In addition to this, some psychologists also argue that the genetic explanation to depression is deterministic as it claims that if an individual’s family members have depression, then they are definitely going to have depression. According to some psychologists, bio-chemicals are the root cause of depression. The bio-chemical explanation suggests that depression is the imbalance of certain chemical, mainly hormones, within the brain. These hormones included noradrenalin, and serotonin . Within the bio-chemical explanations of depression, there are three main theories.
The article also addresses the result of consistent failures in ego control. Ultimately, it was suggested that individuals with SUDs would reveal such failures across a wide range of behaviors and could be measured on a variety of psychological and behavioral tasks (Gottdiener, Murawski, & Kucharski, 2008). Freud states that people who experience painful events didn’t necessarily forget the traumatic event but repressed it into their unconscious meaning that Freud thought that the unconscious was both a cause and effect of repression. He proposed that the unconscious is divided into 3
Discuss psychological theories of the breakdown of romantic relationships (24 marks) Breakdown is the failure of holding a romantic relationship together between the two partners. Duck put forward several reasons as to why relationships may breakdown. One of those reasons is ‘Lack of Skills’, for example the lack of interpersonal skills, such as communication; this may leave the relationship unsatisfying/unrewarding. A second reason to breakdown is ‘Lack of Stimulation’ this could be boredom or the feeling that the relationship isn’t progressing. The final reason is ‘Maintenance Difficulties’, this is when the relationship could be strained by practical difficulties, such as distance.
That is where depression comes in. The people that have a hard time dealing with the changes of life are more likely to deal with this illness. When there is no support available for these individuals with depression, it often gets overlooked since depression manifests itself in an older person as them being resistant against the aging process. The purpose of this study was to research how depression
CBT has many advantages in treating depression, such as helping patients recognize and address negative thoughts. However, there are limitations and CBT is not always accepted as a viable treatment option for some. This paper addresses the goals of CBT in treating depression, the advantages and limitations of CBT for depression and explains how the therapy works to treat depression. Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 1 Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy “Since its introduction in the 1970s, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for depression has become one of the most widely investigated and practiced forms of therapy for depression” (Tang 2005). CBT is a psychological treatment that has been evaluated at length and shown to be effective in most cases of depression.
According to the American Psychiatric Association's (2000) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (text revision; DSM-IV-TR), this mixed type is characterized by feelings of immense importance and feelings of being watched or victimized. Teddy experiences both; believing he is on the verge of a grand discovery and simultaneously is being conspired against by the doctors at the asylum. For those with Delusional Disorder, full periods of remission may be followed by subsequent relapses, as is Teddy’s case. Perhaps in response to his experiences in war and the death of his wife and children, Teddy creates an entirely different identity, complete with a new name, profession, past and present. To prevent the truth of his situation from shattering his newly constructed sense of self, Teddy believes any information provided by his doctors is merely part of the conspiracy to keep him in the
What if you lose a dear one? What happens when the ego cannot deal with the demands of our desires, the constraints of reality and our own moral standards? According to Freud, anxiety is an unpleasant inner state that people seek to avoid. Anxiety acts as a signal to the ego that things are not going right. Just like how your body has defenses against physical wounds and injuries, it has its defenses against emotional shocks and wounds; they're called "Ego Defense Mechanisms" or "Unconscious Defense Mechanisms".
The idea of re-institutionalization for mental health patients has risen to avoid problems such as suicide, school failure, or homelessness. But given the past attempt, this isn’t the solution for all people. In some cases where an individual creates a hazard to themselves or others, institutionalism may be considered necessary. On the other hand, the vast majority of people in need of mental health services can be cared for under the California Mental Health Services Act (CMHSA). The essay discusses the system for the “mentally ill”.
Dissociative Identity Disorder, or DID, is a severe mental disorder that cause the patient to experience severe dissociation from the environment and others around them. Dissociation is kind of like daydreaming, which most of us have experienced. People with DID experience a “lack of connection in a person’s thoughts, memories, feelings, actions, or sense of identity”, according to WebMD, a reputable site that provides health information (Costello). Many doctors and psychiatrists believe that DID starts because of a traumatic experience and victims of this disorder dissociate themselves from certain situations to alleviate pain and anxiety that the situation may cause. Although many doctors believe this, there is no proven cause of Dissociative
Other factors such as traumatic brain injury, biological issues, and exposure to chemicals or viruses can contribute to mental disorders as well. Individuals suffering from mental illnesses are often shunned or ignored by the rest of society. State and national statistics are revealing indicators of the impact of mental illness on our population. For this reason, the needs of the mentally ill are specifically addressed by Healthy People 2020. As nurses we are obligated to help treat this population.