Vulnerability of Veterans with Tourette’s Syndrome Tourette's syndrome is a common disorder formally known as Gilles de la Torette Syndrome (TS). It is usually associated with other mental disabilities. "Tourette's syndrome is characterized by motor and vocal tics associated with self- injurious behaviors and other psychiatric manifestations that affect social and professional life" (Houeto et al., 2005, p. 992). TS can be detrimental to the patient and his/her family. It impacts the patients physically, emotionally, socially, and professional life.
Abstract “In the U.S. alone, more than half a million reports of abuse against elderly Americans reach authorities every year, and millions more cases go unreported.” (www.helpguide.org/mental/elder_abuse_physical_emotional_sexual_neglect.htm) Our senior citizens eventually become feeble physically which means they are less likely to have the capability to fight off an attacker. Majority of elderly do not see, hear or think as soundly as they once had the competence to do, this leaves them vulnerable for immoral people to take full advantage of them. Elderly are being abused more than we know and often by those who are personably accountable for their care. Sadly, majority of the abuse comes directly from family members of the elderly patient. In 2010 according to research about ninety percent were family members of the person in need of care.
The most common causes of this disorder are: war trauma, abuse or rape, car accidents, but there are also many other causes. Doctors aren't sure why some people get post-traumatic stress disorder after a traumatic event, but others don’t. As with most mental health problems, PTSD is probably caused by a complex mix of: inherited mental health risks, such as an increased risk of anxiety and depression, life experiences, including the amount and severity of the trauma, the inherited aspects of your personality, such as how emotions are handled, as well as the way the brain regulates the chemicals and hormones the body releases in response to
In states where gun control is not monitored as much, rates of suicide were higher; for example, Wyoming reported that in the 63% of households that contained guns, the suicidal rates were higher than in those houses that did not contain guns. These suicide rates could be lowered if Americans were educated in the awareness about the
Whether the athletes return depends on the quality of treatment and rehabilitation. Different rehabilitation processes can be more effective than others. It is important for injured athletes to know what would be best for their recovery. Virtually any part of the body can be injured; however the most reoccurring site of injury for both men and women is the knee. Studies also show that females are more likely to have these injuries than males.
PTSD is most common Soldiers and Veterans who have gone into combat. PTSD also occurs in the workplace in civilian jobs. Occupations such emergency medical services, police officers, and doctors can experience PTSD form their exposure to the events such as vehicle accidents, homicides, and emergency surgery. PTSD symptoms may get better or go away over period of time. The worse cases of PTSD last for years, sometimes increasing because of the impact on the individual that has experienced it.
However, through even this small population, it can be seen that American Indian outlook on mental health in general is fairly different from Western culture. American Indian people have a wide range of beliefs about mental health. Physical complaints are often not distinguished from psychological complaints, and emotional distress is displayed in ways not seen to be consistent with standard diagnostic criteria from the DSM (Beals, 2006). It has been found that American Indians experience psychological distress one and a half more times than the general American population, and experience post-traumatic stress disorder twice more than the general population (National Center for Health Statistics). The main mental disorders in American Indian populations deal with substance abuse (Urban Indian Health Commission).
Antisocial Personality Disorder Antisocial Personality Disorder About 3% of men and 1% of women in the population have an antisocial personality disorder. There are estimates as high as 70 - 80% of the prison population has antisocial personality disorder. In later adulthood, symptoms diminish and the person may not be involved in criminal activity, though some of the basic personality characteristics may remain. Antisocial Personality Disorder is the most validated personality disorder. It has received more attention and has been studied more than any other personality disorder.
This medication is used in the treatment for patients with a disorder known as mania. Patients with mania experience a frenzied mood, or an abnormally excited mood. The side effects for this medication are as follows, drowsiness, blank facial expression, shuffling walk, agitation, nervousness, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, changes in skin color, widening or narrowing of the pupils, difficulty urinating, these are the less harmful side effects according to the National Institute of Mental Health (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/mental-health-medications). According to this same article the more severe side effects to this medication are as follows, fine worm like tongue movements, flu like symptoms, fast irregular heartbeat, sore throat chills or other signs of infection, neck cramps, difficulty breathing or swallowing,
People that advocates for DID states that it is necessary for childhood trauma to be predecessor and cause of this particular disorder. This evidence is supported by the fact that many patients suffering from DID have described themselves to have some sort of abuse, bad family environment or a mix of both in their childhood. Those that are against the diagnosis of DID state that because many psychological disorders are diagnosed through the self-survey of symptoms. In the case of DID, self report of childhood trauma as well as the reliance on memory. Researchers believe that memory can be suggested to people, for example, if a patient were to mention something about a creepy old man when he or she was younger, the practitioner may sometimes inadvertently hint to whether the old man has done something that they felt uncomfortable with.