Running Head: Cause and treatment of mental illness Abstract This paper briefly talks about mental illnesses and what it entails. The paper will discuss my thoughts on mental illnesses as well as what exactly a mental illness is. I will begin telling where some of the stigma of someone suffering with a mental illness stems from. I will talk about how the media such as newspapers and national advertisements play a role in this stigma. I will give insight on some of the causes that may contribute
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people living with mental health problems involve human rights. However‚ there is little information available about human rights and how they relate to mental health. Too often‚ a person may not realise that they are able to do something about their situation‚ or even that there is something wrong with the way they are being treated. It is therefore vital that people living with mental health problems are able to access information about their human rights and challenge bad treatment. {BIHR‚ 2006‚ P
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Changes in Mental Illness Treatment Since the early 1990s‚ the progress of mental illness treatment has increased quickly. Many patients with mental illness have been able to leave hospitals and live normal lives because of advancement in treatment. The treatment of mental illness has changed in many ways. Some of these ways are medical technology‚ medication‚ and the housing treatment. These changes in mental illness healing have led to a great success. Medical technology is one change
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Autonomy Vs. Paternalism In Mental Health Treatment The assignment for this Ethics class was to review Mr. Jacob ’s treatment‚ as described by the New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally disabled (1994). The class was further asked to comment on the major issues for each of the three perspectives. The agencies‚ family and review board were to be included. This student will begin with a fourth perspective; that of Mr. Gordon. In the Matter of Jacob Gordon (1994)
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Abstract This paper will be discussing Bipolar Disorder. It will cover some of today’s diagnosis methods and treatment. The treatments covered will involve psychotherapy and antidepressant drugs. Bipolar Disorder Many refer to Bipolar Disorder as manic-depressive disorder. This disorder causes people to swing from very low depressive states to extreme highs of “mania.” When people are depressed they may feel sad‚ hopeless and lose interest in everyday activities. However‚ when their mood shifts
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder Treatment By Psych Central Staff Table of Contents * Medical Treatment * Hospitalization * Psychosocial Treatment * Basic Principles * Individual Psychotherapy * Group Therapy Medical Treatment Hospitalization The hospitalization of patients with severe Narcissistic Personality occurs frequently. For some‚ such as those who are quite impulsive or self-destructive‚ or who have poor reality-testing‚ this is the result of Axis
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Adjustment Disorder Diagnosis and Treatment Adjustment disorder is a mental disorder that results from unhealthy responses to stressful or psychologically distressing events in life. This failure to adapt then leads to the development of emotional and behavioral symptoms. All age groups are affected by this disorder; and children have the same chance of developing the illness. While difficult to determine the causes of adjustment disorder‚ researchers suggest that genetics play a large part
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Discuss Biological Treatments for Schizophrenia (24 marks) The vast majority of people who suffer from schizophrenia will receive some form of treatment to try and diminish their symptoms. There are drug therapies that help patients to function as well as possible‚ and were founded in the 1950’s when the drugs were given to hospital patients to try and calm their anxiety before surgery but were also found to relieve the symptoms of schizophrenia and so consequently were used for treatment of
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personality disorder is often misunderstood by both professionals and laypeople. Confused with the popular terms‚ "sociopath" or "psychopath‚" someone who suffers from this disorder can be discriminated against within the mental health system‚ because of the symptoms of their disorder. Because there is usually a pervasive lack of remorse‚ and many time any feelings at all‚ they are assumed not to have any real feelings by many professionals. This can lead to difficulties within treatment. Psychotherapy
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ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS MARCH 2013 As the world changes‚ competitions grow larger and become more evident. Living in such competitive environment affects an individual’s health‚ particularly his/her mental wellness. Such mental health problems include depression‚ anxiety‚ self-harm‚ eating disorders‚ psychosis‚ and stress. Hence‚ many individuals succumb to use drugs or medical treatments to cure these problems. However‚ some drugs and medical treatments are not proven
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