Question

1) The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is in its 5th revision. This manual serves as a major diagnostic reference for mental health professionals, but it is not without controversy. This week, using peer-reviewed sources and your text as empirical support, post examples of controversial elements of the new revision. For example, Asperger’s Disorder has been removed and is now part of the Autism Spectrum Disorder. How has the medical community reacted to this and other changes? What is your opinion regarding these changes?  

2) Choose one psychological disorder, such as depression or anxiety. Describe the disorder and then, using peer-reviewed sources for empirical support, discuss the latest treatments that are used by the medical and psychological communities to help individuals and their families cope with these problems.

Answer 1

1. Choose one psychological disorder, such as depression or anxiety. Describe the disorder and then, using peer-reviewed sources for empirical support, discuss the latest treatments that are used by the medical and psychological communities to help individuals and their families cope with these problems.

SOLUTION

Lets talk about depression , It is basically mood disorder which described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a person’s everyday activities.People experience depression in different ways. It may interfere with your daily work, resulting in lost time and lower productivity. It also can influence relationships and some chronic health conditions. It’s important to realize that feeling down at times is a normal part of life. Sad and upsetting events happen to everyone. But, if you’re feeling miserable or hopeless on a regular basis, you could be dealing with depression Depression is considered a serious medical condition, and it can get worse without proper treatment. Yet, those who seek treatment often see improvements in symptoms in just a few weeks.

If we see the symptoms , the main symptoms are men and women are vary from each other , lets talk about the men symptoms first -

Mood: anger, aggressiveness, irritability, anxiousness, restlessness

Emotional: feeling empty, sad, hopeless

Behavioral: loss of interest, no longer finding pleasure in favorite activities, feeling tired easily, thoughts of suicide, drinking excessively, using drugs, engaging in high-risk activities

Sexual: reduced sexual desire, lack of sexual performance

Cognitive: inability to concentrate, difficulty completing tasks, delayed responses during conversations

Sleep: insomnia, restless sleep, excessive sleepiness, not sleeping through the night

Physical: fatigue, pains, headache, digestive problems

Symptoms of depression in women may include:

Mood: irritability

Emotional: feeling sad or empty, anxious or hopeless

Behavioral: loss of interest in activities, withdrawing from social engagements, thoughts of suicide

Cognitive: thinking or talking more slowly

Sleep: difficulty sleeping through the night, waking early, sleeping too much

Physical: decreased energy, greater fatigue, changes in appetite, weight changes, aches, pain, headaches, increased cramps

And the treatment plan which is used by psychological communities and medical that are following -

The Psychology communities use many therapies and techniques to cure this disorder like

Psychotherapy

Speaking with a therapist can help you learn skills to cope with negative feelings. You may also benefit from family or group therapy sessions.

Light therapy

Exposure to doses of white light can help regulate mood and improve symptoms of depression. This therapy is commonly used in seasonal affective disorder (which is now called major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern).

Talk with your doctor before taking a supplement or combining a supplement with prescription medication because some supplements can react with certain medications. Some supplements may also worsen depression or reduce the effectiveness of medication

Exercise

Aim for 30 minutes of physical activity three to five days a week. Exercise can increase your body’s production of endorphins, which are hormones that improve your mood.

Avoid alcohol and drugs

Drinking or using drugs may make you feel better for a little bit. But in the long run, these substances can make depression and anxiety symptoms worse.

• plenty of sleep
• maintaining treatments
• reducing stress
• building strong relationships with others

Medical treatment -

Doctor may prescribe antidepressants, antianxiety, or antipsychotic medications.

Each type of medication that’s used to treat depression has benefits and potential risks.

How to cope up family members of depression

Family member should understand his or her condition by educating themselves about depression or the kind of mood disorder he or she has. Development of insight is very necessary for patient and their family members. By the psychological help its very mandatory to take care of family too , educate them and remind Them That They're Incredibly Strong.