Neurological disorders

Throughout history, sleeping disorders have always gained the attention of many physicians. Sleeping disorders are definitely a problem and they may affect individuals dramatically. One of the most common types of sleep disorders is insomnia. So, what exactly is insomnia? Precisely, insomnia is the perception of obtaining inadequate or abnormal amounts of sleep. Basically, one with insomnia will unusual sleep patterns. Even though insomnia is a severe disorder that needs to paid attention…

You are not alone, only if you want to be! Suicide does not have to be your destiny. Have you ever felt that you are in a dark circle struggling to survive without any escape? Think again. There is a way out. There will always be a hand willing to pull you out into brightness. “I became angry from wanting to die, failed attempts, and just being fed up with people,” said Brett A. Scudder a suicide attempt and domestic violence survivor. Scudder explained that one night in particular he was…

Racism and racial discrimination have a significant impact on the cognitive development and behaviour of young children. Racism is the belief when one race is superior or more valued than another race. Less valued races are disadvantaged in society as they have fewer opportunities than more privileged groups (Edwards, 2008). When exposed to racism, the cognitive development of a child is affected intellectually, socially and emotionally. These developmental issues are linked to behavioural…

Nightmare Disorder is a chronic sleep disorder. This disorder causes frequent nightmares and can lead to a fear of sleeping. Bad dreams are considered nightmares when they cause the person to wake up. About five percent of the population is affected by Nightmare Disorder. Either gender can be affected; neither is more prone to the disorder. Since this disorder is very broad, there are many different causes and symptoms. The DSM, Diagnostic and Statistic Manual for Mental Disorders, is used to…

Suicide and Children There is a large misconception when it comes to suicide on children under 12 years old. Many people when asked the question “Are children under 12 years old at risk for suicide” answer no, how could they be? According to the Statistics Canada it is the second leading cause of death in children aged 10-14 and it accounts for 12,000 hospital admissions each year for children aged 6-10 (). At the early age of 8 or 9 children have a thorough understanding of what suicide is but…

Child and youth care practitioners CYCP in a hospital milieu not only handle the regular issues associated with child and youth care practice but also deal with the additional stress of medical concerns. In this unique setting the practitioner’s role acquires manipulation of the elements of the milieu. These elements include manipulation of the physical environment in order to provide safety for all clients, and inclusion. Emotional environment in regards to the unfamiliar medical procedures,…

Eating disorders come in many forms and have many causes. For example anorexia nervosa, this is an eating disorder where the person refuses to eat and then becomes malnourished. This disorder is commonly found in young girls who have over controlling parents. The treatment for this disorder is commonly family systems therapy. Family systems therapy is a therapy that treats the disorder and the family of the person, this treatment is used because the family tends to be at the root of this…

According to D.T. Max sleep is defined as a dynamic state characterized by shifting levels of electrical activity and the flow of chemicals into various regions of the brain. A pinhead size cluster of cells called the ventrolateral preoptics nucleus (VLPO) send signals to arousal centres to stop producing histamine and other chemicals that keep us awake. Another cell cluster called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) generates the “wake-up” cue that signals the VLPO to stop activating the arousal…

The book Rules stands out amongst other novels in the literary genre of children with disabilities. It not only chronicles the challenges that David, a boy with Autism, faces, but also illustrates his struggles from the perspective of someone on the outside, specifically his sister Catherine. The simplest abilities that most people take for granted, such as interpreting social cues and demonstrating appropriate manners, are the same abilities that people with Autism lack. This novel shines a…

wouldn’t be so frequent. In terms of the schizophrenia, how was her social life? Was she exposed to many children as a child? There’s also the biological factor that the cognitive paradigm doesn’t touch on. Is Dora’s family susceptible to mental health disorders? Her cousin Diego suffers from similar symptoms, so that may be another probable cause for her odd behavior. Regardless of what paradigm is used, it’s understood that for Dora, treatment would be…