Category: Disorders

  • Genetics of Personality Disorders

    People with mental illnesses have persistent patterns of strong, inflexible cognition and respond to stimuli in unusual ways. Furthermore, certain psychological problems share characteristics with others, and individuals may simultaneously have two or more mental conditions. An individual with a personality disorder may also have another psychological illness, such as depression, anxiety, or addictions. As…

  • Eating Disorders and Social Interactions

    One of the possible aspects that affect the persons’ perception of their bodies and attractiveness is the closest social surrounding. Family, friends, or romantic partners sometimes unknowingly can make people feel insecure and push them towards the development of the eating disorder. It can happen by criticizing the body, compassion with someone who is slimmer,…

  • Down Syndrome: The Genetic Disorder

    It is important to note that Schlapp’s piece is heavily impacted by the worldview and paradigmatic assumptions rooted in the reversion theory, although he presents the explanation on the basis of glandular or chemical cause. The observed data by Schlapp is still based on him accepting the notion of polyphyletic position even though he states…

  • Substance Use Disorder and Outpatient Treatment

    A substance use disorder (SUD) is a psychiatric condition that affects a person’s development and behavior, causing them to lose control over their use of materials like intentional or accidental drugs, drinking, or prescriptions. Addiction is the most extreme condition of SUDs, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. The brain changes as a result…

  • Shame and Stigma of Substance Use Disorder

    As an example of Substance Use Disorder (SUD), chapter 8 of Feminist Perspectives on Social Work Practice contains the case of a girl named Natalie. After identifying all the problems and difficulties in a girl’s life, such as overwork and housekeeping and mistrust of her husband, the author describes her first experience with OxyContin. The…

  • Evidence-Based Intervention for Substance Use Disorder

    Table of Contents Introduction to Treatment Evidence of Effectiveness ICBT and Child/Adolescent Population with SUDs Training for ICBT ICBT Effectiveness Evaluation Conclusion References Introduction to Treatment Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a significant problem, and the number of children and adolescents with SUDs is high. For instance, the prevalence of alcohol use disorder among those…

  • Patients with a Substance Use Disorder

    Table of Contents Research Relevance to People Research Influence on Practice Additional Knowledge Summary References People with addiction and substance use disorder (SUD) have to receive professional and high-quality care and follow-up. It is not enough to prescribe some drugs and visit meetings to prevent and control complications. Regular communication and family education are integral…

  • Emotional and Behavioral Disorders – Psychology

    Table of Contents Historical perspective Significance of comprehending issues related to EBD Relevant issues Implications for instruction/student learning Summary Reference List Historical perspective Since time immemorial, it has been relatively difficult to get the appropriate definition of emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD). Various researchers involved with the subject under review have declared some of the…

  • Substance Use Disorders in Prisoners

    Correctional institutions may provide insufficient medical services and have limited resources. Substance use disorders represent a considerable problem among the incarcerated population within the American health care system (Fazel et al., 2017). Therefore, it may be critical to develop an adequate framework in order to address the issue and improve outcomes among incarcerated individuals. The…

  • Down’s Syndrome as a Genetic Disorder

    Many people are born with genetic diseases that manifest themselves in one way or another throughout their lives. One of these abnormalities is Down’s syndrome, which occurs as a result of abnormal cell division. The syndrome manifests immediately at birth and is caused by an atypical number of chromosomes. People without genetic pathologies have 23…