Category: Disorders

Disorders of Ventilation and Gas Exchange: Case Study Table of Contents Introduction Mechanism of Action of Corticosteroid Inhaler Reason Asthma Patients Become Physically Fatigued How the Body Compensates for an Increase in CO2 Conclusion References Introduction Hypoxaemia and hypercapnia show pathogenesis and lung inability to generate enough gas exchange, while normal lungs readily exchange breathing…

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Various Populations Creech, S., & Misca, G. (2017). Parenting with PTSD: A review of research on the influence of PTSD on parent-child functioning in military and veteran families. Frontiers in Psychology. Web. In this article, Creech and Misca write about how posttraumatic stress disorder affects both parents and children of war…

Aspects of Body Dysmorphic Disorder Table of Contents Introduction Research Difficulties with Diagnosis Treatment Conclusion References Introduction Everyone has qualities regarding their looks and viewpoint that they might not like. It could be a misaligned nose, excessively big or tiny eyes, or even an uneven grin. Even though some people worry about their flaws, these…

Neurophysiological Disorders in Children The neuropsychological disorder is a term that illustrates a brain injury-related impairment of mental function that may include one or more of the following: neurocognitive, psychotic, neurotic, behavioral, or psychophysiological manifestations. Many clinical symptoms are associated with illnesses affecting the cerebral cortex and its subcortical connections. They are frequently accompanied by…

Major Depressive Disorder: Pharmacological Treatment Table of Contents Biological Theories Best Theory Pharmacological Treatments Mechanism of Action Possible Side Effects Interactions and Contraindications References Biological Theories The diagnosis based on Kara presenting symptoms  among them fatigue, difficulty falling or staying asleep, unusual irritability, and disinterest in sexual activity  is major depressive disorder (MDD)…

Maternal Substance Use Disorder as Health Issue Alvarez-Monjaras, M., Rutherford, H. J. V., & Mayes, L. C. (2019). Personality organization and maternal addiction: A structural-developmental psychodynamic contribution. Psychoanalytic Psychology, 36(4), 321-327. Web. Parenthood is typified by variations in interpersonal connections, social requirements, and anticipations of nurturing the child successfully. Transition to parenthood holds conscious and…

Eating Disorders: Types and Causes Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Eating disorders and obesity have become a serious issue in modern healthcare, as there seems to be a growth in their development. This paper will focus on such conditions as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, muscle dysmorphia, and obesity. It will…

Depressive Disorder and Its Diagnostic Criteria The psychological disorder I chose to research is depression or depressive disorder. Depression is a common mood disorder that manifests in the continuous feeling of sadness and hopelessness. According to Gans (2021), depression negatively influences individuals through symptoms that interfere with their functioning in daily life. The DSM-5 diagnostic…

Psychodiagnostics: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Table of Contents Biopsychosocial History, Presenting Problems, and Symptoms Differential Diagnoses and Final Diagnosis Contributing Factors to the Clients Condition Clinical Treatment References Biopsychosocial History, Presenting Problems, and Symptoms The client of this case is Francisco, a 45-year-old Latino man, married to a Caucasian man. He was raised in a traditional Catholic…

Hoarding Disorder and Theoretical Orientation Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Hoarding disorder is a psychopathological symptom complex manifested by an extreme disregard for her appearance and health, social isolation, apathy, a tendency to accumulate junk, and a lack of shame. The patients first symptoms began to manifest in kindergarten when her teacher…