diagnostic criteria with Major Depressive Disorder because of her depressed mood‚ lack of interest or pleasure in her life‚ increasing lethargy and low energy‚ and feelings of worthlessness. However‚ it was ruled out from her diagnoses because it was insufficient to meet at least five of the symptoms of MDD. For example‚ it was not reported that her ability to think or concentrate is diminished and she also denied any suicide attempt or self-harm.
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teenage suicides has happened because of an increase in a psychological disorder called manic-depressive disorder. A psychological disorder is a condition in which behavior is judged to be atypical‚ disturbing‚ and mal-adaptive. Manic-depressive disorder‚ which is also known as bipolar disorder‚ is when a person experiences prolonged hopelessness and lethargy until eventually returning to normality. In the manic-depressive episode‚ there is a period of at least two weeks in which a person has a
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Bipolar Disorder Mental illness has plagued human kind for as long as we have been on this earth. The science of psychology has made great strides in past century. The stigma of being mentally ill has begun to fall away and people are finally starting to get the help that they need to recover. Bipolar disorder is one illness that we have come to more fully understand. Through assistance from a psychiatrist‚ family and medication a patient with bipolar disorder can enter remission and
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Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal Affective Disorder‚ or SAD‚ is a common problem of people living in northern United States. People who are affected by this disorder commonly suffer from depression‚ lethargy‚ inability to concentrate‚ overeating and weight gain. People from the north tend to suffer more from this disorder because of the shortened days. It appears‚ that due to the deficiency of sunlight some people suffer from these symptoms. The shortened days have a hormonal effect on
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a mood disorder named Seasonal Affective Disorder associated with depression. Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal and his associates at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) discovered Seasonal Affective Disorder in the 1980’s. Recently‚ according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV and DSM-5 states that its status was changed. It’s no longer classified as a unique mood disorder but now its more specific such as seasonal patterns for recurrent major depressive disorder
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associated with Bipolar Disorder. Hypomania has distinguishing features and can be displayed with high energy levels‚ positive mood‚ irritability‚ inappropriate behaviour‚ heightened creativity and mystical experiences (Athanasos 2009). Bipolar Disorder sufferers not only experience highs like hypomania‚ but also the lows of depression. Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder can only be made by a qualified health provider like a psychiatrist and is following one or more manic and depressive episodes (Parker 2007)
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Bi-polar disorder is brain/mood disorder that’s associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs. Bipolar disorder is a class that includes three different conditions bipolar I‚ bipolar II and cyclothymic disorder. People with bipolar I disorder has had at least one manic episode in his or her life. A manic episode is a Most people with bipolar I disorder also endure episodes of depression. Other persons with bipolar II suffer from mild manic and major depressive episodes
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symptoms for this disorder are compulsive hoarding‚ meaningless repetition of your own words‚ and repeatedly going over things constantly. Generalized Anxiety Disorder also known as GAD interferes with people with this disorder daily lives. This type of anxiety can be treated and cured unlike some of the other anxieties. Some of the symptoms for this disorder are‚ restlessness‚ constant worry‚ and trouble concentrating. Social Anxiety is a fear of social interactions. This disorder makes interacting
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Running head: MARITAL CONFLICTS CAN LEAD TO MAJOR DEPRESSION 1 Marital Conflicts Can Lead to Major Depression Zunaira Akhtar Aga khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery Running head: MARITAL CONFLICTS CAN LEAD TO MAJOR DEPRESSION 2 “The marital relationship plays a very important role in person ’s physical and mental well-being. Studies shown that married couples enjoy better life as compared to single counterpart”. (Choi‚ &Marks‚ 2008). In 2006‚ Umber son‚ Williams‚ Powers
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INTRODUCTION. The following essay is a case study of a client named John who is suffering from major depression and was sent to see me for treatment by his concerned wife. I will provide brief background information about John then further discuss interventions and strategies I believe can be applied in each session with my client in order to make John’s life more manageable. In the essay‚ I will be writing as the therapist‚ and the sessions are based on a ten week period. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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