Wilkes (Kathy Bates). Her Diagnoses according to Axis were as follows: Axis I: 295.70, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type Axis II: 301.22, Schizotypal Personality Disorder Axis III: None Axis IV: No support system, problems with legal issues, no interpersonal relationships According to the behaviors exhibited by Annie the criteria associated with her diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder are: 1.An uninterrupted period of illness during which there is a major depressive episode, a manic
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Psychological disorders and diseases PSY 240 November 2, 2014 Psychological disorders and diseases Schizophrenia is a severe brain disorder for which there is no cure; however, it can be managed. Although researchers are not sure what causes schizophrenia, they think a person’s environment coupled with genetics play a significant role in the development of the disease. Other factors may include abnormalities in the neurotransmitters called dopamine, and glutamate. It causes people to think
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The Anxiety Disorder and Affective Disorders; Dissociative Disorders; Somatoform Disorders they will offer diagnosed categories and classifications for the use of diagnose and the treatments of mental disorders. General Anxiety disorder primarily is the well known as the feeling of apprehension about the future and are more manageable than other anxiety disorders. Excessive disorders are categorized as and or described as acute stress disorder,(GAD) general anxiety disorder, (OCD)obsessive-compulsive
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Disease Bipolar Disorder in the United States Briana M. Bowers HCS/245 October 19, 2011 Rebecca Johnson BIPOLAR DISORDER IN THE UNITED STATES It is well known that diseases come in many forms. Whether the illness is physical or mental, the treatment for one should be as equally important as the other. Mental illnesses can affect the way one lives their lives. Depending on the severity of an individual’s mental illness can sometimes develop a physical disability if untreated. Bipolar Disorder
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To name a few of the signs of depression is Symptoms of Depression such as low and irritable moods, trouble sleeping, feeling of worthiness, difficulty concentrating as well as repeated thoughts of suicide. There are several types of depression disorders that individuals have been diagnosed with. For example, Major depression is an episode of change in mood that lasts for weeks or months. It is one of the most severe
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unstable and has threatened, at different times, both his and her own safety. Questions: 1. Does pt. have an anxiety disorder or is she merely reactive to situation stress? 2. Is there evidence in the test data of bipolar disorder? Depression? Generalized Anxiety Disorder? Acute Stress Disorder? Paranoia? 3. Comment on possible Axis II (personality disorder) features. 4. What recommendations would you make for this woman with respect to her marriage relationship, her parenting
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Bipolar Disorder Introduction Also known as manic-depressive disorders, bipolar disorder is defined as a psychological state in which a person experiences a mood disorder causing radical alterations in their moods which can vary from manic highs to depressive lows. Elevated levels of either manic and depression are some of the common experiences that are encountered by a person suffering from this order. During the course of this discussion we will look at some of the key aspects that
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Bipolar 2 disorder is a form of mental illness that is characterized by one or more major depressive episodes accompanied by at least one hypomania episode. This condition is depressive and more frequent and intense than manic episodes. The difference between bipolar 2 and bipolar 1 is bipolar 2 displays hypo manic episodes and bipolar 1 displays manic episodes. That means that the symptoms of mania is more severe in bipolar 1 than in bipolar 2. People in bipolar 1 may experience psychotic symptoms
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MD Human Anatomy and Physiology П 18 January 2009 Bipolar Disorder For my assigned research report, I will be covering Bipolar Disorder. I will be discussing what Bipolar disorder is, who it affects? Signs and symptoms, what causes it? How it’s diagnosed? Treatment and managing bipolar disorders in the next following paragraphs. What is Bipolar disorder? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy,
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On Bipolar Disorder Bipolar is a condition known as manic-depressive disorder, which referred to as bipolar or manic depression, a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a category of mood disorders defined by the presence of one or more abnormal episodes. An estimated 15-20% of patients who suffer from bipolar disorder and who do not receive medical attention commit suicide. Bipolar disorder is a very dangerous illness that is often over looked. Although many people may assume that bipolar disorder
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