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…. The cost in human suffering cannot be estimated. Depression can interfere with normal functioning, and frequently caused pain and suffering not only to those who have a disorder, but also to those who care about them. Serious depression can destroy family life…

…to …traumatic events will develop serious and chronic neuropsychiatric problems" (Perry #3 P.2) Disorders Related to Trauma Undoubtedly trauma can and often does cause mental and behavioral disorders. Dissociate Identity Disorder (DID), Attention Deficit Disorder…

…, and improvements in diagnosis and treatment. Most heart diseases are associated with inadequate blood supply to body tissue or overwork of the heart muscle. Heart diseases may be generally classified as congenital or acquired. Congenital disorders result from…

…a brilliant madness ¡§Washed up on the shore stranded burning in the sun alone layers of an old life slowly peeling away¡¨ (Mize 1). This is his misery, this is his demise, this is his life. Bipolar disorder literally grasps the reins…

…Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder "Robert daydreamed so much that he was pulled out of school. Frank went into such trancelike dreams that one had to shout at him to bring him back. Equally problematic were Sam's restlessness and verbal…

…neurological problems, such as depression, learning disabilities, and behavioral problems. In fact, the incidence of children diagnosed with ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, has risen from 4.4 million in 1997 to six million today. Drug use…

…Schizophrenia is one of the most serious and complex disorders of the mind. Schizophrenia is an abnormal decay of the person’s mental functions. Schizophrenic patients have a severe withdrawal from reality as they can not distinguish between reality…

…, a century after his death. His unfortunate condition was not the result of his mother being knocked down by an elephant shortly before his birth or because Merrick suffered from the genetic disorder called, "Elephant Man Disease." Recent studies of Merrick's…

…and needs to be understood and recognized. It's important to find out the facts if someone you care about has been diagnosed. What is schizophrenia? As I have mentioned above, schizophrenia is a disease and a relatively common disorder. About 1…

…Introduction Mood disorder is known to be caused by life events and psychosocial factors. Nevertheless, evidence has been found that strongly suggest that biological factors such as genes and neurotransmitters play a role in mood disorders…