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    Clinical Diagnosis Robin presents with known diagnoses of Major Depressive Disorder‚ Substance Abuse‚ and Bulimia Nervosa; repeated suicide attempts and self-inflicted cuts and burn on multiple occasions are also present. Precipitating the suicide attempts are stressful confrontations with her husband‚ making her feel hopeless and unloved. Stress inducing encounters from other than her husband have led to a dissociative state‚ in which Robin will self-mutilate or attempt suicide without remembering

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    His Achievements Robin Williams had many accomplishments and contributions to the acting world and history. His first successful job was when he was cast in an episode of “Happy Days” and had the part of a crazy space alien. He had many other important roles in T.V. shows‚ movies‚ and kids cartoons and animations. One of them that his is best known for is a T.V. show which he did from 1978 to 1982. During those years‚ he starred in a T.V. episode called Mork and Mindy” and it was one of T.V. watcher’s

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    Singer CeeLo Green has released a song called “Robin Williams” which is a tribute to the late actor. Williams‚ a seemingly happy man‚ was battling depression and committed suicide in August 2014. "Robin Williams" is the first single from Green’s upcoming album Heart Blanche. Although the song is good‚ I can’t help but think that it’s a blatant cash-grab. The upbeat and catchy song features lyrics that relate to Williams and his battle with depression. The lines "we don’t know what the next man’s

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    Robin Williams Commemorative Speech He was a husband‚ father‚ and great friend to many people. He was able to make people laugh no matter what the circumstance. He brought an energy to the stage that can’t be replaced. Robin Williams was born on July 21‚ 1951 in Chicago. He attended Claremont Men’s College before enrolling at the Juilliard School in New York City. After college Robin experimented with comedy in LA and San Francisco where he developed a successful stand-up act. Robin got his

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    maintain relationships‚ and take adequate care of their personal needs. It is believed that schizophrenia is the result of a disruption in basic brain functioning‚ which in effect leads to loss of touch with reality. is a psychotic disorder‚ or a group of disorders‚ marked by severely impaired thinking‚ emotions and behaviors. Schizophrenia patients typically experience enhanced perceptions of sounds‚ colors and other features of their normal environment. Patients suffering with this disease experience

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    Classification of Mental Disorders PSY/310 May 1‚ 2013 Susan Stumph‚ Ph.D. Abstract The discussion of this paper will be on Kraepelin’s early development classifying system for mental disorders. The subjects will be the advantages‚ and the disadvantages of classifying mental disorders into types and maintaining such taxonomy for clinical reference. It will also describe the modern classification system and what current events are happening regarding this system. This paper will give a better

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    "About 44 million people 18 and over suffer from a mental disorder " (Barbara L. Kass-Bartelmes‚ 2004). Mental illness and disorders affects many people in the world. One of the most challenging and can be difficult is to properly treat and diagnose an individual who is suffering from a mental disorder or abnormal behavior. Abnormal behavior can occur or be defined as abnormal due to many different characteristics. These characteristics can be identified as abnormal due to what is consider as

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    people with mental disorders in the workplace?     Americans with mental disabilities are one of the largest groups in America with some type of disability. Mental disorders can include depression‚ anxiety‚ schizophrenia‚ and trauma; posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Although‚ many of them are still able to have “jobs‚” the real question is are they actually working efficiently‚ for the better of the company? Depending on the mental disorder can we or can we not utilize people with mental disorders

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    Topic: Mental Disorders Thesis Statement: Mental disorders can be categorised into organic brain disorders‚ mood and anxiety disorders‚ personality disorders and psychotic disorders. Sub- topics: 1. Organic brain disorders 2. Mood and anxiety 3. Personality 4. Psychotic disorders Topic Sentences: 1. Organic brain disorders are the direct result of physical changes and diseases that affect the brain and is a major contributor of mental disorders. 2. Mood and anxiety arise

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    Not All Paraphilias Are Mental Disorders KentP_A4_A2.doc PSY 381 By Parley Kent Not all paraphilias or lifestyle choices should be considered for changes in the next version of the DSM. How do you determine what

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