Essays about: "neuropsychiatric disorders"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words neuropsychiatric disorders.

  1. 1. The effect of sex hormones on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in women : A systematic review

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Patricia B. Rujoiu; [2023]
    Keywords : Reproductive steroids; sex hormones; menstruation; ADHD;

    Abstract : The influence of sex hormones on Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in women has gained attention in recent years. This systematic review examines the impact of hormonal fluctuations, such as those occurring during the menstrual cycle, puberty, adulthood, and menopause, on ADHD symptoms in women. READ MORE

  3. 2. Prescribed ego-death: the therapeutic effects found in the psychedelic-Induced absence of self

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Klara Wellander; [2022]
    Keywords : ego-dissolution; psychedelics; anxiety; depression;

    Abstract : Depression and anxiety are two of the world’s most common neuropsychiatric conditions. There has been some success in treating depression and anxiety by using classic psychedelic drugs to cause positive changes in psychological well-being. READ MORE

  4. 3. The complexity of feeling wider but not generally bigger : A systematic review of body image assessment using tactile size estimation in anorexia nervosa

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Sara Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Anorexia nervosa; body image distortion; discriminative touch; tactile body image;

    Abstract : Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a severe and complex psychiatric disorder characterized by significantly low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image. Despite otherwise successful treatments, body image distortions are often persistent and are considered a critical factor in the persistence, development, and relapse of AN. READ MORE

  5. 4. Are Individuals with Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder at Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus? : - A systematic literature review

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Nour Alden Jojeh; [2021]
    Keywords : ADHD; T2DM; smoking; obesity; ADHD-related behaviors;

    Abstract : Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric disease that affects school-aged children and adults. The overall worldwide prevalence of ADHD is estimated to be about 2- 7% in children and 2- 5% in adults. READ MORE

  6. 5. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of children and adolescents

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Gautam Srivastava; [2020]
    Keywords : COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus; pandemic; mental health; children; adolescents; social distancing; lockdown; isolation; quarantine; children with special needs;

    Abstract : The rapidly spreading pandemic of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection with high morbidity and mortality has overwhelmed the global healthcare services. With mysterious origins and the capacity of affecting multiple types of tissues, SARS-CoV-2 has baffled many scientists - which has posed great challenges in the development of pharmaceutical treatments and preventions (i. READ MORE