Essays and Research Papers on Psych. Afflictions

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the conditions under the heading of bipolar disorder, including bipolar I and bipolar II. This paper relates the definition of these conditions and the impacts. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper. The first section discusses universal and orientation-specific skills a psychotherapist needs. The paper also discusses the importance of evidence-based therapies and reports one case where hypnosis was used in conjunction with cognitive-behavioral therapy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper that includes information about autism, such as the spectrum, age of onset, symptoms, major deficits, research regarding causes, and interventions. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the impacts of substance use disorders for adolescents who already have disruptive behavior disorders, including conduct disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This paper relates the methods for treatment. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Four Temperaments - Effect On Leadership : A 4 page paper that begins by identifying and discussing the four identified temperaments, sanguine, choleric melancholy, and phlegmatic. The temperaments for three Patriarchs, Abraham, Jacob and Joseph, are identified. The write responds to comments from other students and identifies their own temperament. No Bibliography.

A 3 page paper which examines the reality of sickness, and its connection to love, in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ Love in the Time of Cholera. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of the impacts of OCD on suicidal thoughts and actions in adolescents. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Part 1. If a person was misdiagnosed (because they exaggerated their symptoms), and really was not depressed, but began taking prescribed anti-depressants, would they in fact be altering their normal serotonin levels and making themselves depressed? By looking inward to a reaction in our brains for a solution to our discomfort, would ...

A 4 page paper. The three therapeutic models are cognitive behavior therapy, Adlerian therapy, and existential therapy. The writer reports the major goals of each model, what the therapist attempts to do, and some techniques. bibliography lists 8 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of schizophrenia and self-medication. Several psychological discussion questions are addressed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 6 page paper that discusses several issues concerning death and dying. The paper begins with a discussion of age ranges for senior and elderly. The paper discusses ageism and stereotypes of late adulthood. It also considers developmental views of death and dying and how people can promote health and wellness. Finally, the paper ...

This 3 page paper is written in three parts. The first two parts give a brief summary on two articles, "Illusions of rationality: false premises of the liberal tradition" and "Identity and the Real Self in Postwar American Psychiatry". Te last part of the paper discusses what is meant by identity and the way Bangladeshi ...

This 4 page paper discuses different treatments for substance abuse, the first of which is motivational interviewing. The writer comments on the controversy of using medications to treat people in recovery and how the counselor can avoid becoming cynical with such a high relapse rate. The last issue discussed is 12-step programs. Bibliography lists ...

A 6 page research paper that describes rational emotive behavior therapy and its application to substance abuse treatment, with a particular focus on alcoholism. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 9 page paper. The question researched is the title of the paper. There was an accepted belief that stress leads to depression but that is not necessarily true. Some of the other theories are related to genetics, predispositions, chemical imbalances, overproduction of some hormones that shut off production of other hormones that are ...

This 5 page paper uses Gibbs reflective cycle in order to discuss the potential impact that schizophrenia has on an individual and their family. The paper utilize is the case of a single male living with his elderly mother, suffering from auditory hallucinations. The challenges that may be faced by a multi-disciplinary professional team in ...

A 3 page paper. This essay explains cognitive therapy and behavior therapy. It also discusses how each might be used in group therapy. The writer also comments on if they would use shaping or negative reinforcement in practice. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper reports of 4 studies, 2 on Substance Abuse Disorder (SAD) and 2 on Borderlne Personality Disorder (BPD). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper that presents and discusses the highlights of the entitled book by George De Leon. The major points of the theory, the model, and the methods are included in the discussion. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 3 page paper. This essay compares three therapeutic approaches: reality orientation, reminiscence and life review, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. Each one is briefly described and any empirical evidence for the treatment is reported. The description also includes the types of patients the approach was used for. The authors of the one article that is ...

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of animal assisted therapy. The capacity of animals to reduce test anxiety is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper. The purpose of this paper is to examine the application of Kurt Lewin's change theory in nursing patients with mental illnesses. The paper begins by explaining three change models and then discusses the one that is selected for using for a change in a mental health hospital or clinic. The change ...

A 4 page paper that discusses a case study of a 21-year-old college student who suddenly began behaving bizarrely. A brief description is provided. The paper reports diagnostic impressions, cultural considerations, health conditions, clinical impressions and prognosis, and a treatment plan. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses one journal article reporting an empirical study on sexuality and rehabilitation counselors. The purpose was to discover which sexuality issues these counselors believed were the most important. The methodology is briefly explained along with the major findings. The writer comments on the usefulness of this study. Bibliography lists ...

A 4 page paper. PTSD is a condition a person can get after experiencing severe trauma(s) and it is one that has been discussed in terms of combat veterans for three decades. This essay discusses PTSD as it is related to post-deployment vets. The essay also identifies other mental health conditions and behaviors that have ...