We have learned that there are many types of psychological disorders that can im

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We have learned that there are many types of psychological disorders that can impact a person’s life. Based on what you have learned about these disorders, read the case of Amy below.

Because Amy feels "dirty" a lot of the time, she spends much of her day at the sink, washing and rewashing her hands hundreds of times until they are red and raw.

In your paper, state what disorder you believe Amy is suffering from. Why do you think this?

Include the following information in your paper:

The name and details about the disorder affecting Amy.

Why do you believe Amy is suffering from this disorder (symptoms)?

How might you treat someone with this disorder?

Choose one of the types of therapies discussed this week to treat Amy.

Summarize the methods used in this type of therapy.

Describe how you would use these methods with Amy to treat her.

Explanation / Answer

The name and details about the disorder affecting Amy.

Amy is suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Why do you believe Amy is suffering from this disorder (symptoms)?

OCD is characterised by checking something very often and doing something routinely although there is no necessity to do it. Amy is washing her hands repeatedly without it being soiled.

How might you treat someone with this disorder?

We could treat them with CBT, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and with the help of few medications.

Choose one of the types of therapies discussed this week to treat Amy.

I would take Amy to get her hands soiled to make her understand that it’s ok to get soiled and we could always wash our hands. This therapy will take her fear of getting soiled and the repetitive behaviour of washing hands will disappear over a period of time.

Summarize the methods used in this type of therapy.

Exposure and Response Prevention therapy which is part of the Cognitive Behavioural therapy is something which will take the person to places or things where they are comfortable with. The most common medication is selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).

Describe how you would use these methods with Amy to treat her.

I will talk to her that it’s really important get out of the discomfort zone and face the reality. I’ll also convince her that it’s not about running away but experiencing what’s threating and get over it.

I would then help her slowly come into contact with things that are dirty and then ask her to wash her hands. Periodically I’ll also administer SSRIs.

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