For instance, disorganized schizophrenics will say words out of context or repeat behaviors due to being confused. In contrast to paranoid and disorganized schizophrenics, catatonic schizophrenics experience comatose like states marked by extreme rigidity and statue like postures. The fourth subgroup of schizophrenics is the undifferentiated schizophrenic. These sufferers will either have a combination of symptoms or have few symptoms but simply do not fit into any of the other subgroups. The fifth subgroup of schizophrenics is the residual schizophrenics.
A) Depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia because they share many of the same symptoms of dementia. For example, symptoms of depression can include;- * Anxiety (same as delirium) * Irritability (same as delirium) * Delusions * Hallucinations (same as delirium) * Sleep disturbance. This may include problems getting to sleep or problems staying asleep.
Name: Student Topic: O.C.D General Purpose: Informative Specific Purpose: How to control the symptoms of OCD. Thesis/Central Idea: OCD is a common psychiatric illness that can affect people’s lives. I. Introduction (:30) A. Attention Getter: Germs!
Usually the most effective treatment would be the approach that combines psychological and psychopharmacologic approaches. Medication therapy is somewhat helpful in treating the panic attacks but should be used as a short-term solution only. “Clinicians should be especially watchful of the individual becoming psychologically or physiologically addicted to certain anti-anxiety medications, such as Xanax.” (www.psychcentral.com) Psychotherapy for GAD needs to be oriented toward Tom’s low-level, ever-present anxiety. Many times anxiety is often accompanied by inadequate planning skills, high stress levels, and difficulty in relaxing.
Psychosocial family intervention in schizophrenia: a review of empirical studies. Psychological Medicine, 21, 423-441. Mueser, K. T., Bond, G. R., & Drake, R. E. (2001). Community- based treatment of schizophrenia and other severe mental disorders: treatment. Medscape General Medicine, 3, (1).
Q3- Explain why depression, delirium and age related memory impairment may be mistaken for dementia; Depression, delirium and age related memory impairment is all symptoms of dementia and this may be why people mistake them for dementia. They all have the similar symptoms to dementia causing confusion for people the main symptoms are usually; • Poor memory • Low attention span • Wandering around especially at night • Depression • Changes in personality and moods • Periods of mental confusion • Slow unsteady gait Outcome 2-
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia care (600/6355/5) Unit 01: Dementia awareness 1.1 Explain what is meant by the term ‘dementia’. Answer: The term dementia' describes a set of symptoms caused by damage to the brain like confusion in a familiar place, loss of memory, changes in mood, and problems with thinking, reading, communication and reasoning. There are several types of Dementia. 1.2 Describe the key functions of the brain that are affected by dementia. Answer: The hippocampus this is the main area affected by Dementia it is responsible for memory forming, organizing and storing and emotions.
Abnormal Psychology Lisa Mac Donald-Clark PSY/410 December 19, 2011 Mark Hurd Abnormal Psychology Abnormal psychology, also known as psychopathology, is the branch of psychology that deals with abnormal behaviors and mental illness (Hansell & Damour, (2008). Although psychopathology is a fascinating field of study it can be equally challenging, covering a broad range of disorders, illnesses, and symptoms. Defining abnormal psychology also poses a challenge. The fundamental concept of abnormal would seem simple in that it would include anything that falls outside of what societies considers normal. Narrowing the group association is essential in defining the behavior as normal or abnormal.
(2009). Schizophrenia, Narrative and Change: Andalusian Care Homes as Novel Sociocultural Context. Cult Med Psychiatry, 33, 163-184. Saavedra’s study takes a look at the changes in the life narratives of people who have been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. The people involved in the study were receiving treatment in care homes located in Andalusia, Spain.
Mental Illness Paper HCA/240 Brian Eigelbach 09/07/12 Mental Illness Paper Schizophrenia is a very serious disease. This disease is a psychotic disorder characterized by loss of the ability to function in everyday life. Some people feel delusional; have hallucinations, and disintegration of personality. The disease was first identified as a discrete mental illness by Dr. Emile Kraepelin in the 1887 and the illness itself is generally believed to have accompanied mankind through its history (Schizophrenia.com, 2010). The name schizophrenia comes from the Greek word “schizo-phrene”.