Essays about: "Psychosis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the word Psychosis.

  1. 1. Schizophrenia-like psychosis of epilepsy : Functional abnormalities and structural changes

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Nina Wenander; [2022]
    Keywords : schizophrenia-like psychosis of epilepsy; temporal lobe epilepsy; psychotic symptoms;

    Abstract : Psychosis has intrigued and confused neuroscientists for many years, yet there seems to be no clear explanation for why and how it occurs. There is also not just one disorder of psychosis, such as schizophrenia, some epileptic patients experience the same symptoms. READ MORE

  3. 2. Investigation of coherence between limbic structures in a rodent model of Parkinson's Disease

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Love Zachrisson; [2021]
    Keywords : Parkinson’s Disease; PD; Psychosis; Schizophrenia; MK801; Synchrony; Coherence; 6-OHDA; Rats; 128-channel multi electrode array; MATLAB; LFP; Biomarker; ASSR; Steady-state response; Parkinsons sjudkom; PD; Psykos; Schizofreni; MK801; Synkronicitet; Koherens; 6-OHDA; Försökdsjur; Råttor; Elektrodimplantat; MATLAB; LFP; Biomarkör; ASSR; Steady-state responser;

    Abstract : Parkinson’s Disease affects 10 million people worldwide, with 40% of patients developing an associated psychosis which has been identified by studies as the number one source of caretaker distress and is related to increased mortality. This is further complicated by the fact that typical antipsychotic drugs worsen many of the motor symptoms implicated in Parkinson’s Disease, with only one commercially available drug able to ameliorate both symptoms. READ MORE

  4. 3. We Need to Talk: A Qualitative Inquiry into Pathways to Care for Young Men at Ultra-High Risk for Psychosis

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Håkon Olav Åmlid; [2021]
    Keywords : pathways to care; ultra-high risk; psychosis; young men; help-seeking;

    Abstract : A modern conceptualization of psychotic disorders is as neurodevelopmental disorders, with different stages characterized by discrete clusters of symptoms. This conceptualization includes a stage of pre-psychotic prodrome, a target of contemporary research as an attempt to intervene before the development of psychosis. READ MORE

  5. 4. Walking alongside psychosis : Strategies of engagement while living with a person with a serious mental illness

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Allison Coffeen; [2020]
    Keywords : caregiver; mental illness; resilience; schizophrenia; bipolar disorder; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are lifelong illnesses that include psychosis and difficulty maintaining stability. These illnesses are also characterized by limited abilities to self-assess and seek treatment when necessary. Informal caregivers of people living with a serious mental illness are often relatives or spouses. READ MORE

  6. 5. The ways Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice represents mental illness

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Stella Crawford; [2019]
    Keywords : Psychosis; Mental Illness; Hellblade; Narrative; Game mechanics; Video games; Psykos; Mental Ohälsa; Hellblade; Narrativ; Spelmekanik; Videospel;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the ways Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (Ninja Theory, 2017) represents mental illness and why the game is considered partly groundbreaking in the subject of mental health representation within video games. This examination is done by taking a brief overview of previous games tackling the same subject matter as well as examining how Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice represents psychosis narratively and mechanically. READ MORE