Teenager What is Marijuana? The marijuana affects the brain development on teenager. Also affect the function at school, work, and social life of the teenagers. The marijuana increases the risk of mental health issues. The sadistic show that the used of marijuana increase every years. Marijuana affects the teenager and also their families. According to National Institute of Drug Abuse, Marijuana is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of Cannabis sativa—the
depression in adult women. The purpose of this report is to look into the different factors which cause depression and also why this mental health issue is much more common in women than men. Stressful life events, such as losing a loved one, difficult relationships, extra work and home responsibilities can all trigger depression, (National Institute of Mental Health, 2009). The report will use quantitative data in relation to prevalence and also discuss how women treat their depression and what treatments
Bipolar and related disorders Justin Rodriguez Professor Hanselman Social Psychological Counseling Cumberland County College April 21, 2015 April 21, 2015 Abstract Bipolar Disorder (BD), also known as manic depression, is a mood disorder that is thought to affect some 5.5 million Americans, or 2.6 percent of the population (Treatment Advocacy Center). This paper explores Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymic disorder, their features, and treatments. Also discussed is the progression of Bipolar disorder
twice the rate of men. Gender differences emerge first at puberty and occur mainly in the common mental disorders such as depression, anxiety among others. These disorders, in which women predominate, affect approximately 1 in 3 people. The frequency of major depression in adults is estimated to be 7 to 12 percent in men and 20 to 25 percent in women in a community and this constitutes a serious public health problem (NIMH, 2006). Several and variable factors in women contribute to depression, such as
Dr. Patricia Guillory School of Social Work Southern University at New Orleans Submitted by: Victoria Raby March 3, 2017 Many people do not understand why individuals become addicted to drugs. According to The Office on Women’s Health (2015), the truth is drugs change the brain and cause repeated drug abuse (Women’s Health, 2015). The National Institute on Drug Abuse (2016) states, “drug
also known as manic depressive illness is a brain disorder that causes shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out everyday task (National Institute of Mental Health, 2016). Every year, 2.9% of the U.S population is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, with nearly 83% of causes being classified as severe (NAMI). According to Miller, Ghadiali, Larusso, Wahlen, Ani-Barron, Mittal, Greene (2015), bipolar disorder is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people that experience
personal hygiene (Gulli, 2002). According to the powerpoint used in class, schizophrenia has a prevalence rate of anywhere from 0.3%-0.7%. In order to diagnose Schizophrenia, a person must have two or more of the following symptoms for at least one month and the symptoms must be present for a substantial
Mental Health Diagnosis and Current Trends SCHIZOPRHRENIA CASE STUDY Schizophrenia is a mental illness that mostly strikes individuals in the late adolescence or early adulthood stage of his/her life. It is a chronic disorder that severs or disables the brain from thinking practically and realistically and thus leads to paranoia or depression. The disease has been contracted by approximately 1 percent Americans but due to its intense and harsh symptoms and effects, it has been counted as one of
on improving both the mental health and the financial literacy of students, institutes of higher education could be changing both themselves and their students for the better. Mental health issues are orthodox among students of higher education. According to Therapy Today, a journaling the United Kingdom, one thousand one hundred and eighty British university students left their universities in the year two thousand and fifteen for reasons directly related to mental health issues (“University Dropouts
uncomfortable events that include social interaction. Nerves can sometimes trigger anxiety during classroom interactions, job interviews, or other social events. It is almost normal to stand in front of a crowd and feel like you’re being judged constantly and tremble. There is a major difference between nerves and an anxiety disorder. When someone sufferers with social anxiety, they normally avoid situations that allow them to feel judged by others. I believe that social phobia can be resolved in some