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- 581: Psychoanalysis and Treatment
- ... emanating from the surrounding environment. Furthermore, the damage done to the basic psychological structures by traumatic experiences leaves those structures weakened and with defective functioning. Such conflicts and defects can cause intense ANXIETY and severe DEPRESSION. In order to keep functioning effectively, the ego attempts to maintain control by achieving some sort of compromise between the contending forces. Often such compromises appear in the form of inhibitions or compulsions that affect ... resulting disturbance is called a narcissistic personality disorder, or a disorder of the self. TREATMENT Patients seek psychoanalytic treatment because they suffer from one or more of a variety of psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sexual and other inhibitions, obsessive thoughts, compulsive actions, irrational angers, shyness and timidity, phobias, inability to get along with friends or spouses or co-workers, low self-esteem, a sense of feeling unfulfilled, nervous irritability ...
- 582: Teen Suicide
- ... reasons we have the mentally unstable mind, drug abuse, and the involvement of any abusive relationship. Today more and more teenagers are diagnosed with mental disorders such as schizophrenia, MPD (multiple personality disorder), or severe depression. Depression has become very common in these young adults’ lives and many are losing the strength to cope. Often, parents try to aid the situation by putting their teen in therapy. Medication can be prescribed, but ...
- 583: Assisted Suicide
- ... to commit suicide, then where does that leave everyone else? Well just about everyone else commits suicide because of a little thing that enters everyone's life at some time and that thing is called depression. Depression can come from several different things, such as a loss of something like a job, a loved one, a limb such as an arm or leg, or anything else that might be held dear to ...
- 584: Bulimia
- ... psychological pressures, the most obvious one being the social emphasis on the desirability of slimness. Various modes of group and behavioral therapy are used in treating the disorder. Because patients with bulimia often suffer from depression as well, antidepressant drugs may be effective. Bulimics, those people with bulimia, go through periods of secret binge-eating during which they consume very large amounts of food. Some bulimics then use their fingers to ... last as long as two years.People with bulimia may also have other psychological problems as well. Other signs of eating disorder are painless but swollen salivary glands, erosion of dental enamel, hormonal imbalance, and depression. Bulimia is an eating disorder. It is characterized by binge eating followed by self- induced vomiting and/or use of laxatives. People with bulimia (bulimics) usually maintain a normal weight. Although the disorder can affect ...
- 585: Psychological Bond Between Infants and Parents
- ... and perceptions of parental caregiving. Journal of Personality, 66, 835-879. Bowlby, J. (1969). Attachment and loss: Vol. 1. Attachment. New York: Basic Books. Bowlby, J. (1980). Attachment and loss: Vol.3 Loss, sadness, and depression. New York: Basic Books. Elicker, M.F., Sroufe, L.A., and Egeland, B. (1992). Predicting Peer competence and peer relationships in childhood from Early parent-child relationships. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum. Feeney, J.A., and P ... 375-388. Riley, Dave. (1996). Helping To Form A Secure Attachment. www.exnet.iastate.edu/pages/nncc/Child.Dev/dc25_secure.attach.html. Roberts, J.E. et al., (1996). Adult attachment security and symptoms of depression: The mediating roles of dysfunctional attitudes and low self-esteem. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 70, 310-320. Rothbard, J. C., and P.R. Shaver (1994). "Continuity of Attachment Across the Lifespan." Attachment in ...
- 586: Psychoanalysis
- ... the powerful influences emanating from the surrounding environment. Furthermore, the damage done to the basic psychological structures by traumatic experiences leaves those structures weakened and with defective functioning. Such outcomes can cause intense anxiety and depression. In order to keep functioning effectively, the ego attempts to maintain control by achieving some sort of compromise between the contending forces. Lisa could not separate her self from her problems, and therefor fell victim ... them. Her life was not focused, but she managed to create clarity in the release of her sexual self. Patients seek psychoanalytic treatment because they suffer from one or more psychological symptoms such as anxiety, depression, sexual inhibitions or manifestations (such as with Lisa’s conflict), obsessive thoughts, compulsive actions, irrational anger, shyness, phobias, low self-esteem, a sense of being unfulfilled, nervous irritability, and many more. Psychoanalysis does not promise ...
- 587: Is Ritalin Over Prescribed?
- ... doctors looking for? Well, first the medical doctor rules out attention problems due to a hearing loss or mental retardation. Then the specialists make sure the attention problem isn't due to severe anxiety or depression. The speech pathologist also looks for more subtle problems. Once all of these professionals agree, the child may go on Ritalin. That is the process children are supposed to go through. The problem comes in ... may never know if Ritalin is over prescribed because everyone has a different idea of who should go on it and who shouldn't. I just hope that children who have other problems, such as depression, aren't being treated with the wrong medication. References Cooter, Robert B. " Ritalin and Reading: A Reaction to Mick." Intervention In School and Clinic 26 (1991): 305-205. Fachin, Katharina. " Teaching Tommy." Phi Delta Kappan ...
- 588: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- ... should be to eliminate or reduce the need for the medication whenever possible. Another debate is whether Ritalin and other stimulant drugs are prescribed unnecessarily for too many children. Remember that many things, including anxiety, depression, allergies, seizures, or problems with the home or school environment can make children seem overactive, impulsive, or inattentive. Garber, Daniels-Garber, and Spizman (1996) argue that many children who do not have a true attention ... to be concerned about whether taking a medicine is in their child’s best interests. Parents need to be clear about the benefits and potential risks of these drugs. Remember that many things, including anxiety, depression, allergies, seizures, or problems with home or their school environment can make children seem overactive, impulsive, or inattentive.
- 589: PMS And Its Symptoms
- ... sores (herpes labialis) •acne flare-up •nausea •bloating •bowel changes (constipation or diarrhea) •decreased coordination •food cravings •decreased tolerance to sensory input (noise, light) •menstruation, painful •anxiety or panic •confusion •difficulty concentrating •forgetfulness •poor judgment •depression •irritability, hostility, or aggressive behavior •increased guilt feelings •fatigue or lethargy •decreased self image •libido (sex drive) changes •paranoia or increased fears •slow, sluggish, lethargic movement •low self-esteem •loss of libido (sex drive) •overreaction ... be prescribed for women found to have significant weight gain due to fluid retention. Psychiatric medications and or therapy may be used for women who exhibit a moderate-to-severe degree of anxiety, irritability, or depression. Hormonal therapy may include a trial on oral contraceptives which may either decrease or increase PMS symptoms. Sources: -Our text books and lab -http://www.healthanswers.com/database/ami/converted/001505.html#Causes, incidence, and ...
- 590: Autism
- ... studied 11 families in which the father had autism. Of the 11 families, there was a total of 44 offspring, 25 out of the 44 were diagnosed as having autism. Other research has shown that depression and/or dyslexia was common in one or both sides of the family when autism was found. Studies have also shown that a virus can cause autism. There is also an increased risk in having ... spinal fluid compared to people that have low levels of seratonin and don’t have autism. With that said, it should be noted that other disorders, such as Down Syndrome, A.D.D. and Unipolar Depression also have abnormal levels of seratonin. Doctors seem to think that individuals that have an increased pain tolerance, may likely be due to elevated levels of beta-endorphins. This substance in the brain is found ...
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