Running head: BIPOLAR DISORDER A Look into the Oddities of Bipolar Disorder Jonathan Cushing Park University PS401 Barbara Wright July 28, 2010 Abstract This core assessment with correctly assess all the necessary information needed to complete the analysis of what Bipolar Disorder entails. The topics of discussion throughout this assessment with be what information there is to know about Bipolar Disorder, the symptoms and types of Bipolar Disorders, & effective treatments. By the
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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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or simply “feeling depressed”. However, such feelings are only one of seven symptoms recognized by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV). Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is one of three primary clinical forms of depression recognized by the DSM-IV. The DSM-IV recognizes the following seven symptoms as indicative of Major Depressive Disorder: (1) significant weight loss (while not trying to lose weight), significant weight gain, or change in appetite; (2) insomnia or hypersomnia; (3) psychomotor
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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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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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depression need treatment to overcome it and live healthy lives. The many forms of depression range but a few are postpartum, seasonal, recurrent, and melancholic. These disorders are all different forms of depression that have different ways of being treated. The first disorder is Postpartum Depression; this is a serious disorder that happens after a woman goes through child birth. This is was more serious than the baby blues. This happens after birth when hormones and physically changing can be
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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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ill health according to the psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification system: mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substance-related disorders, eating disorders, cognitive disorders MOOD DISORDERS BIPOLAR DISORDER In bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depression, there are swings in mood from elation to depression with no external cause. During the manic phase of this disorder, the patient may show excessive, unwarranted excitement or silliness, carrying
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Mood and Addictive Disorders Mood disorders, including depression and bipolar disorders, are the most common among patients. Substance disorder is also very common in our society today. There are many causes and different treatments for each. As well as potential gender and cultural influences on depressive, bipolar, and substance disorders. Depressive disorder is an illness that the whole body is involved, it affects the mood and thoughts. Depressive will interfere with daily life and normal
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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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