|
Physical Therapist Essays and Term Papers
Treatments Of AlcoholismAlcoholism can destroy the life of an alcoholic and devastate the alcoholic's
family. But it also has overwhelming consequences for society. Consider these
statistics from the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence:
*In 1988, alcoholism and problems related to it cost the United ...
|  Save Paper - Free Paper - Words: 1821 - Pages: 7 |
Music Therapy: Can It Help Anyone??
There's no wonder why people love music. The benefits a person can receive from listening to it are amazing. Researchers and scientists are finding that the least music can do for you is greatly reduce your stress level, and who couldn't use that. We have now seen a stroke victim who is ...
| | Save Paper - Free Paper - Words: 1766 - Pages: 7 |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADHD), once called hyperkinesis or minimal brain dysfunction, is one of the most common mental disorders among children. ADHD often continues into adolescence and adulthood, and can cause a lifetime of frustrated dreams and emotional pain. It affects 3-5 percent of all children, perhaps as ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 2366 - Pages: 9 |
Eating DisordersThis paper is designed for you and I to learn more about . What you are about to learn one day will maybe save your life. Hopefully you will never encounter what is called an Eating Disorder. mostly consist of, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Obesity and Compulsive Eating, although Obesity and ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 6936 - Pages: 26 |
False Memory SyndromeMemory, defined by the dictionary: is the mental reaction of
containing and recalling past experiences. A repressed memory is: one that
is retained in the sub conscious mind, where one is not aware of it but
where it can still affect both conscious thoughts and behavior.
“When memory is ...
| | Save Paper - Free Paper - Words: 1455 - Pages: 6 |
Fasle MemoryThere are many models which try to explain how memory works. Nevertheless,
we do not know exactly how memory works. One of the most questionable models
of memory is the one which assumes that every experience a person has had is
'recorded' in memory and that some of these memories are of traumatic ...
| | Save Paper - Free Paper - Words: 2487 - Pages: 10 |
Borderline Personality DisorderFor this research project, I plan on examining the symptoms of
and its effects. This project is
worthwhile because not many people are aware of this disorder, and
therefore, do not know how to deal with it. My intended audiences are
adolescents who may be experiencing some of the borderline ...
| | Save Paper - Free Paper - Words: 946 - Pages: 4 |
Improved Quality of life after Lung SurgeryImproved Health-Related Quality of Life after Lung Volume Reduction Surgery and Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Janna Beling, PT, PhD
California State University, Northridge
Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal
2009 Sep; vol. 20(3):16-22
Abstract: In an article published in the ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 757 - Pages: 3 |
DepressiooConsider this: Elizabeth Wurtzel has struggled with depression throughout her life. She has a history of suicide attempts, self-mutilations, and serious mood swings. She took numerous antidepressants and medications in an attempt to regulate her irregular behavior. She quit using the ...
| | Save Paper - Free Paper - Words: 2619 - Pages: 10 |
DepressiooConsider this: Elizabeth Wurtzel has struggled with depression throughout her life. She has a history of suicide attempts, self-mutilations, and serious mood swings. She took numerous antidepressants and medications in an attempt to regulate her irregular behavior. She quit using the ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 2619 - Pages: 10 |
Conduct DisorderAbstract
Conduct Disorder (CD) is a distinct childhood mental health disorder defined by repetitive and persistent patterns of behavior in which the basic rights of others or societal norms are violated. Characterized through observations of displacement of aggression, cruelty to animals and ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 2840 - Pages: 11 |
Discuss Some Of The Main IdeasSigmund Freud considered himself a scientist whose intention was to find a physiological and materialist basis for his theories of the psyche. Freud revolutionised the way in which we think about ourselves. From its beginnings as a theory of neurosis, Freud founded and developed psychoanalysis ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 1740 - Pages: 7 |
Depression 5According to the American Psychological Association over 17 million Americans have depression (Par. 1). Depression is triggered by many things; whatever the trigger, it is much more than a simple case of “the blues.” Depression is a serious illness that can take a terrible toll on victims and ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 2664 - Pages: 10 |
Treatment And The Sex Offenderby Brent M. Pergram, Masters of Arts in Sociology
The Martinson Report of the early 1970’s, said that rehabilitative efforts or treatment programs in general had failed to reduce recidivism. The Report led those in control of government and the criminal justice system to say that rehabilitation ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 11362 - Pages: 42 |
Nursing Homes And The Lutheran Home For The AgingRecently, I had the pleasure of having a personal tour of the Lutheran
Home for the Aging located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. I chose this area of study
because it happened to be convenient in location for me as well as easily
accessible to a source of an interviewee that I felt comfortable with ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 2930 - Pages: 11 |
A Critical Look At The Foster Care SystemOVERVIEW
Children entering the shadowy world of foster care are often assigned labels arbitrarily and on a bed-available basis. They may end up spending some time in conventional foster homes, only to find themselves shuffled through group homes, residential treatment facilities, mental hospitals ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 4742 - Pages: 18 |
Dreaming: Function And MeaningWhy do we have dreams and what do they mean? These questions have
for centuries been the subject of a debate that has recently become the
center of a heated controversy. In one camp we have a number of prominent
scientists who argue that we dream for physiological reasons alone and that
dreams ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 1359 - Pages: 5 |
Understanding Panic DisordersFear, heart palpitations, terror, a sense of impending doom,
dizziness, fear of fear. These are the words used to describe a panic
disorder. But there is great hope: treatment can benefit virtually
everyone who has this condition. It is extremely important for the person
who has to learn ...
| | Save Paper - Premium Paper - Words: 1608 - Pages: 6 |
|
|
