The targeted population that Bounce Back 2 Life will continue to serve are those caught up in the criminal or juvenile justice system that are just as likely to be victims as offenders. Criminal histories and demographics of each group are nearly identical. The majority (53%) of homicide victims in 2011 were under the age of 25, as were 56% of all homicide offenders. Prior arrest histories for both murder offenders and victims are 87% and 76%, respectively. The majority of each group is male, and around 75% of both offenders and victims are African American. In addition, 24.3% and 18.9% respectively are…
Health Psychology is a specialty that focuses on how different biological, psychological, social and behavioral factors influence the recovery of ones health and illnesses. The committee has set forth five specialists to collaborate on the study of the illness and to give specialized treatment in each area of recovery while dealing with such situations. (Cherry, 2000, p. 1)…
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) might sound a somewhat less-serious problem or perhaps a disorder that resists being categorized. However, both are stereotypes having strong roots in the disorder's history. Originally, the term "borderline" was used to describe a condition that was thought to "border" between neurotic and psychotic disorders. Its unusual and often confusing symptoms, combined with a lack of information at that time, led to an indistinct use of terminology, and consequently, misconceptions in definition. Since the DSM-III, it has been recognized as a unique type of personality disorder, and fairly recently, much concerning its etiology, course, and treatment has been identified.…
Chapter 5 of the Surgeon General report discusses the topic of recovery. Recovery has a variety of meanings which depend on a handful of components. Based on the person, their circumstances, beliefs, and values will determine how recovery is defined. To had better understand recovery, it is separated into categories of individual experiences and recovery beliefs and values. When it comes to experience, the road to recovery is different from person to person. There are communities that believe the help and support of friend and family is necessary to reach recovery. In some cultures, religion and spirituality are key parts in achieving recovery. Individuals who identify their abuse as mild or moderate often define recovery for themselves when…
Client is a Caucasian female D.O.B 11/11/1980 age 33 yrs. Name Taylor Jones current address 55566 Rose Lane Bellflower California 90242. Phone number is (562- 862-2696). Taylor lives with Brother Bob wife Sue, and their 5yr old son. Client has one son age 5yrs old who is currently living with Father. Husband is seeking a divorce from Taylor, and sole custody of son David. Taylor is currently unemployed. Taylor recently lost job due to being late, leaving early and missing too many days. Client attends church every Sunday with brother, and brother’s family. On October 1 2013 Taylor was arrested for possession of a controlled substance methamphetamine, and court order to complete a program by Bellflower Justice Center. First interviewed on 11/15/2013 client admitted to using methamphetamine, but blame her husband for recent arrest. Client said she started using when her father died in January 2011, and has continued until her arrest on 10/1/2013. Client denied having any prior arrest. Client stated that although at first the meth help numbed the pain it was taking more of the drug to numb the pain. Client also stated that when the client tried to stop using the client could not. Client started out snorting the drug, but began smoking for a stronger affect. Clients use has increased over time and is now at 2 grams a day. A check into criminal history revealed two prior arrests, March 7 2012 for driving under the influence of a controlled substance, and May 5 2010 for disorderly conduct. Both arrest resulted in convictions, and have been delt with. Client is currently on calendar for 12/13/2013 for proof of enrollment in a program. During interview client blamed husband for the problems client is having with drugs. When ask why client did not say anything about prior arrest client downplayed her lie, she said she did not think it was a big deal, and it was taken care of. Client has a past history of juvenile hall. Client blames others for her actions that…
Individuals who need help with an addiction can choose an outpatient program or a residential treatment program. When it comes to success rates, inpatient treatment options offer the best chances of recovery. While at the treatment center, you are unable to access drugs or alcohol. This prevents a relapse from happening while you learn the tools necessary for long-term recovery.…
After considering all of the recovery support program options to choose from I attended a Celebrate Recovery (or CR as they call it) meeting in Concord. The first thing that I noticed was that, while they are scattered throughout Northern California, the meetings were usually on a single day of the week in one city location – that is Concord only had Thursday nights, and Castro Valley only Wednesday nights, etc. The meetings are also unbelievably long, three hours in some cases. Being that I had already attended Life Ring and a slew of other 12 step options I was expecting the same format in CR and was trying to figure out what could possibly take two to three hours to complete and keep all while keeping an addict’s attention. Needless to say my curiosity was sparked.…
The focus in mental health services is now firmly upon developing treatments and interventions that impact positively on the individual’s life situation, thereby increasing both self –management and determination and contributing to recovery. More recently, professional mental health practice has seen an increase in practice guidelines which describe key interventions and models of service provision that reflect the evidence from research in terms of effectiveness and efficacy.(Ryan & Pritchard 2004).…
In 2011 The Department of Health published the report No Health Without Mental Health: A Cross-Governmental Mental Health Outcome Strategy For People Of All Ages (HM Government 2011) supporting the Government’s aim of achieving a balance between mental and physical health, with the view that an individual’s mental health is central to their quality of life (HM Government 2011). This strategy is relevant in Mental Health nursing today as The Office for National Statistics (2009) discovered that one in four people will experience at least one diagnosable mental health problem at some point in their life and one in six adults experience a mental health problem at any one time. From these statistics it is evident to see that mental health has a significantly large impact on the population as a whole and subsequently influences the health and quality of lives of many individuals. One of the main objectives of this strategy is to is to improve both the physical and mental health of those suffering with a mental illness, promoting recovering and providing support to not only themselves but also to their family and friends (Department of Health 2011).…
La Torre, M. (2006). Creating a Healing Environment. Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 42(4), 262-264. Retrieved August 13, 2008, from doi:1-.111/j.1744-6163-2006.00086.x Web Site: http://support.ebsco.com…
This paper introduces, evaluates and advocates mental health wellness along with recovery methods aided by others within the evidence-based practice called Wellness Recovery Action Planning, also known as WRAP. WRAP was introduced by Mary Ellen Copeland in 1997 and is now one of the most widely used recovery programs for those suffering from mental health issues. The paper will discuss the overall elements of WRAP and will give a better understanding of this wellness program that promotes independence in treatment, resulting in a better quality of life and a more positive future with mental health outcomes.…
There are a lot of things that people can be addicted to, but I am going to stick to one, which is alcohol. When addicted to something it’s when you are being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is expressively or physically habit forming, especially alcohol or narcotic drugs. There is different ways that people can go get help with something that they are dependent on, well in other words addicted to. You can get help in person, over the one, and even online.…
There have been remarkable developments in mental health care in the past decade. Mental health service provision is increasing and focusing more on the role of the primary care sector (Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Principal Committee, 2013). One particular mental health service is recovery-focused care - governments in many developed countries have suggested that mental health service systems should concentrate on the concept of recovery-focused practice (Cavanaugh, 2014). This essay will provide an overview and the rationale of the recovery-focused care approach for schizophrenia (a form of psychosis which needs more research and treatment (Torgalsbøen & Rund, 2010)), and will also assess the potential shortcomings and identify…
Barker P (2001) The Tidal Model: developing an empowering, person-centred approach to recovery within psychiatric and mental health nursing. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing 8 233-240.…
One common theme found in the mental health care industry is the deficiency of acknowledgement, in terms of overall health status and the well-being of the people involved. The consequence and cause to this is the fact that mental health research is poorly funded and developed due to politics, the economy, and stigma. Even with the limited imbursement given, money is being spent with limited value and accountability (Bhattacharya et all. 2001). Despite all this, mental health is not even considered near to the same degree as importance as physical health, so its neglectfulness results in this area of public health to be poorly studied; hence suffering people who don’t receive treatment to its full potential (World Health Organization, 2003).…