Serotonin

Depression is a serious mental Illness that effects millions lives as well as people from all walks of life. Regardless of rather a person is a rich, poor, or somewhere in between, depression can takes its toll on anyone. There is an interesting paradox surrounding depression. That it is a “disease of poverty” that it only effects those on the lower rungs of society. However many wealthy and successful people also suffer from depression. J.K Rowling, whose bestselling series Harry…

I interviewed Susan on September 9, 2016 about the medications she takes for her mental health. Susan is a single, 45-year-old female, and has one daughter, Hannah, age 16. Susan and Hannah’s father were divorced when Hannah was three years old. Hannah currently lives with Susan during the week and visits her father, who lives about an hour away, every other weekend, some holidays, and several weeks during the summer. Susan lives in a Los Angeles suburb and works full-time, with an hour commute…

Although people with OCD often experience different symptoms, there are many symptoms that are common. Some obsessions include fear of germs, aggressive thoughts about yourself, and the need for symmetry and tidiness. All of these obsessions interfere with someone’s normal life and often cause stress and anxiety. There are many different compulsions that people with OCD have and cannot control. These compulsions include ordering things in a specific way, constantly cleaning and washing their…

SSRIs is short for selective seronin reuptake inhibitors. They have the most tolerable side effects. Its brand names include Celeca, Lexapro, Prozac, and Zoloft. SSRI targets something called serotonin which is the primary neurotransmitters that help regulate mood. When serontonin gets low, SSRI helps balance by blocking its reabsorbtion. This generally helps the clouds of depression, but although it seems like a good drug it has many side effects…

“A mental illness is a condition that impacts a person’s thinking, feeling, or mood…,” (“Mental Health Conditions”). Adults and children alike are susceptible to mental illness, yet it is an issue that many people subconsciously sweep under the rug. The stigma around mental illness, that it is an affliction for which one is to be shamed, is a strong one. Many people often do not know that, in all likelihood, they know at least one person who is mentally ill. As of 2014, one in twenty-five…

Treatment Plan for Generalized Anxiety Disorder This treatment plan is based upon the scenario presented in Unit 4, for client Kristen. According to the criterion set out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), this client has all of the symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, (GAD) 300.02 (F41.1). The presenting symptoms include: excessive worrying, tiredness, irritability, sleeplessness, muscle tension, and difficulty concentrating. Her…

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder has been in society for a long time. It has outdated the DSM and at times, the behaviors exhibited by those with OCD were not categorized or accurately diagnosed. In the seventeenth century, obsessions and compulsions were often described as symptoms of religious melancholy. Modern concepts of OCD began to evolve in the nineteenth century, when Faculty Psychology, Phrenology and Mesmerism were popular theories and when neurosis implied a neuropathological condition.…

I identify that Eddie has Mild (minor) Depression, The Reason I identify that Eddie has mild depression and not major is that his symptoms have not been ongoing for the last 2 years which would help me identify that it was major depression. Mild depression usually causes symptoms that impact on your daily life, this makes you less interested in things you would once enjoy, and less motivated for everyday life. Mild depression is often undiagnosed because sufferers continue to function with their…

medication, the awareness of how medications side effects will manifest in behavior can help the therapist understand the behavior of the client through the recovery process. Serotonin as an example, is often affected by drugs like opiates, alcohol, and cannabinoids and a safer way to treat depression is found in a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI’s). Some SSRI’s like Fluoxetine have shown to have a minimal increase to methadone blood levels (SAMHSA, 2005). In cases like these a…

depression, expressing your feelings is the most successful regimen. Lifestyle changes that can treat depression include exercise, nutrition, sleep, social support, and stress reduction. Regular exercise can be as effective as medication. Exercise boosts serotonin, endorphins, and other brain chemicals. It also triggers new brain cells and connections, just like antidepressants do. Eating well is important for physical and mental health. When you eat small meals that are well balanced you will…