Psychological Assessment of Diana Miller The intention of this report is to provide a comprehensive investigation into the abnormal behaviours, diagnoses and treatment options of Diana Miller. Abnormal behaviour is comprised of such revealing features as deviating from societal norms, experiencing distressful thoughts and feelings, severe dysfunctional interruptions to daily life and ongoing endangerment of the self and/or others (Comer, 2015). These areas of abnormal functioning must be wholly assessed prior to the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders (Comer, 2015). To accomplish this, specific symptomatic behaviours are compared and contrasted with etiological and diagnostic features as well as biological, sociocultural and…
Throughout the entire investigation and trial, multiple people wondered on Casey Anthony’s mental status as well as that of her parents. According to Doctors Danzieger and Weitz, in Albow’s article for FOX News, Casey Anthony did not qualify for any psychiatric diagnoses or certain personality disorders. The personality disorders in question where; antisocial (sociopathic) personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and borderline personality disorder. However, according to the very same article Casey sounded remarkably like a victim of sexual abuse especially in regards to the language that she used. Ablow used a term called Identity Suression Syndrome (a term he coined) to describe why Casey Anthony was so unresponsive to some moments…
Psychological disorders are very common in the everyday world. These disorders can cause patterns in the personality of individuals and sometimes cause them to act aggressive and hostile. Borderline Personality Disorder is one of such disorders. It can cause huge problems for the friends and family of people that are diagnosed with it. In the movie Mommie Dearest the main character, Joan Crawford (Faye Dunaway), has many of the common signs that would point to her possibly having this disorder.…
Outside Activity #1: Star Wars In the beginning of star wars’ timeline we are introduced to a young Anakin, however as the prequels move on we see a more teenage Anakin in which several traits of borderline personality disorder begin to appear. First presented at the annual convention of the American Psychiatric Association in 2007, Eric Bui has diagnosed Anakin with the disorder. If he can be diagnosed with it, what symptoms are present? Six of the nine criteria are matched as it would turn out.…
In 2013 virginia teens were surveyed: 6,815 were in a physical fight, 6,910 did not go to school because they felt unsafe, 6,874 were bullied at school. That is a lot of teens and of course many precautions are set to protect and help kids in these situations. However what about protecting teens from thoughts and feelings they can not control by themselves? 6,854 felt sad or hopeless, 6,857 made a plan to attempt suicide, 5,900 attempted suicide that resulted in medical care. Many people think the best way to treat depression in teenagers is by medication but, yet antidepressants can cause suicidal thoughts and is only most effective when used with other treatments.…
The protagonist, Susanna Kaysen, is examined in multiple ways. In the movie, she is diagnosed as having Borderline Personality Disorder. Most people diagnosed with this disorder seem to been unstable in many aspects of life. Susanna comes from a white upper middle class family, where during the 1960’s many pressures were put onto Susanna, such as going to college, and acting in a certain ideal manner. The pressures untimely caused her to have serious self identity and esteem problems because she was unable to meet the goals set out for her.…
Borderline Personality Disorder also referred to as BPD is a mental disorder where the control and regulation of impulsions, relationship stability and outlook on both life and oneself are negatively affected (Lieb, Zanarini, Schmahl, Linehan & Bohus, 2004). This becomes a challenge for individuals affected by it especially in terms of the social context in everyday life. But it has become apparent that the roots of this illness are sometimes brought on quite early in human development, even if the symptoms do not show until later. Almost 80% of individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) report a history of childhood abuse as a part of growing up in invalidating environments (Feigenbaum, 2007). Before clinicians can apply their…
People with borderline personality disorder have trouble living a normal life. All of their feeling are over the top. They have trouble getting their emotions under controlled. Many of the people with the disorder go through many emotions and psychotic symptoms that prevents them to think clearly and live a sane life. There are some treatments and medications that can help someone with borderline personality disorder live a normal life and there is many things family and friends can do to help.…
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Adolescence is the important transition period from a little dependent kid to an independent adult. Many people believe that teenager’s brain only grow bigger in this period, however, the teenager’s brain is neither an “older” little kid’s brain, nor a half mature adult brain (Giedd, 2008). In fact, a teenager’s brain is developing at one of the most complex stages in their lifetime. The period of puberty also is defined as the most troublesome time. When people talk about teenagers, they always connect them with words like adventure, trouble-maker, aggressiveness, self-centeredness, or radicalness, etc.…
Kristianna Mason Borderline Personality Disorder Greenville Technical College Mental illnesses are commonly referred to a wide range of mental health conditions. These are disorders that affect many things in a person’s life which includes their mood, behavior and cognition. From time to time, there are many people that develop these mental health illnesses and they become concerning when there are symptoms and ongoing signs that cause recurring stresses and the inability to function properly, alone. These illnesses include schizophrenia, personality disorders, depression, eating disorders, anxiety and many, many more (Pruthi & Li, 2015). Borderline personality disorder is in fact a mental illness that is known to be extremely serious.…
Sociopaths constitute 1-3% of the population and 15-25% are offenders or in prison. (Borja & Ostrosky 2010, p. 927) or 4% of the population are conscienceless sociopaths who have no empathy or feelings for animals or humans; but the exact number is still unknown because they mostly behave or act like a normal human being. No one knows who they are, they can be public servants, educators or the person who lives next door to you. Sociopaths are goal orientated people who suffer from antisocial personality disorder who do not understand consequences of guilt or remorse (O’Brien 2010, p. 4). Manipulative, pathological lying, shallow emotions, incapacity of love, lack of remorse, impulsive nature, parasitic lifestyle and early behavioural problems…
Borderline personality disorder is characterized by stereotypical repetitive and maladaptive interpersonal interactions. Considerable controversy exists regarding preferred treatment and prognosis (Gregory, 2004). The moods of borderline patients are erratic, their personal relationships are turbulent, and their self-image is unstable. When serotonin is decreased, certain areas of the brain involved in emotion regulation, impulsivity and aggression causes the brain not to function properly.…
People who have family members that are diagnosed with borderline personality disorder are five times more likely to develop the same disorder than the general population. Biological factors that may play a role in the symptoms of this disorder include increased emotional liability, such as increased cholinergic energy. Some researchers have proposed that, “parental neglect or loss during childhood, or a deficient attachment between child and parent” play a role in developing this disorder (Lyons & Martin, p. 204). Others studies have shown high levels of physical or sexual abuse among patients with this disorder. There are a number of treatments available for those with borderline personality disorder.…
Abstract The purpose of this assignment was to analyze the film The Black Swan and the main character, Nina. As a group, we used the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders V to find a proper diagnosis. We chose Borderline Personality Disorder as the diagnosis. In the film, we see how Nina transforms from an innocent and calm White Swan to a seductive and wild Black Swan as the film progressed.…