ipl-logo

Anonymous Individual's Psychological Problem

1042 Words5 Pages
bulb-icon

Recommended: Medias negative influence on body image

Psychological problems can be examined and explained in various ways. There are different approaches to explaining these issues psychologically. In this case study paper, an anonymous individual’s psychological problem will be examined and explained by the six different theoretical models. These models include: biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, and socio-cultural approaches. This individual in particular suffers from severe depression as well as anxiety. In this case, it is apparent that the severity of this depression effects the individual’s lifestyle as well as their personal interactions. The six theoretical models are not all inclusive, and each is not likely to describe the problem accurately, or entirely, …show more content…

Cognitive behavioral theorist Dr. Aaron Beck believes that depression is a result of negative thoughts that are caused by dysfunctional beliefs. In this case, the severity of these negative thoughts or beliefs directly determine the severity of the depression. Cognitive approaches to an individual with depression cite that the more negative/dysfunctional the thoughts, the more depressed the individual will be. There are three main themes seen with these thoughts: the individual views themselves as defective or broken (not good enough), they fail at everything or everything goes wrong for them, and that there is no chance for change for the future. These three thoughts are commonly shared by depressed individuals and can have seriously detrimental outcomes if all three are present, which is …show more content…

The socio-cultural approach to psychological disorders examines the cultural and sociological pressures on an individual and how they affect them. Societies often have expectations and standards that individuals are expected to adhere to. Sociocultural therapist look to examine how the rules and expectations of groups of peoples effect its members. Failing to meet these standards can result in depression. A study by Kara L. Kerr looked into the socio-cultural influences of body image and the effects it had on adolescent females and depression. She stated that media and cultural influences played a large role in body image as well as the mental health in individuals. Western culture promotes particular body images, and those that fail to adhere to these standards can have serious mental health issues, such as eating disorders (Kerr, 2010), or in the case of our anonymous individual,

Show More
Related
203 Words | 1 Pages

Depression is another mental health condition that can affect a person's mood, thoughts, and behavior. Perry also shows

Read More
488 Words | 2 Pages

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychological therapy. The emphasis is on recognising and modifying negative thoughts and beliefs and maladaptive behaviours, subsequently impacting on mood and emotions. I am a Psychologist and Clinical Hypnotherapist based in Castlebar, Co.Mayo that offers Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions to clients based in Castlebar and the wider Mayo hinterland. Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) is a combination of cognitive, behavioural and hypnosis interventions.

Read More
1391 Words | 6 Pages

In “The Globalization of Eating Disorders”, written by Susan Bordo in 2003, the author declares that eating and body disorders have increased rapidly throughout the entire globe. Susan Bordo, attended Carleton University as well as the State University of New York, is a modern feminist philosopher who is very well known for her contributions to the field of cultural studies, especially in ‘body studies’ which grants her the credibility to discuss this rising global issue (www.wikipedia.org, 2015). She was correspondingly a professor of English and Women Studies at the University of Kentucky which gives her the authority to write this article. “The Globalization of Eating Disorders” is written as a preface to her Pulitzer Price-nominated book “Unbearable Weight: Feminism, Western Culture, and the Body” which was similarly written in 2003. Through the use of many logical arguments and evidence, Bordo successfully manages to convince her audience that the media, body images and culture have severely influenced the ‘so-called’ trending standard of beauty and how it leads to eating disorders across the world.

Read More
244 Words | 1 Pages

Everyday females are exposed to how media views the female body, whether in a work place, television ads, and magazines. Women tend to judge themselves on how they look just to make sure there keeping up with what society see as an idyllic women, when women are exposed to this idea that they have to keep a perfect image just to keep up with media, it teaches women that they do not have the right look because they feel as if they don’t add up to societies expectations of what women should look like, it makes them thing there not acceptable to society. This can cause huge impacts on a women self-appearance and self-respect dramatically. Women who become obsessed about their body image can be at high risk of developing anorexia or already have

Read More
147 Words | 1 Pages

Hi Ryanne, I actually just saw something on the World News tonight about how the U.S. Congress believe that there are to many test in general for students. The Congress is contemplating cutting the amount of testing that is pushed on students. I think this would be a wonderful thing for teachers and students. I believe this would drop the stress for both teachers and students. Concerning a "bubble student", I believe that we both have parts that are correct.

Read More
876 Words | 4 Pages

Throughout the nation and our world people are suffering from this disease. Depression effects people of both genders, all ages, and any background. The history of mental illness, specifically depression were extremely helpful in today’s treatment and diagnosis. We know that all individuals are different and because of this, we can assume that each case of mental illness, more specifically depression, is unique in its own way as well. One treatment that is very effective for one person may not be equally as effective in a similar case simply because of the differences in patients.

Read More
739 Words | 3 Pages

It is believed the most influential model in treatment methods of depression has been Aaron Beck’s cognitive theory of depression (Beck 1976). Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the most widely practised branch of psychotherapy. It was developed in the seventies by Professor Aaron T Beck. He concluded that in his treatment of depression, a combination of cognitive and behaviour therapies were more effective than psychoanalysis. By using clinical observation of depressed patients Beck was able to come to the conclusion that patients had a negative cognitive triad where they had a negative view of themselves, the world and their future.

Read More
3445 Words | 14 Pages

Introduction Jessica case study 1. Major depressive disorder (depression) Depression is a mood disorder that reasons a persistent feeling of sadness and conquest of interest. Depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you sense, contemplate, behave and can lead to a collection of emotional and physical problems. Depression range in seriousness from mild, provisional episodes of sadness to harsh, persistent depression.

Read More
1156 Words | 5 Pages

The mood exceeds ordinary feelings of dissatisfaction and random sadness. Other symptoms include sadness, feelings of guilt and worthlessness. In the case study, it is reported that Jessica suffers from feelings of worthlessness and shame due to her inability to perform as good as she normally does. She is critical on herself and exerts an enormous amount of pressure on herself in order to meet her intended goal. As a result of this, she blames herself for not meeting the standards she set for herself which results in her depressed mood.

Read More
810 Words | 4 Pages

Depressive behavior can, and overtime frequently does, elicit negative feelings (sometimes including hostility) and rejection in other people, including strangers, roommates, and spouses Coyne, (1976). Given the recurrent nature of the disorder, it is important not just to treat the acute episode, but also to protect against its return and the onset of subsequent episodes. In conclusion, depression affects the quality of life in an individual. Depression is caused by a combination of genetic, natural, environmental, and psychological factors.

Read More
1122 Words | 5 Pages

Depression can be attributable to multiple factors and there might not be a single identifiable cause for the condition. One may develop depression due to the loss of a loved one, on an account of a family history of depression, in the backdrop of multiple social or financial stresses or it may begin in the background of a chronic medical condition. Some individuals can also experience loneliness and melancholy for no apparent reason at all. It is crucial to note that recognition of these factors is extremely important so as to be able to provide appropriate intervention for the affected individual’s recovery.

Read More
1418 Words | 6 Pages

What is sociological imagination? C. Wright Mills defined the sociological imagination as the capacity for individuals to understand the relationship between their individual lives and the broad social forces that influence them. In other words, the sociological imagination helps people link their own individual biographies to the broader forces of social life: "Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both" (Mills 1959). In this assignment. I will use the sociological imagination to analyze a situation which had a huge impact on me, which will be body image and how media and family affect it.

Read More
923 Words | 4 Pages

Depression is a common mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, having the feelings of guilt or low self-worth, having disturbed sleep or appetite, or feelings of tiredness, and having poor concentration. Fear of falling is also a commonly reported specific phobia in older adults that can develop in adulthood (Wolitzky-Taylor et al., 2010; Mohlman et al., 2012). Depression

Read More
1748 Words | 7 Pages

Today, social media portrays specific body types as what is acceptable or considered good looking. Although everyone knows that every individuals is unique in their own way when it comes to body type, the media can still take a toll on the an individual's feelings and emotions. In addition, obesity is a prevalent issue in the U.S amongst adolescent around her age. In combination, rising obesity in teens and the heavy impact of mass media will definitely cause depression to skyrocket in adolescents. It was clear that during this part of the interview Emily’s mood became gloomy as she spoke with her head down about a subject that was sensitive to

Read More
848 Words | 4 Pages

Depression can cause severe symptoms that can affect how you feel, think, and handle your daily activities. Depression is always accompanied by sense of suffering as well as the belief that escape from it, is hopeless.

Read More

More about Anonymous Individual's Psychological Problem

Related Topics

Open Document