Classification of Personality Disorders
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This 3 page paper examines one classification of personality disorders proposed by Larsen and Buss. Authors divide personality disorders into three categories, which are the Erratic group, the Eccentric group and the Anxious group. Another system is proposed. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: SA834per.rtf

Clinical Depression & Wellness
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A 7 page (plus FREE abstract) research paper on depression; its treatment, prevention, cures, etc; Writer uses DSM-III. Bibliography lists more than 6 sources.
Filename: Depressi.wps

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Used in the Treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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This 9 page report explores Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as it relates to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The concepts are first introduced and defined, and then explored in historical context. Specific studies are referenced to demonstrates that the recommendation is credible. The conclusion reached is that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a good treatment modality for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. An abstract is included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: SA746CBT.rtf

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Treatment Option for Fingernail/Cuticle Biting
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This 18 page paper provides an overview of the application of CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy, as a treatment for nail biting. This paper also considers one other behavioral therapy, self-monitoring, and the implications for treatment outcomes. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHCBTNai.rtf

Comorbidity In Adolescents With Substance Abuse
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This 5 page paper critiques the research design as presented in an article on comorbidity in adolescent substance abusers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KTkandel.wps

Compulsive Gambling
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(5pp) According to Gamblers Anonymous, compulsive gambling is the obvious symptom of an emotional disorder. The emotional factors involved are: inability or unwillingness to accept reality emotional insecurity, basic immaturity, and lack of self-esteem. The gambler finds that he or she is most comfortable when gambling. Many psychiatrists feel that the gambler has an underlying need for self-destruction. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BBgamblR.doc

Concepts of Normality
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This 4 page paper explores the definition of mental illness, who should decide on it, and what it means to be “normal.” Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: HVConNrm.rtf

Conversations in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
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A 7 page paper presenting the case of John, a financial analyst who survived the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. More than a year after the attacks, John is suffering the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and seeks counseling only because his wife has decided she no longer can live with the person he has become in the past year or so. The paper is written from the perspective of a therapist’s case notes, including quotes from sessions and the therapist’s treatment decision. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSpost-trau3conv.rtf

Conversion and Reparative Therapies for Homosexuals
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A 7 page examination of the predominant views among professional organizations like the American Psychiatric Association regarding the causes of homosexuality and potential treatments. Emphasizes that views of professional organizations have evolved considerably over time. This evolution has occurred both in response to changing societal views on homosexuality and on emerging research regarding homosexuals behavior, the biological and societal causes of this behavior, and potential therapies for that behavior. The growing gay lobby has had an influence as well in that they typically oppose reparative therapy. The previously predominant view that homosexuality is an aberrant condition which can be treated is declining and an approach geared at allowing the homosexual to accept who they are. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPhomoTh.wps

Conversion Disorder
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of conversion disorder, including the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria and treatment information. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: MHConDis.rtf

Coping Styles: Caring for a Terminally Ill Loved One
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A 5 page paper which examines different coping styles for family and friends who are caring for a terminally ill individual. The paper also examines how nurses can assist. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: RAcpill.rtf

Counseling and Human Resources Practices
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of the central views of how individuals help others, from the perspective of a corporate counselor. This paper assesses the correlation between counseling perspectives and management practices as they relate to this issue. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHPthera.wps

Counseling in Cases of Sexual Harassment
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A 10 page discussion of sexual harassment and how the counselor can appropriately counsel its victims. The author emphasizes that one of the first tasks confronting the counselor is distinguishing between actual acts of sexual harassment and simple expressions of interest in romantic involvement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPsexHCn.rtf

Counseling: The Influence of Personal Values:
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This 13 page paper examines the impact of personal values on a counselor's professional duties. This paper cites many studies that reflect the tendency of personal values to influence professional advice as well as providing information on ways to mitigate this effect. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: GSCounlr.rtf

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Controversy
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This 10 page paper presents a review of the literature on Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). CISM was initially designed for emergency workers as a way to mitigate post-traumatic stress disorder and other symptoms. In recent years, the debriefing component (CISD) has been attacked as not effective and even harmful. This essay reports the components of CISM and CISD and reports and discusses numerous research studies that have been conducted on the processes. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGcism.rtf

Critique of “The Quiet Room” by L. Schiller and A. Bennett
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This is a 5 page critique of “The Quiet Room” by L. Schiller and A. Bennett. The 1994 book “The Quiet Room: A Journey Out of the Torment of Madness” by Lori Schiller and Amanda Bennett, tells the story of Schiller’s struggle with the illness, treatment and lifestyle of a schizophrenic. The book is important in many aspects as horrific as the tales may appear, they are typical of experiences of schizophrenics: from the onset of the symptoms of the illness; to the realization and acceptance of the illness; to the maze of the health care system; and to (hopefully) successful treatment of the illness. The book has been adopted by the mental health care community as a realistic and candid report on the mental turmoil and institutional nightmares schizophrenics must endure while going through the steps from diagnosis through treatment. The book also provides useful insight and hope to families of schizophrenics which are emphasized in the support of Schiller’s family. Finally the book provides hope and inspiration to schizophrenics as well who are able to read Schiller’s own documentation of her road to recovery and the productive lifestyle she leads today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TJLSchi1.rtf

Dementia and the Attitudes of Health Care Workers: A Review of Literature
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of existing literature regarding the nature of dementia and the impacts of physician/nurse attitudes. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: MHDemAtt.rtf