Essays on Mental Disorder Page 5

Abstract This study investigates the limited research conducted on the impact of Mindfulness-Based Stressed Reduction (MBSR) on individuals suffering from anxiety-related disorders. Most previous studies have concentrated on the advantages of MBSR for patients with medical conditions or those not experiencing mental health problems. Nevertheless, recent research has exclusively focused on its efficacy for individuals…

Melvin Udall suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Melvin sticks to the same routine every day in order to not upset himself, if one thing goes wrong in that daily routine, Melvin’s entire day seems to be ruined to the point where he cannot function well. Melvin is afraid of the germs that are all around…

     Eric Smith was 13 years old in 1993 when he brutally murdered 4 year-old Derrick Robie.  The nature of the crime was horrific, which included battering Robie with rocks and sodomizing him with a fallen tree branch. Smith’s continued and strangely joyful involvement in the investigation eventually led him to confess to the murder. …

1.1 Safeguarding means to ‘safeguard’ an individual, to promote and prompt the safety of a vulnerable child or adult. Ensuring you have appropriate measures in place to maximise the safeguarding of others. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility that comes into contact with a vulnerable person and it is their responsibility to raise an alert immediately should…

Conduct Disorder is a serious behavioral and emotional disorder that is common in children and teens. A child with this disorder normally demonstrates streaks of violent behavior and has a hard time being disciplined. The symptoms vary from aggressive behavior, destructive behavior, deceitful behavior, and violation of rules. Once a child shows signs of conduct…

When I was 14 years old, I saw my grandfather go through depression and saw how it affected my family and their reactions. It is well-known that people have different ways of dealing with mental and physical health problems. However, because it can be hard to recognize or accept mental health issues at first, they…

“Abnormality is very difficult to define. It can be hard to decide where normal behaviour ends and abnormal behaviour begins” Discuss two or more definitions of abnormality AO1 = 6 marks Knowledge and understanding of definitions of abnormality. AO2 = 6 marks Commentary on definitions of abnormality. The term ‘abnormal’ means deviating from the average….

The therapeutic frame refers to the fundamental guidelines within which psychotherapy is conducted. Psychodynamic therapists are especially concerned with formulating the therapeutic frame to create a predictable and safe psychological and physical space for conducting therapy (Howard, 2009). It is imperative to have this space in counselling as it has been proven to optimise the…

Mental Illness is a large problem in American society, and 98.2% of people polled agree. When mental illness is talked about in our society, most times it‘s said in a joke or sarcastic comment. This is a detriment to society because it puts mental illness in a light where it seems less serious than it…

Models of abnormality Abnormality is defined as a behaviour that deviates from the ideal social norm. One definition of abnormality is the failure to function adequately and are unable to meet their activities of daily living independently for example getting washed and dressed daily, being able to hold down a job and interacting with other…