There are plenty of symptoms of schizophrenia that guide you to be aware of the medical illness your going through. ... Having these symptoms can put you through a rough time but luckily there are treatments for this illness. ... This treatment can require by a mix of psychosocial therapies and medications. ... Psychosocial treatments helps as we'll a lot and is very often used as a cure. ... It's symptoms are very tough, getting treatment is hard and figuring out the causes can be nearly impossible, and hopefully you learned these aspects too. ...

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The psychological affects of cloning could also include new psychosocial conditions that could call for even more research into the treatment of these conditions. This puts a huge strain on the medical community as a whole. Scientists would then possibly have to develop methods of treatment and care; then doctors would have to learn these methods. ... So far, we have deaths of hundreds of thousands of perfectly viable lives, possible development of new psychological afflictions, and an increase in government funding to educate the medical community on treatments for the previously stated affli...

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On her last day of treatment she is participating with hallucinations as if they are real. ... Similarly in today's society medical and psychological advice may have the same effect. Unfortunately,yellow the downfall of today's treatment will not be seen until tomorrow. Medical technology and practice have progressed considerably since the time of the Yellow Wallpaper, This is not to say that today's physicians are infallible. Perhaps some of today's treatments are the Yellow Wallpaper of the future ...

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Depression is one of the most common medical problems in the United States and around the world. ... But for some health conditions, it's often helpful to have a specialist involved in treatment. ... Psychiatrist are the most medically trained providers of mental health care. ... Treatments: For most people struggling with depression, help is available. Medications and other treatments often can make an astonishing difference in depressive symptoms. ...

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I was told that even in the medical field this happens. ... They are looked upon as a hassle to the medical workers. ... Most of the residents are poor and have medical through the state and that can play a big issue in the discrimination. Laws have recently been passed where health insurance companies are supposed to provide fair coverage for medical treatment of mental disorders as stated in the Mental Health Parity Act, passed on January 1, 1998 (iVillage). ... As many as 8 in 10 people suffering from mental disorders can effectively return to normal, productive lives if they receive t...

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Childhood cancer does not stop affecting the patient once treatment is over. ... Regular medical checkups are highly recommended, for they may lower the severity and likelihood of other diseases.  ... While most psychological disorders like PTSD or anxiety don't usually come until the treatment is over, most behavior or social disorders come right during treatment. ... What many may not realize is that during treatment it is not the cancer that is actually hurting the child's body, it is the chemotherapy treatment. ... Each day people are looking for ways to advance the treatment. ...

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Another issue with policy is punishment versus treatment. ... It is important to be able to determine if they need to be punished for what they did wrong or if they need some modification to their treatment or even need to start treatment. However, determining who needs what treatment should be done by a licensed mental health professional. ... One of the biggest issues is how expensive it is for medication and treatment. ... It is so much more due to not only their medical expenses, but also damages to facilities and staff. ...

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It has specific goals and can be very specific in its treatment of each individual. ... f) Treatment Goals - Specific measurable goals to be met. ... Client must be educated in all of the above in order for treatments to work. ... This allows us to customise the treatment plan to each individual, as (cue Ronan's Dr. ... CBT is effective for anxiety disorders, generalised anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, prevention and treatment of heart disease, psychological effects of medical treatment....

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These types of "parents- obviously have multiple emotional, medical, financial and social needs and find it difficult to meet the needs of their children. ... The first thing parents need is assistance in meeting their basic requirements for food, shelter, clothing, safety and medical care. ... Studies have shown that countries with the most generous social services have the lowest rate of child homicide.16 Physicians should lobby for greater availability of drug and alcohol treatment programs, more shelters for the homeless, more accessible mental health care and more shelters for abused wom...

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It also indicated that the onset of depression in occurring in younger people much more than had in the past, and cited a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (which I had looked up but could not find this particular study), that found that the early onset of major depression often persists, reoccurs, and continues into adulthood. ... (www.apa.org) (Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 2003) From this project, I've learned a lot about major depression, its affects, medication treatments, and warning signs. ...

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Women suffering from postpartum depression should seek medical help. ... Postpartum psychosis requires immediate medical attention and in most cases hospitalization for psychiatric treatment. ... My wife was charged with first degree murder but Hawaii justice recognized her illness and gave her the medical she needed," (Shapiro, 2001). ...

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If the public was more educated about the causes, behaviors, and treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, the people who suffer with it would not have to suffer in silence. ... While there is no cure for OCD or a way to prevent it, there are treatments for the symptoms. ... Within the last twenty years, scientists and psychologists have developed two successful treatments for OCD. These two treatments are cognitive-behavioral therapy (or CBT) and a medication that has a serotonin reuptake inhibitor, or SRI (OCF, 2000). ... As you can see, OCD is a proven medical condition that affects ...

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In the Texas Youth Correctional facility resocialization is basic correctional treatment. ... When a person is given certain medical diagnoses they are faced with resocialization. ... This proces could be siad for a lot of medical conditions. ...

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Instead proper medical help needs to be administered to the offender, so their disorder can be treated, insuring they become clear of acceptable behavior and can be an asset to society. ... My hypothesis on the questions asked is that a large amount of crime is schizophrenia related and that acceptable punishment will differ in most cases, but will involve mental treatment as well as physically removing the offender from the society. ...

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Problem-Solution Throughout life, one is faced with many problems that require a solution. Even thought, not always the first solution is going to be the appropriate, it can worse the problem. Critical thinking will help to understand and analyze to find the best solution. I faced a problem of so...

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"Music therapy has been shown to have a significant effect on a patient's perceived effectiveness of treatment, self-reports of pain reduction, relaxation, respiration rate, behaviorally observed and self-reported anxiety levels, and patient choice of anesthesia and amount of analgesic medication" (9). ...

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Yet, another study conducted by the American Medical Association (1992) explains that some women may experience sensations of regret, sadness or guilt after an abortion, the overwhelming responses are relief and happiness. ... A study was conducted by Greer (1976) and Frank (1985) which explained that the first study they followed up with 326 women and found that 6.5% were undergoing psychiatric treatment post abortion. ...

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On 1973 Aug 23rd, two criminals attacked a bank(Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstrong in Stockholm) but failed. After police surrounded the bank, several bank employees were held as hostages for six following days (till Aug 28th). When the hostages are rescued, they showed empathy and positive emotion towa...

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