Many people get depressed at some point in their life either suffering from unipolar or bipolar disorders. Understanding your symptoms could really help you treat whatever problem you may have. Going to a doctor to get things under control without doing it on your own does really take some big pressure off you. Unipolar Definition Another name for unipolar disorder is called major depressive disorder. Depression may be described as feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or down in the dumps. Most
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experience this disorder at least once in their life. Major depression occurs with adults ages eighteen to twenty-five (“Major Depression” 1). Depression lasts a long time-at least two weeks. It affects emotions and everyday life (“Major Depression” 1). When someone is experiencing depression, they will notice strange symptoms such as crying more than usual, anti-socialism. There are multiple different health issues that depression can lead to. For example, it can cause a mental health disorder, suicide
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PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS AND DISEASES BY: Vivian Alfonso PSY/240 Professor: Desra Hohlbein February 20, 2015 Abstract The biopsychology of Psychiatric disorders (disorders of psychological function sufficiently severe to require treatment). One of the main difficulties in studying or treating the psychiatric disorders is that they are difficult to diagnose. Because they cannot identify the specific brain pathology associated with various disorders, their diagnosis usually rests entirely
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in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). This paper will also discuss the use of medication as part of the treatment process for this disorder. This paper will research some of the similar and conflicting attributes of Bipolar I and II. This paper will also show that Bipolar II is a disorder that can be maintained but is never fully cured. This paper will also consider the Christian world view concerning Bipolar Disorder. BIPOLAR I & II
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(Webster’s 2000). Depression presents itself in various forms. Major, persistent depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are all types of diagnoses within the spectrum of depression. Major depression exhibits extreme symptoms, affecting an individual’s ability to function in everyday life. Traditional life functions such as sleep, school work and social interactions would be hindered. Persistent depressive disorder, or a depressive state that last longer than two years, is displayed in the forms
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Running Head: DEPRESSION IN THE ADOLESCENT ONCOLOGY PATIENT 1 Depression in the Adolescent Oncology Patient: A Multidisciplinary Concept Analysis Joliette Tiffany Grice University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements of N5327 Section 400 Analysis of Theories in Nursing Ronda Mintz-Binder, DNP, RN June 10th, 2012 Depression in the Adolescent Oncology Patient: A Multidisciplinary
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leaving behind a suicide note addressed to his imaginary, childhood friend. Although, Cobain was never diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder or MDD, he showed very obvious symptoms (Kurt Cobain and his battle with Mental Illness, 2014). Cobain’s cousin, Bev Cobain, stated that Cobain was diagnosed at a young age with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and Bipolar Disorder or manic-depression (Kurt Cobain and his battle with Mental Illness, 2014). Cobain abused substances, such as alcohol
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(relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors) level, have twice the rate of depression than men Risk Factors: * Depression that started as a teen or child * History of anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder or posttraumatic stress disorder * Alcohol/illegal drug abuse * Having low self-esteem and being overly dependent, self-critical or pessimistic (tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen) * Certain medications:
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Case Study 1 Tonia Meyers Liberty University Case Study 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
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Major Depression Disorder Major Depression Disorde The topic of this case study is Major Depression Disorder (MDD). This disorder is one of the most common psychiatric disorders, which occurs in both the young and old. Of all of the types of depression MDD is prominent due to the extent and duration of the most severe form of depression. It is second to heart disease in the extent it collaborates to the lower qualities of life. MDD is characterized by the effects it causes during such
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