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and unequal treatment that they have struggled with over the years has negatively impacted their well-being. The LGB community is left with, feelings of anxiety, depression, disorders related to substance abuse, and other more severe mental disorders. A 2010 study The Impact of Institutional Discrimination on Psychiatric Disorders in Lesbians Gays and Bisexual Population: A Prospective Study was conducted to show the relationship between states that had bans on LGB rights, and the amounts…

There are more than 200 classified forms of mental illness. Mental disorders are common and widespread, an estimated 54 million Americans suffer from some form of mental disorder in a given year. In the future, I hope to work with people who have psychological disorders such as autism, kleptomania, bipolar disorder, etc. I desire to help those with mental disorders cope with their disabilities and overtime, assimilate them into living in a regular society by acquiring a PhD in the field of…

A successful psychopath, with regards to homicide, is not being caught for their murderous crimes. Regarding purposeful manslaughter, a psychopath is far more likely to get caught for their crime because of their general nature. The personality disorder often referred to as psychopathy, is actually just an extreme version of antisocial personality disorder.The DSM-IV…

In the case of Adam and his diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder, I believe that he was properly diagnosed. His behavior fulfills several of the DSM 5 diagnostic criteria; Adam is over the age of 18, and is able to receive this diagnosis. He lied to his therapist about several things. At one point he stated that he thought it was ridiculous that his father hit his mother, but it was later revealed that he abused Tisch, his girlfriend, as well. He admitted that he had no pity for the…

vital in our lives, especially, to children and we all hate being interrupted from our sleep. There is a sleep disorder that tends to interfere with the sleeping pattern, by causing short intervals of pausing. Therefore, when children sleep, they experience some shortness of breath, which can be accompanied by a choking sound and a snort. Nevertheless, if your child has this sleep disorder, you don’t have to worry as there is a wide range of treatment that is customized to suit every unique…

various sleeping disorders, such as insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep walking, and sleep apnea to name a few. Sleep technologists are allied health professionals who work as part of a team under the general supervision of a licensed physician to assist in the education, evaluation, treatment and follow-up of sleep disorders patients of all ages. These professionals are specially trained to perform polysomnography and other tests used by a physician to diagnose and treat sleep disorders (AAST, Web).…

Certification and Training Experience I wanted to choose an area of interest that could enhance my professional development. Having the opportunity to explore different workshops to take a training certification experience to conduct for this class. Hence, I looked back at my experiences working in my internship site and working with a variety of clients. One of the populations I enjoyed working with involve adolescents. Also, growing up in Hartford where there is are higher levels of crimes I…

Eating disorders and the causes behind them is my wicked problem because 8 million people in the United States are effected by eating disorder, which is approximately three percent of the population (“Anred: Eating disorders statistics,” n.d.). I will trace this problem through the eyes of psychologists and sociologists through peer reviewed articles based on research of eating disorders in these two fields. I will evaluate where the causes of eating disorders through societal factors such as…

In North America today our youth may never have to deal with issues they face in second world countries, but that doesn't mean they won’t face challenges and struggle with surviving everyday tasks. Our youth are broken, there's no better way to put it. In society today almost two thirds of our youth are struggling with some form of a mental illness. Teens struggling with mental health issues constantly feel alone due to a deadly stigma surrounding it that often leads to suicide. The stigma…

least one mental illness during their lifetime (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2017). There is an overwhelming amount of evidence and studies that depicts a general consensus that severe mental illness, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, has the potential to increase incidences of violence. Violent behavior of mental ill individuals can potentially become a public health problem. Violence symbolizes aggression…