Psychological repression

function following exposure to traumatic stress, and this has been related to the hippocampus’ function related to verbal declarative memory as well as the amygdala’s role in fear responses. (Bremmer, 2006.) PTSD has widespread effects on a child’s development, functioning, view of self, and relationships with others. Experiencing trauma can affect a child’s sense of security and ability to safely explore the world, causing a child to become withdrawn and experience less enriching…

The purpose of this paper is to define trichotillomania in terms of its symptoms, demographics, etiology and causes, as well as the treatment options for those affected. According to Lewin et. al (2009), trichotillomania is an obsessive compulsive disorder characterized by repetitive pulling of one’s own hair for non-cosmetic purposes, resulting in alopecia. Dia (2008) found that lifetime prevalence rates are about 0.6 percent, and this percentage increases during the lifetime to 3.4 percent in…

Name: Cameron Rodgers Teacher: Mrs. Cox Date: March 30th, 2017 Subject: 10th Grade Lit 4B Cyberbullying is wrong I believe cyberbullying should, in fact, be a criminal offense because I know a person that have harmed themselves(i would rather not use a name) because people would continuously make fun of him because of how he dressed and how he looked . Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that occurs on the internet, hence the name. Cyberbullying is often unpunished until the victim…

Coercive control is when a partner keeps you away from your friends or family. They control your conversations and who you can see and they make decision for you and they track your movements by demanding to know every step and move you take. The abusers will threaten to physically harm you and they will convince you that they will hurt themselves by committing suicide if you do not comply with them. They will threaten to take your children away from you so, to prevent you from leaving him. They…

Dissociative Identity Disorder is a severe form of disassociation and is believed to be a coping mechanism. In the case of this disorder, the dissociation manifests as multiple personalities within one person. Each personality has distinct traits, physical ticks, postures, likes and dislikes, similar to an entirely separate person. Previous to 1994, “Dissociative Identity Disorder” was known as “Multiple personality Disorder”, a less appropriate title. This complex disorder remains…

Reported cases have suggested numerous forms of abuse ranging from the more common forms of physical abuse to psychological and emotional abuse. There are even some cases that involve various forms of sexual abuse. Although vastly different, all forms of domestic abuse leave the victim permanently scarred. It is apparent that even in cases that involve physical abuse;…

Felony Comments Since the early seventies technology has evolved from computers that take up entire rooms to computers that fit in your pocket. With these technological advances communication has become more accessible than ever. People can converse over text messages, email, or phone calls without even being in the same country. An arising problem with this ease of communication is the use of digital media to harass others, more commonly known as cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is most commonly…

Overview Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a mental health condition that affects children and is characterized by extreme disobedient and defiant behavior towards adults in positions of authority. The first signs typically become apparent before the child is eight years old and continue throughout their teenage years. These behaviors cause a disruption in the child’s normal daily routine. In many cases, children with ODD are also diagnosed with additional behavioral disorders like…

Statement of intent I decided to do a opinion piece on the contemporary social issue of asylum seeker, and or the closure of Manus Island. The purpose of my piece was to inform the reader about the situation on Manus Island and to persuade the reader that legitimate refugees who were held on Manus Island deserve to be granted asylum. The intended target audience is young adults, 19-30 years old. As they will one day be the leaders in our society and actually have the power to create change one…

Rehabilitation for Child Soldiers There are many reasons why child soldiers need rehabilitation,one reason being PTSD, this is a psychological disorder that affects the mind after seeing traumatic things, for example if a soldier were to see war for 5-10 years. For example, some kids were forced to kill their families.Drugs played another role in gaining children's trust during the war, high powers/older soldiers would give the kids drugs and tell them it gives them power. Some kids…