Swann article states that Persons with Bipolar Disorder have a heightened increase of manic episodes when they are also diagnosed with abusing substances. People who are Bipolar and also abuse substances have an impaired decision-making thought process. Swann (2009) states “The Iowa Gambling Task (IGT) observed deficits on the IGT in subjects with substance-use disorders and with lesions of the ventromedial prefrontal cortex.” (280) According to this study, IGT performance correlates with the impulsivity of individuals. Therefore, decision making may very well be connected to substance abuse and if one is impaired mentally, then the impulsivity experienced can be negatively affected as well in regard to
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Depression, Natural Treatments or Antidepressants Depression is a common and pervasive condition that affects a great number of people at some point in their lives. The symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness can occur as a result of many factors, including unresolved past trauma, and current stressful circumstances, including toxic or abusive relationships. While some cases of severe depression may require a medical approach, often mild or moderate cases can be addressed through the use of natural methods. Depression is a complex condition that requires an in-depth look into the causes and symptoms before prescribing antidepressants and should first follow natural ways of treating the illness.
Describe the main types of mental ill health according to the psychiatric (DSM/ICD) classification system: mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, substancerelated disorders, eating disorders, cognitive disorders. 1.2. Explain the key strengths and limitations of the psychiatric classification system. 1.3. Explain two alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress.
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However, the Grand Inquisitor’s rejection that the nature of man has potential to change when we accept Christ as our savior highlights the weak link in his argument. The inability to handle freedom appears to the Grand Inquisitor as one flaw possessed by humans. “… For nothing has ever been more insupportable for a man and a human society than freedom” (Dostoevski 29). He claims that man is too weak and rebellious to bear the weight of free will and therefore believes our paths should be decided for us. However, as Christians we believe that man should have freedom to choose whether he will follow Christ or not.
Living with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Abstract Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a major anxiety disorder identified by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition (DSM-IV). According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary (2012),GAD is defined as: an anxiety disorder marked by chronic excessive anxiety and worry that is difficult to control, causes distress or impairment in daily functioning, and is accompanied
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