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…
Imagine if you couldn't get a job or, you always feel clumsy and like an outcast that is what happens when you have Aspergers. Many people with Aspergers can not keep a job because of their social skills. There are many diverse treatments and no one treatment is better than another. Aspergers syndrome affects many social aspects of a person's life. People with Aspergers has many employment difficulties, treatments, and characteristics.…
As a former marine, 4acute stress disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder are conditions that I have witnessed first-hand. The textbook defines 1acute stress disorder as an anxiety disorder in which fear and related symptoms are experienced soon after a traumatic event and last less than a month. A diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is made when those symptoms last longer than a month. The signs and symptoms of acute stress disorder and PTSD are very similar and 2include re- experiencing the traumatic event, avoidance of activities that remind the person of the traumatic experience, reduced responsiveness and dissociation, increased arousal, negative emotions, and guilt (Comer, 2017; p. 143).…
WAD stands for whiplash associated disorder. WAD is a neck injury resulting from rapid acceleration followed by deceleration, and is commonly caused by traffic accidents. The actual pathology is a bit abstruse and lacks a thorough understanding, because the exact cause of the symptoms are controversial. WAD symptoms are subjective, yet highly prevalent.1 Although the pathology is controversial, there are four widely used grades of classification developed by the Quebec Task Force.2 Classification grades include grades 1, 2, 3, and 4.…
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is defined by the "DSM-5 as a pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior, or vindictiveness lasting at least six months, unlike children with conduct disorder(CD), children with oppositional defiant disorder are not aggressive towards people or animals, do not destroy property, and do not show a pattern of theft or deceit (Mayo, 2016). " )" Bibliographic Information (APA format): Audience: This article seems to be address more to the professional types, Doctors, Counselors, and psychologist. Describe the purpose of the source: Research has indicated that parents pass on this tendency for externalizing disorders to their children and this may be why ODD is shown in multiple ways,…
A child may yell, scream, and cry when they a parent tells him or her to do something that he or she may not want to do, although it may seem like “normal” child-like behavior or stubbornness, they may be developing a mental disorder called Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Oppositional Defiant Disorder, also known as ODD, consists of behavior patterns with uncooperative, defiant and hostile behavior toward authority figures that occurs more than the average person. (Turgay). A person who suffers from this disorder disobeys people in authority, such as parents and teachers, using anger, vindictiveness, and rude behaviors as a way to gain control. ODD is often found in males more than females, “ranging from 2:1 to 8:1” (Kersten), during the early…
Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is defined as a recurring pattern of negative, hostile, disobedient, and defiant behavior in a child or adolescent that lasts for at least six months without serious violation of the basic rights of others (Oppositional). Because it takes months to decide whether or not a child has ODD, parents may think there child is just being disobedient. The behavior must cause significant problems in social, school, or work functioning in order to meet the DSM-IV criteria for ODD. This disorder varies among patients. During the school years, patients may have low self-esteem, mood swings, and a low frustration tolerance.…
Conduct disorder (CD) is defined as repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which either the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms…
Although borderline personality disorder is strongly inherited, the interpretation of societal stressors also plays a role in the disorder's prevalence rates. A person's risk for the disorder is increased if they live are a part of a community or culture in which unstable family relationships are common. Impulsive tendencies, poor judgment in lifestyle choices, and other consequences of borderline personality disorder may lead individuals to risky situations. Adults with borderline personality disorder are much more likely to be the victim of violence, including rape and other crimes. Symptoms often worsen quite a bit with the presentation of stress and are reduced through treatment and the relieving of stress.…
Saying mean and hateful things when upset? Blaming others for your mistakes? Deliberately trying to annoy or upset others? These are the most reoccurring questions for symptoms of Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Again this sounds like what any ordinary child does on a regular basis.…
Personality Disorder: Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) Personality disorders can influence social functioning. There are three types of personality disorders; avoidant personality disorder, schizoid personality disorder, histrionic personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and antisocial personality disorder. A person with antisocial personality disorder is also known as a sociopath or psychopath. Psychologist or psychiatrists diagnose many serial killers as possessing antisocial personality disorder.…
Conduct and Operational Defiant Disorders In Preschool Children: A Review of Current Literature Shayna C. Gordon-Jones Capella University Abstract The purpose of this paper is to review the current literature involving preschool children’s social development and if it is effected by the presence of a conduct disorder or operant defiant disorder. Literature was evaluated depending on credibility, timeliness, accuracy, citations and references, point of view, and relevance to research question. .If…
Introduction Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, more commonly known as PTSD, is a type of anxiety disorder. It is one of the more well known mental disorders. This disorder is usually developed in a person who has gone through one or more highly traumatic experiences (the level of trauma depends wholly on the person themselves), hence its naming. Some effects of this mental disorder are flashbacks, hyperventilation, nightmares, withdrawal from social situations, avoidance of certain locations, and many more. PTSD is less likely to affect children under 10 years of age when compared to adults.…
Donald Cape Ms.Touchet English 4 20 April 2015 Anti social personality disorder in everyday lives Picture waking up every morning starting your day like everyone else's. But that's all they have in common just simply the way they start. A person with anti social personality disorder doesn't have the privilege of feeling real empathy or forming emotional attachments.…
Definition of Conduct Disorder According to the DSM, the definition of conduct disorder is a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated (APA, 2013). Children and adolescents are categorized into three different subtypes, which are established at the onset of the disorder and their age. The different subtypes of conduct disorder are childhood onset, adolescent onset, and unspecified onset.…