is PTSD? Situation Events that Trigger PTSD Clinical Manifestations of PTSD Treatment and Therapies Involved Conclusion Reference List What is PTSD? PTSD is normally characterized as a mental disorder that is a direct result of anxiety-related syndromes that came about as a direct result of a traumatic event (Chemtob, 2011). One…

Table of Contents Attention Deficit Interventions for Attention Deficit Perception Disorder Interventions for Perception Disorder Amnesia Natural Aging Parkinsonism Interventions References Attention Deficit Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, apparent in preschool and school at about 5years of age, characterizes a child who cannot control his behavior or pay attention. 3 to 5% of children have it.…

Table of Contents Introduction PANDIS and A Sudden Onset of Symptoms Conclusion References Introduction In the SOAP note, the background information on MW led to a diagnosis of Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder (PANDIS). This autoimmune condition manifests as neurological and behavioral problems triggered by streptococcal infections (Swedo et al., 2015). It is characterized by sudden…

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) remains an underdiagnosed psychiatric illness in the US due to a variety of reasons. According to Zimmerman, Chelminski, Dalrymple, and Martin (2018), the first issue with this condition is that it has symptoms similar to those of a bipolar disorder, which makes it difficult to distinguish this illness. For instance, mood…

Table of Contents Introduction Areas of the Brain and Neurotransmitters that Impact Addiction Difference between Substance Abuse and Use Co-morbid Mental Health Disorders Associated with Substance Abuse Personal View of Substance Use Disorders Works Cited Introduction The movie “Cake” gives a detailed analysis of Claire’s loss after surviving a fatal accident. She becomes embittered and…

Table of Contents Introduction Mental disorders verses emotional effects Diagnosis and treatment Does diagnosis have any benefits? Unreliability References Introduction In many cases diagnosis of mental illnesses does not offer solutions to mentally ill patients. There is a high possibility that people showing similar symptoms may be suffering from different psychological problems. Mental illnesses are…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction For diabetic patients, managing blood glucose levels within the range endorsed by the physician can be thought-provoking (Bergman, 2011). As such, many factors make blood sugar levels vary unpredictably. There are four areas in which diabetic patients should be informed, which are indicated below. Main body…

Table of Contents Alcohol Use Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Case Scenario Assessment Appropriate Screening Tools Plan of Care Conclusion References The term co-occurring disorders refers to the existence of a mental health and substance abuse disorder simultaneously (Sadock, Sadock, & Ruiz, 2014). Co-occurring disorders often complicate the treatment regimen. The purpose of this paper is…

Table of Contents Background Information Substance Use Disorder Depression Co-occurrence of Depression and SUDs Case Scenario Assessment Conclusion References People are said to have co-occurring disorders or conditions if they have a combination of any mental health conditions, or any substance use or addictive behavior and physical disease (Dinwiddie, 2017). Historically, individuals with co-occurring disorders…

Table of Contents Reflecting on Patient Information Identifying Differential Diagnosis Determining Treatment Options References Reflecting on Patient Information In the given case, a 30-year-old woman complains about headaches that were characteristic to her, yet they strengthened recently. The review of the patient history shows that she suffered from headaches from the very teenage, and her…