Essays on Bipolar Disorder

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ABSTRACT Young people in the United States are battling depression in record numbers, reaching an all-time high of 3 million patients in 2015. Researchers are continuing to search for alternative or additional methods than therapy and medications to improve depressive symptoms in teenagers and young adults. Some studies have demonstrated that as possible option in easing depression is physical exercise. In addition to assisting mental health issues, exercise promotes social interaction, physical health, and appearance. However, research has focused primarily on adults and therefore additional studies are needed with focus on the impact of exercise on depression in young ...

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Introduction

Background of the Study Bipolar disorder is considered as the most prevalent mental concern and accounts for the periods of racing thoughts, elevated mood, extreme depression and insomnia. The context of elevated mood incorporates hypomania, in which individuals feel extremely energetic, engage in inadequate decision making mechanism due to hindered decision making ability and encounter with the phase of insomnia. Similarly, the context of depression inclines the individuals to develop a negative prospect of life and increases the risk of self-harm, substance abuse and at-risk suicidal behavior (Goodman et al., 2011). The individuals with bipolar disorder are ...

Mood disorder and substance abuse have a close relationship. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2008), over 30 percent of those with mood disorder in the United States also have substance abuse disorder. As a therapist, it is never easy to identify and distinguish between those abusing substances as a self-medication towards mood disorder from those who suffer from the disorder as a result of drug abuse. According to the Nation Health Research, self-medication is common among most of the substance abusers (Harris et al. 2005). Theoretically, those who use substance abuse such as marijuana and alcohol ...

This proposal is about depression and a research that will be carried out to illuminate the relationship between depression and the elderly, The proposal addresses some information on depression and how it relates to the elderly people, as well as why it’s considered important. The essence of the research is to generate adequate knowledge in this sphere of study. I intend to use a qualitative research design which will make good use of case studies to generate data for analysis in this area. Depression is a mood disorder that affects nearly all ages of people. This mood disorder ...

Abstract

Depression is a kind of mental disorder that can affect people’s feelings and everyday activities. It needs medical and psychological care, otherwise, it can cause such a fatal result as a suicide. Depression has its own symptoms and types that depend on different circumstances. Contemporary medical science has different methods of cure for depression that help people to overcome and even prevent it. Depression has been known from the ancient times and was considered as the demonic possession. Priests were the people responsible for it and they used exorcism as the method of the treatment. With the development ...

A Bibliometric study published in 2003 found that medical researches on Bipolar disorder is lower than medical researches conducted for schizophrenia. In the Medline data base, bipolar disorder lags behind schizophrenia in all major topics and subheadings. The researchers however explained that their research method alone is not enough to conclude that there is a medical neglect (especially on research) for the bipolar disorder. They expounded that textword search may have missed some researches on the said ‘under-researched’ human illness. Clement, Singh, & Burns (2003) also discussed some factors that may have affected the bipolar disorder to be under-researched. Some ...

PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT

AGE: 51                     DATE OF REPORT: 08/03/16 Description of client: M.J.J. was a symbol of glamour and musical genius. A man with dark, curly hair, light skin, 5 feet 7 inches in height, steps on the stage to a crowd of cheering millions awaiting his performance. He wears a black jacket embellished with silver stones, a white shirt and black trousers with his iconic black leather Florsheim loafers and white socks showing through. He appears to seem different from what he looked like during his childhood, with traces of his African American identity visible only in the accent he holds, ...

Abstract

Over time, substance abuse has been under extensive research from scholars. The topic is prevalent in various areas and more so in the education sector. Most individuals fail to understand the significant difference between substance abuse and addiction. The ideas tend to revolve in the same realm. Therefore, this paper strives to elaborate on addiction and how they are related to mood disorders. Also, the paper delves into the causes and reasons why someone can be involved in a substance abuse, which can lead to mood disorders. The causes of drug addiction are also illustrated giving out the way ...

Background: Dr. Calabrese

1. What are the two categories of Mood Disorders (List)?

2. What is the main category of drug used to treat Bipolar Disorder?

The main category of drugs which is used to treat Bipolar Disorder is a group of mood stabilizers

3. List 4 symptoms of Major Depression. The known symptoms of Major Depression are feeling sad, changes in a person’s ration (eating more or less),decreased interest in doing regular activities and low energy or fatique. 4. What is the difference between Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder?

In case of Bipolar Disorder people have depression, and only then they have mood swings.

5. List 3 symptoms of a Manic Episode.

Racing thoughts, impulse or risky behavior, irritability.

Denise 1. What comorbid disorder did Denise experience?

It was bipolar disorder.

2. What happened to Denise’s children when she sought ...

Jane Doe

The following two peer-reviewed articles present studies that have been done by scholars, which reinforces the challenges of diagnosing mood disorders. Often times, mood is so intricately connected to the various mental illnesses that determining whether one is struggling as a result of mental disorder or mood disorder becomes a point of contention for the medical professions specializing in this area of treatment. Mood is an aspect of daily life that can often make diagnosis of mood disorders incredibly tricky. The first article titled, “Mood self-assessment in bipolar disorder: a comparison between patients in mania, depression, and euthymia” examines ...

D-Visiting every other day while encouraging the patient to talk while the nurse is working on reports is the best strategy because it is not restrictive or coercing to the patient. The patient would not feel threatened by the nurse and the nurse would not be avoiding contact with the patient. C-The patient showing initiative would be an appropriate outcome because lack of initiative and motivation is a major cause of dysfunctional behavior. In addition, the patient shows awareness of the need for self-care, which is a good sign. C-SSRIs have been associated with increased suicidal ideation in some ...

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Overview

Based on a 2005 survey that was published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, 2.6 percent of the adult population has a bipolar disorder (National Institutes of Health, n.d.). Among these people, 82.9 percent have severe cases of the said condition. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is a serious condition which affects patients’ day to day lives. The National Institutes of Health (n.d.) describes this condition as a “dramatic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels.” In the popular culture, this disorder have been presented in many American films. For instance, in the year 2012, ...

Ludwig van Beethoven is a musical genius who was widely known for his countless musical compositions. The social life of Beethoven was an indication of both the mental and physical disorders that he endured throughout his adulthood life before he passed on at the age of 57. The most evident disorder which was known by everybody was Beethoven’s deafness. Many believe that this was as a result of parent abuse during his childhood. However, there are other behaviors that, for a long time, were not properly addressed and were most likely to be attributed to some psychological disorders. ...

Response to Post One

I agree with your argument that bipolar disorder is a psychological disorder that has far-reaching ramifications. It is often very difficult to deal with individuals suffering from the condition. I also agree with your assertion that people often have reservations when dealing with individuals that have bipolar disorder. In fact, some people conclude that they are insane, thereby affecting tire reputations. Indeed, most individuals often claim that they are open to people’s issues; however, this is not the case especially in regards to how individuals suffering from psychological conditions are treated. Furthermore, I agree with your assertion that ...

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Abstract Mental health issues are mostly related to the problems such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, mood disorder, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders. They may develop as a result of several factors such as family factors, biological factors, and social factors. Patients of these disorders and their family members require an elevated level of education to deal with these problems. Therefore, it is important to improve the patient education materials that would help in conveying as much essential information to the patients and their family members as possible. In this regard, patients’ education materials can ...

Mental disorders take a toll on a person’s life, affecting not only their emotional and psychological health but also by imposing negative effects on their physical health and well-being. This is the reason why it is very important to treat mental disorders very keenly and to take extra care in the kind of treatment which is being given to people with mental illnesses. Doctors and specialists compose a very balanced proportion of medication for the patients so they can heal properly and their drugs can have positive, curative effects on their mental health. Along with medication and various ...

Abstract

Bipolar disorder is one of the various clinical disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. There is no known cause for the disorder though genetics and environment play a significant role in exacerbating it. This paper examines the journey of one Carrie Mathison, a CIA agent who suffers from bipolar disorder. Like other patients with bipolar disorder, Mathison experienced frequent maniac episodes. She also exhibited high-risk behaviors, which are characteristic of bipolar disorder patients. That behavior was evident in her lack of inhibition and excessive drinking. Mathison also exhibited psychotic behaviors, particularly when she saw herself as a heroine ...

Manic-depressive psychosis (manic depression) nowadays is one of the most studied affective disorders (mood disorders). It takes the form of manic phases and depressive phases, between which there is a so-called intermission period (at this time, the symptoms of manic-depressive psychosis disappear, and there is a complete integrity of the characteristics of the patient’s personality). In this paper I would like to consider in detail how a manic-depressive disorder is formed, which forms it may have and how the phases of the disease are alternated (Saritha Pujari).

Preconditions of the Formation of the Disease

Manic-depressive psychosis has two peaks of occurrence. The first happens at ...

Question 1

Bipolar disorder is a mental condition that causes irregular alterations in a person’s energy levels, temperament, and ability to function properly (Miklowitz, 2010). The condition differs from the day-to-day lows and highs that people experience because it present presents severe symptoms. The condition is characterized by recurring depression and mania conditions that can last from one day to several weeks. Extreme feelings of euphoria and irritability characterize the manic state. The other common symptoms that can occur in the manic state include surges of energy, agitation, talkativeness, reduced desire for sleep, increased risk taking, and pleasure seeking behaviours ( ...

Exploring High Self-Esteem and Narcissism as Contributors of Aggressive Tendencies: an Argument against the Low Self-Esteem Hypothesis

Literature Review Introduction There are relevant themes in the current literature that relate to the argument presented in this position paper. Many of these themes have focused on supporting the high self-esteem hypothesis, which holds that highly favorable self-appraisals cause aggression and make people more prone to acts of aggression. The results and findings of several research studies conducted with the purpose of supporting the so called high self-esteem hypothesis have actually been successful in providing evidence in favor of the view that it is actually high levels of self-esteem that increase an individual’s proneness to aggressive tendencies ( ...

Depression is a psychiatric illness that is prominent with regard to incidence throughout the world (Marchand, 2012). This is a painful condition of despair, which is accompanied by dullness of thought and slow movements. A person feels deeply unhappy and completely unable to experience pleasure, has lost the purpose and meaning of life. There are also other symptoms such as disturbed appetite (overeating or malnutrition), problems with sleep - early waking up at 4-5 in the morning or oversleeping. However, the main criterion of depression is suicidal thoughts. Depression usually worsens overall health and wellbeing. Depression is often accompanied ...

Abstract:

Mental illnesses altogether place a significant burden of disorder on young people. They induce adequate negative outcomes short- and long-term in several domains. Many youths with mental illnesses such as Bipolar disorder and Schizophrenia fall into the clutches of the criminal justice system (CJS) due to their risky behavior. This leads to a problematic quality of life. The main objective of the paper is to highlight about the mental illnesses in youth and the criminal justice system. A web search was conducted and quality articles were retrieved. It was observed that mentally ill youth encounter trouble with regard to ...

Introduction

In our everyday life, we experience stress at every corner. Instances like losing a loved one, losing a job or even divorce can make an individual feel sad, lonely, scared, nervous or anxious. It is our normal response to such stimuli, and they are usually accompanied by physiological changes in our body systems. According to the diagnostic and statistical manual (DSM) of mental disorders, mental illness have been categorized into several groups. DSM-IV used axes to categorize mental disorders into five axes. The first axis included all the psychological diagnostic categories except for the mental retardation and personality disorder. ...

Abstract

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness because of its symptoms. Patients who not only hallucinate but also are quite paranoid could inflict harm not only on their own lives and well-being rather; their negative traits could also influence badly on the lives of those close by. Because of the same paranoia, these patients are quite likely to shut themselves out from the rest of the world and to choose social isolation. These situations could be quite problematic for not just the patient rather for the people that surround him/her as well. Considering how many people suffer from the mental ...

Mental Illness Among Criminals

The prison systems have been over populated by many criminals in our country. The increasing rate of prisoners who have been diagnosed with mental illness is increasing. Many criminals have either been diagnosed with mental illness before being arrested and put into prison or they were diagnosed with mental issues after being incarcerated. The inmates with mental illness while committing crimes may have done so because of their illness. The people who were incarcerated and then diagnosed could have had mental problems because of the prisons system they are now living in. It can cause inmates to become depressed, ...

Bipolar is a severe mental condition under the category of depressive disorders with the major symptom being the presence of maniac episodes, during which a patient experiences unusual mood changes. The mania portrays extremely happy feelings and energy while depression manifests through sadness and depression. This mental condition affects children, teenagers, and adults at different levels with maniac episodes taking longer as a person grows older. Management of this condition is possible with early diagnosis and use of medication as well as therapeutic measures. Art therapy has proved effective in managing the mood changes of patients since it allows ...

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There were several tests made to test the patient’s neuropsychological and personality state. And there are several moments that may look like a situational stress reaction. Since, there were several aspects in the test that make to stop and think. Actually, in the given case stress in not a diagnoses, it may be one of the reasons of some possible disorders. For example, although the patient has average superior level of Perceptual Reasoning (Lichtenberger & Kaufman, 2013), she has troubles with “reading” cards of the test. Judging from the facts, listed by the patient, ...

Movie Review

CSU Chico Movie Review Dad’s in Heaven with Nixon was a touching documentary about the history of the director’s family. It center’s around the director, Tom Murray, and his brother, Chris. More poignantly, it centers on the two brothers and their family as they travel life, maneuvering the ups and downs that come with Chris’ autism diagnosis (Murray, 2010). Today, as an adult living with autism, Chris is not what many would consider the “typical” story. He paints glorious cityscapes, which were first widely promoted by the Murray’s family friend and art connoisseur, Gloria Vanderbilt ( ...

The elevation or lowering of an individual’s mood can be attributed to one or more disorders that affect the psychological well-being of the affected person. Mood disorders can cause depression, anxiety, and generally create a personal environment for the affected individual that is difficult and even impossible at times to handle. Many people who suffer mood disorders seek therapy or medication, or both, to help get through each day. From a psychological standpoint mood disorders are a debilitating effect that can have a great impact on an individual’s life. There are several types of mood disorders, and ...

For over the years, there is a relative increase in cases of children with birth defects. Recent statistics with regards to the American babies suffering from birth defects reveals that for every 4 and a half minutes, there is a new case of baby born with a birth defect, which can also be summarized as 120,000 incidents of child birth defects every year, and it is expected that the number of child victims will rise for the succeeding years (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Birth defects on newborn babies may affect almost any part of their body ...

Abstract

The World Health Organization (WHO), 2010 noted that recent research has identified several psychosocial and biologic risk factors for postpartum depression (PPD). Early recognition is one of the major challenges with this overwhelming mood disorder. The main focus of this project is to provide easy access to educational materials to aid in the screening, assessment, and treatment of women who experience depression during pregnancy or the postpartum period. PPD was amended by The American Psychiatric Association, in the 2013 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), to peripartum depression and specifies that the onset of mood disturbance can ...

Psychology Summaries

Solomon, Caren G., Murray B. Stein, and Jitender Sareen. "Generalized Anxiety Disorder." The New England journal of medicine 373.21 (2015): 2059-68. ProQuest. 7 Apr. 2016 .Retrieved fromhttp://search.proquest.com.contentproxy.phoenix.edu/docview/1735349848?pq-origsite=summon Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a condition that creates excessive worry and concern in a debilitating manner for those afflicted with the condition. “According to representative epidemiologic surveys, the estimated prevalence of generalized anxiety disorder in the general population of the United States is 3.1% in the previous year and 5.7% over a patient’s lifetime; the prevalence is approximately twice as high among women as among men” (Solomon, Stein, and ...

Introduction

Psychological disorders exhibit various symptoms. In some cases, the symptoms are obvious by observation while in others they are not detectable. A patient may conceal her symptoms with substance abuse and in some cases, the substances abuse tendencies is in it a symptom of an underlying mental disorder. There are various factors that have been identified as causes or stimulators of various conditions. In this research paper, we shall evaluate a case titled Diana Di in an effort to evaluate her symptoms and propose a possible diagnosis. The paper shall cover the diagnostic features, differential diagnosis, cultural, gender and ...

Introduction

The DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) is one of the most essential diagnostic as well as classification tools used in clinical practice especially in psychiatry, research and other related fields. The tool serves as an authoritative guide in regard to the diagnosis that can used to determine the appropriate the treatment for various mental disorders (Jacob & Patel, 2014). In the light of this, the tool contains various descriptions, symptoms as well as other criteria that is used in the diagnosis of various mental disorders encountered in clinical practice. On the one hand, the tool provides a ...

Abstract

The Cyclothymic Disorder also known as Cyclothymia is a disorder which has symptoms that resemble a great deal with those of the bipolar disorder except that they are not as extreme. Living with the disorder is not as complicated of a task as it may seem rather in some cases, the patient does not even realize the existence of the disease. It is however not very ideal for the condition to go unnoticed for it has great potential of developing into the most extreme ailment of the Bipolar disorder. The diagnosis could be made simpler by informing the people ...

Introduction

The age of racism is not yet over even though the Black Americans have claimed their rights a long time ago in the United States. Racial discrimination, race superiority, and race inferiority still exist in most sectors of the society. In the workplace, race and gender issues have been the major problems of employees as well as several firms, industries, and multinational corporations. The field of sociology has been studying the causes and effect of these racial implications and inconsistencies within some of the fields or sectors. According to most psychologists, the Theory of Evolution by Charles Darwin is ...

One of psychological disorders,s explicitly expressed in Caulfield’s behavioral patterns, is post-traumatic stress disorder or PSTD. It “is a serious, potentially debilitating condition that can occur in people who have experienced or witnessed a life-threatening event” (ADAA 2). In Holden’s case such event was the death of his brother Allie, which appears to be the main trigger of Holden’s psychological performance. Supporting causes may have been James Castle’s death and Mr. Spencer’s illness. The most common symptom for PSTD is constant re-experiencing the trauma by means of “intrusive distressing recollections [and] flashbacks” (ADAA ...

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Liberty University Abstract CBT is a psychotherapy intervention that has been integrated in mitigating various psychological and social disorders. Conditions such as bipolar disorders, depression, stress, among other social disorders have been treated by applying the CBT theory. The origin of this theory is traced back in 1950 where scholars where able to merge cognitive and behavioral therapies in order to generate this wide theory that could be used to widen the scope of treating different conditions. The precept of this theoretical application is anchored on its ability to alter thinking of an individual, which would have a significant ...

Abstract

This paper examines what mood disorders are and what individuals with a mood disorder are likely to face. This document encompasses the different types of mood disorders and how they affect an individual in a varied manner. Most importantly, the biological basis of each has been discussed at length. Depression is the most common mood disorder, and that is why -in one way or another- all other odd disorders are likely to revolve around depression. In general, when a person has a mood disorder, they face extreme mood - either too happy, too anxious or too sad. All these ...

Introduction

When looking at the topic of bipolar disorder, it is imperative to know exactly what the disorder is all about. This is done by one asking themselves what is bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder is defined as a mental disease that causes a person to have unusual behaviors such as shifts of moods, lack of energy and the inability to carry out the normal day activities (Mitchell, 2004). The disorder is also stated to be called as the manic depression. It has been said that the symptoms of the disorder are very severe and therefore, one needs the assistance of ...

The bipolar disorder (BD) has become one of the increasingly prevalent diagnosis in youths. This paper provides a summary of the quantitative and the qualitative analysis of bipolar. Several quantitative studies have been conducted in the recent past. The researches have revealed that the bipolar disorder has a severe and a negative impact on the occupational functioning. The qualitative analysis of the impact of bipolar on work reveals that there is a varied, intermittent and complex effects of the episodic condition, that is, the bipolar disorder upon the functioning of work. It therefore points out the need to develop ...

Postpartum Psychosis is an ailment experienced after the childbirth by women. In many views, the disease is characterized by mental illness that makes the mother have cynical and defeatist attitude towards the newborn baby. Such approaches are characterized by negative feelings about the fortunes of the baby that can lead to the woman contemplating taking away their lives or that of the child. There have been numerous cases of postpartum psychosis witnessed in several parts of the world and reports indicate that likelihood of infanticide stands at 4% among women, and it is considered to be that other conditions ...

Abstract

An immigrant Somalia woman with bipolar disorder leads an impoverished life with her three children in an estranged living environment. This case study report aims to illustrate how occupational therapy emphasizes cultural needs and addresses strategies to cope with occupational injustice through health literacy and intervention model enabling the client to perceive her problems and take steps to transform.

Introduction

Karly is a 30-year old woman recently emigrated from Somalia. She is able to speak and read a minimal amount of English. She works three part-time, minimum wage jobs to maintain her family. She is a timid woman, who neglects ...

Bipolar disorder, or in other words, manic depression or manic-depressive illness, is a mental disorder which is characterized by periods of depressive and manic phases with abrupt or gradual onsets and recoveries (Encyclopædia Britannica, 2016). Each phase has its symptoms. The depressive phase is characterized by performance decrement, melancholic mood, sadness, listless, inability to show interest or to enjoy life, a poor appetite, and disturbed sleep (Encyclopædia Britannica, 2016). A person in a manic phase is abnormally excited, in a euphoric mood, expansive, talkative, sometimes aggressive, boisterous and irritable. Such person is too self-assured, overenthusiastic, and very ...

The topic regarding the destiny of a genius occupies a certain niche in cinema, simultaneously appearing neither exclusively rare nor especially popular. This topic, unfortunately, is most likely to be marked with a known moral estimation, including both the cases of positive genii, such as writers, composers, musicians, and the cases of negative genii represented by criminals. In a manner, this topic reminds other thriller movies, with the exception that in the first case the hero has the real life prototype. David Helfgott, the piano virtuoso, is a well known musician whose popularity has spread far beyond his homeland. ...

Bipolar disorder is an illness conditioned by brain malfunction. According to statistics, 2.6 percent of American adults suffer from the illness. At least half of all cases are said to start before age 25 (Bipolar disorder in adults, 2012). People who suffer from it demonstrate drastic changes in mood, activity levels and productivity. It can take time to identify that a person has a bipolar disorder, since it can be confused with the usual ups and downs that all of us have. The condition is long-term and requires treatment and control. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depressive illness ...

The title of the chosen article for this assignment is “Use of self-care strategies in the management of bipolar disorder and their relationship to symptoms, illness intrusiveness, and quality of life” authored by Edward Wynter and Tania Perich. The scholarly article presents a study on specified self-care strategies important for managing bipolar disorder. It further asserts that self-care benefits those with bipolar disorder for the improvement of their quality of life. The research method used in this particular study was quantitative through the use of Self-Care Strategies Questionnaire (SCSQ). The questions were classified according to the six domains of ...

According to the National Institutes of Health, 61.5 million Americans experience mental illness annually while around 13 million have to live with a serious mental condition, like depression and bipolar disorder (as cited in National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2013). One of the ways to deal with these conditions is the use of psychological therapies. Psychological therapy takes different forms, such as interpersonal therapy, family-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Among these therapies, the most predominant is the last one, cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. The National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists (n.d.) states ...

Childhood bipolar is a disorder that mainly occurs in children. These children are characterized by periodical and abrupt mood swings, periodical hyperactivity which can also be followed by very intense temper tantrums which in most cases lead to deviant behaviors. All these behaviors can be seen in these children within a very short period of time many a times leading to misunderstanding of these children (Fristad & Arnold 23). Peace may become a vocabulary to his children because they never seem to look settled and if they do, these periods last for just a short time. This is a problem that needs to be taken not ...

Part 1

Community oriented policing services or COPS developed as a response to public fears in the early 1990s of rampant crime and politicians promises to “put 100,000 officers” on the streets at a minimal cost (Roth & Ryan, 2000). At around the same time new research into policing methods began to question the traditional police approach to fighting crime. According to the research, simply putting out more patrols to respond to crimes after they happen was not enough to substantially decrease crime. Instead, the research argued police needed to attack the underlying issues that facilitate the occurrence of crime (Roth ...

Mental disorder has become very common these days and in the United States, many people have been diagnosed with this condition. According the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, statistics indicate that bipolar disorder is non discriminatory, it affects men, women and children in equal measure race, social class or ethnic group notwithstanding. Approximately 5.7 million Americans who are eighteen and/or older suffer from it. Even so, about 70% of this population is aware of their status and are under medication (WHO 2005). Bipolar disorder is therefore a condition that has become very common among the American population taking into consideration ...

Question 1

Disruptive behavior problems include violence and aggression and are connected to various difficulties a child is facing in the school environment such as poor academic performance and problems in peer relationships. These disruptive behaviors normally affect the child, his or her family members as well as classmates at school. However, instilling the child with social skills and minimizing aggressiveness can effectively solve these problems. Social skills programs can provide the child with a range of skills required to cope with school environment, both socially and academically. One of the important skills learnt in program is the problem solving skills, which help ...

Gabrielle Carlson’s “Early Onset Bipolar Disorder” (2005) article explains the certainty in diagnosing prepubertal children as a delicate matter. As an accurate diagnosis turns childhood into a minefield, a misdiagnosis belittles the complexities of children. Applying science and rooting characteristics out of a child is burdened with flukes. There is more arguing about a child not having a disorder than there is in accepting how an undeveloped youth can be diagnosed.

A prepubertal child should not be diagnosed with a bipolar disorder because he may grow out of it. It’s a flippant excuse but also the most natural decision to take. The behavior is ...

Discussion 1

Psychological assessment is an extremely vital exercise for an individual or the community at large. It ensures that the courts give a fair ruling. There are different issues that could arise when conducting a psychological assessment in the community. This paper discusses issues that could arise when carrying out an assessment.

Competency of an individual is substantial in the court (Adler, 2004). The psychologist evaluates the mind of an individual and states if the defendant can face trial. In case the defendant is incompetent, the psychologist writes to the court to request time to prepare the defendant for legal proceedings. Additionally, ...

According to the Mayo Clinic (2012), depression is also known as “major depression, major depressive disorder, and clinical depression, and it will affect almost 15 percent of the population at some time in their lives (Turnquist, in Payne, 2011).” It is more than just a sense of being “down;” it is a real, persistent disorder that affects your mood in such a way (i.e. sadness or loss of interest in former activities) that it interferes with your daily life. It is a chronic condition, and it can last for weeks, months, or even years. People who suffer from it ...

When interviewing men with a combination of Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder I and Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder with Male Erectile Disorder it is important to first rule out the possibility that there is an underlying physical cause creating one or more of the psychological problems. In the best possible scenario, the interviewer has full access to the patient’s medical history, and it includes hormonal work ups to eliminate these possibilities. For example, a patient with a hypoactive thyroid may suffer from mood swings, a loss of desire and associated erectile disorder, experiencing these symptoms on an ongoing basis could cause ...

There is a wide range of things that could affect the normal working environment in a public or government workplace. Disability and its underlying personal & interpersonal, and physical & emotional issues serve as some of the best examples. The local or state government has provided public and government workers the necessary protections so that their rights may not be compromised should they receive maltreatments and encounter issues of prejudice in their workplace because of their disability.

This is a case of David Milligan, the acting chief of human resources of a state university-owned library. David Milligan currently faces a problematic situation wherein he ...

Mental problems associated with alcohol and drug abuse and dependence

Alcoholism is the excessive use and dependence on alcohol by users all the time. Someone who is alcoholic can’t perform any duty without drinking. Drug abuse is described as the use of a medical substance in any other form other than the prescribed by the medical physician. In most cases people tend to drink alcohol for other reason other than enjoyment to make it as a daily need. The drug use is supposed to be prescribed by the medical physician but in several cases people tend to use these drugs for personal pleasure. This two major behaviour result to many ...

Introduction

Bipolar disorder alias maniac depression is characterized by mood swings between lows( depression) and highs( mania), or a combination of these two at times. While depression is one of the most common features of this illness, maniac episodes are, usually, marked by a mix of irritability and anger, with or without euphoria. As such, the mood symptoms in the disorder may take four forms:

Mania: A period of persistently irritable mood accompanied by increased sense of self-esteem and optimism.

Depression: A period of unhappiness leading to changes in sleep, appetite, and indifference with the usual groove. Mixed Mania: The stage when mania and depression coexist. Hypomania: The state of persistently elevated mood marked by a ...

In most instances, people undergo mood swings or changes. In some occasion, one may feel frustrated and irritable; other occasions, one feels excited or happy. Nevertheless, people suffering from bipolar disorder undergo severe mood changes, which impair or affect their daily life as well as adversely influence their relationship with others. Because bipolar disorder, more often than not, is a chronic health complication, most persons suffering from bipolar need life-long therapy or treatment to maintain it in check. It is recommendable someone with bipolar disorder to see a psychiatrist frequently, because they can assess the symptoms, answer some troubling questions, as ...