Neurological disorders

and use that to explain a psychological disorder. One should examine factors such as biological, psychological, and sociocultural background to fully understand the depth of an individual’s mental health.…

According to Fusar-Poli (2009), schizophrenia is delineated by prefrontal activity and elevated striatal dopaminergic functions. There are primary neurological brain abnormalities in individuals with schizophrenia. For example; robust abnormalities elevated in striatal dopamine activity and prefrontal cortical dysfunctions (Fusar-Poli, 2009). Other abnormalities include white matter in the right superior frontal gyrus, left middle frontal gyrus, bilateral parahippocampal gyrus, adjacent to the…

group. However, it is likely that a youth in this category does not experience any disadvantages in their life that will influence persistent offending levels such as low educational attainment, lack of social networks, substance dependency, and neurological impairments. Due to the typical absence of these intervening factors, adolescent limited offenders typically are able to desist from crime as they mature into…

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, also known as the DSM, contains an exhaustive amount of variety when it comes to mental disorders. These mental disorders are classified in clusters to benefit psychiatrists and scholars who are interested in understanding and perhaps treating the mentally ill. From its first launch in 1952, to its fifth edition version in 2013, the DSM has over gone many revisions; however, these revisions stem from the problems and controversies within…

mental illness” with one in four adults suffering with a diagnosable condition within the United States. Such conditions include Tourette’s Syndrome, Coprolalia, Schizophrenia, Paris Syndrome, and Exploding Head Syndrome. These forms of psychological disorders have the full capability to drastically alter a patient’s way of living, however it is important to know that those affected are never less significant…

Hypersomnia Excessively tired, Frequent naps throughout the day? Sounds a lot like Hypersomnia. Hypersomnia is an excessive sleeping disorder. Diagnosed people have a difficult time staying awake and are likely to fall asleep at work, while driving or anywhere sleepiness crosses their path. . People with this disorder often find it hard to think clearly and often have lack of energy.…

Disease. When someone has one defective gene, that single gene would have to create an exact replica that was developed through a blooded relative forming the disorder. (2) Genetic testing can settle the torture of the unknown suspense of one’s condition. The testing helps one know their odds of developing or passing a genetic disorder.…

X-linked disorder ,that usually affects the human body, specifically the nervous system. There are a lot of symptoms for this disorder like ataxia, seizures, epilepsy, severe mental retardation and microcephaly. Mutations on the SLC9A6 gene cause Christianson Syndrome, this gene is located on the X chromosome. This disorder is usually inherited, In males, by receiving just one of the mutated chromosomes. As a result of the rarity of inheriting two mutated X chromosomes of this disorder, The…

HYPOCHONDRIA A Somatoform disorder is diagnosed as having symptoms that cause pain and mental or digestive issues problems. They usually have no sources and are usually linked to a person being stressed or anxious about a particular illness. There are various forms of Somatoform disorders the main two include Hypochondriasis and Body dysmorphic disorder. Hypochondriasis is when you truly believe that you have symptoms of a disease but no matter what doctors tell you the patient is reluctant…

Neuropsychological Disorder Impairments Neuropsychological disorders are defined as cerebral dysfunctions that are physical and are usually manifested by alterations of judgment, cognition, memory, psychophysiology, perception, behavior, and or mood. These kind of disorders are usually accompanied by persistent motor function disorganization through exhibition of tremors or other involuntary movements, paralysis, sensory disturbances and ataxia. The behaviors may occur singly or in combinations…