Neurocognitive

DSM-5 has also increased detail to PTSD symptoms. Flashbacks and arousal are some symptoms that have been added into the PTDS category. In DSM-5 Dementia has be reclassified into a different category. It was put into the new category called the Neurocognitive Disorder. The changes are going to help future diagnosis and clients so they can be assessed and treated correctly due to their symptoms and…

However, especially in trauma, as an evident-based treatment model, Trauma Focus CBT received much attention in the literature. According to Blaustein & Kinniburgh (2010), particularly, chronic traumatic experience becomes toxic for children’s neurocognitive development at structural, biological and functional levels. Over time, traumatic stress impairs children’s execute functioning which results in difficulty in problem solving, planning and inhibiting the response. Having difficulties in…

acceptable receiver operator curves (ROCs) on both test. (Park, Goo, & Jo, 2004, p. 11) Defined ROC as an effective method of evaluating the quality or performance of a diagnostic tests. However, only the SLUMS test is able to identify the mild neurocognitive disorder (MNCD). I have not used the SLUMS screening tool however I am receptive to apply it to some of my geriatric acute care patients since it is quick and easy to administer; in addition, the screening test is similar to the orientation…

dynamic stability training, core-focused strength development, plyometrics, and agility exercises to enhance muscular fitness and motor skill performance (Myer et al., 2013; Fort et al., 2016, Part II). Ultimately, an effective program develops neurocognitive processing and visual-motor abilities benefiting…

X. Results of Evaluation The Psychoanalytic Theory of Personality suggests that Hemingway's disorder(s) and maladaptive behaviors are the result of early childhood memories which have been repressed into his subconscious. The behaviors are caused by a subconscious desire to resolve the early childhood issues and trauma. This model could be a reasonable explanation for his disorder(s) The Behaviorism Theory of Personality suggests that his behaviors are a reaction to his environment in…

One neurodevelopmental disorder I choose is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the One neurocognitive disorder I choose is Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) both of these disorders can be a lifetime disorder but treatment can help. They are both more common in men, but women are still susceptible. Autism is a mental condition, present from early childhood. Autism impacts the nervous system. The range and severity of symptoms can vary widely. Common symptoms include difficulty with communication,…

Dementia Arwin R. Covero Odessa College 03/04/2015 Dementia Dementia is an acquired condition that is characterized by a progressive deterioration of cognitive functioning and impairment of intellect without any changes in terms of consciousness. It can be described as a decline in person’s cognitive functioning such as loss of memory, attention to details, or thought processes. The progressive decline in brain function highly affect social and occupational functioning as well as their…

Research Question The question that we will address is: In what ways and to what extent does Bartonella affect the mechanisms of melanoma growth and metastasis? Introduction and Goals Melanoma is a critical health issue, with nearly 77,000 cases and over 10,000 fatalities expected in the United States this year (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2016). Despite moderate advancements in decreasing the mortality rate and extending the life expectancy for patients with this cancer, the…

Between my sophomore and junior year in highschool I received two concussions while cheering on my school's varsity squad. Three months after my last concussion I was experiencing excruciating headaches, light sensitivity, memory issues, persistent fatigue, and struggles with my school work. Everyday tasks like walking up the stairs, waking up on time, and remembering the route to school became substantial hurdles. Anxious, my mother decided to take me to see a neurologist. I went through…

to your brain that is beyond repair. Mild cognitive impairment, which is also known as MCI, “characterizes a person who has memory complaints but still functions independently” (Zwerling, 2015). On the D.S.M5, MCI is recently redefined as mild neurocognitive disorder. It has the same concept as MCI but is considered to be the pre-dementia phase. Those with MCI can still live and not progressed to dementia. “In fact, a large proportion of people with mild cognitive problems never will develop…