Mood disorders

Over the course of her memoir An Unquiet Mind, Dr. Kay Jamison recounts her experience with bipolar disorder both as a clinician and a client of psychotherapy. To better understand this experience, her journey can be analyzed through a series of lenses including theories of genetics and life stress. Both the way the theories let us see Dr. Jamison’s experience, as well as how her experience informs our understanding of the theories are examined. How these theoretical approaches are consistent…

Every year, an estimated 42.5 million Americans suffer from a mental illness. Some of these mental illnesses are depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, etc.. Approximately one in five adults or teens experience one of these illnesses. Mental illnesses can be physical, emotional, and psychological. This condition can be caused by a variety of genetic, psychological, biological, and environmental factors within the persons life. Psychological factors that can cause a mental illness is severe…

Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder (PBD) is a serious, disabling, and potentially life-threatening mental illness. The defining characteristics of the condition are alternating phases of depression and manic or hypomanic episodes. Mania is exclusive to bipolar I, while hypomania is associated with bipolar II. Description Statistics The most frequently used and widely accepted reference for classifying symptoms and diagnostic criteria of mental disorders is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of…

“Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking and behavior.” (“Mental Illness." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Mar. 2017.) For thousands of years yoga has been an effective form of meditation and relaxation, helping reduces stress and other symptoms in psychiatric patients throughout the world. “Yoga is a widely practiced form of meditation and relaxation, with ap- proximately 20 million regular yoga practitioners in the U.S. and…

especially depression and mental disorders such as bipolar disorder. There has been a big case of suicide rate here in America because of having a mental disorder. Most individuals are considered to be suicidal because of the way they live and the society they live in. They sometimes believe that committing suicide for their beliefs is the right thing and their family members also believe in this. A lot of individuals are ok with ending their own lives. Bipolar disorders can also be…

Bipolar I disorder involves extreme highs of mania and can have lows of depression. His symptoms match the DSM-5 symptoms of both bipolar disorders. For mania, he experienced increased energy, restlessness, racing thoughts, rapid talking, decreased need for sleep, and being unrealistic. He did not say he was using drugs or had an…

that’s why mental illness should be taken more seriously in our society. mental illness is no joke, it's as bad as physical illnesses and it's no myth to be mocked judged or mislead but taken seriously. First people don't know about mental disorders so it's easy for people to conclude myths that aren't true. many people around the world…

Pat Solitano was admitted into a mental health facility and released in the care of his parents after having 8 months of treatment due to his bi polar disorder. After coming home Pat soon learns that a lot has changed in those 8 months, his wife, Nikki, moved away, and he finds out that his father is out of a job and is supplicating to bookmarking. His father wants to save up enough money so he can open his own restaurant. Pat is trying to put the past behind him and get his life in order and…

symptoms related to Bulimia Nervosa (BN). According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder, 5th edition or the DSM-5 , JA’s eating disorder has disrupted her everyday life (DSM-5, American Psychiatric Association, 2013). People who are diagnosed with Bulimia usually experience similar symptoms that have common features that correspond to the DSM-5 's description of this disorder. Criteria A: Recurrent episodes of binge eating where excessive amounts of food are consumed in…

How is adjustment disorder problem diagnosed? There are different types of mental illnesses; adjustment disorder is one such type that tends to isolate the individual from outside world completely. So what is the diagnosis code for adjustment disorder with depressed mood? This is one common question or concern among individuals worried about this mental state. There are many professionals or medical experts available who can help you overcome the problem but before using the best of treatments…