Congenital disorders

In their 2006 article, Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, Finding Our Core: The Therapeutic Relationship in 21st Century, Perraud et al. discussed Hildegard Peplau’s influence on the origins of advanced practice psychiatric nursing (p. 215). However, as both Perraud et al. and Bjorklund discuss, with the numerous changes in health care delivery, and specifically, mental health care delivery, combined with an increased knowledge base and focus on the role of neurobiology in…

Morgan Freeman once said, “Attacking people with disabilities is the lowest power I can think of .” Everyone is unique and has their own differences. One difference in some people is a disability. A disability is a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. People think that those who have disabilities are dumb and deaf. Since people think their deaf they often talk bad in front of them and criticize them. People with disabilities may actually be…

Chapter 3: On Being Sane in Insane Places In the early 1970’s a psychologist named David Rosenhan conducted an experiment to challenge other medical professionals on the accuracy of their diagnoses, pertaining to psychiatric disorders. Him and eight other friends faked their way into asylums set around the United States to see what would happen if they started displaying “sane” behavior once inside. This experiment caused much aggravation among psychiatric experts who felt that Rosenhan was…

Anticipation. Longing. Disappointment. Gary Sinise falls short on his attempt to bring an amazing classic novel to life. In the movie everything is not clear and it rushes through scenes. On the other hand in the book you understand not only who they are but what they are feeling and this causes you to feel emotion. The first scene in the movie Of Mice and Men is a semi action packed scene in which Lennie and George are being chased by people on horseback with guns. The scene is only semi…

People who spend most of their time alone and little time around others are considered antisocial. The term, antisocial shouldn’t take the place of solitude, which appropriately defines loneliness. Choosing to spend time alone doesn’t necessarily make someone unsociable. In fact, there are many reasons why we as individuals would choose to spend time to ourselves. I call it “me” time. Alone time is a normal part of life. I enjoy living life as a loner since it gives me peace, privacy, and most…

Over the past several years there have been many debates on nature vs nurture and its effects on criminal behavior. What causes someone to be a criminal? Is it the environment that a child is raised in ,nurture, or is it possible that a child is born a criminal, nature, that would cause a person to act out? Are adopted children more susceptible to criminal behavior, because they are not raised by the biological parents? These questions and many more are brought up in debates to find out the root…

When I was getting ready to go to bed before my first day of high school I was nervous. I wanted to just get the day over with. I tried going to bed but just couldn't sleep. After I finally got through the long night, it was time for my first day. I thought most of the upperclassmen were going to make fun of me. By thinking and worrying what others would think of me I was showing insecurity. Insecurity isn't the best character trait to have, but on the other hand, it can help get you mentally…

as he lists various case studies and research that are similar those found in the previous decade. For example, a study regarding the benefits of animal companionship displayed “unique benefits [for] those individuals with mental or psychiatric disorders” (The Delta Society, n.d.). Melinda Phillips, Director of Disability Services at Mansfield University, also recognizes the palliative effect of emotional support animals. She goes on to affirm the advantageous benefits provided by an ESA which…

Brad Cohen the co- author of In Front of the Class has shown many difficulties of living with Tourette's Syndrome. For example, the thoughts of how people view Cohen. Others believe that Cohen was weird and different by the way he acted with his barking and woop! noises. Going to certain places made it difficult for Cohen because Cohen's syndrome was always about shouting and high expression of his ticing. Applying for a job with Tourette’s makes it harder and less likely to get the job because…

Imagine driving on a rural road sleepy. Your eyes are feeling heavy, the road feels endless, but you insist on driving believing that you can handle it. While driving, your mind is no longer focused on the road and next thing you know you slowly lose control of the wheel. This analogy is exactly what students at the University of Alberta are experiencing. Rather than a driver it is a student, and instead of an endless road it is replaced with the university itself. “Sleep? Maybe later” by Cary A…