Category: Disorders

The twenty-two-year-old client has polysubstance use disorder which started back in high school. The client has used multiple drugs that include alcohol, ecstasy, and marijuana, with no preference for one particular substance. The client often reports cases of restlessness, hyperactivity, and in some cases anxiety and uses substances to calm down. Although the client was…

Table of Contents Introduction Description Treatment Options Management Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Thalassemia is a genetic disorder impacting the formation of hemoglobin synthesis. Management of thalassemia usually includes regular immunizations, diet modification, and exercise. The purpose of the project is to study the effectiveness of the proposed management approaches and determine the mechanisms responsible for…

Introduction Nutritional needs usually vary with age, sex, profession and many other factors (Dana, 2000, p.2). Different people in different times or conditions require specific diets so that their bodies can function as expected during that time. For example, at different stages of a baby’s growth, nutritional needs also vary. The same case applies to…

Table of Contents Introduction Causes and Symptoms Treatment Case Study Reference List Introduction Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is an abnormality of sex that is mainly typified by the nonexistence of the need for sexual practices and dreams. For hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) to meet the definition of a disorder, it “must cause marked distress…

Table of Contents Introduction Examples of Eating Disorders Trend and Incident Rates of Eating Disorders Conclusion and Recommendations References Introduction Eating disorders are among many medical conditions that affect human beings and greatly interfere with their health. There are described as disturbances in eating behavior and are usually marked by two extremes such that a…

Today, schizophrenia is considered to be a psychopathology disorder that acquires an epidemic character. According to Maj and Sartorius (1999), around 60 000 000 are affected by this disease of mind and brain. This means that out of 120 people, 1 will become a victim of this sickness. Thus, many people who might benefit their…

The article “The Role of Psychotherapy in the Bipolar Disorders: Dynamic Psychotherapy as an Adjunct to Pharmacotherapy” by Barbara Young presents an argument on the importance of the use of effective psychotherapeutic methods in the treatment of patients having bipolar disorder. The article discusses the results of investigations conducted within different medical establishments with the…

The human brain has two major hemispheres, the left, and the right. Both the hemispheres seem to be similar, but in fact, they have different functions and serve different purposes. The left hemisphere of the right-handed individuals directs a person’s ability to communicate with over 95% of people using major speech functions. For the left-handers,…

Table of Contents Screening for Treatment or Referral Review of the Existing Evidence from the Literature Prioritizing Treatment Outcome Goals and Setting a Treatment Plan Treatment Evaluation Reference List Screening for Treatment or Referral The situation is very complicated, however, because our agency deals with mental disorders and has a child evaluation specialist and a…

Table of Contents Introduction Research Question Methodology Literature Review Results and Discussion Conclusion Reference List Introduction Of all psychological disorders, schizophrenia is, perhaps, the best known; it has been discussed widely in a variety of media types and interpreted in a range of fiction stories. While the attitude, which the subject matter has been receiving…