Seasonal affective disorder

them to question something being really wrong. Through your lifestyle, anxiety and depression you can cause your own sleeping disorders. Insomnia, narcolepsy, sleep apnea and plenty more effect thousands of people, but all in different ways. Although, there is no cure, you can get treated to ease you back into the right routine. In this essay the most serious and common disorders will be discussed, and how doctors prefer to treat their patients. In order to get a good night 's sleep you must be…

Eating disorders have been a worldwide issue in the lives of young adults. 95% of those who have eating disorders are between the ages of 12 and 25 (“Eating Disorder Statistics”). Not only have eating disorders become evident in the lives of young women, but they have become something that is in a sort, considered beautiful. The media has distorted the definition of perfection to the point of unreachable expectations. Due to this, the mindsets of young women have changed to fit that of society;…

Mental illness is a condition that impacts many Americans today. It affects an individuals thinking, feelings, or behaviors and it may also affect his or her ability to relate to others and function on a daily basis. The treatment for mental illness is drug therapy according to diagnosis and mental health counseling. In my mental health clinical I assess my patient using therapeutic communication to get a health history, personal history, mental status, the reason they are there, mood, speech…

What are Juvenile Offenders? Juvenile offenders are youths under the age of eighteen who are accused of a crime or have committed a crime and they are processed through a Juvenile Justice System. I learned about Juvenile Offenders through a class assignment, the class was instructed to read a novel about Juvenile Offenders in a Juvenile Hall facility. This topic is very controversial and it can go either way; it’s very intriguing to see how and why Juvenile’s end up in the justice system.…

When genetic disorders are discussed, both in popular culture and in medicine, they are viewed as negative ways, and for obvious reasons: many genetic disorders, like the one Sierra has, can easily kill or seriously inhibit a person from living a “normal life.” Throughout recent medical history, there has been a lot of focus on learning new ways to control or treat certain genetic conditions. In fact, the entire discussion of how to treat genetic disorders can be brought back to our class…

non-dominant hand can also sharpen your mind. Meditation practices, life coaching and therapy assist in keeping our stress levels lower and decreases the probability of mental illnesses such as Depression. More severe mental disorders such as Schizophrenia and Bipolar Mood Disorder often are related to chemical imbalances and need to be treated with medication. Mental illnesses can often leave an individual feeling overwhelmed and debilitated in completing everyday activities. It can also…

Mental Health and Criminals Imagine having a child with a mental illness and not knowing what will happen next. One minute they are happy and enjoying life, with the world in their hands, then suddenly, the child gets angry and violent. People get frazzled and confused, never knowing if there is a way to help or stop those violent children before it 's too late. Too late for them to make the worst mistake of their life: hurting someone dearly or going to prison for the rest of their life. An…

understanding of the complexities of mental disorders, it is important to acknowledge…

I would like to start this letter by addressing the fact that I admire your work and dedication of running a mental institution. I know it must be a difficult task, and you seem to be doing the best that you can. However, it has come to my attention that one of your nurses, Nurse Ratched, has been treating not only the patients poorly, but your employees poorly as well. As a monitor of local Mental Health Hospitals, it is my top priority to ensure the safety and wellbeing of those staying in…

Personally, depression is a mystery. I have learned the symptoms and the treatment options but I truly know nothing about this disorder. This internal barrier that those with depression experience is so foreign to me because of my lack of experience.I feel that only those who have struggled with depression know about this frightening struggle; however putting these feelings into…