. The DAWBA is “currently the only computerized diagnostic assessment for pediatric OCD” (Krebs et al. 246). The strength of the DAWBA lies primarily in three areas. Initially as discussed, the assessment combines information from both child and parent. Secondly, the online adaptation allows the child to answer freely without the unfamiliar clinician present. Children may be afraid to answer questions honestly in the presence of a stranger, so this format allows for the most authentic…
• SSRI’s – Celexa (Citalopram), Lexapro (Escitalopram), Prozac (Fluoxetine), Paxil (Paroxetine) and Zoloft (Sertraline) and Luvox (Fluvoxamine). • SNRI’s – Effexor (Venlafaxine), Cymbalta (Duloxetine), Dalcipran (Ilnacipran) and Pristiq (Desvenlafaxine). • Benzodiazepines – Valium (Diazepam), Xanax (Alprazolam) • Phenothiazines – Thorazine (Chlopromazine) • Electrolyte…
This point focus concerns mental and wistful issues individual's involvement in the wake of 'trauma', where trauma is comprehended to allude to an occasion including being a casualty of or observer to violence, savagery, genuine frightfulness and/or the passing of another or close demise of one's self. In the wake of encountering a traumatic occasion, the brain has been known not away the points of interest and recollections and afterward send them back at surprising times and places, at times…
A person with Huntington's Disease is likely to be prescribed a neuroleptic such as Tetrabenazine, Reserpine, Trilaton (perhenazine), or Haldol. For depression, Fluoxetine, Sertraline Hydrochloride, or Nortriptyline are commonly used. Also, tranquilizers can be used to treat anxiety, and Lithium can be used for persons with severe mood swings. Speech therapy can also improve speech and swallowing for a person with Huntington's…
Borderline personality disorder is characterized by stereotypical repetitive and maladaptive interpersonal interactions. Considerable controversy exists regarding preferred treatment and prognosis (Gregory, 2004). The moods of borderline patients are erratic, their personal relationships are turbulent, and their self-image is unstable. When serotonin is decreased, certain areas of the brain involved in emotion regulation, impulsivity and aggression causes the brain not to function properly.…
A psychiatric disability is a psychological, mental disorder, or condition that interferes with a person’s ability to perform routine tasks, such as attending classes at school or performing duties at work. Many different types of mental disorders can be considered a psychiatric disability, but anxiety and mood disorders are the most common. (Weisman 1) Anxiety disorder includes the conditions that create intense feelings of fear, anxiety, and panic in a person when placed in certain situations.…
symptoms of phobias, mainly agoraphobia and social phobia, even if you aren’t depressed. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) are the ones that are commonly used for anxiety and phobia disorders. Two examples of SSRIs are citalopram and sertraline. Another thing that is used to ease the anxiety are benzodiazepines. They are called minor tranquilizers but they can have serious side effects. They make you drowsy and it’s not a very good long-term treatment for phobias. They are addictive…
Social stigma and labelling can have a huge impact on the attitude of medication in the client. Subsequently, the reaction of family and friends of the patients to the disorder as well as the medication also may become a social problem. For example, a patient’s spouse may divorce him or her and children may neglect them. There are other problems as well such as discrimination from employers and general public. Psychology academics often debate about the ethical issues surrounding drug therapy.…
On 4/23/18 I met with Ms., Atkinson at the office of Dr. Keller. Ms. Atkinson is alert and oriented. She is appropriately dressed. MEDICAL FACTORS AS RELATED TO INJURY While at work Ms. Atkinson reports she miss stepped causing her to fall and land on her right arm. She initially went to an urgent care clinic. After having x-rays at the urgent care clinic and learning she has a fracture in her right arm she made an appointment with an Orthopedic specialist Dr. Keller. Treatment continues…
Tris Gruber Ms. Stiegler American Literature 2/12/2017 PTSD In the past, we have clearly ignored a disorder that makes the lives of people an everyday struggle. This disorder is known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This disorder can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Given this definition it is easy to think how war veterans have become the face of this disorder. However, PTSD can affect anyone and their…