DB
02-18-2004, 08:41 AM
Feb 17, 2003- Commentary
How important are the accuser's medical records in the Kobe Bryant case? According to Kobe Bryant's defense team, they are extremely important. According to the Eagle County District Attorney's office they are not relevant. So who should we believe ? Well, here is something you should know about Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder as quoted from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
"Psychotic disorders include severe mental disorders which are characterized by extreme impairment of a person's ability to think clearly, respond emotionally, communicate effectively, understand reality, and behave appropriately. Psychotic symptoms can be seen in teenagers with a number of serious mental illnesses, such as depression, bi-polar disorder (manic-depression), schizophrenia, and with some forms of drug and alcohol abuse. Psychotic symptoms interfere with a person’s daily functioning and can be quite debilitating. Psychotic symptoms include delusions and hallucinations.
Delusion: A false, fixed, odd, or unusual belief firmly held by the patient. The belief is not ordinarily accepted by other members of the person’s culture or subculture. There are delusions of paranoia (others are plotting against them), grandiose delusions (exaggerated ideas of one's importance or identity), and somatic delusions (a healthy person believing that he/she has a terminal illness)"
If the accuser in the Kobe Bryant was suffering from Psychosis and/or Bipolar Disorder, isn't it possible in her mind she believes she was raped? However, in reality she may only be a victim of a serious mental disorder , rather than a victim of Kobe Bryant. This is only an introduction to " Psychosis, Depression and Bipolar Disorder." In the coming weeks I will be providing our readers with an extensive selection of articles that will help educate the public about this serious mental disorder.
By Donald George
Editor
Source : American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org/about/glossary/PSYCHOS.HTM
http://www.welovekobe.com/Page15.html
How important are the accuser's medical records in the Kobe Bryant case? According to Kobe Bryant's defense team, they are extremely important. According to the Eagle County District Attorney's office they are not relevant. So who should we believe ? Well, here is something you should know about Psychosis and Bipolar Disorder as quoted from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
"Psychotic disorders include severe mental disorders which are characterized by extreme impairment of a person's ability to think clearly, respond emotionally, communicate effectively, understand reality, and behave appropriately. Psychotic symptoms can be seen in teenagers with a number of serious mental illnesses, such as depression, bi-polar disorder (manic-depression), schizophrenia, and with some forms of drug and alcohol abuse. Psychotic symptoms interfere with a person’s daily functioning and can be quite debilitating. Psychotic symptoms include delusions and hallucinations.
Delusion: A false, fixed, odd, or unusual belief firmly held by the patient. The belief is not ordinarily accepted by other members of the person’s culture or subculture. There are delusions of paranoia (others are plotting against them), grandiose delusions (exaggerated ideas of one's importance or identity), and somatic delusions (a healthy person believing that he/she has a terminal illness)"
If the accuser in the Kobe Bryant was suffering from Psychosis and/or Bipolar Disorder, isn't it possible in her mind she believes she was raped? However, in reality she may only be a victim of a serious mental disorder , rather than a victim of Kobe Bryant. This is only an introduction to " Psychosis, Depression and Bipolar Disorder." In the coming weeks I will be providing our readers with an extensive selection of articles that will help educate the public about this serious mental disorder.
By Donald George
Editor
Source : American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org/about/glossary/PSYCHOS.HTM
http://www.welovekobe.com/Page15.html