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Childhood Onset Schizophrenia, 2007.
A discussion of the possible causes and treatment of childhood onset schizophrenia.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper addresses childhood onset schizophrenia (COS) and the controversy surrounding the causes as well as the diagnostic distinction between childhood onset schizophrenia and the more known disorder schizophrenia, which is prevalent in adults. For the purposes of providing a differential diagnosis and a definitive clinical picture of COS, the paper examines the disorder as diagnosed prior to the age of thirteen. The paper points out that, until recently, the term childhood schizophrenia was given to a highly diverse mix of children with very little in common other than a profound and chronic disturbance during early childhood. The paper concludes that, although much work has been written about childhood onset schizophrenia, there are still many issues subject to debate.
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"The assessment of diagnosing childhood onset schizophrenia is a very delicate matter and all areas of the child's life have to come into consideration. Because of the severity of schizophrenia and the elements it shares with other psychotic mood disorders, it is very important to perform thorough assessment prior to diagnosis. This assessment involves structured interviews, symptom scales, and diagnostic decision trees like those found in the DSM-IV-TR manual. The individuals that should be interviewed include the child, their parents, teachers, siblings and even their peers. A clear distinction is necessary to be determined so that proper action can be taken. The interview with parents and children must be thorough and include information on recent events, changes in mental state and functioning, developmental history and, as we have seen before family history. Information on family history is significant as the rate of schizophrenia is increased among first degree relatives (Gonthier, 2004)."
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Childhood-Onset Bipolar Disorder, 2004.
An examination of heredity factors, diagnosis, and intervention in childhood-onset bipolar disorder.
1,093 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses bipolar disorder, a serious mood disorder that involves shifts in mood between depression and mania. In particular, it looks at the extent to which heredity plays a role in the development of bipolar disorder and whether physiological or behavioral markers exist that may indicate high risk among children or early onset of bipolar disorder. It also examines how diagnostic criteria and treatment interventions used successfully with adults may also be effective with children at risk for the development of this serious disorder.
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"Children of bipolar parents have been found to be more at risk for developing the disorder. A study by Egeland et al. (2003) investigated the differences in frequency and pattern of clinical features prodromal for bipolar disorder in well Amish children with a bipolar parent versus children of well parents. The results indicated that 38% of the children of bipolar parent were rated as at risk compared with 17% of children in the control sample, and those children in the control sample with risk ratings mostly had well parents with a bipolar sibling. Children with families that had no mental illness rarely even received a low risk rating. These findings provide evidence for a hereditary link in bipolar disorder that extends beyond immediate family."
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Adult Onset of Schizophrenia, 2008.
This paper examines the psychological disorder of schizophrenia.
1,386 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that schizophrenia is a psychological disorder from an underlying brain disorder and that individuals diagnosed with acute schizophrenia have hallucinations and delusions. The paper then relates that individuals having lesser symptoms experience withdrawal, social isolation, and unusual speech, thinking or behavior. The paper also points out that although there are many mental disorders, schizophrenia is more complex yet it affects approximately 1 percent of people globally. The paper then explores the etiology, characteristics, assessment, and treatment of schizophrenia.
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Abstract
Introduction
Etiology
Characteristics
Assessments
Treatment and Management
Conclusion
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"Schizophrenia, a complex mental health disorder, involves a harsh, persistent, and hindering interruption of the brain. There is no specific cause of obtaining schizophrenia. However research has suggested that it develops from a chemical imbalance in the brain from inherited factors such as genetics, behavioral, and environmental conditions. Schizophrenia affects men and women however the symptoms are more prone to men in their late teens and/or early 20s, women between 20s and 30s. Individual diagnosed with severe schizophrenia may have hallucinations or delusions. Lesser symptoms include individuals with disordered thinking. A licensed psychiatrist usually diagnoses schizophrenia. Treatment is given to individuals with schizophrenia by many factors i.e. age, health, medical history and therapy."
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Childhood Schizophrenia, 1972.
This paper discusses diagnosis adn treatment of childhood schizophrenia. Internal footnotes.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 71.95
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"The generalized definition of schizophrenia is "a pervasive impoverishment of personality." Among adolescents and adults, there are four major types of schizophrenia recognized: simple schizophrenia, characterized by gradual withdrawal, lack of initiative, and emotional apathy; catatonic schizophrenia, characterized by alternate states of profound stupor and frenzied excitement; paranoid schizophrenia, characterized by transient, poorly organized delusions of grandeur and/or persecution, usually with hallucinations; and hebephrenic schizophrenia, characterized by shallow and distorted emotions and silly or bizarre behavior.
The psychological and mental processes of the child are not as well developed as that of the adolescent or adult, so the child is not capable of exhibiting such a range of symptoms ... "
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Childhood Schizophrenia, 2006.
A look at the symptoms, treatment and challenges of children and adolescents with schizophrenia.
2,229 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper examines how life can present overwhelming challenges for an adolescent child with a debilitating neurological condition like schizophrenia. It is difficult for outsiders to truly understand what goes through the minds of these children. It looks at how, understanding the symptoms, treatments and ways to cope with the disorder, can help ease some of the puzzlement and leave parents less exasperated, make teachers more patient and possibly even encourage friendship among peers.
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"The risk of childhood schizophrenia depends on factors categorized as genetic, organic, environmental, and multidimensional issues. Genetic influences are seen as an increased risk when one or both parents have a schizophrenic disorder. A history of prenatal, postnatal, or perinatal hypoxia, which can damage the limbic system, is a risk factor for organic influences. Shy and introverted children who are subject to adverse life events, like parental death or divorce demonstrate environmental factors. Finally, multifactorial issues are commonly encountered.
The syndrome is rare in childhood; only 1 % of schizophrenic disorders manifest before 10 years of age, and 4% before age 15. Males are usually affected more than females."
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Childhood Schizophrenia, 2003.
Discussion of the personality disorder/psychoses.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 6 sources, $ 55.95
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Discusses APA criteria, characteristics and at-risk populations, gender and intelligence, general characteristics, the gradual development of the disease, its onset, auditory hallucinations and delusional beliefs, and theories.
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"According to Dunn (2002), childhood schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling psychosis which the current version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical ..."
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Schizophrenia, 2005.
This paper discusses schizophrenia, especially the relationship of this mental disease with drug abuse.
1,750 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper explains that schizophrenia is perhaps the most harsh and cruel mental disorder because it gives the sufferers views and insights of reality, which are extremely uncommon and psychotic. The author points out that recent studies have shown that people suffering from schizophrenia not only feel afraid, mystified, nervous and apprehensive on a consistent basis but also suffer from speech disorders and jumbled behavior; these behaviors often terrify the people around the patient. The paper relates that, although many people think that schizophrenia actually takes place because of drug abuse, this is not the case: Although some schizophrenics may be high drug abusers and although the symptoms of schizophrenia are similar to those of drug abusers, research has yet to establish any connection between the two conditions.
Table of Contents
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Onset and Course
Behavioral Manifestations
Prognosis
Possible Interactions with Substance Abuse
Drugs Most Likely to be Misused
Possible Patterns of Use
Treatment Issues
The Role of Medication
Illness' Affect on Client Compliance and Motivation
Illness' Affect on the Client's Support System
Other Interpersonal (Work, Family, Educational) Issues
Conclusion
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"Majority of the people suffering from schizophrenia are considered to be chain smokers and thus greatly abuse nicotine. Approximately one third of Americans are smokers, but people suffering from schizophrenia are found to drink cigarettes three times more than an average American. Research has shown that the relationship between smoking and schizophrenia is complex. Although people with schizophrenia may smoke to self medicate their symptoms, smoking has been found to interfere with the response to antipsychotic drugs. Several studies have found that schizophrenia patients who smoke need higher doses of antipsychotic medication."
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Schizophrenia, 2003.
A general overview of the disease schizophrenia.
1,839 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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Schizophrenia is the term used to define a complex and extremely confusing condition, usually when someone has a brain disorder that interferes with the person's ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions and relate to others. This paper presents an overview of the historical, social, environmental, genetic and biological aspects of schizophrenia.
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Introduction
History of Schizophrenia
Types of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia as an Illness of the Brain
Genetic Theories of Schizophrenia
Socioeconomic Factors in the Development of Schizophrenia
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Treatment
Conclusion
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"Gross (2001) identifies four different types of schizophrenia, 'simple' this often can appear in late adolescence, and the main symptoms can be idleness, social withdrawal, loss of drive and decline in academic or occupational performance. People with this are more likely to become tramps or layabouts, but there are no major psychotic symptoms as there are in other forms of schizophrenia. 'Hebephrenic' this is diagnosed in mainly adolescents and young adults, and probably the nearest thing to what people perceive a mad a person to be like. People who suffer from this can have many delusions and hallucinations and can behave irresponsibly, inappropriately and can be violent at times."
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Schizophrenia, 2007.
An examination of the incidence of schizophrenia.
3,552 words (approx. 14.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 99.95
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The paper relates that schizophrenia is a chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that affects over 1% of the population, for which there is no cure. The paper discusses the symptoms, causes and type of persons that may be affected, as well as the treatment.
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The Disorder
Positive Symptoms
Negative Symptom
Who Does Schizophrenia Affect and When
What Causes Schizophrenia
Treatment
The Public Face of Schizophrenia
Living With Schizophrenia
In Summary
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"Delusions, according to Random House Dictionary, are fixed false beliefs that are resistant to reason or confrontation with actual fact. Those suffering from delusions may think that the local radio station is extracting information from their head, or that the post office has a magnetic wave generator that control's their actions. People with schizophrenia may also suffer from delusions of grandeur and delusions of persecution. When someone believes that they are a major historical figure, such as Napoleon Bonaparte, this is considered a delusion of grandeur. Delusions of persecution occur when someone with schizophrenia believes that he or she is being intentionally spied upon, plotted against, cheated, and generally mistreated."
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Content Analysis of Childhood Obesity, 2008.
This essay analyzes the problem of childhood obesity and includes a working definition of childhood obesity, a look at its causes and effects, and suggestions for solving the problem.
785 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This essay focuses on the problem of childhood obesity and is based on a systems analysis approach to the problem. The author first defines the key terms that are involved in the problem of childhood obesity, and then determines how the problem as a whole can be dealt with. The author concludes that child obesity is a significant problem in modern society fortified by mass media, but that there must be more active familial responsibility in order to correct childhood obesity.
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"Although this is a systems analysis, the role of cause and effect cannot be overlooked. The problem of childhood obesity cannot be solved without looking at what might cause this problem. What are some of these causes? Many experts who study nutrition and diet have concluded that a big cause is today's culture. First, people want things quickly and done easily, as their time seems to be limited. As a result of this cause, parents give their children too much "fast food" and other types of prepackaged and prepared foods that are often highly unhealthy and filled with fats and cholesterol. The second cause is today's high-tech media, which gives many people, including children, a very "sedentary" or nonactive life style."
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Early Childhood Education.
This paper discusses early childhood education, including its theoretical framework.
1,555 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper explains that the onset of early childhood education encompasses the formative moment of a child's first social experience of coping with people and settings outside of the family. The author points out that nursery, preschool and kindergarten environments are the locations of a child's most nascent external social development, when their peer interaction increases, play becomes cooperative and social and individually initiated friendships are formed. The paper relates that, because of the importance of treating whole development, early childhood curriculum must be structured around play as an educational tool, incorporating physical, dramatic and celebratory play in both structured and unstructured settings.
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"The romantic ideology of cultural transmission reflected the words of Rousseau, Frobel, Gesell, and Feud, but ignored the needs of behaviorism addressed by progressive trends. Piaget introduced a construction of education for the young child that addressed not only the child's developmental stage, but also the educational needs of that child and how natural activities, like play, might further the role of the teacher. Such work gave rise to the guidelines established in "Develomentally Appropriate Practices" (Bredekamp, 1986) issued by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. However, in proposing these guidelines a basic new question is posed: What does the early childhood teacher teach and how well is it taught?"
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Schizophrenia and Early Intervention, 2007.
This paper examines schizophrenia and looks at the related symptoms, effects and intervention.
2,409 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 27 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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In this article, the writer presents a detailed examination of the importance of early intervention in psychosis programs. The writer explores schizophrenia and discusses its symptoms, impact and onset as it relates to treatment and early intervention. The writer points out that the prevalence of schizophrenia may be less than the prevalence of other mental disorders, but because of the serious, and long-term negative impacts that schizophrenia has on the person, the family members and society in general, it is important to design and implement the best possible treatment plans for the disorder. The writer concludes that schizophrenia is considered the most serious and most devastating mental illness in existence, however, with early intervention, recognition of early indicators and proper treatment schizophrenics can be guided into a productive and fulfilling life.
Outline:
Introduction
What it is
Signs and Symptoms
Early Intervention
Conclusion
References
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"While schizophrenia used to be thought of as an adult disorder, the current school of thought is that it actually appears at a much younger age. The first break with reality (psychosis) is not the first indicator of the disorder.
The average person recognizes schizophrenia as a disorder in which the person hears voices, performs strange and inexplicable rituals or habits and at times acts paranoid and delusional. While this is a common occurrence with the disorder there are often many signs leading to this obvious state of mental illness. Early detection and intervention may be key factors in the treatment of the disorder thereby allowing the afflicted patient and the family to enjoy a much more productive life together."
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Schizophrenia, 2004.
This paper discusses schizophrenia, a debilitating but treatable brain disease. It also discusses how the American culture views persons suffering from schizophrenia negatively.
2,270 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper stresses that schizophrenia is a disease, and social workers should advocate for their schizophrenic patients with the same vigor that they would for any other patient. The author points out that recovery is contingent upon access to treatment, proper diagnosis, interventions, access to medications, support systems, and the way an individual?s culture responds to its citizens suffering from mental illness. The paper reports that schizophrenics experience barriers to employment opportunities and housing and are vulnerable to a variety of crimes and deceptions.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Ideology and Genetic Disposition
Environmental and Cultural Factors
Treatment
Social Worker?s Role
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"The Mayo Clinic (2004) reports that schizophrenia is an ?illness that affects approximately one percent of the population worldwide. It most commonly appears between the ages of thirteen and twenty-five, and often earlier in males than in females. In men, schizophrenia typically emerges in the teens or twenties. In women, the onset typically is in the twenties or early thirties.? Schizophrenia is a very cruel condition that lasts for at least six months and includes at least one month of active-phase symptoms. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (2000) defines the characteristic symptoms that need to be met in which two or more of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a one-month period."
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Middle Childhood, 2007.
This paper discusses middle childhood and the importance of applying theories on middle childhood in the classroom.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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In this article, the writer analyzes the importance of understanding the stages of human development in the classroom. Specifically, this work analyzes some of the problems that might result from a teacher's lack of such understanding. The focus of this paper is on middle childhood and includes a discussion of teacher behaviors that serve to promote students' thinking abilities, behaviors that would help students achieve greater success and behaviors that would promote the social and emotional well-being of the individual student, as well as improve the classroom environment for children in that stage. Finally this work includes classroom practices and materials that serve to promote diversity and equity within the educational experience.
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Objective
Introduction
Developmentally Appropriate Classroom Practice
Classroom Practices: Diversity and Equity in Education
Summary and Conclusion
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"At this stage of development the students are very conscious of what their peers think of them and it begins to be important to be accepted among their peers at this stage of development. It is important at this stage of development that the teacher motivates students to participate in classroom activities and discussions and that the students are rewarded for participation. The teacher must work towards the students feeling good about participation even when they give a wrong answer, therefore motivation and reward must be focused toward participation and not just giving the right answer. The teacher should be able to assess the social dynamics among the group of students and in doing so call upon those she has noted are 'leaders' in the group to assist her in motivating other student's participation. In motivating the natural leaders of the classroom group in participation of learning it will become socially acceptable for others in the group to actively participate in classroom activities."
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Childhood Sexual Abuse, 2002.
An examination of the effects of childhood sexual abuse on female and male adults.
2,869 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper discusses how childhood sexual abuse continues to be prevalent and prevention or intervention efforts are considered a failure since childhood sexual abuse often results in effects that continue into adulthood. It looks at how relationships between this sexual abuse and adult problems such as depression, anxiety, drug abuse, attempted suicide and psychiatric disorders, have been found. It proposes a study to investigate these effects of childhood sexual abuse on female and male adults, in an equal group, nonclinical sample.
Outline
Statement of the Problem
Introduction
Study Purpose
Definition of Terms
Significance of the Study
Literature Review
Childhood Sexual Abuse
Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Specific Effects of Depression and Anxiety
Study Design
Research Questions and Hypotheses
Methodology
Subjects
Instruments
Procedures
Data Analysis
Limitations
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"Sexual abuse of children has been reported 80,000 times a year and the numbers of unreported cases is considered to be even greater. The long-term effects of this abuse are far reaching and devastating. The abuse may take place in various situations, to include within the family, in a school, at a neighbors, or with a random molester. Children are not in a position to cope with sexual stimulation or the psychological ramifications involved with the interaction. The child may care for the abuser and become trapped between the need for that person and the need to be rid of the abuse. These children develop a loss of self-esteem with feelings of worthlessness and they become withdrawn, mistrustful, and have an abnormal sexual perspective."
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