Essays on Illness

Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) is known to be a neurological and developmental condition characterized by unusual behavior, interests, social interaction, and communication. ASD being a developmental disorder, the symptoms usually show in the early years of life (Amaral et al.). Autism is “spectrum” disorder due to the extensive variation in...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an example of an anxiety based disorder linked to repetitive obsessive and compulsive behaviors. The biological basis of the disease is illustrated with high hyperactivity in some parts of the brain, reduction in repetitive behavior after intake of serotonin inhibitors and the presence of OCD in...

Baldness is the male pattern of hair damage and loss experienced by all men to some degree as they grow older due to various factors. It is the excessive hair loss from an individual’s body. Hair loss affects the entire body and not only the scalp.  The condition can be...

Depressive disorders are among the commonly researched mental health illnesses. There are different types of depressive disorders which vary in terms of symptoms, persistence, at-risk population and treatment. They include; season affective disorders (SAD), major depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), bipolar disorder, psychotic depression, persistent depressive disorder, atypical depression, peripartum...

Kubler-Ross, a Swiss psychiatrist, first explained the five phases of grief in 1969 by postulating the progression of emotions experienced by patients diagnosed with terminal illness and loved-ones after bereavement (K bler-Ross Kessler, 2014). The phases of mourning and grief are universal since people across different cultures experience...

Eating disorders are serious health problems that are characterized by a focus on weight, body shape, and perfectionism and feelings of low self-esteem and powerlessness. It is a distressing behavioral condition caused by various factors like family pressure, personality and emotional disorder among others. However, there are various effective treatments...

During the shift, first, I have encountered a 30-year-old white who is in his first semester in college and is a veteran. Then, I have encountered a 28-year-old female who is a single mom of 3 children, ages 6-15 and works full time.Problems            The veteran’s problem is related to his...

Define “hypothesis”. What was Dr. Cole’s hypothesis? A hypothesis is an explanation or supposition that is provisionally accepted so as to interpret phenomena or events. Hypothesis provides guidance and offers the basis for further investigation. Usually a statement, a hypothesis could be proven wrong or correct and ought to be...

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a collection of techniques and strategies proven to assist people with anxiety disorders. According to Cape, Whittington, Buszewicz, Wallace, and Underwood, (2010), when a person is suffering from panic attacks such as an incapacitating phobia, unrelenting worries, or obsessive thoughts, they might be having an...

What evidence is there that Alzheimer's disease can be affected by lifestyle choices, such as diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol intake?IntroductionAlzheimer's disease is the most common kind of dementia with characteristics like the collection of two types of protein in the human brain, which is known as plagues or amyloid-beta...

Most of the psychological concepts are on the brain and how it affects the behavior of a person.  According to psychology, mental processes greatly affects the behavior of a person and this includes his learning process, emotions, and cognitive behavior. The physical and mental processes in the brain lead to...

Scholars attempt to solve problems in the society by developing viable solutions that address issues that affect individuals in their immediate environment. In this regard, the purpose of this study is to identify the aspects that affect the relationship between parents and their children who have autism. From this observation,...