of Therapy Charlotte Harrington Psy/102 Carla Homburg Major Forms of Therapy We live in a world with many disorders which have been effectively treated by different forms of therapy. Four major forms of therapy include the psychodynamic, cognitive, behavioral, and humanistic therapy. The form of therapy used may depend upon the type of disorder a person may exhibit. Disorders are analyzed in order to determine which type of therapy is needed for treatment. Extensive research has gone into
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expectancy and health in various ways. The World Health Organization has a criteria for a "good" health system. The National Scoreboard has findings from the U.S and this relates to the Affordable Health Care. Lastly, there are seven common health disorders. The first category consist of hydropaths, with the use of water and natural foods the body will be cleansed. The second one were osteopaths, they believed health could be improved by manipulating the skeleton. Similar to hydropaths, osteopaths
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My love of psychology did not begin with my first psychology class, advanced placement general psychology, it started with my second. Enrolling in a dual-enrollment social psychology class at the community college in my neighborhood is what sparked my interest in psychology. I became fascinated with the subject and knew from that moment that I wanted to pursue a degree in this field. Working with children is what I always pictured myself doing. My first job was at Quality Swimming, where I taught
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Depression and Bipolar Depression are the two types of mood disorders, which are considered genetic disorders and look very similar to each other, thus making it very confusing. Both of these disorders share similar symptoms, such as hopelessness, sadness, sleep problems, anxiety, and pessimism. However, there comes a point where they go in different directions. Medical professional has to be very careful in distinguishing which disorder the patient is suffering from because treatments for them vary
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C. W. Female, 17 Anorexia As with many eating disorders, C. W. anorexic eating patterns started gradually. When she initially joined the cheering squad in high school she began to compare to compare herself to the other girls and concluded that her problems revolved around weight. Her parents began to notice secretive eating patterns and started to worry about her. Not until C. W. fainted in school and the school nurse notified the parents did C.W. come to the attention of professional help. By
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What is PTSD? Post-traumatic stress disorder has been around for a long time. In fact, it was first recorded as Da Costa's syndrome during the American Civil War. Usually associated with military service, PTSD is also called "shell shock" and "battle fatigue." But it doesn't only affect war veterans - it can also affect civilian men, women, and children who have experienced particularly traumatic events. PTSD occurs after a distressing event, like war, terrorism, torture, natural disasters, accidents
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Schizotypal personality disorder is a personality disorder characterized by a need for social isolation, anxiety in social situations, odd behavior and thinking, and often unconventional beliefs (Rosell, Futterman, McMaster, Siever, 2014). People with this disorder feel extreme discomfort with maintaining close relationships with people, so they avoid forming them. Peculiar speech mannerisms and odd modes of dress are also diagnostic signs of this disorder. In some cases, people with SPD may
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) represents an etiologically heterogeneous disorder in which a myriad of genetic and environmental risk factors perturb common underlying molecular pathways in the brain. ASD patients along with core behavioral deficits also exhibit other psychiatric and medical conditions, such as intellectual disability, epilepsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sleep disorders1-3. Significant ASD population also exhibit increased anxiety such as phobias, withdrawal
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Family Depression Depression and anxiety disorders are by far the most common mental illnesses in the United States. Anxiety and depression effect 40 million people in the United States over the age of eighteen. This is nearly 18% of the American population. One of the major risk factors for anxiety and depression is having a family or personal history of these mental diseases. In my personal history, several family members have had and do to this day suffer from depression and anxiety. Since having
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population and in process help them have self-sufficiency. Mental health counseling is a field of counseling that deals with populations like; families, couples, and individuals. Mental health counselors address issues like emotional and mental disorders (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012). They can work in many fields such as hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and even set up a
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