Hypervigilance

major mental damage. Some of the mental effects of child abuse or neglect are; anxiety, depression, dissociation, difficulty concentrating, academic problems in schools, withdrawn and/or difficulty connecting with others, flashbacks, increased hypervigilance, and difficulty sleeping (Joyful Heart). Childhood physical and sexual abuse can cause medical diseases or increases risk of having three or more medical diseases, cardiovascular in women (asca), it will cause lower rates in marriage and…

No child should be afraid for their lives nor should they have to go through their parents putting them in danger. Child abuse has been an issue throughout many homes over the last few decades. Child abuse comes in different forms; it can be physical and verbal. Parents and guardians do not realize the thin line between disciplining their child and abusing their child. To draw the line between the two, the guidelines of verbal and physical abuse should be made known. While people have tried to…

may experience one or all of the symptoms associated with the disorder. A person with this disorder may encounter pain in the back or chest, fatigue, lightheadedness, sweating, restlessness, severe anxiety, fear, repeatedly going over thoughts, hypervigilance, irritability, lack of or impaired concentration or unwanted thoughts, emotional distress, excessive worry, difficulty falling asleep, headache, nausea, sensation of an abnormal heartbeat, trembling or inability to focus. Additionally,…

teenagers. After their child is born, then there is a more intense focus to find a permanent placement. A lot of times, prospective placements look at the placement as a chance to have a baby in their home, but do not understand the responsibility of taking in a troubled teenage girl. Again, from my experience, what usually happens is one of two things: either the teenager ends up with a child protective services case of her own and the child is removed from her custody or the teenager runs…

Anxiety-type disorders are an extremely common occurrence in our fast-paced, modern society. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) approximately one in five adults and approximately one in four adolescents (aged 13-18) are experiencing anxiety disorders or symptoms of such. (National Institute of Mental Health). Anxiety disorders generally are the result of excessive stress that leads to dysfunction. Yet there is a way to understand the underpinnings of anxiety and treat…

Mankind has taken it upon itself to be the judge in all aspects of morality and truth, for from the very beginning, we have been known to punish those who went against what we believed to be right. A significant example of our hypervigilance is the scaffold, a common shaming practice that belonged to America’s Puritanical forefathers. The scaffold’s purpose was made infamous in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, and decades past its role in the novel, the significance and symbolism of the…

One time in high school I drove to one of my close friends homes. I walk in through the front door only to find my friend’s father yelling at him because he did not pick her up from work the day before and was now being punished by not being allowed to drive the car for the rest of the week. Just two weeks later I went to a different friend’s home and when I came in the house, his mother was discussing with him very calmly that she was disappointed that he came home so late the night before,…

Treatment Plan for Generalized Anxiety Disorder This treatment plan is based upon the scenario presented in Unit 4, for client Kristen. According to the criterion set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), this client has all of the symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, (GAD) 300.02 (F41.1). The presenting symptoms include: excessive worrying, tiredness, irritability, sleeplessness, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating. Her…

This formulation centers on Carl Roger’s Humanistic Theory otherwise known as the Person-Centered approach. While most psychotherapy models embrace “genuineness, warmth, and kindness”, these tenets are the central component of Person-Centered psychotherapy. Compared to it’s psychodynamic predecessors, Person-Centered Therapy deemphasizes the significance of early relationships, particularly those during infancy. Conversely, there is a greater focus on the present, “here and now experience”, and…

Approximately 40 million American’s have a fear or anxiety disorder. The most popular types of disorders people have include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Anxiety disorders can cause such distress that it interferes with your ability to lead a normal life. Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses in America. Over 21% of adults, which is 42.5 million, are…