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Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) defines borderline personality disorder (BPD) by listing nine diagnostic criteria, which...

(BPD) is subject to period of extreme emotional turmoil, as these individuals tend to see themselves in a distorted fashion, which...

This essay briefly explains four clinical approaches to treating obsessive compulsive disorder. The philosophy and foundation of e...

This essay draws on sources to describe the shift from viewing homosexuality as a criminal offense and a mental disorder to a more...

alcoholic may have full knowledge that the substance is disrupting his or her life in some dramatic way (such as the loss of a job...

In a paper of twelve pages, the writer looks at autism spectrum disorders. Insights from Temple Grandin are cited. Paper uses one ...

In a paper of seven pages, the writer looks at impulsivity and bipolar disorder. The two are explored in depth in the course of an...

In a paper of six pages, the author reviews articles on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The author identifies the problem a...

In a paper of five pages, the writer looks at conduct disorders. Treatment and prevention strategies are analyzed in a review of l...

addiction and withdrawal symptoms, most of the current data suggests otherwise. The metabolic half-life of these drugs tend to cyc...

one in which her "periods of high enthusiasms, [were] ... short-lived and quickly burned itself out" (PG). In Touched with Fire...

well, and is defined as a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience of witnessing a life-threatening event such...

both the physiological and behavioral problems associated with the disease. There are, however, numerous questions regarding the ...

that are now associated with post traumatic stress disorder (National Center for PTSD, 2000). It was called Da Costas Syndrome in ...

and complex. Coots (1998) notes research results have indicated that in order for at-risk children to fully benefit from af...

were under no obligation to accept a student who brought unusual challenges. Thankfully, such troublesome ignorance has finally b...

thing that the experts can do is to state that they do know that it is biological in nature, though environment can over stimulate...

In 1875, Falrets findings were called Manic-Depressive Psychosis and considered a psychiatric disorder (Caregiver.com, 2003). ...

EMDR therapists assert that the treatment is suitable for a wide range of disorders; that it is much quicker than other forms of...

as "b" and "d." It has long been known that "b" and "d" have presented young learners with difficulty, and for years it was belie...

ever been exposed to. As he grows to realize it is his family displaying the dysfunctional behavior and not that of his friends, ...

for the disorder. On medication now, he says that he is more focused than at any other time of his life. He always wanted to do ...

In the classroom setting, it is evident that many of these characteristics could pose significant educational challenges (Hartman,...

et al, 1990). In the clinical setting, the two most commonly displayed behavior disorders are grouped under the heading of disr...

uses his videotapes to overstep personal boundaries with women. Important to note in his interactions with women is his revelatio...

for this subject. Personal History/Information When John A. was diagnosed with bone cancer in both of his legs at the age of 9...

a result, bulimics tend to go through cycles of bingeing and purging repeatedly. Overview of the Research In cases of bulimia ...

programming has become a scapegoat for traditional educators. Perhaps one of the most notable problems related to the onset of ...

order to make a diagnosis of BPD, the client should demonstrate behavior that indicates five or more of these characteristics (Pal...

are left to their own devices, which are generally not strong enough to deal with "normal" life. Of course, there are also the ...