It will also include an evaluation of their explanation of the theories for the causes of depression and schizophrenia. Depression is a complex mood disorder which is sufficient enough to interfere with normal functioning. Schizophrenia is a chronic (long lasting) brain disorder which affects Intellectual functioning. Depression is closely linked to schizophrenia as the sufferer recognises what is meant by having the illness. This essay will examine the causes of depression and schizophrenia and analyse its findings.
This is done by studying MRI scans that measures the quantitative volumes of brain regions in first episode of schizophrenia patients and in healthy controls. This study concludes that MRI scans shows brain abnormalities in first episode of schizophrenia. As a result this study could be used to conclude that brain abnormality can be a cause for developing schizophrenia however other studies should investigate when the brain abnormality occurred if possible and also the progression over time. Another study by Sismanlar, Anik, Coskun, Aaolu, Karakaya, & Yavuz (2010), examines the brain capacity differences of the frontal temporal area in offspring of schizophrenic people in comparison to normal. Twenty six offspring from chronic schizophrenic patients between 8 and 15 years of age and 23 control children were compared from cranial MRI.
Describe & evaluate two issues in classifying and diagnosing schizophrenia (8+16marks) (24 marks) The DSM (diagnostic statistical manual of mental disorder) is used by American psychologists and psychiatrists for diagnosis of schizophrenia. This system states that symptoms of schizophrenia should be apparent for at least 6months. On the other hand the World Health organisation had developed another classification system known as the International Classification Of Diseases (ICD) which requires symptoms to be apparent for 1 month in order for schizophrenia to be diagnosed. The classification systems have different criteria for the classification and diagnosis of schizophrenia, e.g. the ICD recognises 7 subtypes of schizophrenia and DSM only recognises 5.
Cognitive disorders: Are a category of mental health disorders that primary affect learning,memory, perception, and problem solving and include; amnesia, dementia and delirium. 1.2. Explain the key strengths and limitations of the psychiatric classification system. Strengths of Psychiatric Classification and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders include that it provides a well designed standard, and comprehensive diagnostic tool for clinicians and it allows physicians to look at the complete psychological make-up of a person. 1.3.
A short time before his fourth birthday Dahmer had a double hernia operation, which seemed to affect him in many ways. He became highly narrow-minded and lacking in self-confidence (Biography, 2010). During Dahmer’s early childhood, his father changed careers resulting in the family moving to from Iowa to Bath, Ohio (Biography, 2010). At school, Dahmer’s classmates considered him the classic “geek” erging for attention. On many occasions, he acted out in rages (Frasier, 1996).
Movie case study 1 (Sling Blade) Name: Ya Hsuan Wang (Vivian) Client Name: Karl Childers Age: 37 years old Sex: Male Recommended Treatment: Institutionalization Recommended Length of Treatment: unknown Current Medications: none Karl is a patient with Asperger’s disorder. When he was a child, he had been abused by being neglected and ignored by his parents. He had experienced social isolation in early childhood. He has symptoms of Asperger’s disorder Karl Childers is a mental disabled man who has been in the custody of the state mental hospital since the age of 12 for having killed his mother and her lover. Although thoroughly "institutionalized” Karl is deemed fit to be released into the outside world.
Allies death was a major loss to Holden’s life, and because of his inability to cope, it led to his development of Clinical Depression. Due to the patients development of Clinical Depression he has been experiencing many symptoms, the major two includes loss of motivation and withdraws from society. Holden Caulfield has been kicked out of four schools because of his bad grades. He is a very smart boy but has trouble applying himself in social situations. At his last school, Pency Prep in Agerstown, Pennsylvania, he failed four out of his five classes (10).
c) Self-esteem problems: Ineffective coping is a lack of ability or desire to response appropriately or according to every day challenges (Myers et al., 2002 P 47) as evidenced by statement of “I just don’t work a lick”, “since Woody died. I don’t even
He was diagnosed with Bipolar 1 disorder. He also had issues with substance abuse as well as lack of commitment to long term relationships and employment. Throughout his twenties Mr. X struggled with self mutilation and suicidal behaviors. After briefly being hospitalized , he was diagnosed with several diagnosis including: major depressive disorder, Bipolar 2 disorder, major depressive episodes, substance abuse mood disorder, poly substance dependence, and personality disorder. One month before Mr. X murdered the clerk, he had a session at an outpatient treatment center.
Based on Dr. Sandra De Silva in Margarita Tartakvosky’s article, Living With Schizophrenia, the first expected signs and symptoms to apply the proper label to such an individual that lag approximately three years include any strange perception, emtions, ideas, or manner of speech (Early Diagnosis of Schizophrenia, para. 2). For example: “[Paranoia], unusual thoughts, changes in sensory experience...disorganized communication...and grandiosity (unrealistic ideas of abilities or talents),” explains De Silva (Tartakovsky, 2011, Early Diagnosis of Schizophrenia, para.