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- 221: Maya Angelou 5
- ... a year before the crash of 29 (the stock market crash). To get a sense of what exactly Maya was born into, I will explain what exactly this meant. This was the start of the depression, a nation wide economic tragedy that lasted until the late 1930 s. The effects varied, but everyone suffered. By 1933, nearly one quarter of the workforce had been laid off. By 1934, two fifths of ... livelihoods. Between 1933 and 1934 huge dust storms swept through country after country picking up tons of patched soil, 514,000 farm workers lost there jobs because of this. Stamps, Arkansas slowly came into the depression, and slowly came out of it. They did not even know of the depression until the early 30 s Maya Angelou born April 4, 1928, was born in St. Louis, MO. She was born as Marguerite, but her older brother Bailey nick named her Maya, and it has ...
- 222: Methods Of Therapy
- ... find Cognitive Therapies. The idea behind these therapies is that people, in trying to attain their own expectations and follow their personal views of right and wrong, consciously make choices and develop accordingly. Distress and depression therefore are the results of one's failure to live up to one's own expectations. In order to help their clients then, Cognitive therapists must "focus on the beliefs and attitudes" of the client ... treatment. Many of the therapies which we have discussed up until now are not the end itself. In other words, there must be additional influence also. For example, my father- in-law has bi-polar depression which therapists have traced to Vietnam and his exposure to Agent Orange. So far the only treatment which has been effective, has been medication. In the medical world, doctors diagnose the illness and usually prescribe ... as anything a medical doctor might prescribe. When drugs and therapy sessions are not enough there are other possibilities, such as ECT or Psychosurgery. ECT or Electroconvulsive therapy is the "treatment of disorders...like major depression by passing an electric current, (that causes a convulsion), through the head". On the same page of the text we can find the definition of psychosurgery. It states that it is "intended to promote ...
- 223: Roaring Twenties
- ... panic only worsened things and on October 24, 1929, stockholders sold a record 16,410,030 shares. By mid-November, stock prices had plunged 40%. The crash of the Stock Market led to the Great Depression. The depression was the worst in the history of the United States and proved to be a terrible price to pay for the false sense of prosperity and national well -being of the roaring Twenties. Many Americans ... overshadowed the real risk of business in the United States. When the American people saw that the economy was flourishing, they felt that they were on a pedestal, protected from the river of uncertainty, economic depression and the failure of the American Dream. Many Americans found a way to improve their lifestyle. Whether it had been through hard work on the job, or even with a struck of luck on ...
- 224: The Controversial New Deal
- ... one of the most controversial topics concerning the functions of the United States Government. These actions were designed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who was the strong and active president during the later years of the depression continuing through World War II. We can definitively say that Roosevelt changed the attitude of this nation. Roosevelt, in response to the overwhelming depression enacted The New Deal. Whether he intended to or not, he definitely shifted the mood of the United States from gloom and despair towards optimism and hope. Much of the controversy pertaining to The New ... Deal was for the most part limited, it did not in any way, set America on the "Rode to ruin." If anything did put America on the road to ruin at all, it was the depression itself. Roosevelt's strategy was probably better than any other plan for the United States at this current time. This is because it not only stopped unemployment rates from rising, but even saw them ...
- 225: Eating Disorders
- ... the primary goal is thinness (Hall, 1986). The psychological characteristics of an Anorexic Nervosa person are; preoccupation with food, irrational fear of being or becoming fat, distorted body image, significant body disappointment, low self-esteem, depression, fear, anger, anxiety, irritability, difficulty expressing emotion in a direct manner, perfectionism, obsession, high need for achievement, absolute thinking, and high need for approval or fear of disapproval. Yet you wonder why an anorectic does ... from various classes and ethnic groups. Often there is a history of physical or sexual abuse in these families and a higher than usual incidence of substance abuse (Boskind, 1987). There is likely to be depression in one or both parents and an association between depression in a parent and a bulimic offspring. The psychological characteristics of the bulimic are impaired sense of self-worth and self-confidence. They tend to see themselves as less attractive, less capable, and less ...
- 226: Eating Disorders
- ... signs of a person with anorexia are hair loss on the head, fainting spells, heart tremors, shortness of breath, constipation, compulsive exercising, intense fear of weight gain, cold hands and feet, dry and scaly skin, depression, a lack of sexual interest, anxiety, weakness, and exhaustion. Certain endocrine functions may also become impaired, causing menstruation and ovulation to stop. Treatment for anorexia consists of nutritional therapy, psychotherapy, and family counseling. Hospitalization is ... diet pills, rigid exercise regimes, fasting, use of laxatives, secretive eating, bathroom visits after meals, and seld-disappointment after too much has been eaten. The dangerous psychological signs of a person with bulimia include binging, depression, heartburn, bloating, sore throat, vomiting blood, bloodshot eyes, dental problems such as decalcification of the teeth, constipation, ulcerations of the esophagus, calloused skin on index and middle finger, internal bleeding caused by vomiting, mood swings ... The consequences of this disorder can be life threatening. They include dehydration, kidney damage, liver damage, electrolyte imbalance, irregular heartbeat, and possibly cardiac arrest. A person suffering with bulimia might also have attitude shifts with depression, guilt, self-hate, the need for approval of other to feel good about theirself and their selfworth is determined by their weight. Treatment of Bulimia include seeing a specialist in eating disorders, psychotherapy, antidepressant ...
- 227: Cocaine
- ... skin sensation). Cocaine use also causes the user to crave other drugs, including alcohol. Drug dependence can be both psychological and physiological. PHYSIOLOGICAL DEPENDENCE While cocaine is not physiologically addicting, users may experience anxiety and depression when a drug is not available. These sensations, while possibly affecting physical systems in the body have not been demonstrated to be related to bodily function. In other words, these sensations have been classified as ... dose. The pursuit of the “higher high” becomes so great that some may often ignore all signs of physical and psychological risk. With continued use the false self confidence associated with the high diminishes and depression and irritability set in. In attempt to ward off the depression or “crash,” from the high, users binge for several hours or several days. Drug tolerance is the process by which the effectiveness of a drug diminishes over time such that increasing doses are necessary ...
- 228: The Arrival Of The Internet
- ... the world to communicate with each other, sending and receiving information via the Internet. With this newfound technology comes new dangers and problems. The hazards of the Internet range from cyber crimes and deviants, to depression. They have caused some people to fear and avoid the Internet. The Internet, despite its problems, is a very useful and relatively safe technology. Many of the problems seem much worse than they really are ... conducted by Carnegie Mellon University, suggested that people who used the Internet for long periods of time had a greater chance of becoming addicted.(Schwartz, 38) Addiction to the Internet has been linked to mild depression. The study also suggested users of the Internet become lonely and socially withdrawn. "The more people were online, the more signs they gave of being a little bit more socially isolated," said Robert Kraut, the ... Schwartz, 38) Maressa Hecht Orzack, a psychologist affiliated with Harvard University Medical Center, counsels individuals on compulsive Internet use. She compares the problem with an eating disorder.(Kisken, 76) "These are relatively minor symptoms of depression," Kraut explained, "more like being in a funk than being suicidal." This study doesn't suggest that everyone who uses the Internet will get addicted. However, users are more susceptible to addictions, such as ...
- 229: Suicide
- ... highest suicide rate, especially older white males. White men over the age of 85 have a suicide rate of six times the national average. Research has shown this is due to age-related illness, untreated depression, loss of importance in community, loss of finances due to retirement, and loss of a spouse or friends due to institutionalization. Suicide rates have tripled for the 15-24 age group, due to an increase ... about their plan. There are several factors, which place individuals at a higher risk for suicide. Psychologic autopsy studies have shown that 90% of the completed suicides are related to psychiatric disorders, most commonly, major depression and alcohol abuse. The studies show the illness was not the cause, but in combination with a stressful event, such as divorce, loss of a job, or failure in school, led to the suicide. Risk ... suicidal behavior because an impulsive person does not think about a plan or it’s consequences before they act. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, the strongest risk factors present in adults are depression, alcohol abuse, cocaine use, and separation or divorce. The risk factors that are the greatest in the youth population are depression, alcohol or other drug use, aggressive behaviors, antisocial behavior, and family violence or ...
- 230: Psychodelic Drugs
- ... extreme irritability (which may explode to violence), and paranoia. While the high from cocaine is generally well understood by the general public, less well-known is the withdrawal or "crash": fatigue, prolonged sleep and severe depression. These symptoms escalate as the frequency of use or the dose increases, leading many people to use the drug again soon. This sets up the addictive cycle, and people have been known to go on ... can cause dizziness, light-headedness, abdominal discomfort, numbness in the mouth, nausea, vomiting, shivering, facial flushing, sweating, and fatigue. With mescaline, nausea and vomiting frequently occur, and high doses can produce low blood pressure, cardiac depression, slowed respiration, and headache. These side effects have the potential to be medically serious. Both psilocybin and mescaline can be manufactured in the laboratory. Marijuana Marijuana consists of the dried leaves and flowering tops of ... with deadlines or procrastination SEXUAL •Impotence •Sexual assault •Inability to resist unwanted sexual advance • Engaging in sexual activities that are contrary to values SOCIAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL •Loss of self-respect •Mood swings •Panic and unexplained fears •Depression • Property damage •Paranoia •Fights and arguments •Social isolation and withdrawal •Problems with legal or college authorities •Causing emotional pain to friends or loved ones DRINKING/USING BEHAVIOR •Sneaking drinks or drugs or using alone • ...
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