Insomnia

Aggression is usually defined as an act of causing unnecessary harm to another person (Krizan and Herlache, 2015). Aggressive behavior has many forms and has been distinguished according to its goal (to hurt someone or gain a specific reward), level of consideration (calculated versus implosive), target of attack, and arousal (angry tension versus calm cool-headedness) (Krizan and Herlache, 2015). Aggression and violence have been around for a long time and today is no different; bullying,…

According to the stress test, It seems that I have high levels of stress and my body reacts with stress in a very ineffective way. I’ve been to the doctor for this very same reason, Stress! Things I could do to reduce my stress levels would be things such as yoga to reduce my panic attacks as well as my anxiety attacks. Trying to keep a balanced diet, for it’s not only good for your body and muscles, but it helps one of the most important muscles, the brain. Sleep is sometimes an issue since…

Depression during the adolescent years is becoming very common in this day and age. “It’s an unsettling time, with the many physical, emotional, psychological, and social changes that accompany this stage of life.” (“Depression”) Teenage years have and always will be difficult, but studies have shown that the rate of depression has increased. Studies have shown that one in five teens suffer from depression. There are ways to cope throughout the difficult times, for example making new friends.…

Cau Thoong Psyc 242 Paper 2 – Treatment Plan The patient Elizabeth came in because of a recommendation by her mother. She was experiencing distress, anxiety, and unease because of her parents. About a year ago, the patient overheard her parents talking about getting a divorce, and they would get into very heated arguments. After experiencing this, Elizabeth started to feel very anxious about the divorce, and she started to have an obsession with exercising. Every day, Elizabeth would feel…

Individuals with GAD experience overstated stress and strain, frequently expecting the most noticeably awful, notwithstanding when there is no clear purpose behind concern. They are excessively worried about cash, wellbeing, family, work, or different issues. GAD is diagnosed when an individual stresses exorbitantly over an assortment of regular issues for no less than 6 months. In spite of the fact that the definite reason for GAD is obscure, there is proof that organic elements, family…

Any structure of oppression will negatively affect the mental health of those unable to advance within it and things like poverty, race, and gender can become significant risk factors for developing mental illnesses. Women in western patriarchal societies like British and that of the United States have always been seen as minorities and consequently deal with inequalities like having fewer rights compared to their male counterparts. The way environment impacts us is as crucial to the development…

Stigmas almost always carry negative, life changing effects. In regards to mental illness, the stigma that surrounds it can prevent an individual from living their life the way it deserves to be lived, and from seeking the treatment that could potentially help these individuals suffering from mental illness in huge, positive ways. Recent studies have shed a light on a person’s own self-stigma may have worse effects than the stigma that they would face out in society. The media gives off an often…

Medical and Psychiatric History Jason fell off his house roof in 2010 resulting in loss of consciousness and short-term hospitalization. It has been suggested that this could be a factor in the decline of cognitive abilities along with excessive alcohol consumptions since his early 20s. Jason first encountered mental health services at age 45 after being imprisoned due to breaching a protection order. Initially he was diagnosed with a major depressive episode and alcohol dependence, which…

Anxiety is an emotion to which most people will attest having experienced. That feeling of worry and uneasiness about an upcoming event is a feeling almost everyone can relate to. In fact, despite how negative it may be to experience it, anxiety is a very useful mechanism that helps people prepare for dangerous situations. But what happens when that feeling becomes an issue for the person who experiences it, or even the people around them? When it no longer becomes something a person experiences…

Anxiety; Development, Symptoms, and the Impact on Nursing Anxiety Anxiety can be referred to as an emotion or a disorder. The emotion can be distinguished by the feeling of unease about an upcoming event or an unusual circumstance. The nervous disorder is characterized by excessive worry that originates from no evident reason. Mundane tasks or interactions can trigger panic attacks or excessive anxiety in someone with this mental health disorder. Anxiety disorders will often interfere with a…