...Asperger’s Disorder, as it has become known, is a disorder that is a part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is no longer recognized as a separate syndrome under DSM V but instead those who exhibit Asperger’s like syndromes receive a diagnosis of ASD. Those with Asperger’s are sometimes thought of as a “high functioning autistic,” this is because they do not struggle with development the same way others with an ASD diagnosis do. ASD symptoms are divided into three categories: deficiencies in social interaction, communication deficiencies, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped behaviors and interests. While children with Asperger’s regularly struggle with social interaction and display repetitive behaviors, they don’t exhibit a delay in their language. In fact, a lot of the time a child with Asperger’s may have above average intelligence. Because of poor social interactions, a child with Asperger’s can go on to develop many other syndromes if he/she doesn’t receive proper therapy. But even with therapy, a child with Asperger’s is more likely to experience anxiety and depressive disorders. These two conditions can have a profound effect on a child’s development and functioning, especially when the same child has an Asperger’s...
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...attempt to study psychological diseases and disorders as well as in the diagnosis and treatment of individual’s suffering from such diseases and disorders. The following will include the analysis of the disorder known as Schizophrenia. The areas of brain affected, causal factors, associated symptoms, neural basis and appropriate drug therapies will be discussed. In addition, the disorders of Anorexia Nervosa and Generalized Anxiety Disorder will also be examined. Both the disorders of Anorexia Nervosa and Generalized Anxiety Disorder will be discussed for their relation to the nature-nurture issue and other appropriate theories of etiology. Possible drug therapies and alternative solutions will also be a focus of discussion. Part A: Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is undoubtedly one of the most complex psychiatric disorders of all time. A disorder which name defines the “splitting of psychic functions (Pinel, 2007, p.481)”, Schizophrenia often presents itself with a variety of characteristic symptoms including possible delusions, hallucinations, disorganized or incoherent speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior patterns and negative symptoms (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Social and occupational dysfunction often accompany these characteristic symptoms of Schizophrenia and the combination of function impairment and symptoms must persist in duration for a period of 6 months to warrant a diagnosis of Schizophrenia (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Causal...
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...Week 8 Assignment Diagnosis and Treatment Get Tutorial by Clicking on the link below or Copy Paste Link in Your Browser https://hwguiders.com/downloads/beh-225-week-8-assignment-diagnosis-treatment/ For More Courses and Exams use this form ( http://hwguiders.com/contact-us/ ) Feel Free to Search your Class through Our Product Categories or From Our Search Bar (http://hwguiders.com/ ) Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a sexual disorder that is a common psychological disorder. Sexual dysfunction is can be defined as one’s inability to enjoy sexual encounters, affecting both men and women. Sexual dysfunctions seldom threaten one’s physical health, rather, they tend to affect one’s psychological health; depression and anxiety are common psychological effects of sexual dysfunction. ED, the sexual dysfunction among men, refers to the inability to achieve or maintain an erection that is suitable for intercourse (Morris & Maisto). ED can occur at any time during a man’s life. Physical causes of ED can include alcohol or tobacco use, fatigue, brain or spinal cord injuries, liver or kidney failure, and specific types of prostate or bladder surgery. These physical causes can occur at any time during a man’s life; however, ED is more common in men over the age of 65 (AAFP, 2006). Some medical problems, such as diabetes and hypertension, can also lead to ED. CLICK PURCHASE BUTTON TO DOWNLOAD COMPLETE TUTORIAL BEH 225 Week 8 Assignment Diagnosis and Treatment Get Tutorial...
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...1 Donald is a fifty-four-year-old male with a wife, children, and several grandchildren. Donald’s symptoms started approximately thirty years ago and have been increasing in severity. Documenting the critical issues, diagnostic impressions, and treatment recommendations are imperative to successfully helping the client deal with the issues and possibly minimize the risk of future relapse in recovery. Addressing the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects will help to guide the therapist through developing the most accurate treatment model for the patient. Key Issues Listing the key issues through priority, rationale, and documenting possible treatment options will help limit misdiagnosis. Prioritizing the issues will help a counselor to focus on the most accurate diagnosis while presenting the most probable treatment outcomes. Prioritizing Key Issues: * Uncontrollable and excessive worry that interferes with decisions and performance, * Tense, restless, muscle ache, always on guard, * Fatigued through most days, * Long term sleeping issues, * Dependent on sleeping pills, * Worry leads to depression for weeks after losing all pleasure in life and activities, * Twice in past anxiety led to feelings of a heart attack with symptoms of sweating palms, dizziness, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath, and * Family recognize Donald’s symptoms of always being on the go. Rationale The most consistent symptom in Donald’s...
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... 5. The worrying is now affecting his health in negative ways. B. I have a positive outlook for Donald’s treatment. Even though the anxiety has been affecting him for years, he has been dealing with it on his own. Without medication or counseling, so treatment should not be outrageous, or debilitating. II. Diagnostic Impressions A. Donald’s disorder would be categorized under anxiety disorders. I believe he has generalized anxiety disorder. I give this diagnosis because, the anxiety has been lasting over 6 months, he does not have control over the anxiety, and he is anxious or worried all of, or most of the time. These are all classic symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. For the diagnosis, I considered depressive disorder. Even though the symptoms are similar, they are not the same. He does have recurrent thoughts of death, but they are for other people not him, he does not think about dying, he worries about things happening to his loved ones. Also he may be unable to perform his duties at work as assigned, but he does manage to get up and go to work, and has been able to keep his job year, after year. His depression is due to the fact, he worries all of the time. B. At this time, from the information I was provided, I think that the only diagnosis in this case is the generalized anxiety disorder. No duel diagnosis is necessary. III. Treatment Recommendations 1. Cognitive behavioral therapy with a psychotherapist to discuss options, and set a plan...
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...diseases and disorders, in addition to in the diagnosis and treatment of individual’s anguish from diseases and disorders. The subsequent will consist of the psychoanalysis of the disorder identified as Schizophrenia. As for the areas of brain affected, contributory factors, related symptoms, the neural origin, and suitable drug therapies will be discussed. Additionally, the disorders of Anorexia Nervosa and Generalized Anxiety Disorder will also be examined. Therefore the disorders of Anorexia Nervosa and Generalized Anxiety Disorder will be discussed for their relation to the nature-nurture issue and other appropriate theories of etiology. Possible drug therapies and alternative solutions will also be a focus of discussion. Part A: Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is indubitably one of the most intricate psychiatric disorders of all time. It is a disorder which name defines the “splitting of psychic functions (Pinel, 2007, p.481)”, Schizophrenia habitually presents itself with a multiplicity of attribute symptoms including hallucinations, possible delusions, disorganized ,grossly disorganized, incoherent speech, or catatonic behavior patterns and negative symptoms (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Social and occupational dysfunction often accompany these characteristic symptoms of Schizophrenia and the combination of function impairment and symptoms must persevere in duration for a period of six months to warrant a diagnosis of Schizophrenia (American Psychiatric Association...
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...Diagnosis and Treatment of Separation Anxiety Disorder CASE STUDY 6 CLIENT DETAILS Diagnosis: Separation Anxiety Disorder. Age: 6 years. Client Gender: Male. Initial Consultation: 20th May 2011. Number of Sessions: 12 sessions. Place of Treatment: The agency. Treatment Approach: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Treatment Mode: Weekly one hour sessions. Referral Information The client’s mother referred her son to the agency because he was suffering from anxiety. He was resisting going to go to school and becoming distressed when his parents tried to leave him at home. Presenting Problem The client attended his first assessment session with his mother. He was of average size and weight for his age and was neatly dressed. Initially, he behaved in an anxious manner hiding and peering out from behind his mother. However as the session progressed his mood became more relaxed and he was able to speak with the provisional psychologist about school activities and friends. When asked why he didn’t want to go to school he said it was ‘boring’. He said he didn’t want to eat at school because he ‘didn’t feel hungry and was scared of feeling sick’. The client’s speech was clear and articulate. The client did not want to stay with the provisional psychologist for the WISC IV testing but agreed to, if the door was left open, and his mother could sit in the next room, which enabled the testing to be completed. The client was highly motivated to complete...
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...substance abuse and mental health disorders, we describe them as having a dual diagnosis disorder. Many people in recovery struggle with feelings of depression and anxiety before, during and after rehab. Additionally, many people who have a dual diagnosis struggle with bipolar disorder, panic disorder, schizophrenia and other personality disorders. If you find yourself fighting behavioral health issues at any stage of your recovery process, you are not alone. Understanding Dual Diagnosis and Mental Health Problems in Recovery For many people with major behavioral health disorders, self-medication leads to addiction. Frequently, the symptoms of mental health disorders are uncomfortable and alarming, particularly for people who have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or other personality disorders. Drinking or using drugs can be a way of coping and calming down symptoms such as voices, hallucinations or delusions. In fact, it is common for people to be diagnosed with mental health problems when they are in recovery for substance abuse. Qualified behavioral health professionals are able to help patients understand their illness and learn healthy coping mechanism that can reduce symptoms. For people with dual diagnosis, recovery can be extremely challenging. As a result, it is extremely important to remain in treatment and build a strong support group and relapse prevention plan. Depression and Anxiety Depression is one of the most common mental health problems for people...
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...Introduction Generalized anxiety disorder affects around 6.8 million adults with women being twice more likely to be affected than men (Anxiety and Depression Association of American, 2010 -2016). Generalized anxiety disorder is defined by extreme, excessive anxiety which causes individuals to worry about ordinary life events with no apparent reasons for concern. Additionally, people who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder foresee trouble and always expect a disastrous event to occur which causes them to worry about their health, work, school, family, or money. Meanwhile, the anxiety dominates a person’s thinking which interferes with their daily activities. History, Myths, Past Treatments Presently, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health disorders and are considered to be the most treatable illness. In the late eighties, the term "anxiety disorders" did not exist. In fact, most anxiety disorders were recognized as phobias (Anxiety and Depression Association of American, 2010 -2016). Information about anxiety disorders began to surface when researchers found a connection between panic attacks and irregular blood flow in the brain. In addition to their findings, the researchers discovered that anxiety disorders are in fact linked to most common social and health issues. As a result, the researchers found and tested different therapies and medication to treat anxiety disorders. There is a wide variety of myths about anxiety disorders. For example, people...
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...In reflecting on the article Screening for anxiety disorders in children the authors, Ellin Simon and Susan Bogels, made many excellent discoveries and brought to light many new ideas that will help diagnose and treat children who suffer from mental disorders. The premise of their research was to examine the effectiveness of screening methods for mental disorders in school age children, differentiate between different disorders, and predict disorders that may arise in children. The mental disorders, as described in the article, that have the greatest impact on children are separation anxiety, social phobia, and panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, specific phobia, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Throughout the article the authors referenced two types of screenings, the Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders and the Anxiety Disorder Interview Schedule, that are used to detect these mental disorders. The effects that anxiety disorders can have on an individuals quality of life can be detrimental if they are not diagnosed early and treated properly. The earlier mental disorders can be detected, more specifically in children, the more likely chance there is that treatment can have a greater influence on the individuals life, helping them work through the disorder and having an overall better quality of life. According to the article “the decrease in quality of life, together with the need for treatment place a burden on society via indirect and direct...
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...Mood DISORDERS Mood DISORDERS are defined by the presence of mood EPISODES Types of Mood DISORDERS • depressive (major depressive disorder, dysthymia) • bipolar (Bipolar I/II disorder, cyclothymia) • secondary to GMC, substances, medications _ mood EPISODES represent a combination of symptoms comprising a predominant mood state • types of Mood EPISODES: major depressive, manic, mixed, hypomanic MOOD EPISODES Major Depressive Episode (MDE) A. at least 5 of the following symptoms present for 2 weeks, one of which must be either depressed mood or loss of interest • M ood - depressed • S leep - increased or decreased (if decreased, often early morning awakening) • I nterest - decreased • G uilt/worthlessness • E nergy - decreased or fatigued • C oncentration/difficulty making decisions • A ppetite and/or weight increase or decrease • P sychomotor activity - increased or decreased • S uicidal ideation B. symptoms do not meet criteria for mixed episode C. symptoms cause significant social or occupational impairment/distress D. exclude if substance-induced or due to a GMC E. symptoms not better accounted for by bereavement (a constellation of depressive symptoms meeting criteria for a MDE appearing within 2 months of the death of a close relative) Manic Episode A. a period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood lasting at least 1 week (or less if hospitalized) B. during this period three of the following symptoms (four if mood is only irritable; mnemonic...
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...Acupuncture and Anxiety Acupuncture and Anxiety Acupuncture and anxiety are two words that go hand and hand. Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points on the body by inserting needles to cause a change in the physical functions of the body. Anxiety is a disorder that causes fear, apprehension and worrying. Acupuncture is one that relieves stress and anxiety is a form of stress. When these two are put together, it calls for total body healing and restoration. Acupuncture is the insertion of very fine needles into the skin at specific points, in order to influence the functioning of the body. The person requiring the treatment must have a careful observation of the body, which consist of looking, touching, smelling and listening. Acupuncture came from China and is their ancient form of healing. It was invented by William Ten Rhyne, a Dutch physician. This form of healing consists of three hundred and sixty five acupuncture points. These acupuncture points are grouped into a system of channels that runs all over the body and in return produces a flow of energy throughout the body. Chinese medicine believes that the body has a natural flow called Qi. Qi travels along the body in channels called meridians. The flow of Qi is constant, and when the flow is interrupted due to an ailment, sickness or disease, it causes an imbalance. The way that acupuncture works with diseases, is that, the acupuncture points vary from person to person and treatment to treatment, therefore the...
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...It is believe that social phobia is one of the most common anxiety disorders. However, there are many types of treatment for this disorder. However, it is believe that most of these treatments are or haven’t been effective enough in curing this disorder. It was based on the ineffectiveness of these treatments that inspired Hans M. Nordahl’s research. His research showed how cognitive therapy is the best approach to treating social anxiety disorder, which he believes cures this anxiety disorders. INTRODUCTION: Hans M. Nordahl, a professor of behavioural medicine at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) led a project with a team of doctors and psychologists from NTNU and the University of Manchester in England to examine...
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...Anxiety & Depression Abstract : Anxiety and depression are a present part of life for almost all human beings in this world. This is an illness and not a disease. This illness has incurred due to various factors in present day world which has grown to be challenging, selfish and non caring. This study investigates the various contributing factors of anxiety and depression and theories supporting them which in terms have assisted to address all relevant resolution to manage anxiety and depression in all spheres of society including workplaces. The main focus is on the workplace management of anxiety and depression as the economic dependency based on workplace is the primary key indicator to trigger off the psychological imbalance within human beings. This article elaborates the remedial procedures and responsibilities for both the employees and employer to participate in harmony to overcome the components and mange those which give rise to anxiety and depression. The approach if being managed professionally will arrest the negative mental health of the employees which will add up to incremental productivity which will eliminate cost and bear revenue generations for the organisations. Introduction : Sociological, economical, political and environmental aspects have given to increase trends in anxiety and depression across all sects of human beings across the world. This is leading to the withdrawal symptoms of employees resulting to absenteeism, error in work, low productivity...
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...counselor, and motivator. This can be a difficult career because of all these different roles that one nurse must take on to provide the best patient care possible. The position can be even more difficult when it comes to dealing with patients and their families when a terminal disease diagnosis is present. Quality of Life Providing a terminally ill patient with the greatest quality of life is one of the most important goals for any nurse. In order to obtain this goal the nurse must build a rapport with the patient and family. Building a good rapport will help establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship between the patient, family and nurse. With a trusting rapport, end life decisions can be more easily made by the patient and their family since there is a medically educated person there to help. As a nurse who has been part of treatment planning for the terminally ill, death is still never an easy thing to deal with. Coping with a terminal illness can be a challenge felt by all involved with the patient. Providing the greatest quality of life up until the patient’s final breath should be everyone’s priority. The patient and their family should be included in all treatment planning until the patient is no longer able to make their own decisions. This alone will maintain the greatest quality of life since the patient is in charge of their own care planning. It is very important the nurse / medical professional involved encourage the terminally ill...
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