Hypersomnia

Werther is known by those known to him as very intelligent, wealthy, and passionate. He does not work because he doesn 't need to. He sees himself as an upperclassman but still helps others around him. Werther is engrossed into his studies and works of literature. He finds pleasure in getting lost in his long novels or poetry. He was a very civil man with little to be unsatisfied about. He seemed to be stable in the beginning but that took a quick turn for the worst. After Werther lost the love

to depressed mood. Patient will be able to perform self-care activities independently within 2 weeks and with assistance every day. Patient is able to eat and drink independently within 2 weeks 2. Disturbance in sleeping pattern related to hypersomnia evidence by stating being over tired, low mood, want to stay in bed. Patient’s sleeping pattern will improve within 1 week 3. Risk for loneliness related to social withdrawal evidence by lack of interest in interacting with others or pleasure

Depression is defined as “an alteration in mood that is expressed by feelings of sadness, despair, or pessimism” (Neeb’s, 397). There are seven types of depressive disorders which are major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, postpartum depression, major depressive disorder with seasonal pattern, substance-induced depressive disorder, depressive disorder associated with another medical condition, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Each type of depression has it’s own criteria for a patient

Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in the Elderly Mental disorders are becoming more prevalent in today's society as people add stress and pressure to their daily lives. The elderly population is not eliminated as a candidate for a disorder just because they may be retired. In fact, mental disorders affect 1 in 5 elderly people. One would think that with disorders being rather prevalent in this age group that there would be an abundance of treatment programs, but this is not the case.

As a freshman in college it is normal to have the “blues” or become homesick. More than likely you’re away from home and out on your own for the first time in your life. Therefore it is okay to feel sad or out of place from time to time. Lately, however, these blues have manifested themselves and turned into to full blown depression. The number of freshmen dealing with depression is steadily rising with each set of incoming freshmen. According to the American College Health Association (ACHA), the

"depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day… Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities… Significant weight loss when not dieting or weight gain, or decrease/increase in appetite nearly every day. Insomnia/hypersomnia nearly every day. Psychomotor agitation or retardation (increase or decrease in movement) nearly every day. Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt (which may be delusional) nearly

Upon reviewing the clinical case of John Evans, a twenty-five year old male, there were several symptoms that stood out. The case states that Mr. Evans has been working with a psychiatrist for several years to assist him in managing psychosis, depression, anxiety, and his abuse of both marijuana and alcohol. Roughly around the age of fifteen Mr. Evan’s began to experience symptoms he had not previously. At this time, he became anhedonic, dysphoric, had decreased energy, and become socially isolated

I’m not quite sure when it started. My best guess would be freshman year of high school. I was transitioning into a new school which initially hadn’t bothered me. The problem was that I was split up from a lot of the friends I had before. Some were in different high schools and others were just in different classes leaving me by myself as they made new friends. Adding to this was the fact that I was in an honors program I struggled to keep up with. The work suddenly didn’t make any sense, I was unprepared

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There are many branches in the world of psychology. There is the behavior psychology, also known as behaviorism, a leading theory of learning based upon the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning. Cognitive psychology, the branch of psychology that focuses on internal states, such as motivation, problem solving, decision making, thinking and attention. Development psychology, the branch that looks at development throughout the lifespan, from childhood to adulthood. Out of the many