A picture‚ they say‚ is worth a thousand words. This is especially true in the treatment of mental health patients. For patients unable to adequately express their feelings verbally‚ the best approach is to allow them to speak through their art. This is especially true of children who often have problems talking about their painful experiences. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy. Through the use of artistic expressions and other diagnostic procedures‚ doctors will be able to more accurately
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The assignment will discuss the importance of assessment in Mental Health nursing‚ focusing on a 54 year old lady suffering from major depression. The Department of Health (DoH‚ 2010) pointed out that depression is a disorder of mood and may be characterised by low mood and feelings of unhappiness‚ exhaustion‚ self blame and suicidal thoughts. The assessment scale called Health of the Nations Outcome Scales (HONOS) (see appendix B) and the rational for using this scale will be explored. A brief profile
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Interview a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Capella Introduction to Mental Health Counseling COUN 5223 February 3‚ 2013 Abstract For many years‚ people have his or her own perceptions of mental health counselors. Some people may even think that this is a pie job. This professional is overlook and underrated because so people who in need of this type of service are overlooked. While conducting this interview there were many of exciting job description of the two people this learner interviewed
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Addressing the unmet mental health needs of cancer patients in the England. Introduction: 1.8million people are currently living with cancer in England. This is set to grow to 3million by 2030 (UK Department of Health‚ Macmillan Cancer Support & NHS Improvement‚ 2013). This can be largely attributed to an increased prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles. Advancements in treatment and early diagnosis means that 40% are not expected to die from the disease (Macmillan
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Institutionalization for individuals with severe mental health disorders in the United States prior to the 1950s was promoted by often ineffective somatogenic care‚ society’s bias toward the population‚ the lack of understanding in regards to mental health maintenance and recovery‚ and the minimal alternative resources available in the community domain. While this environment provided 24-hour care‚ relief from external stressors‚ and sustainability for basic needs‚ it was also a breeding ground for
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Mental Health Issues in Adults Mental health is defined in Healthy People 2020 as encompassing the ability to engage in productive activities and fulfilling relationships with other people‚ to adapt to change and to cope with adversity (USDHHS‚ 2010). In the United States nearly 57.7 Million adults (18 years and above) suffer from a mental health disorder in a given year and 6% of the population suffers from a serious mental illness (NIMH‚ 2010). The purpose of this paper is to look into the perspective
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Promoting Mental Health Introduction The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical‚ mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” and that the “enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race‚ religion‚ political belief‚ economic or social condition.” (World Health Organization. 2006) As nurses‚ health and health promotion are fundamental
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Assignment 302 Candidates name....................... Principles of personal development in adult social care settings Assignment composition Assignment overview In this assignment‚ you will look at the importance of reflective practice in adult social care. You will explore how reflective practice can improve your development and practice and contribute to the quality of service provision You will also look at the process of planning development‚ and the importance
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Brittany N. McDaniel Mental Health Criminals in Texas Colorado State University Global Campus December 17‚ 2012 Mental Health Criminals in Texas The United States has taken many strides to adequately defend and prosecute mentally ill offenders‚ but some still fall through the cracks of the legal system and do not get the help that they truly need. Mental illness is a serious medical dilemma with severe social implications. Individuals that are mentally ill and
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Mental illness is any disease or condition that influences the way a person thinks‚ feels‚ behaves‚ and/or relates to others and to his or her surroundings. Although the symptoms of mental illness can range from mild to severe and are different depending on the type of mental illness‚ a person with an untreated mental illness often is unable to cope with life’s daily routines and demands. Mental illnesses can be put into two types - Psychoses and Neuroses. Psychoses: symptoms are normally severe
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