Free Essays on Mood Disorders

  1. Depression: a Mood Disorder

    Depression is a mood disorder that has become very common among our society. Chances are, each of us know someone who suffers from depression or are afflicted with it themselves. Depression is a psychological mood disorder in which a person has a constant overpowering combination of feelings like sadness...

  2. Bipolar Disorder

    Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder is characterized by various types of episodes of affective disorder, including depression, full mania, lesser degrees of, mania called hypomania, and even mixed episodes in which mania and depression seem to coincide (1) (2) The Causes of Bipolar Disorder The exact...

  3. Bipolar Disorder

    realize there are many complications that come along with bipolar disorder. What is bipolar? Bipolar disorder is a mental disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood, as well as fluctuations in energy and activity levels. The disorder is a lifelong condition that can affect the way someone feels and...

  4. Bipolar Disorder

    Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which a person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania (Myers 10e, p 622). Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depressive illness, it is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts...

  5. BEH 225 Week 8 CheckPoint Psychological Disorders Presentation

    BEH 225 Week 8 CheckPoint Psychological Disorders Presentation Click Following Link To Purchase http://www.uopcoursetutorials.com/BEH-225/BEH-225-Week-8-CheckPoint-Psychological-Disorders-Presentation BEH 225 Week 8 CheckPoint Psychological Disorders Presentation Resource: Ch. 12 of Understanding...

  6. Biopsychology Paper Bipolar Disorder

    Bipolar Disorder: A Neurotransmitter Malfunction Ricky King II UMUC-Europe Fall Session 2 – 2013 PSYC 301 Abstract This paper will give a brief overview of what an affective disorder is to give the reader a vantage point to build from. It will then...

  7. How Bipolar Disorder Treated

    English III Prep 4 February 2009 Understanding Bipolar Disorder Many times, people go to the doctors and only identify the depression symptoms and do not mention when they feel “high” on life (Bipolar 3). When a person is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, they begin treatment right away. Many times, the first...

  8. The Manifestations of Bipolar Disorder

    Bipolar Disorder 2 Bipolar Disorder is a mental condition that usually involves extreme mood swings. A person with the condition may feel happy and excited at one moment and depressed the next. The disorder was once called manic-depression. Mania is a mental disorder characterized by great excitement...

  9. Depressive Disorder

    WILMAR HOYOS 7729853590 ENC1101 DESCRIPTION 500-700 WORDS January 22, 2009 DEPRESSIVE DISORDER DEPRESSIVE DISORDER I will explain what a depressive disorder is, the different types of depression, some of the symptoms of depression and mania and the last part will be about some of the medication...

  10. Bi-Polar Disorder

    Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a major affective disorder in where there is alternating periods of mania and depression for a person with this disorder. Both men and women are afflicted with this disorder in approximately equal numbers for which it is a lifelong condition that they must face...

  11. PSY 240 Week 6 Assignment Sleep Deprivation Disorders And Drugs

    PSY 240 Week 6 Assignment Sleep Deprivation Disorders And Drugs Click Following Link To Purchase http://www.uopcoursetutorials.com/PSY-240/PSY-240-Week-6-Assignment-Sleep-Deprivation-Disorders-and-Drugs Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper on the following questions: Describe a situation in which...

  12. Bipolar Disorder

    I. Bipolar Disorder A. Introduction B. Diagnosing bipolar disorder C. Warning signs and symptoms D. Treatment E. Conclusion F. References Thesis Bipolar disorder is serious brain disease recognized by the medical society as a mental illness, the purpose...

  13. Bipolar Disorder. Abstract

    Bipolar disorder Trista Wood National Park Community College Abstract This paper explores people with bipolar disorder. Where does it come from? How does it affect people? What are the treatments? These are a few of the questions that Robert L. Leahy discusses in his article, Bipolar Disorder: Causes...

  14. CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION PROCESS: AN OVERVIEW OF MELINA ANGLE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER

    CASE CONCEPTUALIZATION PROCESS: AN OVERVIEW OF MELINA ANGLE WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER Courtney Coun 520 Oct 3,2014 ABSTRACT The use of Cognitive Behavioral therapy in treatment of patients of Bipolar disorder has been well documentated. The psycho educational form of CBT and its use in...

  15. Bipolar disorder

    Bipolar disorder, which has sometimes been known as manic-depressive disorder, is a psychiatric condition which describes a wide range of mood disorders. It is defined by alternating moods of elevated energy and depression. It is also possible to experience a mixture of both states...

  16. The Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Suicide

    The Link between Bipolar Disorder and Suicide Manic depression is one of the most common psychological disorders in the world and has the reputation of being one of the most serious mental health issues that affects all age ranges. An estimated 19 million Americans suffer from depression and almost...

  17. Co-Occurring Disorders of Adhd

    Co-occurring disorders of ADHD There are some common co-occurring disorders associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The National Resource Center on AD/HD has stated that many symptoms of other disorders will overlap with ADHD (Para. 1 pg. 1). The first of which is disruptive behavior...

  18. Bipolar Disorder

    Bipolar disorder, commonly known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that develops in persons late teens or early adult years, causing unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks(“Bipolar Disorder”)Bipolar disorder is different...

  19. BEH 225 Week 8 CheckPoint Psychological Disorders Presentation

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  20. Describes statistics about mental disorders

    mental disorders. Mental Disorders in America Mood Disorders Major Depressive Disorder Dysthymic Disorder Bipolar Disorder Suicide Schizophrenia Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) ...

  21. Borderline Personality Disorder

    Borderline Personality Disorder is the most common personality disorder, in both the United States and areas all around the world. It is seen between thirty and sixty percent of all patients who are diagnosed with one or more of the ten personality disorders and the American Psychiatric Association estimate...

  22. Bipolasr Disorder Research Paper

    Bipolar Disorder Having bipolar disorder can be a very scary and confusing experience. There are a few types of this devastating disease, with many different signs and symptoms. Living with bipolar disorder can be a different experience for each person. Because of this, treatment options vary. Bipolar...

  23. Borderline Personality Disorder

    BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER Introduction Borderline Personality Disorder is a serious mental disorder that involves a person having unstable mood patterns, inconsistent behavioral patterns and relationships. This internal conflicts cause chaotic behavior and affecting one’s relationships and self-image...

  24. Learning How to Deal Bipolar Disorder

    I was 12 years old when I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. However, being bipolar does not form my identity. Just because I have bipolar disorder does not mean it controls everything I do. I control it. Bipolar disorder has an influence on how I feel, behave and how my personality is, but it does...

  25. Bipolar Disorder

    like for me growing up with a parent who has Manic-Depressive Disorder, or Bipolar Disorder. Being Manic-Depressive or “Bipolar” does not mean being indecisive or having slight mood swings like people seem to envision. It is a serious disorder that increases the probability of emotional and physical abuse...

  26. Borderline Personality Disorder: a Psychiatric Diagnosis

    Personality Disorder Axia College of University of Phoenix “Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders describes a prolonged disturbance of personality function characterized by depth and variability of moods.” (Wikipedia...

  27. Effects of Mood and Memory

    Running head: MOOD AND MEMORY Effects of Mood State on Memory Recall Travis Comes Saddleback College Abstract This study tested 51 participants to see how individual’s present mood states affected their performance of a simple memory recall task. Researchers...

  28. How Bipolar Disorder Effects Children and Adolescents in School - Axia Com 150 Final Paper

    How Bipolar Disorder Effects Children and Adolescents in School Axia College of University of Phoenix Many reasons exist why children and adolescents have problems in school varying from difficulty with skill levels, larger classes, inadequate resources, learning disabilities, problems with...

  29. The Dangers of Living with an Eating Disorder

    The Dangers of Living with an Eating Disorder Imagine waking up every morning, struggling to get out of bed. The room spins. Stumbling over to the mirror, you study and criticize every last inch of your body as the words “fat, ugly, worthless” echo in your head. You then stagger to the bathroom...

  30. Neurotransmitters and their effect on mood

     Major Neurotransmitters: Mood & Behavior Elena C. Kaspar Santa Monica College Abstract There are several different neurotransmitters functioning in our body, including the major ones; Serotonin (5-HT), Norepinephrine (NE), Dopamine (DA), GABA, Endorphins...

  31. Borderline Personality Disorder

    ------------------------------------------------- Expect some of these character traits in the person with "Borderline Personality Disorder" (BPD), such as: * Poor, or lack of, control over emotions. * Sudden changes in mood. * Poor follow-through. Frequently changing opinions and plans. * Inability to maintain...

  32. Depictions of Bipolar Disorder in the Media

    Depictions of Bipolar Disorder in the Media Having the experience of growing up with a severely bipolar father, just recently my mother asked me to watch the movie, “Mr. Jones”. The movie came out in 1993, when I was just six years old and too young to understand bipolar disorder. Now that I’m older...

  33. Recognizing Stress, Distress, and Disorder Worksheet

    Recognizing Stress, Distress, and Disorder Recognizing Stress, Distress, and Disorder Worksheet Read the the following case studies and determine if they are a form of stress, distress, or disorder. In the spaces provided below, indicate which type of disorder is portrayed in each scenario. Justify...

  34. Borderline Personality Disorder: Affective Instability

    Personality Disorder: Affective Instability Keith Milstead Walden University PSYC-8721-002 Advanced Psychopathology Abstract This paper will look at the symptomology, etiology, risk of development, cultural prevalence and co-morbidity of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). In addition...

  35. Eating Disorder - Essay 2

    eating means eat. I guess all of you figure that out. Disorder means unorganized, disarray, and messy. Hence, does eating disorder suppose to be eating messily? Or with unorganized plate wares? So, by the help of Mr. Google, he define eating disorder as a syndrome of an individual who are super cautious...

  36. The Use of Psych Drugs on the Treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder

    Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness characterized by pervasive instability in moods, interpersonal relationships, self-image, and behavior (CITE). The disorder affects 2 percent of adults, mainly young women. Persons with BPD have difficulty maintaining relationships,...

  37. Internet Addiction Disorder

    Internet addiction disorder What do you think of when you hear the word “addiction”? You probably think of drugs. Marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc. But, how about more recreational things? Like, the Internet. You may be thinking, ‘The Internet...

  38. A.D.D./A.D.H.D: the Mental Disorder

    Title: A.D.D./A.D.H.D: The Mental Disorder Topic: ADD/ADH Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the mental disorder known as ADD or ADHD. Thesis Statement: ADD/ADHD is a mental disorder that many people have that is treatable. INTRODUCTION Attention Materials: As a parent...

  39. Recognizing Stress, Distress, and Disorder Worksheet

    Recognizing Stress, Distress, and Disorder Recognizing Stress, Distress, and Disorder Worksheet Zachary October 1, 2015 BSHS 395 Instructor Session Case Study Stress, Distress, or Disorder John, a recent college graduate...

  40. Cause and Effect: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

    Running head: POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Jason Lafrades Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder In today’s society, P.T.S.D. or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder has become a more common disorder amongst both males and females as a result of the witnessing or experiencing...

  41. Tourettes Disorder

    "Tourette Syndrome was considered rare and exotic at one time (however now,) Tourette's syndrome is a relatively common childhood-onset disorder defined by persistent motor and vocal tics and frequently associated with obsessions, compulsions, and attentional difficulties." - James F. Leckman, Donald...

  42. Specific Developmental Disorder

    Specific Developmental Disorder Currently specific developmental disorders found in the common population have drawn the attention of clinical psychologists in view of their adverse effects on human behaviour and activities. 1. Developmental arithmetic disorder 2. Developmental...

  43. Pschycoogical disorder

    Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? 4 What DSM-5 says about ADHD 4 ADHD has three subtypes: 4 1. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive 4 2. Predominantly inattentive 5 3. Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive 6 Other types of ADHD in DSM-5 6 Other Specified Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder 6 ...

  44. Juvenl Bipolar Disorder Research Summary

    disruption in prefrontal cortical functions in juvenile bipolar disorder Journal: Bipolar Disorders, vol. 9(Suppl. 1) Year of Publication: June 2007 SUMMARY Juvenile bipolar-disorder (juvenile BPD), also called manic-depressive illness, is a disorder characterized by altering periods of mania then to periods...

  45. Anxiety Disorders and Depression Treatment Market Expected to Reach USD 18.2 Billion Globally in 2020

    market report published by Transparency Market Research “Anxiety Disorders and Depression Treatment Market - Global Industry Analysis, Pipeline Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2014 - 2020”, the global anxiety disorders and depression treatment market was valued at USD 22.5 billion in...

  46. Anxiety Disorders

     Anxiety Disorders Viewed On- Screen Hailey Odegard Chapman University Abstract This paper examines the portrayal of Anxiety disorders in the film Batman Begins as compared to what the widely-accepted, academic literature describes...

  47. Mental Disorders

    Introduction Mental disorder is an illness of the mind that is characterized by disorganization and confusion in the mind. Mental disorder is by far not realizable early enough, for early detection occurs in very minimal instances. In a survey by Harding, De Arango, Baltazar, Climent, Ibrahim, Ladrido-Ignacio...

  48. Attention Deficit Disorder. ADD

    Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder or also known as ADD has been called in different forms and terms but synonymously ADD is called ADHD ( Attention Hyperactivity Disorder) but speaking in medical terms they differentiate in many ways. “According to the Diagnostic and Statistical...

  49. Concurrent Disorders

    prevented if these disorders did not exist. -Arboleda-Flórez & Stuart (2001) The Problem There is a need for the integration of Canada’s healthcare system which typically treats addictions and mental illnesses independently. This can make it challenging for people with concurrent disorders to receive appropriate...

  50. Dissociative Identity Disorder

     The diagnosis that was given to Olga was Dissociative Identity Disorder. Although she developed this disorder at a young age, she was not officially diagnosed until she was much older. This started when her and her husband began having issues with the emotional and sexual side of their relationship...

  51. Autism Spectrum Disorders (Research Paper 2016)

    Autism Spectrum Disorders “Autism doesn't have to define a person.” Singer and actress Adrienne Bailon made this remark while volunteering at an Autism Speaks fundraiser. She, like many others have been involved and concerned with the rapid rise in autism cases over the past few years (Adrienne Bailon)...

  52. Roseanne Barr & Multiple Personality Disorder

    fighting with multiple personality disorder throughout her career and most of her life. In 1994, Roseanne made a public announcement informing the world she has the disorder. (“Roseanne Says”) Also known as dissociative identity disorder, multiple personality disorder (MPD) is defined as the presence...

  53. Schizophrenic Disorder Paper

     Schizophrenic Disorder LA- 101 Prof. Jennings Jeanne Ulacia Monet Jeffers Julila Rosario Anna Dempsey SCHIZOPHRENIC DISORDER IN RELATION TO ITS TRIGGERS, CAUSES, AND STANDARD PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES USED TO TREAT THE DISEASE. Jeanne Ulacia...

  54. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd): Most Common Emotional, Cognitive, and Behavioral Disorder Treated in Youth

    many stages of life impact society in different areas. In the United States, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common emotional, cognitive, and behavioral disorder treated in youth. (Wilens, Biederman and Spencer, 2002). It is the most common referrals in family practice, pediatric...

  55. Eating Disorders in Korea

    Eating disorder among women, from late teens to 20s in Korea 0869062 정벢준 Beom-Joon Chung English Class 04 Contents Abstract This research...

  56. PSYCH 515 Week 3 DQ 1

    515 Week 3 DQ 1 Mood Disorders What is the general definition of Mood Disorders? Describe the symptoms of a specific DSM-IV-TR Mood Disorder (include the name of this disorder in your discussion). Name and discuss the most effective research-validated treatments for this disorder, including specific...

  57. PSYCH 515 Week 3 DQ 4

    individuals with Mood Disorders. I encourage you to become familiar with Suicidology.org, an excellent professional resource, and an organization that was founded by famed suicide researcher/psychologist Edwin Schneidman, Ph.D. Because of the severity of Bipolar and other Mood Disorders, clinicians are...

  58. Multiaxial Understanding

    examples of mood disorder and how they are different from each other. 1. Bipolar I disorder – is characterized by one or more manic or mixed episodes and it carry along the symptoms of major depressive episodes 2. Major Depressive Disorder – is the largest of the group of mood disorders...

  59. Bipolar

    Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens A very common disorder in adults in the United States is Bipolar disorder, with more than 10 million confirmed cases (WebMD, 2013). For many years it was thought that only adults could develop the disorder, but studies...

  60. PSYCH 515 Week 3 DQ 4

    individuals with Mood Disorders. I encourage you to become familiar with Suicidology.org, an excellent professional resource, and an organization that was founded by famed suicide researcher/psychologist Edwin Schneidman, Ph.D. Because of the severity of Bipolar and other Mood Disorders, clinicians are...