Essays about: "compulsive disorder"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 15 essays containing the words compulsive disorder.

  1. 6. Body Dysmorphic Disorder: Differences in Age and Compulsive Online Behavior in a Swedish Sample

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

    Author : Sofia Ersson; Rebecca Holvik; [2020]
    Keywords : Body dysmorphic disorder BDD ; Social media use; Compulsive behavior; Age; Body dysmorphic disorder BDD ; Sociala medier-användning; Tvångsmässiga beteenden; Ålder;

    Abstract : Compulsive repetitive behaviors and mental acts due to concerns about your appearance, are symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Previous research suggests that the compulsive behaviors found in people with BDD occur in online and offline settings (e.g. READ MORE

  3. 7. Literally Depressed : Mental Illness in Young Adult Literature

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Natalie Hyltse; [2020]
    Keywords : mental illness; adolescence; young adult literature; DSM-5; bibliotherapy; mental ohälsa; ungdomar; ungdomslitteratur; DSM-5; biblioterapi;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to look into the accuracy of various depictions of mental illness in YA literature, and to discuss the benefits of such literature in understanding adolescent mental illness, given a background of bibliotherapy and illness narratives. This paper analyzes five fictional novels that were selected with consideration to their popularity, relevance, and relatability. READ MORE

  4. 8. THE POTENTIAL THERAPEUTIC VALUE OF PSILOCYBIN : In Relation to Depression

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Isabella Stendahl; [2019]
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    Abstract : Depression is one of the most disabling and prevalent mental disorders, which causes excessive feelings of sadness and despair. Unfortunately, there are a substantial number of patients that do not respond well to conventional interventions and new approaches are therefore needed. READ MORE

  5. 9. Binge Eating Disorder : Neural correlates and treatments

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Malin Brundin; [2019]
    Keywords : binge eating disorder; impulsivity; reward systems; dopamine; neuromodulation;

    Abstract : Binge eating disorder (BED) is the most prevalent of all eating disorders and is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating a large amount of food in the absence of control. There have been various kinds of research of BED, but the phenomenon remains poorly understood. READ MORE

  6. 10. OCD and Empathy Games : Using empathy games to inform the public about ODC

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Emma Kartberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Game Design Patterns; Empathy Game; Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; OCD;

    Abstract : This research focuses on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and how games focused on making the player feel empathy (empathy games) can increase the public’s general knowledge of the disorder. The disorder is currently commonly misunderstood and is not always taken seriously, something that potentially could hurt those with OCD. READ MORE