Mental Disorders : A Psychological Disorder

Psychological disorders are stated to be abnormalities of the mind, known as mental disorders (Klasco, 2011). Abnormalities of the mind cause persistent behaviors that affect an individual’s daily function and life (Klasco, 2011). The different types of psychological disorders include mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders (Klasco, 2011). The causes of these disorders are unknown, but factors that contribute to these disorders include childhood experiences, chemical imbalances in the brain, illnesses, heredity, stress, and prenatal exposures (Klasco, 2011). Psychological disorders can be serious and can be life-threatening

This type of Anxiety Disorder has a direct correlation relating to social situations. A person experiencing this disorder has a chronic fear of other people’s perceptions of them. They are especially likely to avoid any situation where they are being observed by others such as giving presentations or activities that must be performed in front of an audience, large or small. In extreme circumstances where social anxiety disorder exists, a person will avoid social situations all together and will become a “hermit” in their own individual abode. This disorder is impairing to one’s normal life functioning because it often affects a person’s ability to perform the essential duties in a work environment. It also deters them from engaging in typical conversations because the fear of being embarrassed or judged is so extreme (Fleming, 2012).

Panic Disorder is described as a repeated period of intense fear or discomfort, along with other symptoms that include racing heartbeat or feeling short of breath. Specifically, In the educational book Introduction to Psychology I, panic disorder is described as “Anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences numerous panic attacks (four or more in a four-week period) that are characterized by overwhelming terror and often a feeling of unreality or depersonalization” (Ettinger, 1994).

A psychological disorder is a disorder of the mind involving thoughts, behavior, and emotions that cause either self or others significant distress

Social anxiety is a devastating disorder that affects a person's ability to interact with people. It can be caused by several different reasons, but it generally begins because of someone being abused or bullied to the point of it inducing a great deal of fear of it happening again. To handle the stress, they learn to use adaptive behavior to avoid their perceived source of danger, which is people. Any time that someone with social anxiety has to approach someone that they don't know, or go to an area with strangers, it produces a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety for them. Unfortunately, this avoidance of others causes loneliness and despair that leads to further depression and anxiety, but the cycle is repetitive. The symptoms of having a social anxiety disorder present differently in each person depending on the severity of their condition. However, there are some common attributes that can be identified.

What is a social anxiety disorder? A social anxiety disorder is a very common disorder. It’s also referred to as social phobia. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is the fear of social problems that involve other individuals. This disorder can start as early as childhood. People with SAD are afraid of judgment and will go out of their way to avoid judgment if it requires complete isolation from the world itself. Social Anxiety disorder is one of the largest mental healthcare problems today. In this paper I will explain what its like to live with this order, and how one would act if they had this disorder. I will also give you some of the treatments for social anxiety disorder.

About 15 million adults in America have been diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorders ("Social Anxiety Disorder"). Social anxiety has been defined as a remarkable amount of fear, embarrassment, or humiliation a person feels when presented with social situations. Commonly, the person will purposely avoid the situation or face it with excessive amounts of agony ("Shyness... Or Social Anxiety Disorder?"). Studies have shown that social anxiety is linked with panic attacks. Not only will a person suffering from Social Anxiety Disorder feel anxious during social functions, but the bare thought will also cause anxiety. In addition, a person who suffers from social anxiety will struggle with negative thoughts, shame, and depression as a result of any perceived mistake ("What is the Difference Between Shyness and Social Anxiety?"). Fortunately, anti-anxiety medication can be prescribed through a physician (Doctor, Kahn, Adamec xvii).

Social anxiety is a pervasive disorder characterized by an extreme fear of being scrutinized and judged by others in social or performance situation. Also known as social phobia, this disorder can negatively interfere with a person's daily routine, including school, work, relationships and social activities. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), about 15 million American adults have social anxiety disorder, with the typical age of onset being 13 years. Moreover, 36 percent of people with social anxiety report symptoms for 10 or more years before seeking help.

A panic attack can progress to crisis which includes signs and symptoms such as shortness of breath or hyperventilation, heart palpitations or a racing heart, chest pain or discomfort, trembling or shaking, sweating, nausea or upset stomach, feeling dizzy, light-headed, or faint as well as fear of dying, losing control, or going crazy. Panic attack is physical, and many times these symptoms are so severe that people think he/she is having a heart attack (Locke, Kirst, & Shultz,

Social Anxiety Disorder also known as Social Phobia, is characterized by a strong and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which humiliation or embarrassment may occur. While it's normal to feel some anxiety in some social situations, those afflicted by Social Anxiety Disorder experience intense distress, self-consciousness, and fear of judgement in everyday social interactions.

According to (nimh.nih.gov), research explains that a psychological disorder is also known as a mental disorder. A pattern of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple life areas and create distress for the person experiencing these symptoms. Examples of a psychological disorder are bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and schizoprenia are just some to name. With the proper diagnosis a client may recieve proper treatment that can help them function in society. Psychological disorders have good treatment options with medications, psychotherapy, or other treatments.

After reviewing this week’s lecture, readings, and multimedia, I have to slightly disagree with the statement that DSM-5 mental disorders are medical problems, and that psychiatric diagnosis is a scientific (and essential) component of successful intervention. Although the biomedical model of mental disorders classifies mental health conditions as diseases of the brain, I personally do not believe each diagnosis in the DSM-5 should be listed as a medical problem (Deacon, 2013). According to the statistics, “more than one in five insured American adults take psychotropic medication (Deacon, 2013). Those numbers are alarming considering a plethora of clients are continuing to be diagnosed daily with minimal improvements being made to correct the “so- called” chemical imbalances. As far as the psychiatric diagnosis being a scientific and essential component of successful intervention, I am in agreement with because as a result of working closely with agencies that provide diagnosis to clients, the client must be diagnosed before receiving treatment, so that the agencies can receive financial reimbursements for their services.

Social anxiety (or social phobia) is a disorder that alienates people and causes them to avoid social situations at all costs. It is described by the National Institute of Mental Health as “a strong fear of being judged by others and of being embarrassed (NIMH).” This means that people with this disorder have a fear of people’s thoughts and as a result will try to isolate themselves from others. Social anxiety has a very large limit as to the things that can trigger it. It can go from the simplest of things, such as simply buying an item to the extent of having to do a presentation in front of a large crowd.

Social anxiety disorder is a when an individual suffers from fear of being in social situations. This interferes with their everyday life because they avoid functions like being in social situations, hanging out in large groups, and going out. People with the disorder also fear being embarrassed and judged by others. The thought of being in social situation will also cause distress and anxiety. Social anxiety is a response that is caused by past events or can also be acquired vicariously. Behaviorists will attempt to treat social anxiety with exposure therapy,

Every human being has dealt with some form of social anxiety at a certain point in their life. This type of anxiety can result from being around someone of great importance to that person or from doing an activity in front of a lot of people. Social anxiety otherwise known as social phobia is very common. Millions of people across the world live with this disorder. Social anxiety is the fear of interaction with other people that makes a person nervous, uneasy, or feel judged, and as a result, this leads to people excluding themselves from activities that include others. There are many different levels of social anxiety, and the worst form of this disorder comes with any social activity being too much to handle for that person. The people who have this form of social anxiety may refrain themselves from any and all social contact. A few causes of this disorder are parental anxiety, peer acceptance, and social media.