Behavior Therapy Vs. Psychoanalysis
[ send me this paper ]
An 8 page paper that looks at the development and differences between behavior therapy and traditional psychoanalysis. The author determines that the progression from the psychoanalysis to behavior therapy is natural, and that the current use of behavior techniques is based on the necessary transition. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Behapsyc.wps

BILLY PILGRIM: PTSD OR SEVERELY PSYCHOTIC?
[ send me this paper ]
This 7-page paper attempts to answer if Billy Pilgrim in Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five is suffering from psychosis/schizophrenia or post-traumatic stress disorder. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTbillrose.rtf

Bipolar Disorder
[ send me this paper ]
This 6 page paper discusses Bipolar I and Bipolar II Disorder. The differences between the two and the symptoms of each are provided. Data reveal that the prevalence of this condition among children and adolescents is at least equal to the prevalence among adults. Further, between 20 and 40 percent of adult patients say they had their first episode under the age of 19. Switching from Bipolar II to Bipolar I is also discussed as are treatment approaches. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PGbipolar.wps

Bipolar Disorder # 2
[ send me this paper ]
Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depressive psychosis, is described in this 12 page research report, possible causes and diagnosis are discussed, and official treatment guidelines as well as alternative treatments are considered. The difference between emotions and ordinary shifts of mood and the extreme states of several types of affective disorders is made clear, and the incidence of these in the general population is reviewed. Particular attention is given to the effect of antidepressants on persons with bipolar disorders. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Bipg.wps

Bipolar Disorder And Cognitive Behavior Therapy
[ send me this paper ]
A 6 page paper. Bipolar disorder is often treated with a combination of medication and minimal psychotherapeutic intervention. This paper reports the results from studies where cognitive behavioral therapy was introduced. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGbipl.rtf

Bipolar Disorder II And Substance Abuse
[ send me this paper ]
A 3 page paper that reports the incidence of substance abuse among bipolar patients, identifies some of the triggers for a Bipolar Disorder episode and the effect of substance abuse on this disorder. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGbipl3.RTF

Bipolar Disorder With Biographical Sketch
[ send me this paper ]
A 14 page paper. The essay includes the definition, incidence, causes and symptoms of this mental illness and discusses the difficulty of diagnosing early onset of bipolar disorder. One of the issues with youth is the similarity to ADHD symptoms. The most effective treatment interventions are explained. The last section discusses suicide among bipolar disorder patients. A biographical sketch of a real person with bipolar disorder are intermingled in the text. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGbiplr3.rtf