Neurological disorders

dependence and other mental, neurological and substance-use disorders make up 13% of those who have a disease, surpassing both cardiovascular disease and cancer. [National Institutes…

experiencing was actually a psychological disorder. Although not common, it was prominently seen in women of all groups. Therefore, many believed that this disorder was only a disorder that women could have. But, it was later proven that men could suffer from this syndrome as well. Since patients experience delusions, this disorder is commonly associated with schizophrenia. Moreover, the treatment of this syndrome is similar to that of schizophrenia. This disorder, later named…

A migraine is an exceedingly common disorder that causes substantial pain, disability, and societal burden (American Migraine Foundation, 2015). Described as painful headaches, they are often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and unusual sensitivity to light, sounds, and smells (WebMD, 2014). However, migraines are not just painful headaches. They are an extremely debilitating collection of neurological symptoms that may include severe recurring intense throbbing pain on one or both sides of…

With that being said the mental status will differ from person to person. Especially if a mental or psychological disorder presents itself. Psychological disorders may affect the mental or behavioral patterns in individuals. It may also be perceived as distress or the inability to function in everyday life. Now in this paper I will give in detail how mental illness (bipolar disorder and dyslexia) affected Winston Churchill 's personal and social life. Secondly I will expound on some of the…

Bipolar Bipolar disorder is a psychological disorder that effects at least 1% of people in each country throughout the world. This brain disorder is one of the most widely known psychological disorder. It effects around 1.1% of the population over 18.( (NIMH n.d.) Often times people suffering from bipolar disorder suffer from manic episodes along with sever depression. The first bipolar episode usually happens when a person is still in their adolescence stage. Bipolar disorder can affect woman…

At the beginning of the century Pinel and Esquirol described a phenomenon that would come to be known as moral insanity. This disorder allowed the afflicted to maintain complete lucidity, however they displayed little to no empathy and a willingness to turn violent without provocation. Lombroso’s theory of biological criminality led to increased attention and exploration of the…

Summary of research and outcome: My investigation focused on exploring the effects of anxiety on the cognitive functions of the body and establishing some effective treatments. The topic was inspired by my interest in medicine and mental disorders that affect large proportions of the contemporary populace. A vast array of research processes was conducted to in order to determine the various effects of anxiety on the functions of the brain. More specifically, a series of literature reviews,…

Introduction Explanation of Disorder Currently, it is estimated that 10% of people aged 18-24 years have bipolar disorder (Liebert, 2013). Bipolar disorders are similar to depressive disorders in many ways. Bipolar disorder is characterized by the fluctuation of manic and depressive episodes (Durand & Barlow, 2016). This disorder has been shown to have a genetic link, however, environmental factors may play a role in the cause. Certain life events, such as stress in relationships, can trigger…

estimated the around twelve million Americans suffer from the disorder. Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by periods of ineffective breathing, shallow breathing, or no breathing at all with high airway resistance, that occurs twenty to thirty times per hour. Treatments can include behavioral therapy, use of mechanical devices, and even surgery to open the airways more (NIH 65). Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological movement disorder where the person has an odd feeling in their…

FACTS ABOUT EATING DISORDERS • 90% female, but male population with eating disorders increasing • Highest mortality rate of any mental illness • 10 million females, 1 million males currently affected • Four out of ten people have either experienced an eating disorder or know someone who has • While many people believe that eating disorders are found more among wealthy white women, this is false: there is virtually no connection to race or money • Eating disorders were extremely rare, with very…