Mental Health Project Final
- 1. Mental Health Disorders Kaleb Collins Stevenson and Rodolfo Brandon Bernardino
- 2. Case Study 2 Guy has major depression Advice: Consult a professional and discuss if antidepressants are needed http://www.debateitout.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/depression.jpg
- 3. Case Study 4 Patient is currently suffering from bipolar disorder. Consult a professional - Medicine - Therapy http://www.bipolar-health.com/images/post_img_6.jpg
- 4. Case Study Five Cousin is suffering from arachnophobia. Medicine - Beta Blockers - Antidepressants - SEDATIVES Behavior therapy http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_k07pirzBU34/TAmJxvKgSAI/AAAAAAAAExE/IV1h6lpvkEQ/s1600/arachnophobia.jpg
- 5. Case Study 7 Jessica has General Anxiety Disorder. - Constant worrying - Had a panic attack Consult a professional - For medicine - Or for Psychotherapy http://www.healthpapa.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/generalized-anxiety-disorder-symptoms.gif
- 6. Our Case Study Johnny was playing on the computer in his room, playing the game “WoW”. His character is in a cavern with spiders. Johnny goes to the kitchen to get a snack and has a conversation with his mom. He goes back to his computer afterwards, and throws it towards the wall. It screen shatters, dents the wall, and the monitor shatters into three pieces. He then proceeds to shake uncontrollably, and then walks to his bed to cry. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_lFMQq1KY4O0/TP7mE2u1HBI/AAAAAAAAAAU/MT9_0gzMVbY/s1600/1274976083-broken-computer.jpg
- 7. Dissociative Fugue Dissociative Disorder Functional Disorder Temporarily - Lose sense of self and direction - Create new identities Outward appearance - Normal Causes Severe Stress - Traumatic Events - Use or abuse of alcohol
- 8. Symptoms Sudden and unplanned travel away from home Inability to recall past events or important information from the person's life Confusion or loss of memory about his or her identity, possibly assuming a new identity to make up for the loss Extreme distress and problems with daily functioning (due to the fugue episodes) http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/dissociative-fugue
- 9. Treatment Therapies - Psychotherapy - Cognitive Therapy - Family Therapy - Creative Therapy Clinical Hypnosis
- 10. Borderline Personality Disordah Emotional disorder http://www.onlinerecoverysupport.com/wp-content/uploads/borderline.jpg Emotional instability Distorted self image Mood Swings Feel Worthless
- 11. Symptoms Impulsive and risky behavior, such as risky driving, unsafe sex, gambling sprees or illegal drug use Strong emotions that wax and wane frequently Intense but short episodes of anxiety or depression Inappropriate anger, sometimes escalating into physical confrontations Difficulty controlling emotions or impulses Suicidal behavior Fear of being alone http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/borderline-personality-disorder/DS00442/DSECTION=symptoms http://discover8.com/public/images/upload_article_images/Borderline_Personality_Disorder.jpg
- 12. Treatment Psychotherapy Dialectical behavior therapy - Counseling - Skills-based approach Hospitalization http://www.tricitypsychology.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/patient-therapist.jpg
- 13. Bibliography Cleveland Clinic. "Dissociative Fugue." Cleveland Clinic . The Cleveland Clinic, 10 Mar. 2011. Web. 10 Mar. 2011. <http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/dissociative_disorders/hic_dissociative_fugue.aspx>. Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Borderline Personality Disorder - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic . 10 Mar. 2011. Web. 10 Mar. 2011. <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/borderline-personality-disorder/DS00442>. Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Borderline Personality Disorder: Symptoms - MayoClinic.com." Mayo Clinic . 10 Mar. 2011. Web. 10 Mar. 2011. <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/borderline-personality-disorder/DS00442/DSECTION=symptoms>.