SHOULD ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY EVER BE USED TO TREAT MENTAL DISORDERS? A. Thesis Statement Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment for severe mental illness in which the brain is stimulated with a strong electrical current which induces a seizure. The seizure rearranges the brain’s neurochemistry and results in an elevation of mood. This essay asks: Is ECT any safer and more effective in treating mood disorders than drug therapies? This treatment has a controversial history ever since
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hotel during the winter. During this time Jack began to developed schizophrenia among many other personality and mood disorders and attempts to murder his own family. After reviewing this film it became apparent that there was a mixture of accuracy and exaggeration of the development of schizophrenia. Jack had this disorder‚ but also had symptoms of other personality and mood disorders. For the sake of Hollywood the film did take schizophrenia to entirely new levels. Some of this hype was generated
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Brown 23 November 2012 Autism When I was in middle school‚ I went to this summer camp and met this little Autistic girl. She was very sweet‚ but I noticed there was something different about her. If I called her name she wouldn’t respond‚ and sometimes she wouldn’t talk much. I did not know her for very long because we were in different age groups but when I found out she was Autistic‚ it sparked an interest in working with special needs students. What is Autism? “Autism means a developmental
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What is Autism? What Causes Autism? [pic] Autism is known as a complex developmental disability. Experts believe that Autism presents itself during the first three years of a person’s life. The condition is the result of a neurological disorder that has an effect on normal brain function‚ affecting development of the person’s communication and social interaction skills. People with autism have issues with non-verbal communication‚ a wide range of social interactions‚ and activities that include
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders‚ characterized by social impairments‚ communication difficulties‚ and restricted‚ repetitive‚ and stereotyped patterns of behavior. Autistic disorder‚ sometimes called autism or classical ASD‚ is the most severe form of ASD‚ while other conditions along the spectrum include a milder form known as Asperger syndrome‚ and childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually
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Stephanie Conley 10/23/13 Biology Correlation between Autism and Control groups Introduction Autism also known as Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of disorders of brain development. These disorders are described such as difficulties in social interaction‚ verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. People with Autism can have problems with intellectual disability‚ difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal
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All About Autism The rate of autism has gone up dramatically in recent years. “Autism affects every 1 and 88 children” (Wen 1). Some may want to know what autism is‚ or how they can check their child for symptoms. Possibly thinking of having a child‚ find out what may increase the risks of having a child with autism. Want to know the differences between an autistic child and a non-autistic child? Or even the likelihood of having a child with autism. Autism is a broad spectrum and effects every
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How Family’s Coupe With ASD Autism Spectrum Disorder is spotted in early childhood and has a wide range of symptoms. These symptoms include communication‚ socialization and behavioral problems (Mays). Due to these symptoms‚ a child with ASD may have trouble relating to peers and making friends. Due to this‚ school curriculum and special education services need to work with them. Children with Autism often show behavior such as rocking‚ banging on objects‚ biting themselves and spinning (Mays)
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Autism Autism is a complex disorder of the brains development which can cause problems in an individual’s abilities to function normally in society (webmd). Autism generally is seen in males rather than females. It is known as the fastest growing developmental disorder today (autismspeaks). There are many signs and symptoms that people with autism have to cope with. There are also different types of autisms‚ such as Aspergers syndrome‚ Rett Syndrome and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD)
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require abstract thought. They also experience memory deficits‚ poor judgement and impulse control. Consequently‚ many of these youth become socially isolated and have difficulties functioning with day-to-day life situations. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is
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