In this essay, I would like to present my views on the mind-body problem, taking the stance that mind is reducible to the brain, this is, the physicalist theory. The physicalist theory says that the mind is reducible to physical matter and gives the argument that all mental states are physical states, and hence mind is reducible to brain. Though...
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Is Lithium a Salvation for Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder is a debilitating mental illness that causes extreme fluctuation in mood. One day, a patient may be manic, full of energy, then depressed to the point that the patient wonât leave their bed for days. These symptoms, extreme and unpredictable in nature, require constant medication and supervision. The main drug used...
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According to The National Domestic Violence Hotline, â1 in 4 women (24.3%) and 1 in 7 men (13.8%) aged 18 and older in the United States have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime.ââ A domestically abusive relationship can be more than just physical altercations. There are over 8 types of relationships that...
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The experimental film I have chosen to discuss in this following essay is Black Swan, directed by Darren Aronofsky and released on 30 November 2010. Black Swan is about a young lady (Nina) who acquires the lead role in the play âSwan Lakeâ. The film focuses on Ninaâs psychological struggle with suffering from a mental illness. The pressure of needing...
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Concussions, they are a problem for every athlete that competes in a contact sport goes through, whether its reported or not. Concussions are something that cannot just be ignored. 50% of high school athletes and 70% of college athletes fail to report a concussion. Concussions can not only lead to brain damage, but also short-term or even long-term memory loss....
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Childhood is a time for innocence, play, learning, and imagination. Safety and security are craved by every child and generally arenât questioned in the child's life. However, this isnât the case for all children around the world. At an alarming rate, children in the United States, and other countries around the world, are exposed to violence or trauma in their...
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The neuroscience working on the development of the adolescent brain has existed for some time now and will progress much more in the near future (Steinberg, 2010). Itâs a period of an individualâs lifetime, somewhere between childhood and adulthood that includes major changes socially, psychologically, and physically (Ernst, Hardin & Pine, 2006). Some studies show that adolescents should experience a...
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The early stage of infancy is greatly characterized by rapid and significant brain growth. This growth facilitates the development of crucial neurodevelopmental capacities underlying advanced psychological and emotional well-being (Dobbing & Sands, 1973). Some accounts of early brain development argue that this growth majorly occurs within a biological context. However, others have contended that interpersonal context where structural and functional...
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For the first in many days, I watched a very exciting and pleasant film in that I donât have to think about the story but I can just feel the movie itself. Fabulous hip-hop music and awesome dancing performances fascinate me and all other audiences in the theater throughout the movie. With the 4 weeks U.S. box office high-ranked renown,...
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In this essay, I will be discussing the creation of distinct characters and voices in Lewis Carrollâs Aliceâs Adventures in Wonderland and Jane Austenâs Emma. Both texts explore the ideas of fantasy versus reality, misunderstandings, and escapism. They do so by creating characters who express themselves in unique ways and by using their interactions with one another to illuminate their...
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McCandless Awe-inspiring or Foolish Throughout the book Into, The Wild Chris McCandless is known to be a wacko reckless idiot and is also known to be courageous and heroic. However, does a courageous person go out into the wilderness knowing that the outcome will be fatal? People viewed him from different perspectives and also have a broad range of opinions...
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Biopsychosocial Assessment A client has presented severe mental health symptoms while at an appointment for ongoing HIV care. The client would only be seen for his appointments in his home and refused to be seen in the clinic. Utilizing the biopsychosocial assessment outline from Sands and Gellis (p. 88-89, 2012), a brief report of the client follows (Wooldridge, 2019): Identifying...
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What is ALS? That is a common question that has plagued scientists, researchers, and ordinary people alike for many years. ALS is otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. ALS, or Lou Gehrigâs Disease, is a progressive type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is a neurodegenerative disease. ALS affects the nerve cells in a personâs brain and spinal cord, in the...
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In this assignment, I will deal with issues arising in a section from the US television series âShamelessâ developed by John Wells on Showtime about an impoverished family with an alcoholic father and their struggles to go through life in Chicago. In the course of the essay, I will present the arguments and issues through the perspective of gender and...
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Dissociative Identity Disorder in âFight Clubâ What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)? It is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states that recurrently take control of the individualâs behavior, accompanied by the inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. The main causes of this disease...
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The late 1980s and early 1990s were interesting times for Americaâs economy. Under President Ronald Reagan, a much larger emphasis was put on American capitalism. Taxes were dramatically cut, industries were deregulated, and GDP rose to an all-time high. Along with this extreme economic growth came scandals, thievery, and a decline in morality with sex and drugs being intertwined with...
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The track I chose for this project was track two Psychological Influences of Abnormal Behavior. Abnormality can be subjective depending on what one person considers abnormal (Whitbourne, 2017). Since there is a huge variation of what is normal, one could define abnormality as what is considered outside of the socially expected norm. Since the world is constantly changing the definition...
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Natalie Portman starred in âBlack Swanâ released into theaters in 2010. Although it was filmed nearly 10 years ago the storyline is still a disturbing yet beautiful film many still watch today. After reviewing this film I have come to argue the point that this film is the story of how losing oneâs self is the price to pay for...
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Imagine the kid you sat next to in your high school turned into a worldwide known serial killer. As a child, there were many red flags for his personality and actions towards people and the world. Now as he grows up he is known as âMilwaukee Cannibalâ or the âMilwaukee Monsterâ (ĚJeffrey Dahmerâ). It's Easy to see serial killers as...
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Cinema shows us the fragility of masculinity Cinema is a platform on which many subjects, emotions, problems, and eras can be displayed. It is a creative output and lets us have a glimpse into the minds of great film directors and has done so for many decades. One such director is Martin Scorsese who has graced the world with his...
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Consider the characterization of each of Riley's five emotions in Inside, Out. Choose three of them. Explain what makes each distinctive in terms of their physical appearance, dialogue, types of interactions with others, and role in the film's message/s. Write a paragraph on each of your chosen 3 emotions, referring to specific details from the film to support your insights....
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Mental health is a personâs Psychological and emotional well-being, it affects how we think, feel, and act. It included how we handle pressure, identify with others, and settle on decisions (Anne, 2014). We all experience fluctuations in our emotional state or mood but for many of us, at certain periods in our lives, this can be to such an extent...
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Part 1. Literature Review and Ethical Considerations Article One: Treatment outcomes of an acute bipolar depressive episode with psychosis (Marco Antonio Caldieraro MD, PhD1,2, et al., 2018) The research by Caldieraro et al. was designed to study the impact of psychosis on patients with bipolar disorder (Caldieraro et al., 2018). The researchers conducting the interview also wanted to compare the...
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Introduction Bipolar disorder, a prevalent psychiatric condition, is characterized by significant mood fluctuations that include manic and depressive episodes. According to the World Health Organization, it affects approximately 45 million people globally, yet remains one of the most misunderstood mental health disorders. This essay aims to explore the complexities of bipolar disorder through a comprehensive analysis of its symptoms, causes,...
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The memoir written by Dr. Kay Jamison, An Unquiet Mind, provides an in-depth look at an individualâs personal experiences with bipolar disorder; something that I learned extensively about in the past 15 weeks in Dr. Robertâs PSY 423 class. The theoretical perspectives that we learned about in class are consistently touched upon in the entirety of Jamisonâs memoir. Beckâs Cognitive...
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Mental health is a major challenge in the contemporary society. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 25% of the global population has mental health problems. In 2001, WHO noted that depressive disorders are one of the leading causes of the global disease burden, outlining that approximately 40% of the countries do not have mental health policies, while 25%...
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Bipolar disorder Nature, or disposition and genetics, have been demonstrated to be a major factor in the development of some mental health disorders such as bipolar disorder. An individual is four to six times more likely to develop bipolar disorder if there is a family history of this illness. In recent years, biological factors have attracted more attention, with many...
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Introduction Approximately 1 in 5 people in the U.S. struggles with a mental illness every year, Hollywood is no exception. As time goes on due to a better societal view on mental illness more and more of our favorite actors, producers, and musicians come forward with their struggles with mental illness. From depression to schizophrenia it is crucial these illnesses...
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Michael Gerard Tyson was born in 1966 in the Brooklyn area of New York City USA, He is a retired boxer, former 2-time undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, and is still the youngest heavyweight world champion in history. He became heavyweight champion at 20 years of age, and he held the title for many years before he lost his...
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