Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Three goals have been expressed in this care: for Neveah to exhibit a reduction in angry outbursts, an increase in positive self-statements, and a reduction in family conflict regarding her sexual orientation. Evaluation of the effectiveness of the interventions for these goals will be measured using an AB design. According to Bloom and Britner (2012), phase A is the gathering of baseline data to document the clients behavior prior to the intervention. The baseline data is generally gathered…

What is ADHD? ADHD is short for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. According to www.webmd.com ADHD is a “chronic condition marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and sometimes impulsivity” (ADHD in Children Health Center, n.d.). ADHD starts when you are a child and then leads into adulthood, 66% of children that are diagnosed with ADHD as a child ends up having it as an adult as well (ADHD in Children Health Center, n.d.). The symptoms of ADHD does differ from person to…

Pedophilia, a word that anybody thinks badly of when heard. People with pedophilia are seen as crooks rather than an ordinary person who has a mental illness. Pedophiles should be in mental health facilities rather than in stripped of their privileges when they come out to the world and ask for help. The article “Pedophilia: A Disorder, Not a Crime,” written by Margo Kaplan, expresses these horrible incidences that these people face while struggling with pedophilia. The article expresses ideas…

Norway after a major shooting that they viewed the world more negatively (Nordanger et al., 2011). It was also observed that 4.9% of the teen survivors of the attack reported substantial posttraumatic distress (Nordanger et al, 2011). The Diagnostic and Statistical…

It was deep-rooted from their birth father that has an Antisocial Personality Disorder, alcoholic, and narcissistic. My brothers living with him gave them a very toxic environment. They were verbally, emotionally, and physically abused causing them to feel unloved and insecure. Jerry started drinking alcohol at nine years old. His…

Asperger 's disorder. Asperger Syndrome Disorder (ASD) was founded by Han asperger. Han identified the behavior and ability in asperger syndrome. He called it the autistic psychopathy. Asperger had a patterned that had lack of empathy, the inability to form friends, and have special interest in certain subjects, and they can also be clumsy. Asperger’s disorder is high functional end of autism. It can range from low to server. It was included in the diagnostic and statistical manual of the…

Gay But Not Happy: The Impact of Queerness on Mental Health Introduction Four years prior to his suicide, 16-year-old Bobby Griffith wrote in his diary: "I can 't let anyone find out that I 'm not straight. It would be so humiliating. My friends would hate me, I just know it. They might even want to beat me up. . . . I guess I 'm no good to anyone . . . not even God. Life is so cruel, and unfair. Sometimes I feel like disappearing from the face of this earth" (Miller 88). After realizing he was…

neurodevelopmental disorder, especially when it comes to diagnosis and treatment in very young children. Currently, many believe that it is not possible to diagnose children under 5 years old with ADHD, as part of the diagnostic criteria includes “age inappropriate inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity” (Dias, 1999, p. 40). However, the question for children under 5 years old is, can inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsivity be age inappropriate? Currently there is no…

Signs and Symptoms David exhibits many signs and symptoms that lead to the conclusion that he is suffering from a severe mental illness. Mental health disorders can be manifested through symptoms that can affect emotions, thoughts, and behaviors (Andreasen & Olsen 1982). One of the symptoms David displays is isolation. David moved out of his cousin house and wandered the streets for several nights. Eventually, David never returned to work and lost complete contact with his cousin. Another sign…

Separation Anxiety Disorder Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by persistent and frequent fears or worries that do not correspond to the norms of normal development (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). There is age inappropriate anxiety when the individual is separated from their attached figure, which causes significant distress and impartment to their life. SAD can causes persistent, excessive, and recurrent distress…