Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), also known as shell shock or battle fatigue, is a mental health issue that could develop after experiencing a life changing moment in a person’s life. Most researchers theorize that the people who have PTSD have either fought in war, been a victim of rape, or have endured a life changing experience. In the United States, 70 percent of adults, approximately 223.4 million people, have experience at least one traumatic moment in their lives. One…

In the most up to date Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, also referred to as DSM 5, a medical guide on sign, symptoms, and diagnosis of mental disorders. You will find that there are over two hundred and fifty disorders listed, each disorder can be found under one of the eighteen categories that relate similar disorders together. Of those categories listed, Trauma and stressor related disorders, also referred to as PTSD can be found along with, acute disorders, adjustment…

Social workers by definition are practice-based professionals that promote social change and empowerment of people. When it comes to working with vulnerable people, or specifically children who have experienced trauma, social workers curriculum has adapted over the years. Historically social work education was very specific and didn’t take into account the many overarching themes that occur no matter what type of trauma has happened. The curriculum that social workers were educated to approach…

Have you ever wanted to escape reality? Most people do this via hobbies: being taken away by a good fiction book, video games: creating your own avatar or acting as another character and recreational activities: sinking your head into a sport, or running of to Europe on a spontaneous vacation. Unfortunately 7% of the population unwillingly escape their own reality and suffer from a dissociative disorder at some time in their life. “Dissociative disorders are characterized by an involuntary…

A psychiatric disability is a psychological, mental disorder, or condition that interferes with a person’s ability to perform routine tasks, such as attending classes at school or performing duties at work. Many different types of mental disorders can be considered a psychiatric disability, but anxiety and mood disorders are the most common. (Weisman 1) Anxiety disorder includes the conditions that create intense feelings of fear, anxiety, and panic in a person when placed in certain situations.…

Dissociative identity disorder also referred to as DID Is defined as a severe condition in which two or more distinct identities, or personality states, are present in and alternately take control of an individual. A defined cause of dissociative identity disorder is still unknown and is in debate. Some of the hypotheses are of the following; dissociative identity disorder is a reaction to childhood trauma. People with dissociative identity disorder often report that they have experienced severe…

Defining Normality What really is considered to be normal? What is 'normal ' depends on the point of view, beliefs, and opinions of each person. In order to help scientists consider what is normal and abnormal, there are six general approaches when trying to establish the differences between normal and abnormal. Sociocultural What a person or group of people does in one culture (whether it be traditional, compulsory, etc.), it may not be considered acceptable towards people of another culture.…

Police Officers have one of the most stressful and demanding jobs out there. Everyday while they are out on the field they are constantly faced with dangers that the average citizen may never face. Police Officers are expected to not let their emotions get to them and be a figure of authority. This can carry over into their home life, since about 50 percent of officers have gotten divorces and many cases of domestic violence are caused by officers. There are many causes on why this happens.…

Fear is a normal and important part of life for everyone; our bodies’ fear responses warn us of potential danger and help keep us safe. However, for individuals with phobias - intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations - fear is a consistently unpleasant part of their everyday lives. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that approximately 19.2 million Americans over the age of 18 suffer from a specific phobia, and yet there is still an unfortunate stigma associated…

We live in a world where fear and anxiety are common and in some point in our lives we will all witness a traumatic event, however, the way one reacts to trauma can affect him/her in the long-run. Some people are able to cope and progress from the life-threatening event with a fight-or-flight response, which is a natural coping mechanism that protects an individual from harm, while others remain constantly frightened, which leads to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a psychological…