The dictionary describes kleptomania as the inability to resist impulses to steal. The things that are stolen are not needed for personal use. They are also not taken for their monetary value. Let's try to look deeper into this problem.
Kleptomania was first officially recognized in the US as a mental disorder only in the 1960s. This is quite a rare condition, studies suggest that only 0.6% of the general population may have this disorder and that this is more common in females.
The exact cause of this mental illness is still unknown, but scientists presume that it is caused by depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders. There is version which says that kleptomania mau be transmitted genetically.
The treating may be various. It may include such therapies as cognitive-behavioral or rational-emotive. There is recommended treatment with various medicaments as well.
In conclusion, at first sight it may seem that kleptomania isn't very serious illness, but in my opinion it is. I think very important is to understand people with this mental disorder and treat them not as thieves but as a having serious mental problems.
Kleptomania was first officially recognized in the US as a mental disorder only in the 1960s. This is quite a rare condition, studies suggest that only 0.6% of the general population may have this disorder and that this is more common in females.
The exact cause of this mental illness is still unknown, but scientists presume that it is caused by depression, anxiety, substance abuse, eating disorders. There is version which says that kleptomania mau be transmitted genetically.
The treating may be various. It may include such therapies as cognitive-behavioral or rational-emotive. There is recommended treatment with various medicaments as well.
In conclusion, at first sight it may seem that kleptomania isn't very serious illness, but in my opinion it is. I think very important is to understand people with this mental disorder and treat them not as thieves but as a having serious mental problems.
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