...MENTAL ILNESS (ADHD) Terricka Atkins HCA/240 NOVEMBER 17, 2013 BRUCE GOULD ADHD was recognize as ADD and eventually as ADHD. A pediatrician in 1902, describe a group of as children as disobedient, emotional, and uninhibited. He said their actions were based on biology. He also believed that some of the children had other family members with the same disorder. Early theories were that these children were the victims of poor parenting, and more discipline was the best treatment. Years later ADHD was recognized as a mental disorder. According to ncbi,“ Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a problem of not being able to focus, being overactive, not being able control behavior, or a combination of these. For these problems to be diagnosed as ADHD, they must be out of the normal range for a person's age and development.” ADHD is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and into adulthood. ADHD is diagnosed much more often in boys than in girls. “It is not clear what causes ADHD. A combination of genes and environmental factors likely plays a role in the development of the condition. Imaging studies suggest that the brains of children with ADHD are different from those of children without ADHD.” There are many myths that are connected to ADHD. The myths that are mostly told is that ADHD is caused from poor parenting and ADHD affects school performance. ADHD is not caused by anything parents do, although symptoms can be exacerbated...
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...illness of ADHD (attention deficit disorder). In the first paragraph there will be a discussion on the history, including any myths or misconceptions of ADHD. In some of the other paragraph there will be a detailed discussion of the other points such as the neurotransmitters that are associated with this type of a illness. I will try to familiarize individuals as to how the environment in which they stay in will detract from a successful treatment of ADHD. In the final paragraph I will discuss how the treatments today of this illness compare to the diagnosis and treatments of the past. A list of the professionals involved in the treatment, diagnosis of ADHD will also be mentioned. Mental Illness Paper Attention deficit disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue on through adolescence and adulthood. Some symptoms may include difficulty staying focused and paying attention, difficulty controlling behavior, and hyperactivity (over- activity). ADHD is characterized by prominent symptoms of inattention and/ or hyperactivity and impulsivity. These symptoms can lead to difficulty in academic, emotional, and social functioning. Studies in the United States indicate approximately 8%- 10% of children satisfy diagnostic criteria for ADHD (ADHD, medicine.net). The term ADD was once used to describe children with these symptoms, but ADD is no longer a DSM diagnosis. A misconception surrounding ADHD is: ADHD...
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...ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER 1 A.D.H.D. Catherine M. Jones Carmen Griffis HCA/240 July 5, 2015 ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER 2 Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a biological disorder that makes it hard for many children as well as adults to sit still for short as well; as long periods of time. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key behaviors to ADHD. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder has three subtypes. One subtype is Predominately Hyperactive-Impulse whereas most (six or more) of the symptoms are in the hyperactive impulsivity categories. Fewer than six symptoms of inattention are present although; inattention may still be present to some degree. Predominately Inattentive is the second subtype. The majority of the symptoms are in the inattention category and fewer than six symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity may still be present to some degree. Children with this subtype are less likely to act out or have difficulties getting along with other children. This child may...
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...Diseases: ADHD The purpose of this paper is to bring forth awareness and equip my readers with material regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, also referred to as (ADHD). This disorder effects many children and adults, and even those who have not been diagnosed. Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder effects children starting around the age younger age of 3. Not all who are ADHD have been clinically diagnosed, or even able to receive the kind of treatment(s) necessary for them. Several myths that have risen over time include idea such as: ADHD is not a real disorder However, like many other mental disorders it has a biological component. This means the biological component has been inherited. ADHD does not just happen to children, adults can also struggle making it harder to concentrate, stay focused without getting bored, which can also lead to a restless feeling. Hyperactivity is viewed as a main symptom for someone who has this mental disorder. With age hyperactivity usually tends to decline, and in which case will not stand out to be so visible. There has been some worry that taking prescription medication will lead to addictions, however there is no real evidence linking stimulant medications to other addictions. In most cases individuals who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder result in having lower rates of substance abuse, verses individuals who do not take the appropriate medication. People with ADHD have a difficult...
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...ADHD Angie Peterson HCA/240 June 28, 2015 Sherrie Sheets ADHD Introduction Today the addressed topic is going to be ADHD, (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) that is a disorder very common today. This disorder can effect children and even adults. The areas that will be gone over are the history or background to the disorder as well as any past and current treatments that are available. All symptoms and signs that are diagnosed for this type of disorder will be given here, so that anyone than may need help with a loved one they think suffer from this can read and make an assumption as to if this person may need help in their health. The ways that this is diagnosed including any tests will be given as well. The public needs the correct information of diagnosis and treatment that once was and what is now being done so that any treatment can be successful for the one that may be suffering from this disorder. Sir Alexander Crichton, a Scottish physician, gave the first example of the disorder in 1798. He studied at the University of Leiden and earned his M.D. He became extremely interested in mental illnesses after studying and observing insanity in patients. His medical tour started in Paris, then moved to Stuttgart, and finally ended in Vienna. He claims this illness is borderline insanity and it could be caused by nervous disorders. (US National Library of Medicine) You could be born with this mental illness and eventually possibly grow out of it by adult hood but...
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...The Existence of ADD and ADHD The Existence of ADD and ADHD Some of the most common words moving around in the psychiatric circle are attention Deficit; hyperactivity; Ritalin; ADD, ADHD. These words are being most commonly discussed by most educators, physicians, psychologists and young parents in the society today. In spite of extensive advancements in technology which has brought new insights into the brain and learning, there is still a lacuna in the field of problems faced by children who are unable to remain focused on the task given to them in the classroom owing to their inability to pay attention. While the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) of the American Psychiatric Association) put forth a list of behaviors which predominantly fall in the category of ADD and/or ADHD, many researchers still maintain that there is no set way to diagnosis or develop a treatment program to these disorders which will be guaranteed to work. At the same time there is another set of researchers who maintain that these disorders actually do not exist at all. However, in the real world, parents and educators still continue to struggle with the task of coping with children who are hyperactive and who have very low attention span and whose behavior often interferes with schooling and family life. [Armstrong, 1997] During the recent years, words like attention deficit, hyperactivity, ADD etc. have been quite frequently used among various psychiatric...
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...essay on increasing trend of ADHD diagnosis Ryan Jarman Grand Canyon University Commentary essay on increasing trend of ADHD diagnosis Beginning in 2011 a sizable increase in the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) spiked to an all-time high. The diagnosis of ADHD jumped 24% in a four-year period. (CDC, 2013). This trend was observed through by the New York Times by interviewing 76,000 parents by cellphone or direct calls. This raw data was then given to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The controversy with this fact may be observed as over diagnosis, changes in mental health procedure, or perhaps wrong diagnosis for patients. By treating these numbers as a reality this increased trend may indicate some hope for these patients by better community awareness, better treatment and better outcomes. All of this can lead to better quality of life for those suffering from this mental health issue. With the diagnosis of ADHD on the rise more and more people are aware of it, this does not necessarily mean educated about ADHD. An organization called Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a non-profit that focuses on provide information and education and education on their website for the public. They are advocates for appropriate public policies and public recognition in response to the patients and families with these special needs. The program called National Resource Center on ADHD (NRC) sanctioned by CHADD works...
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...Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, known as ADD until 1994 is one of the most common childhood disorders but it can continue into adulthood. Symptoms can vary from person to person, but most commonly the symptoms are, trouble staying focused and attentiveness, behavioral problems, and being overly hyperactive. There are three different subcategories of ADHD. (Smith, and Segal) Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, mostly behavioral like acting out in class and not being able to get along with other children. Predominantly inattentive, a child could be sitting in class normally but not focusing on what is being said. Finally the combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive, is a mixture of the both. Most children have the combined category. (Attention) Children with ADHD not only suffer from inability to focus or calm down, but also it is not uncommon for low self-esteem from doing poorly in school or being bullied for their behaviors or school work. Although sometimes symptoms tend to be less severe as a person grows older, some people never grow out of it, but almost all learn how to better cope with their symptoms and how to focus and remain attentive for day to day activities. (Mayo) Often times feeling of guilt is felt by the person who has ADHD or by one of their family members. Educating people who know or have ADHD is very important to make sure that no false feelings or myths are supported either unintentionally or unknowing that the ideas are wrong. ADHD is nothing to be ashamed...
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...educational function (S. Henderson, 2006) This can cause negative feelings about ones personal growth. Though one of many human services needs, mental health will be my example, of the importance of community resources in the community. Community Resources 3 Community Resources and Human Services Needs Community resources provide needed support to help people to obtain needed recourses which will help them with their daily living and survival. Mental health is a human services need that requires an unlimited accessibility to resources. It affects adults and children’s’ thought process and physical ability. Two forms of mental illness is ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Both of these disorders strike both children and adults, and can have a negative effect on day-to-day social and/or academic functions. (S. Henderson, 2006) ADD is the inability to focus and pay attention and most commonly found in girls. (S....
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...A37447965 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD is a highly prevalent, neurobiological disorder which generally has an early onset of symptoms (Biederman, 2005). Children of both genders are affected and symptoms often persist into adolescence and adulthood. It often includes varying degrees of age-inappropriate behaviors such as impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity (Barkley, 2002). These behavior traits must be prominent enough to cause impairment in the individual’s functioning. ADHD is considered a developmentally relative deficit. This means that diagnosable ADHD cases are often the extreme cases of normal traits, or result from an abnormal delay in normal traits. Evidence exists that the disorder runs in families, and it is assumed to be heritable (Biederman, 2005). Polanczyk, Silva de Lima, Horta, Biederman, & Rohde (2007) point out that this disorder has become a major public health concern because of its prevalence, early onset, and the serious financial burden for both families and society, that is often associated with it. Common predicaments with ADHD include overdiagnosis, stimulant medications as treatment, and the issue regarding worldwide prevalence, namely, whether or not it is more common in the United States. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has been studied extensively, often with controversial findings, which implies that much more research is necessary. ADHD appears quite diverse over varying cases, but the general...
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...Depression Amanda Harrod HCA/240 July 5, 2015 Kim Dankert Depression Depression is an illness that many American’s suffer from. 40 million adults in the United States suffer from depression (National Institute of Mental Health). People that have depression often feel sad, hopeless, worthless, ashamed, or guilty. They often lose interest in activities that they once found to be pleasurable. A person with depression may have trouble completing their daily activities. Those that suffer from this terrible illness often have thoughts of suicide. There are a few myths of depression. Many believe that those that suffer from depression are crazy. There are some people that believe that depression is a medical disease. Such as a disease like diabetes. Also it is believed that depression is just a large case of the blues. Lastly, some believe that depression only affects losers or women. One of the earliest treatments for depression was psychoanalysis. There are signs and symptoms of depression. Feeling helpless and believing that nothing will ever get better. Losing interest in hobbies that you used to love, or even losing interest in having sex. Appetite changes, or weight changes. Sleeping too little or too much for your body. Feeling angry or violent because everything and everyone is getting on your nerves. Feeling like you are worthless. Drug use or gambling to help make you feel better. Depression has been linked to reduced serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine in...
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...we will discuss the truth and myths behind Tourette’s syndrome and insure we have a good understanding of what the disorder really is. We will try to break the Hollywood stereotype of this disorder and who are really the worst hit from Tourette’s syndrome. We will also discuss what the patient’s symptoms will be and what they may go through and classified the types of symptoms known as tics into motor and vocal. Finally, we will discuss what treatment options they may have and what hope someone may have who is suffering from this disorder; furthermore, what organizations are out there to help with the disease. I hope this gives you some more details on Tourette’s syndrome and what a person or their family may go through when suffering from this disorder. I know that researching it and find out all the information I could really open my eyes to what people go through and how challenging life can be. What is Tourette’s syndrome? Tourette's syndrome has the misnomer of being a disease where you use profanity and yell inappropriate words in a public environment. However, it can be much more serious and challenging to deal with that is only a symptom of the disease. The disorder was first documented in 1885 by a French Doctor named Georges Gilles de la Tourette; he would be considering a Neurologist in today standards. The Doctor Georges Gilles de la Tourette Name the disorder "maladie des tics" and he diagnosed nine patients in1885 with the disorder who all demonstrated the normal...
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...Fetal alcohol syndrome Over the years there have been many myths about fetal alcohol syndrome. A lot of people don’t believe that drinking alcohol will cause any harm to the baby. I think this is wrong. I have seen the effects first hand of what happens when you drink alcohol during pregnancy. My cousin was born with mental retardation due to her mother drinking during pregnancy. Her mom just like many people didn’t think doing this would do any harm, in fact her doctor said that it was okay to do so. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a condition that results from alcohol exposure during pregnancy. There are several problems that are caused by fetal alcohol syndrome; these are physical deformities, mental retardation, learning disorders, vision difficulties and behavioral problems. These problems vary from child to child, but defects caused by fetal alcohol syndrome are irreversible. No amount of alcohol is safe to consume during pregnancy, if you chose to drink you put your baby at risk. Fetal alcohol syndrome is not a single birth defect; it’s a cluster of related problems. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a common yet preventable cause of mental retardation. The severity of this varies with each child. There are several signs of Fetal alcohol syndrome that include: • Distinctive facial features, including small eyes, an exceptionally thin upper lip, a short, upturned nose, and a smooth skin surface between the nose and upper lip. • Deformities of the joints, limbs and fingers...
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...AUSM 1107009 Bipolar Disorder Name: Marc Mah Siew Vern Subject: Psychology Title: Bipolar Disorder Student ID: AUSM 1107009 Lecturer: Miss Rachel Seak AUSM 1107009 Bipolar Disorder Report The topic that I have been research and studied together with my group members is bipolar disorder. My group members consist of 5 people including me; Hong Kah Wai, Ng Weng Ian, Jason Chua Han Theng and Vivien Chin. Hong Kah Wai explained about the definition of bipolar disorder and the factors contributing to bipolar. Bipolar disorder, used to be known as manic-depressive disorder is consider being a serious and critical disorder because it is a psychiatric illness. According to Skapinakis and Gerasi (2008) bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide. The definition of bipolar disorder is mood volatility in different phase and levels involving mainly cognition and mood. People who are diagnosis with bipolar will have drastic change in emotions and...
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