Psychosocial Theories
Many theories attempt to explain human behavior, health, and mental illness. Each theory suggests how normal development occurs based on the theorist’s beliefs. assumptions, and view of the world.
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Many theories attempt to explain human behavior, health, and mental illness. Each theory suggests how normal development occurs based on the theorist’s beliefs. assumptions, and view of the world.
Major depression is classified under mood disorders which are characterized by disturbances in the regulation of mood, behavior, and affect that go beyond the normal fluctuations that most people experience.
Eating disorders can be viewed on a continuum, with clients with anorexia nervosa eating too little or starving themselves, client with bulimia eating chaotically, and clients with obesity eating too much.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a disorder that is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development which often persists into adolescence and adulthood.
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by persistent feelings of fear, worry, and apprehension that go beyond normal levels of stress. These disorders can significantly impact a person’s thoughts, emotions, and daily life.
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of progressive neurological disorders that result in a decline in cognitive function and memory. It affects thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform daily activities.
Here are the most common psychotherapies being practiced today:
Dissociative disorders are a group of complex mental health conditions characterized by disruptions in a person’s identity, memory, consciousness, or perception of reality.
Schizophrenia refers to a group of severe, disabling psychiatric disorders marked by withdrawal from reality, illogical thinking, possible delusions and hallucinations, and emotional, behavioral, or intellectual disturbance.