Adolescent Depression Treatment
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A 10 page paper that discusses depression in adolescents beginning with the prevalence of this condition. Different treatments are explained and discussed, including SSRIs. The focus of the paper is on the effectiveness of medication, cognitive behavior therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy. Results of studies are reported. The author offers conclusions at the end of the paper. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGdpadl6.rtf
Paper Title: Adolescent Depression Treatment

Adolescent Depression Treatment Research Study
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This 16 page paper is an extension of PGdpadl6.rtf. This paper includes an abstract, method section, results and discussion. The writer discusses depression in adolescents beginning with the high prevalence of this condition. Different treatments are explained and discussed, including SSRIs. The focus of the paper is on the effectiveness of medication, cognitive behavior therapy and interpersonal psychotherapy. Statistical data included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: Adolescent Depression Treatment Research Study

Alcohol and Depression
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A 3 page paper discussing the link between depression and alcohol use, both as a reason that some people begin drinking and a reason that others continue. Researchers link childhood depression with early onset of alcohol use; other research examines the effects of antidepressants on alcohol use and establishes a cross-cultural link between depression and heavy alcohol use. All research is from 2006 and 2007. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSpsycAlcDep.rtf
Paper Title: Alcohol and Depression

ALCOHOLISM
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This 15 page paper gives an indepth overview of alcoholism, causes, treatments, costs to society, treatment, impact to society and family. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Paper Title: ALCOHOLISM

Alderian Therapy in Group Work
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A 6 page paper discussing Adler’s Individual Psychology, group counseling theory and cultural characteristics of Hispanic Americans. Adler’s motivational theory is directly applicable to Hispanic Americans. The group approach can be useful with Hispanic Americans because it is a natural, comfortable approach for them culturally. If the group counselor can successfully facilitate substitution of groups, then the group approach should be quite successful with Hispanic Americans. It allows individuals to enjoy a comfortable and known setting while navigating previously-uncharted territories, allowing them to place more direct attention on the issues at hand. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSpsycAlderGrp.rtf
Paper Title: Alderian Therapy in Group Work

Amnesia
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This 7 page paper reviews an article by Narinder Kapur and uses a Cognitive Psychology text book to discuss insights into amnesia. The importance of memory in society is emphasized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Paper Title: Amnesia

An Abstract & Various Assessment Instruments
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A 5 page research paper that first offers an abstract of a case study of a woman seeking therapy to help her with her familial and interpersonal relationships. Then, the writer describes 3 forms of adult personality assessment that may aid a therapist in implementing the care plan described. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Paper Title: An Abstract & Various Assessment Instruments

An Analysis of Will Hunting
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This 5 page paper presents a psychoanalytic analysis of the protagonist from Good Will Hunting. Repression as a defense mechanism is shown to be exemplified in this character along with abandonment issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA110Wil.wps
Paper Title: An Analysis of Will Hunting

An Evolution in Our Understanding of Mental Illness: A Contrast of the Treatment Techniques in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Girl Interrupted” with Modern Psychiatry
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A 9 page discussion of the evolution which psychiatry has experienced in regard to defining and treating mental illness. Uses the experiences of this popular film and book to illuminate some of the atrocities which characterized the institutional setting just a few years ago. Contrasts these atrocities with the current state of psychiatric treatment. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Paper Title: An Evolution in Our Understanding of Mental Illness: A Contrast of the Treatment Techniques in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” and “Girl Interrupted” with Modern Psychiatry

Animal Assisted Therapy: The Effects on Verbal Aggression in the Classroom
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A 6 page discussion of the benefits of utilizing animals in the therapeutic setting. Explores the literature for the application of pet therapy with children in regards to reducing verbal aggression in the classroom. Although this application has not been explored other findings in regard to the therapeutic benefit of pet therapy would hint at success in reducing verbal aggression as well. Designs a questionnaire-based experiment to assess the existing degree of pet/student interaction in classrooms and teacher interpretation of that interaction on episodes of verbal aggression. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPpetThr.wps
Paper Title: Animal Assisted Therapy: The Effects on Verbal Aggression in the Classroom