Dissociative Identity Disorder can be defined as, \"a disturbance or alteration in the normally integrative functions of identity, memory, or consciousness\" (Dissociative, 1994). In order for one to understand Dissociative Identity Disorder completely, they must first comprehend the concept of dis...

Suicide is defined as the act of killing oneself. And in this day and age it is becoming more and more of a problem. Not only for a certain race or age, but also for adolescents. Most people would not think suicide is a major problem for today's youth, but the numbers keep multiplying each yea...

The physical benefits of exercise has been the main motivating factor for many people who adopt a regular physical fitness program. Physicians have long known the benefits of regular exercise and a healthy diet, although weight loss or weight management has been a major influence for people who begi...

Introduction Tourette's syndrome (TS) is a mental disease that affects 1 in 1000 boys and 1 in 2500 girls.(www.tourettes-syndrome.com) It is a worldwide disease affecting children from first to third world countries. It is found in the rich, the poor, the healthy, and the sick. The diseas...

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's NestThis movie demonstrates much of what I despise about my fellow feeble-minded Americans. In this movie, I saw stereotypes galore, and almost every cliche in the book. For example, one voluntary patient is seeking therapy for his marital problems. It seems that he and...

Multiple Personality Disorders By Philip Ausherman Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) or Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) was first recognized in the 1700's but was not understood so therefore it was forgotten. Many cases show up in medical records through the years, but in 1905, D...

Suicide is not a great survival technique. Successful suicide is inevitably fatal. Animals, to which humans belong, have a strong survival instinct. They will avoid death under almost all circumstances; therefore, the idea of committing suicide mystifies our logic. The motives behind suicide, which...

Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) or Dissociative IdentityDisorder (DID) was first acknowledged in the 1700's but wasnot understood so therefore it was forgotten. Many casesshow up in medical records through the years, but in 1905,Dr. Morton Prince wrote a book about MPD that is afoundation for th...

Multiple Personality Disorder (MPD) or DissociativeIdentity Disorder (DID) was first acknowledged in the 1700'sbut was not understood so therefore it was forgotten. Manycases show up in medical records through the years, but in1905, Dr. Morton Prince wrote a book about MPD that is afoundation for th...