Delusional disorder

The concept of schizophrenia is of a relatively recent origin, less than a century old. This disorder was first established by the German psychiatrist, Dr. Emile Kraepelin in 1887 as a distinct mental illness from other psychotic disorders. At that time, he used the Latin term “dementia praecox” (early dementia) to identify persons who had manifestations that nowadays are associated with schizophrenia (Psychology Today, 2015). He used different subtypes such as hebephrenia, catatonia and…

schedule an appointment to see a counselor (Pomeroy, 2015). Based on the information that was provided in case 5.1, Maggie appears to meet the criteria of major depressive disorder (F32.2) single episodes, severe without psychotic features (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). The criteria associated with major depressive disorder is:…

Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that requires treatment and medications. Schizophrenia is common in ages 18-35. People confuse Schizophrenia with split-personality disorder which is not correct. People who suffer from Schizophrenia do not suffer from split personality disorder, but from not being able to distinguish reality to what is not realistic. They may see things or objects that are not physically there. People that suffer from this disorder hear voices talking to them,…

of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) group’s substance related disorders into two categories: substance use disorders and substance abuse disorders, both of which provide credence to mental health symptoms and disorders. According to the American Psychiatric Association (2013) substance use disorders are the underlying change to brain circuitry that may persist beyond detoxification, whereas substance…

Psychosis affects around 200,000 US citizens a year and is considered a common mental disorder (U.S. National Library of Medicine). One in every 1600 people in the United States has some form of psychosis. In The Tell-Tale Heart the narrator displayed symptoms of mental illness with awareness of his psychotic features, which ultimately led to his insanity. Symptoms of psychosis include delusions, hallucinations, talking incoherently and agitation (U.S. National Library of Medicine). The…

When patients first decide to seek treatment, one of their first questions is “How long does drug detox take?” Depending on the patient's addiction length, the type of drug used and other factors, the answer to this question can vary. The important thing is to seek treatment at a professional facility. With help, individuals can overcome their addiction and lead healthier lives. How Long Does Drug Detox Take at Home? As a rule, it is never a good idea to undergo detox at home. While some…

After reading Lu’s vignette, it is apparent that Lu has obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) with religious and cleaning/washing themes (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; Roberts & Louie, 2015). In order to meet full diagnostic criteria for OCD, Lu must meet criteria A to D. Criteria A requires the presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both. Lu does not meet criteria for having obsessions, because Lu does not regard his behaviors as being unwanted, but they are compulsive. Lu meets…

Schizophrenia is described as severe disorder that changes the behavior, thoughts and feelings of the person inflicted. Approximately 1% of the population will suffer with schizophrenia at some point in their lives. Schizophrenia is said to have positive and negative symptoms which can both be extreme in nature. I have had exposure to a close family member who suffered from schizophrenia. He struggled with many positive and negative symptoms of the disorder throughout his life. Once a vibrant…

severe mental disorder that affects the brain. It affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. One with this chronic disorder may seem to have lost touch with reality, unable to tell what is real or fake. Although this disorder is very rare, the symptoms can be very harmful. There are positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms. Positive symptoms are psychotic behaviors that aren’t usually seen in normal, healthy people. These symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, thought disorders,…

Supervision Assignment: Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Bipolar with Children Bipolar is a disorder within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). There are two categories of bipolar, bipolar I and bipolar II. Bipolar I has three different categories known as mood episodes: manic, hypomanic, and major depressive. Bipolar disorder is associated with mood swings. A person goes from extremely happy and active, to happy and active, to depressed. There is not a cure for bipolar;…