HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY 2011 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE PHOTOS BY STEPHEN MCLEOD BLYTHE, CHRISTIANA CARE, !*S4N7Y*!, DEBORAH LEIGH, YIIMISEKIZ, GDS INFOGRAPHICS, CARBON NYC
A Word from the Conference Chair I want to congratulate you on being participants in the second Health Psychology Virtual Conference. Your effective presentations cover a variety of topics in the field of health and help us to understand how culture, biology, pathology, physiology, psychology, behavior, and sociology play roles in the development of a variety of acute and chronic illnesses. These well prepared presentations in the virtual conference demonstrate that most students are able to choose a research topic, conduct individual research, select materials thoughtfully, and present it effectively to a scientific community. The experience, skills, and knowledge you have gained in this virtual conference will enhance your learning abilities in scientific studies and your understanding that human health is an integration of physiological, psychological, social-cultural influences. HSU has increased class sizes due to the continued cuts to education funding. One of the solutions is to share individual research in online virtual conferences. We are able to make this online conference become a reality because of Joan Van Duzer and Kimberly Vincent-Layton’s expertise in technical preparation of online courses, vision, enthusiasm and divinely inspired patience. Please enjoy this opportunity for intellectual engagement and thoughtful reflection on the cultures, psychology, and health represented here in the work of your student colleagues. --Nancy Dye
Comments from Conference Technical Support Enjoy your Health Psychology Virtual Conference… As an instructional technologist, I’m excited to see new ways to use technologies to enhance learning. Nancy has done a wonderful job putting all the pieces together that make up the conference for this class. I hope you have learned a lot from not only the use of a variety of technologies (PowerPoint, Screencast-O-Matic, Issuu, Moodle, etc) but also the use of microlecturing presentation style (pecha kucha). New web applications expand the possibilities for sharing and commenting using the Internet more than ever before. Publishing online using Screencast-o-matic makes it possible to share your online presentation not only with the class but with family or friends. If you have a blog or an eportfolio, you can now easily embed your completed presentation by inserting the code generated by the “embed” link below your presentation. Note that you can even leave comments on others’ presentations (look for the comment area below their presentation). Have fun taking part in your classmates’ virtual conference presentations. I hope you’ll enjoy this novel approach to learning and take pride in what you helped to create! Feedback from you, based on your experience, is always appreciated and can help future offerings of this type of assignment. --Kimberly Vincent-Layton
TABLE OF CONTENTS HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY................................................................................................................................................ 1 2011 VIRTUAL CONFERENCE...................................................................................................................................... 1 A Word from the Conference Chair.............................................................................................................................. 2 Comments from Conference Technical Support..........................................................................................................2 DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS................................................................................................................................... 5 Alzheimers................................................................................................................................................................... 5 autism.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Asperger’s syndrome................................................................................................................................................... 5 DRUG USE AND ABUSE................................................................................................................................................ 6 alcoholism.................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Cancer............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Breast Cancer.............................................................................................................................................................. 7 leukemia....................................................................................................................................................................... 7 general psychology.......................................................................................................................................................... 8 acculturation................................................................................................................................................................. 8 ayahuasca.................................................................................................................................................................... 8 dreams......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 Chronic Illness................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Migraines..................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Hypochondriasis.......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Multiple Sclerosis......................................................................................................................................................... 9 Eating Disorders............................................................................................................................................................ 10 Eating Disorders........................................................................................................................................................ 10 Binge-Eating Disorder................................................................................................................................................ 10 Binging Disorders Among Young Adults....................................................................................................................10 Anorexia Nervosa...................................................................................................................................................... 10 Mood AND PERSONALITY Disorders..........................................................................................................................11 Bipolar Disorder......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Suicide....................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Major Depressive Disorder........................................................................................................................................ 11 Bipolar Disorder ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 Seasonal Affective Disorder....................................................................................................................................... 11 PSYCHOLOGICAL Disorders....................................................................................................................................... 13 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder................................................................................................................................ 13 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder................................................................................................................................ 13 Obsessive Compulsive Disorder................................................................................................................................ 13 Dissociative Identity Disorder..................................................................................................................................... 13 Psychological Disorders................................................................................................................................................ 14 Broadening the Spectrum.......................................................................................................................................... 14 Alzheimer’s Disease.................................................................................................................................................. 14 Autism........................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder................................................................................................................................. 14 Stress Coping and Adaptive Mechanisms of Meditation............................................................................................14 Stuttering.................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Schizophrenia............................................................................................................................................................ 15 Autism........................................................................................................................................................................ 15 Sleep Disorders............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Chronic Insomnia....................................................................................................................................................... 15 Insomnia.................................................................................................................................................................... 16 Sleepwalking.............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Insomnia ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
(No picture and sound).............................................................................................................................................. 16 Sleepwalking.............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Sleepwalking: Normal or Weird?................................................................................................................................ 16 INSOMNIA................................................................................................................................................................. 16
DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
begin suddenly and usually will peak within 10-20 minutes and can last for hours. Symptoms include but are not limited to: chest pain, dizziness, feelings of choking, smothering, sweating, chills, fast heart rate, fear of dying, and a fear of going crazy. Substance abuse can occur as a coping mechanism, and individuals with panic disorder are associated with an increased risk of suicide attempts. Treatments for panic disorder are usually a combination of SSRI’s, Benzodiazepines, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
ASPERGER’S SYNDROME Angie Dominguez Script: The Distress of Social Anxiety Disorder
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ALZHEIMERS Lauren Beach Script: Speech Anxiety ABSTRACT There are many things that human beings fear, but public speaking ranks number 1 in the U.S., even before the fear of death. Interestingly enough, speech anxiety is also referred to as communication apprehension, or glossophobia (from the Greek words "tongue" and "fear or dread"). The definition basically boils down to the fear of public speaking. Studies have shown that innate traits affect the way people cope with the anxiety, and traits are a part of personality that cannot readily be changed. What people can control are their public speaking skills, which involve visualization and practice, among other techniques and processes. Competence in public speaking is crucial in educational, work, and social realms, making it a very important skill to work on.
AUTISM Jessica Mark Script: Panic Disorder ABSTRACT At least 20 % of Americans will suffer from a panic attack at some point in their lives, but about 1.7% have a full blown panic disorder. The exact cause of panic disorder is unknown but it is twice as common for women than men, and typically the onset is before age 24. Panic attacks
ABSTRACT The most common anxiety disorder and third most common mental disorder in the United States, social anxiety disorder impacts the lives of about 15 million Americans. People with social anxiety disorder often fear embarrassing themselves and have distorted thoughts about being harshly judged by others. As a result, they either avoid social activities or are extremely uncomfortable during these social situations. If left untreated, social anxiety disorder can negatively affect a person’s overall development. This presentation will focus on how biology, psychology, behavior, society, and culture interact to influence this disorder and will identify treatment methods and coping techniques.
DRUG USE AND ABUSE
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ALCOHOLISM Jessica Clayburn Script: Substance Abuse ABSTRACT This presentation will focus on the cultural differences among ethnic groups in predicting, treating and preventing substance abuse among adolescent populations. Research will pertain to African American, Native American, Hispanic, Asian and Caucasian ethnicities and will be limited to the United States. Focus will be placed on factors such as relationship differences between various ethnic groups including the family and peer groups. Early exposure as it relates to ethnicity and cultural differences, to environmental factors such as witnessing alcohol and drug use, physical and sexual abuse and witnessing will be factors researching predicting, treating and preventing substance abuse. the addiction: seeing a therapist, joining a support group, and being treated for other mental health disorders are some of the options.
Script: Understanding Lung Cancer
CANCER
BREAST CANCER Dannisha Battle Script: Breast Cancer ABSTRACT For over sixty years, breast cancer has been one of the leading causes of severe illness and death for woman around the world. Breast cancer is an abnormal growth/ mass of tissue called a tumor, that can be identified as benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). There is a variety of causes of breast cancer ranging from age to breast density. Breast cancer can be treated in a variety of methods. What type of treatment you receive depends on the size and location of the tumor in the breast, the results of the lab tests done on the cancer cells and the stage of the disease.
LEUKEMIA Shi Li
ABSTRACT Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. It is a leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Thus, paying attention to everything that is related to lung cancer and keeping healthy is important. In other words, it is necessary to get the general ideas of what is lung cancer, what are the symptoms of it, what causes it, how to prevent it, how to face it and how to treat it etc. This presentation is prepared to help you understand lung cancer.
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
hypertension cases are primary induced. Hypertension can be treated through a proper diet, exercise, stress reducing techniques, and medication.
DREAMS Antonio Sagaste Script: Cardiovascular Diseases ABSTRACT Coronary Heart disease, a.k.a. Coronary Artery Disease, is when artery walls have a buildup of plaque that can be caused not only by eating unhealthy foods for prolonged periods of time but also by smoking and drinking. Genetics can also be attributed to higher risks of CHD as well as high blood pressure. The narrowing of the blood vessels can cause chest pains and even heart attack if untreated and having high blood pressure increases these risks. To avoid this build up you should watch your cholesterol and avoid greasy foods, tobacco and alcohol. This is especially important when you reach the age of 40 (especially in men.)
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ACCULTURATION Kimberly Kerpan Script: Stroke ABSTRACT A stroke is a “brain attack�, cutting off blood and oxygen supply to the brain. Stroke is currently the third leading cause of death in the United States. A stroke is a medical emergency. Recognizing symptoms and acting fast can save lives and reduce disability. Risk factors include high blood pressure, family history, diabetes, atrial fibrillation, heart disease, high cholesterol and increasing age. Treatment depends on severity and cause. Everyone has some risk of a stroke at any time regardless of race, sex or age. There are medical and lifestyle risk factors to be aware of to help in prevention.
AYAHUASCA Brian Parmer Script: Hypertension ABSTRACT Hypertension or high blood pressure affects approximately 75 million people in the U.S. This presentation outlines the types and causes of as well as measures which can be taken to alleviate or minimize the negative health effects. Some common causes of hypertension include kidney disease, poor diet, especially excessive salt consumption and other poor habits such as smoking and alcohol. Hypertension can be either primary, as well as secondary or drug induced. However, approximately, 90-95% of
CHRONIC ILLNESS
century. Coping mechanisms and treatment options range from cognitive behavioral therapy to antidepressants.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS Bianca Kelly Script: Multiple Sclerosis
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MIGRAINES Claudia D’Arcy Calderon Script: Migraines ABSTRACT Migraines are chronic debilitating headaches that affect approximately 303 million people worldwide (WHO 2003.) Migraine pain is caused by dilated blood vessels in the brain, and the inflammation of tissues and nerves around those vessels. There are several types of migraines such as basilar that originates from the brain stem and affects vision; hemiplegic which has symptoms that can mimic a stroke; with aura in which the person experiences sensory symptoms; or without aura that exhibits throbbing in one side of the head; to mention a few. Migraines can last for hours or days. Their cause is still not understood.
HYPOCHONDRIASIS Natalie Guest Script: Hypochondriasis ABSTRACT Hypochondriasis is the medical condition in which a person has an overwhelming fear that they are experiencing physical symptoms of a serious illness, even though no medical examinations show presence of illness. Causes of hypochondria include, but are not limited to those who have a history of anxiety, experienced a death of a friend or relative due to illness, or those who have vast medical knowledge (i.e. medical students). Rising societal influences, such as the internet have greatly increased the severity of hypochondriasis over the past
ABSTRACT This presentation on Multiple Sclerosis looks at the prevalence and causes of this neurological disease, the effects on the patient and family members, and the treatment and coping strategies. This disease usually occurs in young adulthood. The type and severity of symptoms vary across patients. Some symptoms may effect the body’s visual, motor, sensory, coordination, and/or cognitive functions among others. There is no cure but there is a variety of treatment strategies to help patients manage symptoms and live happy lives. This disease has a huge social, economic, psychological, and emotional impact on the patients and their family members.
EATING DISORDERS
the symptoms of Binge Eating Disorder and different approaches to reversing the disorder will be explored.
BINGING DISORDERS AMONG YOUNG ADULTS Alisha Farmwald Script: Binging Disorders Among Young Adults ABSTRACT Binging, a cultural disorder which has spurred television series, films and public outcry. Has over the years become a topic, which can no longer be kept in the dark. This presentation will attempt to outline the cultural, biological, and emotional causes of binging and then present the audience with a realistic look at current methods of treatment. Such as the damaging effects of medical surgery on people facing binging disorders. This presentation will Focus on young adults between the ages of 13 and 19 who fall under the most influence from a society, which says to fix the symptoms not the illness.
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EATING DISORDERS Yunlong Chen Script: Eating Disorders ABSTRACT I would like to talk about a bad eating habit will cause a bad health for a person, I will focus on the point of that if or not people eat breakfast, at the first step, I will make some photograph to show what kinds of people usual did not have breakfast, and why the didn't eat breakfast(the reason from behavioral , culture, psychological), second step, I will show some research about what diseases will be caused with a person do not have breakfast, like gallstone, finally, talk some advise for the person who do not have breakfast.
BINGE-EATING DISORDER Dominique Christensen Script: Binge-Eating Disorder ABSTRACT Binge-eating disorder is defined as eating excessive amounts of food with feelings associated with loss of control. According to White and Grilo, Diagnostic Efficiency of DSM-IV Indicators for Binge Eating Episodes, five indicators of someone experiencing Binge Eating Disorder are: eating until uncomfortable; eating when not hungry; eating more rapidly; eating in secret; and feelings of disgust after binge eating (75). Within this presentation
Sharon Privat Script: Anorexia Nervosa ABSTRACT Anorexia Nervosa is classified as an eating disorder that is characterized by the inability of an individual to maintain the minimum healthy body weight for their age and height. Individuals who have this disorder often have an intense fear of weight gain and they will often engage in such behaviors as extreme dieting or excessive exercise. The cause of Anorexia is currently unknown, but many factors having to do with social and cultural expectations certainly seem to have a bearing. Treatment is often difficult because it starts with the individual admitting they have a problem.
MOOD AND PERSONALITY DISORDERS
Aggressive behavior, Disruptive behavior, Substance abuse and Depression. Four out of Five attempted suicides have been preceded by clear warning signs. Suicide is an important topic to gain knowledge about because it effects everyone somehow, if not directly.
MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER Colin Wagner Script: Major Depressive Disorder ABSTRACT Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mental disorder whose symptoms include low mood that permeates all aspects of life, low self-esteem, and decrease in or total loss of enjoyment in normally enjoyable activities. The disorder is thought to develop through a combination of psychological, biological, and social factors. MDD is a problem throughout the world, but it is particularly acute in the United States, where the lifetime prevalence rate is an alarming 17%. Common treatments include psychotherapy and prescription anti-depressants. Episodes of major depressive disorder often resolve themselves with or without treatment, but are likely to reoccur later in life.
BIPOLAR DISORDER Ellyn Bass Script: Bipolar Disorder ABSTRACT Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is characterized by intense mood swings. It affects more than 3 million Americans. In bipolar I, moods range from major depression to mania. In bipolar II, mania is a milder form called hypomania. Bipolar disorder often presents in the late teen or early adult years and typically lasts a lifetime. The disorder may be caused by brain abnormalities, imbalanced neurotransmitters or hormones, inherited traits, or environmental factors like traumatic experiences. Bipolar disorder is often treated with various psychotropic medications and/or psychotherapy. In some cases, electroconvulsive therapy may be used.
SUICIDE Oceana Matsubu Script: Suicide ABSTRACT Suicide is the deliberate taking of one’s life. Suicide among our population is increasing each and every year. The teen suicide rate is in the thousands. For 15-to-24year-olds suicide is the third leading cause of death and the sixth leading cause of death for 5-to-14-year-olds. The four most common leading risk factors for suicide are
BIPOLAR DISORDER Ross Wickham Script: Bipolar Disorder ABSTRACT There is no known cause or cure for bipolar disorder. The current theory is that a combination of genetic and/or environmental factors create the condition. People who are bipolar have lower dosages of brain chemicals such as serotonin, norepinephrin, and dopamine. This imbalance leads to sudden mood swings, mania, and depression. Often times, bipolar disorder is misdiagnosed as a different disorder, as the symptoms are hard to detect. The current treatments for bipolar disorder are therapy and medications
SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER Krystal Williams Script: Seasonal Affective Disorder ABSTRACT The “winter blahs" or "cabin fever" are often described as just something that happens but it could also be seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that has episodes of depression at the same time every year in the seasons of fall or winter but the symptoms improve in the spring and summer. The symptoms of SAD come back and go away around the same time each season. With SAD there are three of
different depressions and starts out mild and becomes severe as the season progresses.
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
compulsions. The obsessions and compulsions that are unique to the individual often get so extreme that he or she faces financial, social, and emotional distress. Symptoms can be caused by neurogenetics and/or neurochemical problems or deficits. OCD symptoms arise immediately or over several years and can fluctuate over time. Many who have OCD face other psychological problems as well. Although many OCD victims do not seek help, many forms of treatment are available.
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Gabriel Rodenborn Script: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Gabriela Diego Script: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ABSTRACT Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a persistent and rigorous mental ailment. In the United States, about 1.6% of adults and 1.9 to 4% of children encounter a life-time prevalence of the disorder. People suffering from OCD are characterized as experiencing either obsessions or compulsions that are severely extreme, impair daily functioning, cause distress and are excessively time consuming. This presentation is designed to inform one of the exact criteria for being diagnosed with OCD, the variability of the disorder with some examples, the multiple influences and possible reasons for onset, as well as appropriate treatment options.
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER Sarah Murphy Script: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ABSTRACT Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a serious psychological disorder that many face today that often goes untreated. OCD is characterized by obsessions of irrational thoughts and fears which are alleviated by
ABSTRACT Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorders worldwide. Marked by obsessive repetition, superstitions, rituals, and overall rumination, it is not considered a psychotic disorder because those afflicted generally acknowledge the lack of realistic basis for these superstitions. It is treated mostly with biochemical drugs affecting the levels of serotonin in the brain as well as with various therapies and even more drastic treatments (electric shock therapy, split brain procedure, etc.) for more drastic cases. While there is no known “cure,� many people with OCD live highly functional lives with or without these treatments.
DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER Joanna Schultz Script: Dissociative Identity Disorder ABSTRACT This presentation will be based on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), also known as Multiple Personality Disorder, which is categorized as a psychological personality disorder. This will first cover the main aspects of the disorder and provide examples of people experiencing this disorder, and will also present suggested causes and historical elements of the disorder. Societal, cultural, biological, psychological and behavioral factors will then be presented relating to DID. The presentation will conclude with a range of coping strategies for both those experiencing DID and their friends, family, and peers.
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
progression. Maintaining a healthy life style, stimulating the brain and having a strong support system can help stall the prognosis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have approved five drugs that temporarily slow the worsening of symptoms for about 6 to 12 months. Alzheimer’s disease greatly impacts the lives of the patients and the lives of their main caregivers, their family members.
A UTISM Jacque Cresswell Script: Autism
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BROADENING THE SPECTRUM
ABSTRACT I will be doing my presentation on autism. Autism is a highly unstudied mental disorder that is rapidly increasing in case studies every year. In autism, the brain is affected to the extent that it no longer functions normally. Individuals with autism are sensitive to sound and touch and often display signs of retardation, but in fact are silently storing massive amounts of information in their brains. In this presentation, I will be discussing what autism is, how it happens, the various types of autism, the ways in which society and the individual lives with autism, as well as what may be seen in the future for autism.
Amelia Ayoob Script: Broadening the Spectrum
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
ABSTRACT Classified as an “Autism Spectrum Disorder,” the condition now known as Asperger’s Syndrome was virtually unheard of until the 1990s. Since being recognized as a legitimate diagnosis, cases of Asperger’s Syndrome have become fairly common and recognizable by many in the general public. This may be due partly to its use as a motif in popular culture, literature, and cinema, both within and outside the United States. With its new-found prevalence in the socio-cultural conscience as well as in the field of psychology, Asperger’s Syndrome may prove to be a critical subject of research for future generations.
Abel Gutierrez Script: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Sarah Bacio Script: Alzheimer’s Disease ABSTRACT Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of Dementia in adults 65 and older. Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease that attacks the brain in an irreversible loss of memory and other brain functions. In Alzheimer’s disease, information transfer at the brain’s synapses begins to fail and eventually cells die off. There is no current treatment for Alzheimer’s disease; the main goal in combating the disease is to slow the inevitable
ABSTRACT Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is described as being exposed to a traumatic event during which someone feels fear, helplessness, or horror. One of the most traumatic events has been war, as we have seen in veterans that return from over seas. More recently, Americans have gone through a few traumatic events, such as 9/11 and hurricane Katrina. The victims can have reoccurring flashbacks that remind them of the trauma. From a psychological point of view, the victims should face the original trauma and develop effective coping procedures to overcome the debilitating disorder. The fact of the matter is that that most of these victims aren’t getting the help that they deserve and it is leaving them damaged and unnoticed.
STRESS COPING AND ADAPTIVE MECHANISMS OF MEDITATION Bryan Lee Script: Stress Coping and Adaptive Mechanisms of Meditation
ABSTRACT Behavioral disorders, such as substance use, affect many individuals. One of the major causes of this disorder is due to poor coping abilities by individuals under stress. Stress functions as a silent killer that can cause many negative health effects such as depression, anxiety, physical illness, etc. and has been included in the DSM IV as a behavioral disorder. The basic physiological nature of the human stress response causes individuals to develop various coping mechanisms. One of the most prevalent maladaptive coping mechanisms, especially among college students, is the use of substances to relieve stress. By examining the basic physiological effects of the human stress response and the coping mechanisms in response to stress, one can begin to understand the nature of some of the behavioral disorders such as substance use. Furthermore, other more adaptive coping mechanisms, such as time management, relaxation training, and meditation, must be considered as alternative coping mechanisms to stress by learning how to properly cope with stressful situations.
STUTTERING
early adulthood. The symptoms can be controlled through therapy and medication.
AUTISM Ellen Soukup Script: Autism ABSTRACT 1 in 150 children suffer from Autism or another Autism Spectrum disorder. Autism is a pervasive development disorder that is caused from a range of disturbances in development and is a lifelong ailment. Such disturbances have been found to come from genetic abnormalities and deficits in brain structure. Symptoms are found in the first three years of life and include irregular social interactions and communications, as well as repetitive interests and behaviors which often are related to objects. Those diagnosed with Autism may undergo behavioral therapy or special schooling to help them succeed in a world which they do not seem to fit in.
SLEEP DISORDERS
Masha Melnik Script: Stuttering ABSTRACT Stuttering is a speech disorder in which a person’s speech is punctuated by repeating or prolonging certain syllables, words, or sounds. A person who stutters may also pause or hesitate while speaking, breaking the flow of their speech. There is evidence that the disorder is caused by the interaction of genes and environment; stuttering is also exacerbated by stress and anxiety. Public awareness of stuttering has increased, and there are treatments that may help decrease stuttering, including treatments that teach people to speak more fluently overall, and treatments that focus specifically on modifying stuttered speech.
SCHIZOPHRENIA Taylor Sandoval Script: Schizophrenia ABSTRACT Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that is affecting 2.2 million people in the U.S. and accounts for 1% in the world population. Schizophrenia is a chronic illness characterized by delusions, bizarre behaviors, and hallucinations (usually auditory). The exact cause of Schizophrenia is somewhat unknown, but it is based on genetic predispositions and the amount of stress in the individual’s environment that could make the illness better or worse. The symptoms of this illness are usually seen in
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CHRONIC INSOMNIA James Clifton Script: Chronic Insomnia ABSTRACT Chronic insomnia, defined as an inability to fall asleep or maintain sleep throughout the night, is associated with an overall reduction in the amount or quality of sleep. Sufferers of chronic insomnia evidence a significant level of distress or impairment in everyday activities (e.g., in social or occupational functioning). This condition affects a large number of people: roughly 10-15% of the total U.S. population and a much larger proportion of the noninstitutionalized elderly population (about 57%). Moreover, evidence suggests that chronic insomnia is
under diagnosed and inadequately treated. This work reviews the extant literature on chronic insomnia, addressing issues such as symptoms and diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, and preventative measures.
SLEEPWALKING
INSOMNIA
ABSTRACT People pass through five stages of sleep, these stages progress cyclically, but in rare cases there is an interruption within this cycles known as a somnambulism, or sleepwalking. Sleepwalking is a form of parasomnias, otherwise described as involuntary sleep movements; mainly found in children between 4 and 12 years old and is thought to occur if the central nervous system has not fully developed. The sleepwalking episodes are generally not regarded as dangerous, but may lead to accidental injury, especially if the sleepwalking episodes persist into adulthood. Most children outgrow the episodes and develop normal sleep patterns, generally no treatment is needed.
Jian Kang Script: Insomnia ABSTRACT Nearly everyone has some nights that they just cannot quite sleep; this is also one of my headaches. So in my presentation, I will first briefly talk about what is insomnia and its classification. Then I will move to the causes of insomnia and who are easily to suffer from this kind of disorder (I might dabble into the epidemiology area). The main part of my presentation is how we can avoid or how to treat insomnia, I will illustrate this part with several examples.
SLEEPWALKING Jessika Lazor Script: Sleepwalking ABSTRACT Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder where individuals walk in their sleep. It can affect everyone, but it is more likely in children. Most children grow out of sleepwalking in adolescence. Sleepwalking is caused by genetics, medical conditions, and environmental situations. Treatments for sleepwalkers vary greatly depending upon the individual experiencing the sleep disorder. To prevent sleepwalking people should avoid becoming abnormally tired, stay away from alcohol or central nervous depressants, and decrease the amount of stress in their lives as much as possible.
INSOMNIA (NO PICTURE AND SOUND) Alexis Van Acker Script: Insomnia ABSTRACT Insomnia is the difficulty of falling or staying asleep for at least a month. With a lack of sleep, people run the risk of sleep deprivation and lose the ability to function at a high level through out the day. There are many different behavioral causes of insomnia as well as psychological causes. There are many ways to help cope with and cure insomnia. This presentation will go further in detail about this sleep disorder and how it affects a person’s overall performance in life.
Amanda Waterdown Script: Sleepwalking
SLEEPWALKING: NORMAL OR WEIRD? Peibing Zhao Script: Sleepwalking Normal or Weird? ABSTRACT There are several parts in my virtual conference: Definition is mainly talking about what is sleepwalking in academic area. History will mention who found it, how it developed and others things which related with sleepwalking during past time.Causes will talk about what kind of behavior can lead to sleepwalking. Symptoms are some symbols while sleepwalking occurs. Treatment is basically how to deal with sleeping walking and what’s the awareness while meeting a sleepwalking person. Risk factors are sleepwalking’s bad results.Prevention and prognosis will be introduced briefly as additional information. In conclusion, I will appeal people using right ways to treat sleepwalking people and protect them.
INSOMNIA Jay Jones Script: Sleepwalking Normal or Weird? ABSTRACT Nearly everyone has some nights that just cannot quite sleep, this is also one of my headaches. So in my presentation, I will first briefly talk about what is insomnia and its classification. Then I will move to the causes of insomnia and who are easily to suffer from this kind of disorder (I might dabble into the epidemiology area). The main part of my presentation is how we can avoid or how to treat insomnia. I will illustrate this part with several examples.