Essays and Research Papers on Psych. Afflictions

6 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses staying clean and sober, as well as describing the difference between the former and recovered self. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. Ochberg's counting method (CM) utilizes imagery in such a way as to bring about a finite structure to how it invades the individual's mind. This process, reflecting the stark opposite of cognitive avoidance - which has "been commonly observed following a trauma and is hypothesized to be motivated by ...

A 12 page discussion of panic disorder and the threat it can present to a marriage. This paper outlines the usefulness of marriage therapy in overcoming that threat. Bibliography lists seven sources.

5 pages in length. Depression treatments do not always take into consideration the best interest of the patient; that options run the gamut from pharmacology to talk therapy and alternatives to lifestyle changes speaks to how the road to healing can reflect more of the practitioner's beliefs than what is truly the most appropriate ...

A 7 page exploration of trauma as it exists within the social construct. This paper relies extensively on the insight of author Judith Herman as it is presented in her book “Trauma and Recovery”. No additional sources are listed.

A 9 page paper. Most of this paper describes operant conditioning, including definition, reinforcement, reinforcement schedules and the use of this process for self-management, self-monitoring and self-reinforcing. The last couple pages discuss using systematic desensitization with an agoraphobic. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

8 pages in length. Identifying the myriad triggers of depression has led researchers to examine specific components of human behavior that have not otherwise been considered as connected to mood disorder. While the association between creativity and depression has long been recognized, the notion of self-reflective rumination in this equation is also being examined for ...

4 pages in length. Drawing upon the deeper, more fractured components of an individual's 'self,' psychosynthesis is a process whereby these otherwise separate elements are brought together in order to align these multiple facets of the person's holistic being. This blending attribute is meant to integrate the myriad aspects of mind and body ...

This 5 page paper examines the work and focuses on the concept of logotherapy. Some quotes are included. No additional sources are used.

3 pages in length. Stress -- a physiological and psychological response to a hectic, traumatic or demanding situation –- is a dichotomy unto itself as both a beneficial and detrimental condition for the human body. The extent to which there are two types of stress (good and bad) explains why a single reaction ...

7 pages in length. Janice knew the doorbell was going to ring any minute and she would be faced with spending an entire evening with a man she only knew as Jeff Conward, her boss's newly-divorced son (A - activating event). She just knew he was going to be a depressing, pessimistic loser ...

This 20 page paper provides an overview of the issue of autism and the causative factors for autism. This paper considers three different views of the potential cause of autism and then relates the views of parents of children with autism through a proposed questionnaire survey. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

This 3 page paper emphasizes the varied impact of PTSD. Any trauma can cause the condition and no one is immune from its impact. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper explores the definition of mental illness, who should decide on it, and what it means to be “normal.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 7 page paper that discusses this condition: characteristics of OCD, examples, diagnosis, incidence, and treatment. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses OCD, its symptoms, treatment, and how non-sufferers view those who admit to having the disease. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 10 page research study considers the issue of psychological abuse, including a view of the characteristics of the abuser, the theoretical views of risk, and the prevention and intervention methods for this problem. this paper focuses on the prevalence, causes and solutions of psychological abuse. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses human development and socialization, and the impact of bipolar disorder on these topics. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

3 pages in length. Depression -- an equal opportunity debilitator with no preference for age, gender or race –- weakens the mind's capacity to cope with normal, everyday events. People who are depressed no longer find pleasure in the activities they have always enjoyed, have no energy, feel overwhelmed by insignificant occurrences or ...

This 3-page paper focuses on what depression is, different depression models, and diagnosis and treatment. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In seven pages this paper examines the development of stress and coping behaviors from a psychological perspective. Seven sources are listed in the bibliography.

This 3 page paper offers a definition for this field and comments on how the field has changed and why. The writer addresses the overuse of medications. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5-page paper focuses on the analysis of a disorganized schizophrenic and his symptoms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 26 page paper that responds to numerous issues related to psychotherapeutic interventions. Topics include client-centered therapy, integrative therapy, personal orientation, two case conceptualization studies with diagnosis, local clinical scientist model, and trends in psychotherapy that include Web-based. Bibliography lists 33 sources.

This 6 page paper discussed hoarding as a mental health problem and uses a newspaper article as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.