Essays about: "psychological disorders"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 48 essays containing the words psychological disorders.

  1. 21. The Relation Between Temporomandibular Disorders, Catastrophizing, Kinesiophobia and Physical Symptoms

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Odontologiska fakulteten (OD)

    Author : Xochitl Mena Acuña; Nora Jawad; [2020]
    Keywords : Catastrophizing; Physical symptoms; TMD; Kinesiophobia;

    Abstract : Objektiv: Temporomandibulär dysfunktion (TMD) utgör vanligaste formen av kronisk orofacial smärta. Kronisk TMD har negativ inverkan på det psykosociala tillståndet vilket påverkar livskvaliteten. Syftet är att utreda huruvida en korrelation mellan TMD, katastrofiering, kinesofobi och fysiska symtom föreligger. READ MORE

  3. 22. 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 biovetenskap

    Author : Sofia Gyllvik; [2020]
    Keywords : 3; 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine; MDMA; psilocybin; entactogen; psychedelic; psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy; MDMA-assisted psychotherapy;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 23. Peer Victimization of Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities : A Systematic Literature Review from 2000-2020

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Nida Ammar Rehman; [2020]
    Keywords : peer victimization; intellectual disabilities; biopsychosocial model; school; children; adolescents;

    Abstract : Background: Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities are at increased risk for peer victimization in schools. Due to the deficits in their social, cognitive, and adaptive skills, these children face greater challenges to stand up for themselves thus, facing continued victimization. READ MORE

  5. 24. Meetings with Mother Ayahuasca: The effects of the spiritual experience on mental processes and physiological responses

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Linus Pettersson; Hamoar Hadi Hamasaleh Karim; [2020]
    Keywords : Spiritual experience; mental processes; physiological responses; Ayahuasca; Expertise of shaman; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Research on using psychedelic substances for treating various psychological problems such as addiction, treatment resistant depression and death agony seem to indicate that under the right circumstances the use of psychedelics could have positive outcomes on mental health. Studies also suggest that the potentially positive outcomes on mental health cannot be reduced to pharmacological effects alone. READ MORE

  6. 25. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis and therapy in humans- Opportunities and risks

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Rickard Hedberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Preimplantation genetic diagnosis; CRISPR-Cas systems; gene editing; germline; genome; ethics; autonomy; beneficence; risks.;

    Abstract : IntroductionPreimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) was developed in the 1990s and has been used since to diagnose and discard embryos with genetic conditions or chromosomal abnormalities. CRISPR-Cas9 was discovered in 2012 and has been used in research, but has not become clinical practice on humans yet. READ MORE