Psychosis

episodes, but the date of his first use is unknown. Therefore, it cannot be determined if LSD use had any impact on his symptoms of hallucinations and delusions. Wilson was also a frequent user of marijuana which is known to be a risk factor for psychosis in those who already have predispositions towards psychological disorders, and Wilson’s genetic predisposition towards mental disorders was previously discussed. Another predisposition exists as well. Later in his life, Wilson reported that he…

Dark Swan is a mental thriller offering a figurant called Nina Sayers. She is a youthful lover of the dance floor working for a prestigious NYC balance choreography organization. She has longs for some time or another getting to be diva. Very capable, yet she is exceptionally held. As the dance organization opens for another season, her executive picks her to assume the lead part as Swan ruler in an aspiring adjustment of a renowned story called "Swan Lake.” The part obliges that Nina play both…

are in place to help people live a normal life. From antipsychotic medicine to practical mechanisms such as therapy, meditating, spending time with friends and family, and support groups; they are all strategies that are proven to help deal with psychosis. Every day hobbies such as cooking, watching movies, exercising, puzzle-making, and more can help just as much to distract someone from thinking about details of their illness. Just because someone has…

RELEVANT BACKGROUND INFORMATION Developmental History Mr. Hamdy was born in Cairo, Egypt to the intact union of his parents, Ihab Mohammad Hamdy and Iman Abdelgawad. The elder, Dr. Hamdy offered that the defendant was born on time during a vaginal birth. He also reported regular prenatal visits while his wife was pregnant with their son. He stated that Mr. Hamdy reached developmental milestones, such as walking and talking, at the same rate as other children with no developmental delays…

Kane uses humour and grotesque beauty in 4.48 Psychosis to convey a fierce criticism against the failures of the Western medical model. Basing the play in an imaginary almost limbo-like world, Kane does not use theatrical devices of plot and setting, despite visually depicting a mind/ body split in both text and performance. Instead, she delivers prolific fierce dialogue against the medical treatment of mental illnesses, exposing what it means to be mentally ill and how compassion and…

The brain is an essential organ in the body, and preforms key tasks to aid humanities survival. The brain controls everything a person does and if it is compromised, then it could have devastating consequences to the person. Schizophrenia is a disease that affects the brain in tremendous ways. This disease impacts the way the brain receives information, decodes that information, and eventually acts upon that information. Schizophrenia is thought to be the result of genetics and the environment…

Based on the information given and the diagnostic information in DSM-5 I believe that John has Paranoid personality disorder. He meets five out of the seven requirements to meet criteria A and John’s therapist has ruled out bipolar disorder and psychosis thus he meets Criterion B (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). John initially presents as someone who feels that everyone is out to get him. His agent, his co-workers, his therapist and even his one friend cannot be trusted in his eyes. The…

To everyone else around you, the world can be so silent that even the smallest of sounds can be heard, meanwhile, inside your head, it is as if a symphony of voices and other noises are playing only for you. For someone suffering from Schizophrenia, this is what their life is like on a daily basis. Schizophrenia on its own is already enough hell for one person to handle, now couple that with the trials and tribulations that a teenager faces and you are just asking for trouble. Choosing what…

REASON FOR REFERRAL: Per Court Order signed by the Honorable Schulman (4/27/16) and at the request of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Nathaniel was referred for an evaluation to determine whether or not he meets the diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability or autism. Nathaniel currently has one open case which includes a Burglary Conveyance unarmed for an incident that allegedly occurred in January of 2016. The youth is scheduled for a Court appearance on this matter in the…

The slender man stabbing is a violent crime committed as a result of an internet myth. The slender man was a fictitious character made ‘real’ by numerous details published in online communities. The character, sometimes referred to as Slender, is a faceless, lean and tall personality with child abduction behavior. He has a suit and tentacles growing upon his back. He is also able to read people’s minds and teleport to various places a quality that makes him available anywhere at any given time.…