Bipolar disorder

Study Design Four cases and one literary review were used for this literature review. The studies were all structured around PPD, but all had different purposes and goals to what they wanted to discover. The first article “The Relationship Between Model of Delivery and Postpartum Depression” by Sarah Soheil, Forozon Sharifi, and Leila Dastmozd (2017) was designed to identify the relationship between delivery type and postpartum depression frequency by comparing vaginal births, emergency…

The patient is a 47 year old male who presented to the ED with suicidal ideations with a plan to overdose on sleeping pills. The patient was put under IVC by DayMark for suicidal ideations with a plan. The patient denies homicidal ideations and symptoms of psychosis. During the time of assessment the patient was sitting upright in his bed. The patient reports that he came back into the hospital because he still felt suicidal after his schedule appointment at DayMark. The patient reports for 3…

ARTICLE REVIEW Yoga and Social Support Reduce Prenatal Depression, Anxiety, and Cortisol Natanya Janelle Gladner Psychology 200 Yoga and Social Support Reduces Prenatal Depression, Anxiety and Cortisol In an article by Field, Diego, Delgado, & Medina (2012), the effects that yoga and a good social support system for pregnant women had on their depression and anxiety levels are examined. More specifically, the more immediate effects and longer term effects that either yoga or a strong social…

Erotomanic type delusional disorder can be defined as a patient believing one is in love with or sexually desires him or her. Erotomanic type is diagnosed in about 15 out of 100,000 cases each year in the population (Knott, 2014). It was originally known as Clerambault’s syndrome but has now taken the form as another subtype of delusional disorder (Farriols, Frias, Martinez & Palma, 2014). The cause of erotomanic delusions is currently unknown but it is seen more in females than males. This…

William Shakespeare “The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet” proves that, teenagers who don’t get enough sleep are prone to be depressed. Romeo and Juliet fall in a forbidden love; in effect, the story ends in both of their deaths due to their family fued. Due to research teenage brains view reward over risk and are more likely to become depressed with a lack of sleep. Teens that do not get enough sleep are more likely to become depressed or anxious. Researchers found that teenagers becomes…

of being completely alone even when surrounded by people. It is something that is felt by so many people, yet isn’t as recognizable as many other disorders of today. You always hear about the people who are suffering from the physical illness but not the mental illnesses. Someone we love or who we see everyday could be suffering from this dreadful disorder and you wouldn’t know. It’s a feeling that can be debilitating and even detrimental. I will explain the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms,…

Since 2013 there have been over 50,000 teen suicides in the United States alone. Suicide has become an epidemic among teens. Teens committed suicide for many reasons; including feeling alone, feeling depressed, or being confused about what they believe is love. Depression is a mental illness that takes over someone’s life in a heartbeat. Depression can cause teens to feel hopeless, loss of appetite, sleep changes, anger/irritability, and loss of energy, self-loathing, reckless behavior, or…

psychological disorders. According to module 13.1, “a psychological disorder is a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.” Anything could possibly classify as an “abnormal” thought, feelings, or behavior. If someone is acting out of the “norm” from their perspective society or culture, it could possibly classify as a disorder. One of the top psychological disorder in America today is depression which is also associated with bipolar disorder. “Depressive disorders…

Introduction Client JN is a twenty-year-old Caucasian male who is has high functioning Asperger’s syndrome, an Autism spectrum disorder. JN has been admitted approximately 10 times for psychiatric care at different facilities around the Birmingham area in the past. JN came into the emergency department by ambulance after an altercation with the step mother. JN’s step mother has been in an intimate relationship and living with JN’s mother for about 10 years. The step mother and JN have never…

affects people negatively is mood disorders. Mood disorders can range from depression and bipolar disorder. Each mood disorder has a lack of medical treatment for the mentally ill people that could eventually help them live more normal lives. Due to the lack of medical treatment to mood disorders, criminal action has taken place varying from drug abuse to violent actions. A mental health issue that also is lacking medical treatment is psychotic disorders. Psychotic disorders…