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A New Axis-I Mental Disorder, 2005.
Describes Internet addiction as a new Axis I mental disorder.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 57.95
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This paper proposes that Internet addiction, or Internet Dependence/Abuse Disorder, is a new DMS-IV, Axis I mental disorder. The paper cites symptoms of the proposed disorder which are symptomatic criteria for Internet Addiction.
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"The proposed DSM-IV disorder to be discussed in this report is Internet Addiction or Internet Dependence Abuse Disorder. Symptoms of this proposed disorder include tolerance or a need for markedly increased amounts for time spent online to gain the same satisfaction, withdrawal or anxiety, psychomotor agitation, excessive thinking about what is happening on line when not on the Internet and craving or accessing the Internet more often or for longer periods of time than was intended. Other objective symptoms include unsuccessful attempts..."
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Understanding Mental Disorders, 2004.
An analysis of the impact of language and culture on the diagnosis of mental disorders.
9,225 words (approx. 36.9 pages), 27 sources, MLA, AU$ 275.95
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This paper examines the current state of scholarship with regard to how language and culture can impact the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. The paper contends that there is much research but still relatively little in the way of concrete guidance for the therapist in everyday practice. The paper claims that is necessary for behavioral health professionals to first look at their own attitudes toward diversity and then for them to recognize and accept the reality of difference in the people they will deal with. The paper asserts that before a therapist can accurately create either a diagnosis or a treatment plan, he or she must understand where the subject comes from, not only as far as personal history but with respect to the cultural views that shape response to whatever happened to the person individually.
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Introduction
The Scope of the Issue
Language
Cross-cultural Prevalence of Mental Disorders
Methodology
Review of Literature
How Well is the Issue Being Addressed?
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"These issues do not just present treatment problems. How can one ethically diagnose and treat someone he or she does not understand? It becomes a most serious matter of being incompetent to provide adequate treatment to the Asian or Arab immigrant. It is also frequently the case that, as professionals, counselors are not aware that the African-American or Hispanic-American person sitting across the desk, comes from a different cultural perspective even though he or she may have been born and raised in this country. Bluntly, incompetence is not acceptable in any health care setting. It would seem that it is now necessary for members of the behavioral health professions to develop new skills and tools if they are to deserve the confidence and trust of the people they will be treating."
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Living with Mental Disorders, 2002.
A discussion of the implications of living with mental disorder, including medical issues and the reality of daily life.
1,195 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, AU$ 58.95
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Using ADHD as an example, this paper discusses issues related to living with mental disorders. Diagnosis and medical concerns are addressed. The reality of living with such a disorder and its impact on various aspects of daily living, such as school, work and social functioning are examined.
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"For many years the field of psychology has had medical guidelines set for it in the diagnosing of mental disorders. The DSM-IV lists symptoms and criteria required to diagnose certain mental disorders and it explains how those disorders manifest themselves medically. Once the disorder is diagnosed however, there are often daily life adjustments and implications that are discovered as well. The treatment of a mental disorder involves not only a proper and thorough diagnosis but also treatment that understands the daily implications of having a mental disorder."
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Approaches to Psychological Mental Disorders, 2004.
Examines genetic, psychoanalytic, environmental, sociological, and biological treatment approaches to mental disorders.
1,009 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 51.95
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Throughout the history of the discipline of psychology, there have been numerous paradigmatic shifts in viewing the human mind and the human psychological condition. Today, much lip service has been paid to the idea that all psychological mental disorders are holistic in nature. In other words, it is assumed that individuals are not ?all body? or ?all mind,? in accordance with the traditional Cartesian mind/body duality. This paper looks at the current theory that an individual?s genetic makeup, past history, and current physical and psychological environment are all engaged in a complex series of intricate interactions that produce ?the self? that the therapist must treat, to the best of his or her ability, with the tools of therapy, medication, and analysis, depending upon his or her field of expertise.
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"Eating disorders are an interesting example of how important it is to examine causality and treatment through a variety of guises, as what seems to ?cause? the disorder, such as a low serotonin level present in anorexics, may be a symptom of starvation. However, serotonin is also linked to chemical reasons for the development of depression, which may also be linked to the reasons for the eating disorder being developed in the patient as a coping strategy. Low serotion levels may have genetic roots in the development of the disorder as well, which cause parents to place pressure upon the child because of their own inability to deal with stress. (Misra & Soka, et. al, 2003)"
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Mental Disorders, 2003.
A presentation of case histories of various mental disorders.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 1 source, APA, AU$ 138.95
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This paper provides 12 case histories and evaluations of different types of mental disorders. The disorders include: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Dementia of the Alzheimer's type, Paranoid type of Schizophrenia and Major Depressive Disorder.
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"Peter, a ten-year-old Caucasian boy, was referred to the therapist for diagnosis due to his inability to deal with academic tasks and disruptive behavior over the last seven months. Apart from the involvement of Peter and therapist, Peter's mother and his teacher..."
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Mental Disorders, 2007.
A look at some temporary and permanent mental disorders.
1,357 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 65.95
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The paper discusses amnestic syndrome, an abnormal mental state where all cognitive functions are intact except memory and learning.
The paper also looks at Alzheimer's disease, a tragic, progressive brain disorder that gradually destroys a person's memory, their ability to learn, reason, communicate and carry out daily activities. Additionally, the paper examines mild mental retardation, phenylketonuria (PKU), functional enuresis and encorpresis and autism.
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"Amnestic disorders can be either transient or persistent and can be caused by accidents, trauma, seizures, alcohol, tumors, encephalitis, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other conditions. There are some fascinating clinical cases on record where after severe brain trauma, an individual was completely unable to lay down new memories at all. There are also popular movies about amnestic syndromes. One of the most interesting is the movie, Memento, in which the main character has to tattoo notes all over his body to help him function because he has lost his memory and cannot retain new memories."
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Mental Disorders in "Don't Say a Word", 2008.
An analysis of various mental disorders displayed by the character Elizabeth in Gary Fleder's film "Don't Say a Word".
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper examines the movie "Don't Say a Word", directed by Gary Fleder, and focuses particularly on its deeply disturbed protagonist, Elizabeth. The young lady manifests a number of mental problems, so many and so variable that her psychiatrist becomes suspicious that she is faking. The paper points out that she is indeed partially faking her symptoms. At the same time, she is a troubled young woman and does suffer from depression and related problems because of certain traumatic events. The paper adds that the link between the events and her reaction is clearly made and serves to show her portrayal to be realistic. The paper takes a close look at how well she mimics certain problems so convincingly, enough to fool even medical professionals. Ultimately, she is diagnosed with counterfeit schizophrenia. The paper concludes, however, that the severe traumas in her life might have led to the onset of real disorders.
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"Schizophrenia may be the most severe of the psychiatric disorders, and this problem leads to a disability resulting from negative symptoms and cognitive deficits, which may at times include delusions and hallucinations. These symptoms are in keeping with what psychiatrists in the film see when they examine Elizabeth. The modern conception of schizophrenia was made first by German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin at the beginning of the twentieth century, and in 1959, Schneider offered a set of first rank symptoms of the disease. These symptoms included audible thoughts, hearing voices arguing, hearing voices commenting on one's actions, the feeling of influences on the body, thought withdrawal, delusions, and the belief that one's feelings and volitional acts are influenced by others (Stefan, Travis, & Murray, 2002, pp. 12, 15)."
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Mental & Personality Disorders, 1997.
Causes, symptoms & treatment of schizophrenia, posttraumatic stress disorder, antisocial & narcissistic personality disorders.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 114.95
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" PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Introduction
Mental disorders include a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome occurring in a person, that is associated with present distress or disability or a significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability, or loss of freedom. The symptoms are not a typical response to a situation or event, but are a manifestation of a behavioral, psychological, or biological dysfunction. Disorders classified include: schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder; and borderline, narcissistic, and antisocial personality disorders. Similarities and differences between the paranoid personality and schizophrenia, paranoid type, and obsessive-compulsive personality and obsessive-compulsive.."
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Approaches to Mental Disorders, 2002.
Discussion of the need for those in the psychological community to use the many different psychological approaches available to treat patients with mental illness.
1,412 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper looks at the tendency of psychologists to focus on only one modality by which to view a psychiatric patient, even though there are many different approaches available. It points out that using only one modality can severely hinder the effectiveness of treatment, since certain illnesses may need to be treated in several different ways. The paper argues that, although this approach may be more costly and less practical, ultimately, it is more humane and more effective.
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"Throughout the history of the discipline of psychology, there have been numerous paradigmatic shifts in viewing the human mind and the human psychological condition. Today, much lip service has been paid to the idea that all psychological mental disorders are holistic in nature. In other words, it is assumed that individuals are not ?all body? or ?all mind,? in accordance with the traditional Cartesian mind/body duality, but that an individual?s genetic makeup, past history, and current physical and psychological environment are all engaged in a complex series of intricate interactions that produce ?the self? that the therapist must treat to the best of his or her ability, with the tools of therapy, medication, and analysis, depending upon his or her field of expertise."
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Mental Disorderand Cultural Bias, 2002.
Asks the question whether the concept of mental disorder can be free of cultural bias.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 102.95
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This paper discusses whether the concept of 'mental disorder' can ever be free of cultural bias. The problem is situated in trying to achieve neutrality, a concept which should be discarded. An alternative to the concept is discussed.
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Mental Illness in Juveniles, 2004.
A look at the psychological, physiological, biological, sociological and cultural factors that cause innumerable extremely disturbing and devastating mental disorders in the younger generation.
2,350 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper examines how mental as well as physical well-being is essential to live a prosperous life and to make this world a better place for the generations to come. It looks at how various factors combine to work against this well-being by giving birth to mental illnesses in children and how the world is not left with any option other than to look into the health issues at hand and the germane factors that are responsible for causing mental illnesses in juveniles. It highlights and discusses the various possible factors that contribute to the mental disorders found in juveniles.
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Statement of the Problem
Thesis Statement
Employed Research Methodologies and Tools and Techniques
A Brief Overview
Possible Factors Causing Mental Illnesses in Juveniles
Suggestions for Ameliorating the Issue at Hand
Putting All Together: A Quick Recap
Conclusion
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"With the world rapidly transmuting into a global village, diversity in all walks of life as augmented manifolds thereby posing various challenges for the people involved. One such problem that MUST be looked into with far more pull pertains to the mental well being of children of all ages. Various factors some known whereas others still unknown come into play and are usually working vitally behind the high crime rates in juveniles, severe lack of patience, tolerance and mental as well as emotional stability and innumerable serious mental illnesses among children. For similar reasons, massive figures indicate that mental illnesses in children are quite common. This further gives rise to a chain of connected issues and problems for the world at large. Major personality problems in children diffuse from these mental illnesses that infect our society and increase health issues in children."
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Unemployment and Its Effects on Mental Health, 2006.
This paper examines the correlation between unemployment and various mental health disorders.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 38.95
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This brief yet concise paper details recent research which has proven that unemployment causes, rather than merely results from, poor psychological health. A study in Great Britain revealed that unemployed individuals were approximately three times more likely, than employed people, to commit suicide. This paper examines the impact of unemployment on one's mental health, including: Anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction with one's life, negative self-esteem and other emotional states have each been demonstrated in complex studies to be higher in unemployed people than in similar groups of employed people.
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"For many people, the stress of being unemployed is devastating. A recent study of more than 500,000 people in Great Britain revealed that people who said they were unemployed in a 1981 census were approximately three times more likely than employed people to commit suicide in the next decade. "Job loss seems to result in a serious erosion in people's sense of control and self-esteem," says William R. Avison, Ph.D., professor of sociology and leader of the University of Western Ontario study. Because control and self-esteem are two limitations of mental health, it is understandable that unemployment affects people so deeply, he argues."
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Treating Mental Illness in Various Cultures, 2006.
This paper discusses the cultural differences in dealing and treating mental disorders, while examining a specific case study. Also includes information on the views and effects of Western medicine, Buddhism and religious perspectives.
1,521 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper examines in detail the case of Molly, and how she is treated as a schizophrenic rather than the sad, lonely, neurotic individual, she initially presented herself to be. Destined to be sent to the backward of a mental institution, the doctor who treats Molly, sees her as an individual who was trying to find a solution to a personal problem, not just as a collection of walking neurons and nerves waiting for a psychotropic cocktail to make the delusions go away. In treating Molly, the psychologist gets to know his patient without judging her actions or beliefs. The paper goes on to explain the various treatments available in different cultures and religions.
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"The fact is that Western medicine now believes that if the doctor - psychiatrist (psychologists and psychoanalysts takes too long and is too expensive for those who cannot afford to pay for their services out of their pocket) cannot cure the mental disease with some chemical or another ranging from tranquilizers to thorazine, your resulting actions are your personal responsibility and if they deviate from the norm too far they are cause for criminal incarceration. "
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Fragile X Disorder and Communication, 2002.
This paper outlines Fragile X disorder with a detailed description of the biological cause of the disorder, as well as an explanation of the subsequent communication disorders
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper looks at the debilitating disease called Fragile X Disorder. It examines the physical characteristics of people who suffer from this disorder as well as mental and behavioral problems. It focuses on the specific issue of speech impairments causing communication problems.
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"Fragile X is the most common inherited cause of developmental and learning disabilities, affecting as many as one person in every 1,000 (Saunders, 1999). Fragile X is a sex-linked genetic disorder and is named so because of a fragile site on the tip of the long arm of the X chromosome where it looks as if a piece of the chromosome is broken off (Saunders, 1999). The gene responsible for the disorder is Fragile Mental Retardation 1 (FMR-1) and can be diagnosed through DNA testing (Saunders, 1999). The FMR-1 gene becomes faulty due to an expansion of three nucleotides, Cytosine-Guanine-Guanine (CGG), which inhibits the production of the FMR protein; the FMR protein is essential for normal brain development (Symons, et al, 2001). "
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Interventions for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, 2007.
This paper discusses two methods of intervention applicable to working with children and young people with obsessive compulsive disorder.
1,631 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 77.95
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Within the context of multi-disciplinary practice, relevant legislation and social policy, this essay outlines and evaluates two methods of intervention applicable to working with children and young people with a mental health disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The methods of intervention that are outlined and evaluated are cognitive behavioural therapy and opportunity led work. The essay also addresses the challenges inherent in practicing across different value bases and theoretical understandings of the medical and social model of mental health. Throughout the essay, an awareness of oppressive and discriminatory practice is present.
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"There are two theoretical perspectives to take into consideration when working with people with mental health issues; the medical model and the social model. The medical model has a broad application however it does originally sit in the field of medicine. The medical model follows a general series of events; diagnosis stage, prescriptive stage and curative stage. The diagnostic stage is when the individual goes to see the professional, be it a doctor or a psychologist. The prescriptive stage is when the individual describes what is wrong with them or explains what is happening to them. The curative stage is the resolution stage where the professional attempts to find a solution to the problem. The medical model does not take into consideration any external forces such as family or social networks when dealing with the individual whereas the social model is based on these external influences on the individual. The medical model is defined by a set medical framework and this then defines how the individual will be viewed, this differs from social work as the interventions are always client led."
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Mood and Anxiety Disorders, 2003.
The following paper describes mental illnesses according to the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV).
1,175 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 58.95
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This essay examines the differences and similarities between mood and anxiety disorders. It provides us with definitions and symptoms of these disorders, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. This paper also looks at the impact of mood disorders on society.
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?A bipolar patient can also experience a mixed episode, which is characterized by cycles of depression and mania occurring in the same day. A hypo-manic episode is defined by a period of persistent mood elevation or irritability that last at least four days, but this condition is not as severe and may not result in social or occupational dysfunction.?
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