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This was a very good chapter. This is great kolwnedge to have as a worker in the health care industry. I found it also to be kind of a sad chapter. People suffer from mental illness by no fault of their own. What I found to be promising for people that have these disorders is that they can receive TX; counseling, medications, support groups and therapy as an option. Schizophrenia was an interesting disorder. I was amazed to learn that there are three different categories. I once read that a trigger for this disorder is when mothers are pregnant and they contract the flu within the 3rd trimester of their pregnancy, because of certain viruses in the womb. I also once read that when a person is DX with schizophrenia they begin anti-psychotic treatment. When they get better and stop taking their medicine, the illness returns and at this point is more challenging to get back under control. A mother's age is often considered a risk factor for offspring, but research is now focused on older fathers. Recent research suggests that the rate of genetic mutations, passed on via the sperm cells of older men, is putting their offspring at risk for disorders such as: Schizophrenia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Autism, Anxiety, and Depression. Of course a known family HX, environment and biological factors all play a role. If this is true and correct for possible triggers, then how could it be possible that some patients experience a single episode and remain symptom free for the remainder of their lives? Is it because the patient is taking the prescribed medications? The second interesting disorder is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I was amazed that PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) can be detected by imaging studies. This involves the brain structures that mediate communication and process information to memory. The amygdala is a small structure in the brain that play's a role in fear and phobia's. Also the size of the hippocampus appers smaller in PTSD, and this may explain the memory deficits and flashbacks one may experience. Individuals that have PTSD can be successfully treated with serotonin reuptake inhibitors (medications), and cognitive behavioral therapy, which will entail teaching the patient to cope with feelings of guilt, fear, and anger. Group therapy is an option to where you can talk with others that may have experienced similar events. Family therapy is available so other family members have an idea of what the issues may be and how to interact with the the member that is coping with PTSD. This was an amazing chapter!
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(VISITOR) AUTHOR'S NAME
Alinn
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16 december 2014, 11:41:43
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