Category: Disorders

The first story under consideration is devoted to a person with Down syndrome and his mother (“A Mom, a Son,” 2016). As the title of the story implies, Joshua Myers, the person in question, has suffered through inability to accept the disorder. He regarded his condition as a curse and has attempted a suicide by…

Table of Contents History and Statistics Significance to Health Issues Role of the Nurse Relevance to Nursing Practice Conclusion References Compulsive buying disorder (CBD) or oniomania is a condition that is currently attracting growing attention among medical practitioners, psychiatrists, psychologists, and physicians. Most of the past studies focusing on this illness have indicated that it…

There are a number of common psychological disorders in the world that are non-obvious from first sight. One of them is the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder — the syndrome which causes people to have recurring, unwanted thoughts and drives them to uncontrollable, repetitive actions. The actions which OCD forces people to perform can begin as something harmless…

Table of Contents Specific Purpose Introduction Acute Stress Disorder Panic Anxiety Disorder Paranoid Personality Disorder Conclusion References Specific Purpose Acute stress disorder, panic anxiety and paranoid personality disorders are common anxiety disorders affecting a majority of adults in the United States. It is important to recognize and understand these disorders owing to the high percentage…

The blog discusses various types of sexual disorders. According to Grohol (1), sexuality is a normal psychological and sex-attraction tendency that exists in all the animals. However, it is more common among the human beings. Disorders in sexuality often manifest diverse facets of sexual influences on individuals’ normal life. Such disorders do not cause much…

Table of Contents Introduction Schizophrenia Components Psychosis Components Components of Lifespan Development Conclusion References Introduction It has been established through scientific studies that normalcy in human functioning can deteriorate significantly if there is schizophrenia, childhood and developmental disorders, and psychoses. Each condition has its own unique components, which when defined and understood, can be instrumental…

Table of Contents Introduction Identification and description of problem Application of two theories References Introduction Attachment refers to a deep connection between a child and a primary caregiver that plays an important role in the optimal growth and development of the child with regard to expression of emotions and creation of relationships (Pearce, 2009). In…

Table of Contents Identifying Behaviors Depression in Cancer Patients Tourette’s Disorder Opiate Dependence in Heroin Users Control and Coping of Chronic Insomnia Sex Differences in Recovery of PTSD Patients Changing Automatic Behavior through Self Monitor Decision-Making and Perfectionism in OCD Patients Attention Bias and Memory Bias for Negative Words Used Casually References Identifying Behaviors As…

Table of Contents Introduction Causes Symptoms Therapy Medication Group Therapy Family Therapy Propagation of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder References Introduction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder that is represented by uncontrollable, repetitive and unwanted thoughts. It is also characterized by ritualized behaviors that one feels compelled to execute (Sahley, 2006). Assistance is available as there…

Table of Contents Abstract Main Body References Abstract This proposal highlights the different activities required to investigate the effect of using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to treat Asperger’s Disorder on social nervousness. The report first presents a background of Asperger’s Disorder and the effect it has on individuals. The paper then proceeds to discuss the…