A psychiatric disability is a psychological, mental disorder, or condition that interferes with a person’s ability to perform routine tasks, such as attending classes at school or performing duties at work. Many different types of mental disorders can be considered a psychiatric disability, but anxiety and mood disorders are the most common. (Weisman 1) Anxiety disorder includes the conditions that create intense feelings of fear, anxiety, and panic in a person when placed in certain situations. This includes various phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Mood disorders are conditions that can have frequent and dramatic effects on a person’s personality and mood. These types of psychiatric disabilities
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(Psychiatric Disorder 1) The following psychiatric disabilities are the ones researchers found to be the most captivating and complex.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. (NIH) Naturally, fear triggers many split second changes within the body to help defend against danger. This “fight or flight response” is a typical reaction meant to protect the body. The symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are nightmares or unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or a depressed mood. (Depression Center 1) People who have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder may experience a series of different alarming behaviors. As far as treatment is concerned, there are six forms of treatment that doctors recommend to patients with PTSD. Psychotherapy and medications can work really well together to improve the symptoms and restore your self-esteem during the process. Cognitive Processing Therapy(CPT) is a 12-week course of treatment, that allows the patient to express how they feel about the traumatic event. This …show more content…
The three eating disorders that most people encounter are: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating. Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by significant weight loss or lack of appropriate weight gain in growing children. (Eating Disorders) Symptoms and behaviors of anorexia nervosa include dramatic weight loss, preoccupied with dieting, complaints of constipation and abdominal pain and much more. When there is a cycle of self-starvation, the body can’t get the essential nutrients needed to function properly. The proper treatment regarding anorexia nervosa is done using a team approach, which includes doctors, mental health professionals and dietitians. Ongoing therapy and nutrition education are highly recommended for patients. (Anorexia Nervosa) According to the National Eating Disorders Association(NEDA), Division 1 NCAA athletes, over one-third of female athletes reported attitudes and symptoms placing them at risk of having anorexia nervosa. Bulimia Nervosa is a serious, life threatening eating disorder characterized by a cycle of bingeing and behaviors such as self-induced vomiting. The symptoms of bulimia nervosa include muscle weakness, skipping meals or taking in small portions, disappearing after eating, often to the bathroom, faint/syncope, hiding their body under baggy clothing and many more concerning behaviors. (Bulimia Nervosa) Psychotherapy, along with
(Psychiatric Disorder 1) The following psychiatric disabilities are the ones researchers found to be the most captivating and complex.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. (NIH) Naturally, fear triggers many split second changes within the body to help defend against danger. This “fight or flight response” is a typical reaction meant to protect the body. The symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are nightmares or unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or a depressed mood. (Depression Center 1) People who have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder may experience a series of different alarming behaviors. As far as treatment is concerned, there are six forms of treatment that doctors recommend to patients with PTSD. Psychotherapy and medications can work really well together to improve the symptoms and restore your self-esteem during the process. Cognitive Processing Therapy(CPT) is a 12-week course of treatment, that allows the patient to express how they feel about the traumatic event. This …show more content…
The three eating disorders that most people encounter are: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating. Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by significant weight loss or lack of appropriate weight gain in growing children. (Eating Disorders) Symptoms and behaviors of anorexia nervosa include dramatic weight loss, preoccupied with dieting, complaints of constipation and abdominal pain and much more. When there is a cycle of self-starvation, the body can’t get the essential nutrients needed to function properly. The proper treatment regarding anorexia nervosa is done using a team approach, which includes doctors, mental health professionals and dietitians. Ongoing therapy and nutrition education are highly recommended for patients. (Anorexia Nervosa) According to the National Eating Disorders Association(NEDA), Division 1 NCAA athletes, over one-third of female athletes reported attitudes and symptoms placing them at risk of having anorexia nervosa. Bulimia Nervosa is a serious, life threatening eating disorder characterized by a cycle of bingeing and behaviors such as self-induced vomiting. The symptoms of bulimia nervosa include muscle weakness, skipping meals or taking in small portions, disappearing after eating, often to the bathroom, faint/syncope, hiding their body under baggy clothing and many more concerning behaviors. (Bulimia Nervosa) Psychotherapy, along with