Category: Disorders

Introduction The treatment of severe mental disorders in modern medicine is a feasible task due to the fact that advanced drugs are used not only to block symptoms but also eliminate the root causes of diseases. In psychiatry, long-acting injectable antipsychotics (LAIs) have become widespread, which have the properties of blocking specific receptors or, conversely,…

Table of Contents Introduction PTSD Treatment Pharmacokinetics of Citalopram Conclusion References Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric illness caused by undergoing or witnessing a distressing event and difficulty healing from experience. PTSD changes the cognitive and psychosocial habits of an individual. Symptoms include episodes of depressive mood, increased sensory and motor activity, insomnia,…

Almost every day medical professionals face obstacles and challenges in their job. They should take a responsible approach to the treatment of patients and competently solve any issues. The life and prospects of the client depend on them, so each step should be considered and acknowledged. It is especially difficult to solve the problems of…

Introduction PTSD is a mental illness that can occur as a result of extreme trauma, such as physical, psychological, or sexual experiences. Traumatized people are more likely to acquire (PTSD), a condition in which the victims consciousness is dominated by the recollection of the traumatic incident, affecting their lives, mental health, and well-being. The Biopsychosocial…

Table of Contents Patient Assessment Diagnosis Interventions Spiritual Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Medication References Patient Isabel, 26 years-old female from Michigan, came to a social worker feeling pain and as if she was guilty; she was anxious, sleepy, and depressed. She narrated that her problem started immediately after her parents divorced when she was only…

Table of Contents Introduction The Impact of Childhood Factors Working Out Goals Other Disorders Impact Genetic Factors. Counterargument Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Dissatisfaction with personal appearance is an issue oftentimes met throughout all generations. With the popularization of beauty and fashion industries, humans started paying special attention to their looks and body image. Sometimes, going…

Summary All of the following information was taken from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th Edition (American Psychiatric Association, 2013) unless otherwise noted. Personality Disorders Overview A personality disorder refers to an enduring, pervasive pattern of thinking, behaving, and functioning that deviates remarkably from the expectations of a persons culture and results in distress or…

In many countries, gambling is legal and associated with some economic benefits, albeit to a small percentage of the population. Gambling has become problematic, mainly with the growth of the technology that made it accessible to almost anyone with Internet-enabled devices. This activity is evidenced in communities as many people spend most of their time…

Table of Contents Abstract Definition Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Effects References Abstract Schizotypal Personality Disorder is a disorder that most people are unaware of. This disorder affects individuals thought patterns and it causes delusional images and discomfort. Most people who suffer from Schizotypal Personality Disorder do not realize it. This is because it affects people…

The term neurocognitive disorders refers to a set of conditions in which the predominant deficiency is cognitive functioning. The American Psychiatric Association (2013) depicts those neurocognitive disorders emanate from Parkinsons disease or Alzheimers. The typical symptom for all the orders in this category is the victims impairment in cognitive functioning and cognitive decline. These disorders…