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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy A Treatment For Postpartum Depression, Lindsay Anne Nelson
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy A Treatment For Postpartum Depression, Lindsay Anne Nelson
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Background/Purpose:The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze the literature in order to determine whether or not cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective intervention in the prevention and/or treatment of postpartum depression. Theoretical Framework: The theoretical framework used for this paper was Cheryl Tantano Beck’s theory, Teetering on the Edge: A Substantive Theory of Postpartum Depression. Beck’s theory was phenomenological study of the lived experiences of women suffering from postpartum depression. Beck identified a four stage process of postpartum depression encompassing a loss of control. The four stages included: (1) Encountering Terror; (2) Dying of Self, (3) Struggling to …
Alzheimer's Disease: Knowledge Of Early Detection, Risk Factors, And Treatment, Anna H. Smith, Katlyn S. Spadino
Alzheimer's Disease: Knowledge Of Early Detection, Risk Factors, And Treatment, Anna H. Smith, Katlyn S. Spadino
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Alzheimer's disease causes a progressive and irreversible decline in cognitive functioning. There are many people living with this disease, and the prevalence is expected to triple between 2010 and 2050. Many members of society are affected through either a personal diagnosis or the diagnosis of a family member. There have been numerous studies outlining risk factors, signs and symptoms, and treatments for this disease, but it is unknown if this has translated to greater public awareness. This study aims to assess the general adult population's knowledge of Alzheimer's disease. The participants are 35 to 70 years old and live in …