Essays about: "mental disorders"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 128 essays containing the words mental disorders.

  1. 11. What happens in the brain during adolescence? : A systematic review of gray and white matter changes during adolescence

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Ema Milcendeau; Martina Hana; [2023]
    Keywords : Adolescence; brain development; longitudinal studies; gray and white matter changes; SIPN model; triadic model; synaptic pruning; myelination;

    Abstract : During adolescence, the brain undergoes significant reorganization due to myelination and synaptic pruning. These changes are associated with risk-taking behaviors and the development of social relationships. Recent advancements in adolescent brain development can potentially enhance strategies for preventing and treating mental health disorders. READ MORE

  3. 12. Validation of a cat activity monitor

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Daria Ketrzynska; [2023]
    Keywords : accelerometer-based activity monitor; activity; physical activity; monitor collar; cat; feline; validation; diabetes; drinking; urination;

    Abstract : Early detection of diseases and injuries in animals is crucial for their health and well-being. Early diagnosis can be assisted by objective registration of different types of physical activities or behaviour patterns. READ MORE

  4. 13. Does Addiction Skip a Generation? Patterns of Intergenerational Transmission of Substance Abuse

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Olly Kravchenko; [2023]
    Keywords : public health; psychopathology; addiction; substance abuse; intergenerational transmission;

    Abstract : Introduction  Intergenerational transmission of substance abuse (SA) is established in epidemiological literature. However, the exact patterns are not well understood. READ MORE

  5. 14. Mental health of adult refugees in Sweden : A scoping review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete, kriminologi och folkhälsovetenskap

    Author : Hamdi Ahmed; [2023]
    Keywords : Mental health illness; refugees; social capital; social determinants of health; Sweden;

    Abstract : Studies have indicated that the prevalence of mental health disorders among refugees has increased. The social capital and socioeconomic status of the host country are believed to influence the development and maintenance of mental health. READ MORE

  6. 15. Life Experience of Adults with Congenital Heart Disease: A Descriptive Review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för vårdvetenskap

    Author : Yani Wang; Qiyao Xu; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: The life expectancy of adults with congenital heart disease hassignificantly increased due to the enormous progress of medical technology.Consequently, adults with congenital heart disease constitute a relatively new andgrowing patient population. READ MORE