Essays about: "Affective disorders"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Affective disorders.
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1. THE RE-EMERGENCE OF A PSYCHIATRIC PARADIGM : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS OF THE EFFICACY OF MDMA-ASSISTED AND PSILOCYBIN-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR PTSD AND MDD
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologiAbstract : Psychedelic research became throttled in the 1970s, though the clinical interest for psychedelics has seen a resurgence in the last couple of decades for their application as psychotherapy-adjunct substances used to treat various psychological disorders. Primarily mediated through agonism at the serotonin 2a receptor, psychedelics encompass and subsequently effect vast areas of the brain and implicates several limbic structures of relevance for emotional processing. READ MORE
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2. Emotion AI in Mental Healthcare : How can affective computing enhance mental healthcare for young adults?
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : There has been a stigma attached to mental health for years, with many people afraid to seek help from mental health professionals due to negative stereotypes about those seeking help. Young adults in particular are still reluctant in regards to seeing a therapist since they are ashamed, do not want to show weakness or they perceive their need for therapy as low. READ MORE
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3. The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin and 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine in the Treatment of Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : The psychedelic psilocybin and the entactogen 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) are being scientifically studied again after a long hiatus, and especially for their potential in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. Their profound effect on cognitive, perceptual, and affective processes have led to several clinical studies during the last decade that have forced the reconsideration of the utility of these substances. READ MORE
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4. Children of Divorce: Long-Term Psychological Effects and Neurological Consequences
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : This thesis has examined what long-term psychological and neurological effects that are apparent in children and adults who have experienced parental divorce. It was predicted that significantly more children and adult children from divorced families would have increased symptoms of mental disorders than children and adult children from married homes e. READ MORE
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5. How does Bipolar and Depressive Diagnoses Reflect in Linguistic Usage on Twitter : A Study using LIWC and Other Tools
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Depression and bipolar disorder are two mental disorders which left untreated can have a devastating effect on a persons life as they are considered both chronic and disabling. Seeking help is often a big step that can be procrastinated for years, and misdiagnosis is a very common problem once contact with psychiatric care has finally been established. READ MORE
