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Q: mental disorders?
I am doing a speech on mental disorders and I need to come up with 3 to 5 main poijnts, Can anyone think of any?
in general
all types of mental disorders, the effect it has on people, how to treat it, etc

A: Well, I would say that they are diagnosed using the DSM-IV-R (the diagnostic and statistic manual 4th edition revised) – that’s the most current – it’s published by, I think, the american psychiatric association. AND that the diagnoses are relatively artificial because they are based on a checklist. So, if you have 8 symptoms but the disorder requires 9…too bad – you don’t have the disorder. Also, some people may have a disorder (according to the DSM) but it may not affect their daily life … so do they really have a problem? That should be a major consideration – does the disorder disrupt their life.

Anorexia Nervosa is the deadliest psychological disorder – I think it’s 19 or 20% lethal.

I would also talk about the stigma associated with psychological disorders (our society’s idea that it’s OK to be sick and go to the hospital, but if you have depression you must be a bad person.) To that end you may want to mention that in some cultures, very important people in the community (often shaman or spiritual leaders) would have diagnosable disorders – but they held a high position in society….does that mean they had a disorder or not?

Q: Mental disorders?
what mental disorders existed in the 1940-1950’s

A: All disorders were there. Do you mean ones they classified or made treatment for?

Here are some helpful links I read:

http://www.exampleessays.com/viewpaper/45828.html

http://www.bipolarworld.net/Bipolar%20Disorder/History/history.html

Q: Mental Disorders…….?
The government should not have to spend taxpayer money to provide services for people with mental disorders. It is up to the families of these individuals to care for them. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? and why?

A: disagree~people have not chosen these illnesses for themselves~and fyi the family does try to care for them to the best of their ability~for as long as they can~walk in those shoes for a week or 2 & see if you feel different♦

Q: What do you think causes mental disorders?
Etiology is the study of the causes of disease or disorder. So what do you think causes mental disorders? Use one example of abnormal psychology–either a well-established severe disorder, or another psychological problem that meets the criteria for psychopathology–and explain what you think causes this disorder. Finally, how do you think society views individuals with the disorder you describe?

Any help?

A: Wait, there’s only one cause now? Since when?

You could explore the diathesis stress model, in which a traumatic even *triggers* the mental disorder to which the person has an underlying predisposition to, because that is common in the etiology of many disorders. Schizophrenia is a good example of this, but also depression, PTSD (obviously) and other anxiety disorders. You will have to review the other causes in your answer, to say how much whatever you chose to right on is the cause and how much other factors contribute.

Q: What kind of mental disorders do men that rape young girls have?
I am writing a poem for my English class about rape. As an aspiring writer I want to get to know then subject a little better before writing about it. So I would like to know the condition of the men’s mental health. Do they have mental disorders? Are they just attracted to younger girls? Is it sometimes because of things that have happened in their past? Tell me as much information as you know, Thank you.

A: Rapists dont have to be crazy or psychopathic to rape someone. The same as psychopaths aren’t rapists.

I was raped when i was 15-years-old by a school friend. He wasn’t much older than me, about six months. He was really popular at school and all the girls fancies him, and i wasn’t really… i was shy and a bookworm. I was on my own at a party and he started flirting with me. He had been flirting with me at school too, and i have low self-esteem so of course i liked him instantly.
We went into a bedroom and started making out. But then he pushed me down and held me by the neck so i couldn’t scream. He was saying things like “your going to love it” and “this is what you wanted you prude”..
Anyway, i just kind of took it, because i was scared he would hurt me even more if i fought back. I told my friends who told the police, but he only got two years on the sex offenders register.

The police told me that he did it because i was an easy target. Rape is about power, not sex.
i hope my story has helped you xxx

Q: What mental disorders are strictly genetic?
I have to do a research paper for school and i wanted to know what mental disorders are strictly genetic. I was going to do something like schizophrenia or bipolar. However as some of you may know, these disorders are highly debated whether they are genetic or acquired.

A: none that are 100% proven to be genetic, although there can be some genetic factors. Honestly, it’s a mix of lots of things. Think about it: if evolution and natural selection did happen what would be the benefit in a genetic mental disorder?

here are some that are thought to have some genetic factors:
Depression
Postpartum depression
Schizophrenia
Dysthymia
Delusional disorder

Q: What are some interesting and unusual mental disorders?
What are some interesting and unusual mental disorders?
I’m really interested in rare interesting mental disorders such as Trichotillomania (the urge to pull out your own hair) and Body Integrity Identity Disorder (The desire to amputate your own limbs). Can anyone give me a list of other really interesting and crazy mental/psychological disorders?

A: In east Asia there is one called (IIRC) koro, which is the belief of a man that his penis is shrinking.

Previous commenter mentioned pica – if they mean the compulsion to eat normally inedible things such as dirt and chalk, this is actually more biological, it is the body telling you you’re lacking nutrients and craving things that might give them. Similar to food cravings in pregnancy.

http://www.cas.appstate.edu/~kms/classes/psy3202/Latah/latah.htm is an article about regional-specific mental illnesses.

Q: What kind of mental disorders could you be admitted for?
A little help please.
We’re doing a project for psychology and we wanna know, what types of mental disorders can you actually be admitted into an asylum for?

A: Almost any of the disorders listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder to name a few. If someone is a danger to themselves or others, Depressed with suicidal thoughts….

Q: What are some mental disorders that start with d?
I need to know!! Someone told me this and now I can’t even remember it. What are some mental disorders that start with d, along the lines of autism. I know down syndrome but that’s not right. Give the nicknames for them, like schizophrenia nicknamed as schizo. Please help!!

A: Delirium
Delusional disorder
Dementia
Dependent personality disorder
Depersonalization disorder
Depression
Depressive disorder
Derealization
Developmental coordination disorder
Disorder of written expression
Disruptive behavior disorder
Dissociative amnesia
Dissociative disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
Down syndrome
Dyspareunia
Dyssomnia
Dysthymic disorder

Q: What percentage of Americans have mild forms of mental disorders?
Okay. So I know that 26.2 percent of Americans suffer from mental disorders, and that 6 percent of Americans have serious mental disorders (as according to NAMI). However, I need to know what percentage of Americans — or, at least, what percentage of those who have mental disorders — suffer from less severe mental disorders such as mild depression? Thanks!

A: My professors are always telling me that everyone has some sort of mental disorder, but the part that disqualifies most people from being DX is that they are able to cope and don’t see that it disturbs their life.

Q: What’s an interesting topic involving mental disorders?
I need to write a six page paper, and the prompt is mental disorders. My teacher is pretty lenient, so as long as it can be vaguely related back it’ll work. I’d rather not write about something common, like depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, etc. In fact, I’d rather not write about a single disorder at all. Any suggestions?

A: serial killers

Q: What jobs involve research for mental disorders?
I find mental disorders quite interesting, and I think researching and trying to help find cures and such would make a good occupation. Is there one like this? If so what is it? How much do they make? Thank you! <3 Please don't give me cocky or jerky comments, thanks again.

A: You may want to work in the Clinical Trials area of a psychiatric hospital. It would involve documenting procedures that are used, therapy/medications . Best Wishes for your future.

Q: Why do people stigmatize others who have mental disorders?
If I tell people that I have depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, it’s like a big red flag for them to just not talk to me anymore. I don’t know what I have because doctors are unable to really diagnose my symptoms and they have all said different things.

I just don’t understand why people treat people with “mental disorders” differently then if the disorder was diabetes, cancer, or any other “physical” illness. I am just as smart, funny, and overall a good person as anyone else. It bothers me and I want to know why people are so judgemental about it.

A: It has nothing to do with you. You are simply telling the truth, or an assumed truth diagnosed into a label by a psychiatrist. It has to do with the ones who ostracize you, because they fear losing mental or emotional control, if they as well, suffered from these disorders. I don’t think I know one person in my life who has not some disorder; emotional or mental which causes a problem or dysfunction. I think this can be categorized into the territory of simply being complicatedly human, in a very complex life and world. It is to what level of dysfunction it causes in one’s life that should be important.
People don’t like to view themselves as having problems, that is, for most. So they put it into their minds that they are near perfection and you lack as much. It seems so much the case to point a finger outwardly, doesn’t it, than at oneself! But that takes honesty and courage, not cowardliness and avoidance.
If I were you, and you’d be committing no untruth, but instead exercising discretion for your own welfare, I’d not speak so much about whatever diagnoses have been given to you. And remember as well, that these are labels which one comes to trust because a”doctor” gave them to us.
Also, I would quickly lose what people make fun of you, or put you down because of their cruel ignorance. With friends such as those, do you really need enemies???
If a person is afflicted with diabetes, or cancer, as you mention, there is less fear of “A contagion” because the illness is tangible, however when it comes to the mind, the illness is amorphous, it has no form, no comfortable handle. That is very frightening to people who live by fear of the unknown, yet live by a FALSE valour. Stay away from such miserable hypocrites, and truly believe what you yourself know of YOU : You are smart, funny, an overall good person, who’d deserve respect, not ridicule. Set aside how moronic these judgmental these people choose to behave. Make worthier friends and enjoy yourself!
Good Luck with this!

Q: What are all the mental disorders you can think of with descriptions of each?
i’m doing a project in photography class, and i decided to portray mental disorder awareness, but i need help with all the different disorders & what they are. so please & thank you.

A: innit youve got the internet lol but my favourite is Dissocaitve fugue Google it

Q: Why are mental disorders misunderstood in society?
It seems if you know someone with cancer, you immediately feel sorry for them, but if someone has serious depression they are just considered crazy by lots of people, or people say they just need to get over themselves. In reality, mental disorders are typically not self-caused, but by problems in your brain or hormones. Am I the only one who thinks that people are undereducated about mental illness?

A: This is difficult and please don’t let my answer offend you, it’s not my intention.

If someone has cancer or some other such illness there is typically nothing they can do about, medically there’s only so much available and the person has to show a certain amount of courage to live with their illness.
Now mental disorders…*some* mental disorders are more treatable than others. Those who have a genuine chemical imbalance in their mind do often require medical help and a little more understanding and/or sympathy because mostly it’s not something that can be cured and without constant treatment it can have terrible consequences.
However there are some conditions where the person can control their input and output to treat their condition by themselves.

In certain places around the world, mental disorders tend to be be over-exposed, over-categorised and often used as a means to justify an action or lifestyle.
The problem with any illness is that you can become too exposed and if you reinforce something enough the mind will often start to believe it.
It someone is having a bad patch in their lives and everyone starts muttering about them being depressed and maybe looking for help then the person starts accepting that they’re depressed and can dig themselves into their own pit of despair rather than trying to over-come the problems that are making them depressed.
You can also get the ones who are genuinely faking their illness to excuse their actions or to gain sympathy from those around them. The difficulty comes in trying to filter out the true sufferers from the fakes who may use it to avoid work or other such commitments.

Now where I work there is someone who often claims to have depression and she uses it as an excuse, she does it to avoid work, to get out of certain tasks and to earn the “aww you poor thing” response. I’m not meaning to be horrible here because I know that some people have real problems coping from day to day, but this girl has a loving and supportive family, she isn’t pressured and she has never tried to understand or improve her “problem” she just goes from day to day with the idea of “either I am going to do something today or I’m just not going to bother at all” and it’s at this point that I lose almost all sympathy for her.

I went through horrible depression, I had so many family deaths and pressures put on me at exactly the same time, coupled with entering puberty and I just snapped. Complete mental break-down. It took me three years of pretty much being a shut-in and re-training myself before I could even walk about my town again and see my friends.
I wanted to kill myself many times and my Counselors made it worse by suggesting that I go to a mental hospital away from my family (I had a very loving and supportive family who really helped me through, this wasn’t a wise suggestion)
Throughout all this I never once went on medication though it was suggested numerous times. I made the effort to pull myself out of my pit and take my G.C.S.E’s normally. I made the effort to find regular work. By this point I was in the “zombie mode” that comes with Depersonalization and Derealization. It is so difficult to wear a smile for people and interact with the world around you when you’re in that state, but I did and I never said anything about it.
I then went on to college like this and had to re-teach myself to interact with peers my age, to smile and laugh and joke normally, to come back from the detached state because I was just sick of feeling nothing all the time, going from day to day like a programmed robot.

It took me another year before I could really feel things again and first of all was the tail end of my depression with a very weepy and over-whelming feeling. Once I accepted that I started to feel some happiness and excitement about life again.

I went through the worst of the worst and it lasted from the time I was 12 until I was 18 and I never complained or said a word about it even though I would be crying for hours on end almost every day and literally just curling up in a dark room wishing for it to all end, I didn’t think it was fair to impose my problems on others lives, only my immediate family knew about my problems. I never went on medication and for years I wasn’t comfortable to admit any of this but I later learnt to offer my opinion on the matter and be open with people if they asked.

A lot of the common mental disorders *are* self-treatable, even if people don’t realize it, but it takes time and effort and a lot of people aren’t willing to make the effort, they would sooner take the easy way and cover it up with medication and excuses. When this happens I can’t sympathize with them. I just think of everything I went through and how I just dealt with it and how people, like this girl I work with, will use it as an excuse.
I never think anyone is crazy when they say they have a mental disorder, be it a genuine one or not but in some cases I

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