Bipolar disorder

A randomized, double-blind study of eighteen patients with treatment-resistant bipolar depression, Diazgrenados et al. (2010) treated these patients with an IV infusion of ketamine or saline two separate days, two weeks apart. He found that within forty minutes of administration, depressive symptoms were significantly improved for ketamine…

Introduction JP is a resident admitted to Cottonwood Lodge at Riverview who has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. “Schizoaffective disorder is a mental disorder in which a person experiences a combination of schizophrenia symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions, and mood disorder symptoms, such as depression or mania” (Mayo Clinic). Throughout this case study, it will show the clients profile, medical history, care plan and a mental status exam. Client Profile Personal History…

Before we slip into the world of mental illness, we first must define what that means. Mental Illness refers actually to a wide range of mental health issues, disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior which include depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. It is important that we understand what mental illness is so we can help recognize and treat it. Another good reason why understanding what mental illness is because there is an alarming amount…

and grandfather by her mother’s side have bipolar disorder. It may be possible that Emily’s mother might also have the disorder. It may also be possible that the disorder may be in the genes specifically the chromosome, but there still remains insufficient evidence to confirm a specific gene according to Bennett (2011 p.239). There is not enough information to tell whether Emily has had any episode of mania or hypomania. 300.3 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Emily displays symptoms of…

ASSESSMENT OF THE CLIENT’S NEEDS AND INTERVENTION FORMULATION (1ST Draft) CLIENT: Ms. G is a 40 year old, woman diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, bipolar type. Ms. P was referred to the Community Treatment Team (CTT) at Family Services of Western Pennsylvania (FSWP) by her Mercy Behavioral Health case manager after failing to make several medical and psychiatric appointments and as result was no longer medication compliant. Ms. G has a history of manic acting out as well as well as…

Around 42.5 million Americans suffer from major mental health issues including depression, bipolar disorder and many more. Our mental health should always be fit and be maintained very well. In the Book, Anxiety & Phobia Workbook by Edmund Bourne, he specifically speaks about the struggles to anyone with anxiety disorders, panic attacks, social fears, certain phobias along with providing helpful skills to overcome those problems. All these complications fall under one main category which is our…

protected by the skull. Without the functioning of the brain, a human would be lifeless. The brain is sometimes compromised; by different diseases and disorders. Nevertheless, depending on the type of disorder/disease the human is still able to function without someone even noticing that there is an issue. For example, bipolar is a common disorder, which can occur in anyone; young or old, but with the proper dose of medication and doctor’s supervision an individual is able to still…

by social withdrawal, increased sleep, and weight gain, predictably returns every year in seasonal affective disorder. Bipolar disorder is different from depression, but it is included in this list is because someone with bipolar disorder experiences episodes of extremely low moods that meet the criteria for major depression (called “bipolar depression”). But a person with bipolar disorder also experiences extreme high – euphoric or irritable – moods called “mania” or a less severe form called…

have both good and negative effects on people, antidepressants are used to treat moderate and severe depression. They are commonly prescribed for other conditions though such as bipolar depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, chronic pain syndromes, substance abuse, anxiety and eating disorders. According to the reports in 2011 from the department of disease control and prevention one out of every ten people over the age of twelve in the united states are on…

Eighteen states across the country are contemplating whether or not to make Physician assisted suicide (PAS) legal. PAS is legal in five states: Oregon, California, Vermont and Washington. Accepting physician-assisted suicide or a “right to suicide,” produces a wall between the patient and mental health treatments. PAS is when a licensed physician guides and aids a terminally ill patient, who which decides to kill himself by using prescribed drugs. Physicians are meant to care and have respect…