Neuroendocrinology
Neurotransmitters Functions Implications in mental illness Acetylcholine Sleep, arousal, pain perception, motor control, learning, and memory Motor and memory disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease Norepinephrine Regulation of mood, cognition, perception, attention, vigilance, memory, cardiovascular functioning, and sleep-wake cycles Mood disorders such as depression, schizophrenia, and mania Dopamine Regulation of movements […]
Biological Implications
Biological Implications Greater emphasis has been placed on the study of the biological foundations of cognitive processes, emotional processes, and behavioral processes Review of the Brain Forebrain Cerebrum Consists of right and left hemispheres separated by corpus callosum Each hemisphere contains frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes Diencephalon Connects cerebrum with lower structures of the […]
Maladaptive Grief responses
Maladaptive Grief responses This occurs when an individual is unable to progress satisfactorily through the stages of grieving to achieve resolution and usually gets stuck with the denial or anger stages. Prolonged response- preoccupation with memories of the lost entity for many years. May experience functional disorganization and intense emotional pain. Delayed/inhibited response- the individual […]
5 stages of grief
5 stages of grief Denial- “No, it can’t be true!” Anger- “It’s not fair!” Bargaining- “If God will help me through this, I promise I will go to church every Sunday and volunteer my time to help others.” Depression- At this stage, the individual becomes disengaged from all association with the lost entity Acceptance- Brings […]
Ego Defense Mechanism
Ego Defense Mechanism Definition Example Compensation Covering up a real or perceived weakness by emphasizing a trait one considers more desirable Individuals with poor family lives may direct their energy into excelling above and beyond what is required at work. Denial Refusing to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or the feelings associated with […]
Peplau’s four levels of Anxiety
Anxiety A feeling of discomfort and apprehension related to fear of impending danger. The individual may be unaware of the source of their anxiety, but it is often accompanied by feelings of uncertainty and helplessness. Anxiety is common, and it can be both positive or negative Peplau’s four levels of Anxiety Mild anxiety- It is […]
Physical Response to stress
Physical Response to stress General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) stages: Alarm Resistance Exhaustion Biological responses associated with fight-or-flight syndrome:- Immediate response (Acute) and Sustained response (Chronic) However, it also occurs in response to psychological or emotional stimuli. These stressors are often not resolved as rapidly as some physical stressors. Modern stress has been described as a […]
Mental Health and Mental illness
Mental Health and Mental illness Mental health is defined as “Successful adaptation to stressors from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are age-appropriate and congruent with local and cultural norms.” Mental illness is defined as “maladaptive responses to stressors from the internal or external environment, evidenced by thoughts, feelings, […]
Facebook Reviews for Frontline ER Dallas
Facebook Reviews for Frontline ER Dallas Lenora Deloney Arrived at Frontline ER under siege from a monster migraine I am so grateful for the care I received to the staff dr Guy, nurse Tomas, radiologist Whitley, and registration Isamael thank you for taking of me Megan Carpenter Everyone there treats you so well! From […]
Google Reviews for Frontline ER Dallas
Google Reviews for Frontline ER Dallas Dr. Matthew Pennell Fantastic job! Unfortunately I had to make a stop at Frontline due to a cut on my hand. They brought me in, did an exam, fixed the wound and had us checked out in an hour or less. Extremely impressed with the friendly staff and […]