Posts by Ben M.D.

Week 4:  Schizophrenia:  Psychosocial and Biological Treatments (Health Disorders) Schizophrenia The diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia include delusions, hallucinations, incoherence, and individual disorganization presenting within a month (American Psychiatric Association [APA],…

Often, a DNP program can be challenging. In this assignment, I will reflect on the DNP orientation webinar, the doctoral disposition, and the resources introduced in this topic to promote…

Topic 1 DQ 1( A Doctor of Nursing Profession) A Doctor of Nursing Profession presents tremendous opportunities at the personal and community level. These opportunities require individuals to leverage intrinsic…

Demand for Healthcare Healthcare insurance coverage has been linked to improved healthcare outcomes and is a crucial measure of healthcare access. Since its passage, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has…

Diagnostic Criteria for Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is chronic and complex mental health characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, abnormal motor behavior, and negative symptoms. Delusions render patients’ persistent beliefs despite an…