Impulsivity

of BPD. “A pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image and affects, as well as marked impulsivity, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts…” describes BPD. Symptoms include, “Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment, a pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships, identity disturbance, impulsivity, recurrent suicidal behavior, emotional instability, chronic feelings of emptiness, inappropriate, intense anger,…

pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). A diagnosis of this particular personality disorder is indicated by five or more symptoms: efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment, unstable interpersonal relationships, identity disturbance, impulsivity that may be self-damaging, suicidal or self-harm ideations or behaviors,…

lower SRQ scores showed more evidence of frontal impairment on neuropsychological measures, more alcohol-related consequences, fewer abstinent days, and a higher percentage of heavy drinking days. SRQ scores have also been found to be related to impulsivity (Patock- Peckham, Cheong, Balhorn, & Nagoshi, 2001). In a sample of 300 college students (Brown, Baumann, Smith, & Etheridge, 1997),…

behavioral inhibition, as well as reduced brain volume and Environmental Causes such as prenatal, and postnatal factors. “The essential feature of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that is more frequently displayed and severe than is typically observed in individuals at a comparable level of development”. Symptoms must persist for at list six months, be present in at least two settings, and not be attributable to…

Most of the research and attention is on mental health patients as the offender of homicide. However, the risk of being the victim of homicide is an increased risk for mental health patients as well. In fact, the risk is seven times higher. One of the possible reasons for this is that people with mental health problems are more likely to live in deprived areas, which come with higher homicide rates (Crump et al 2011). The perception that they are dangerous or vulnerable could help with the…

Mental health, as defined by the WHO, is a state of well-being in which a person is able to realize his or her own potential, cope with the normal stress of life, work productively, and make a contribution to the community (Halter and Varcarolis, 2014). While this is an official definition, it is not necessarily what the media and the public think of mental disorders. Mental illness is portrayed mostly negatively in the media with individuals show as dangerous, incompetent, crazy, etc.…

but by no means can that possibly indicate the level of intelligence a civilization has. Yet another statement made by Aristotle suggests that he believes that courage is having a balance of impulsivity as well as rational thought. (Heath 2008) However, it is very evident that the Aztecs possessed both impulsivity and rational. They convened on important matters and their leader thought orders through in regards to the Spaniards and how to deal with them. Consequently, it is hard to believe that…

called Abilify and goes to a therapist to treat her disorder. The therapist makes this medicine seem as if it’s the “key” to controlling her disorder. In reality, medications can only treat other conditions that accompany BPD such as depression or impulsivity. Therapy for BPD usually consists of multiple therapists, medications, and self-care activities such as exercise. This representation of the…

The approach I think is the most effective at explaining mental illnesses is the mental illness as deviance perspective. The mental illness as deviance perspective focuses on what society perceives and labels as “normal” and compares this standard with an individual’s emotions and actions to see if an individual differs from “normal”, along with his ability to conform to what society believes is “normal” (Kornblum and Seccombe, 2017). The reason why I believe that this is the most effective at…

DIAGNOSTIC IMPRESSION: This is the 8 year old female referred for the TiPs psychiatric consultation. This is very complex family history and psychosocial situation that includes father who is incarcerated. Child was at home when mother was hurt by fire arms. That was the accident. Scoring positive for symptoms of ADHD Depression anxiety and possible PTSD. Considering severity of symptoms and no available child psychiatrist close to home we will bridge the care and see pts to attempt medication…