Youth Mental Health and Well-Being Survey By Dr Teoh Hsien-Jin Woo Pei Jun Cheong Sau Kuan Department of Psychology School of Health & Natural Sciences Sunway University College Introduction and Literature Review The rates of mental health problems amongst Malaysian teenagers have been noted to be quite high. At present the percentage of emotional problems is 49% and aggressiveness is 41%. These findings were highlighted by the Ministry of Health’s Healthy Life-Style Campaign National Mental Health
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Over the course of history‚ mental illnesses have been described in many different ways. In early medieval times‚ mental disorders‚ or mental illnesses in general were often described as demon possessions (Slobogin‚ 2000). Therefore‚ mental illnesses and the individuals that suffered from them became feared‚ slandered and even disgraces by members of society. Even when societies kept no written records‚ there was still negative stigmas against mental illnesses and those who suffered from them. The
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The Mental Health Act The mental health act is an act design to protect people with mental illness. It was originally written in 1983 and reformed in 2007. It sets out clear guidance for a health professional when a person may need to be taken into compulsorily detained in a hospital. This is known as sectioning. This helps carers who are unable to cope without help. People can be sectioned if the health care profession thinks they are a danger to themselves‚ they are a danger to another person
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February 2013 Mental Health Awareness People tampering on social networking sites are unaware of the effect it has on their mental health. According to Webster’s Dictionary‚ social media is “forms of electronic communication (as Web sites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information‚ ideas‚ personal messages‚ and other content (as videos)” The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) strongly differentiates mental illness from
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Problem Statement The misconception of mental illness and the stigma that follows can exacerbate the difficulties faced by Barbadians living with mental health problems‚ causing an impact on them seeking mental health care and maintaining their optimal levels of functioning. What is mental Health Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential‚ can cope with the normal stresses of life‚ can work productively and fruitfully‚ and is able
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responses. By changing your thinking you can detox your brain. If you analyse thoughts and decide which require rejection to lead to positivity this can lead to a better attitude in life. A person’s mental health can determine his or her self image and confidence. A person with good mental health might generally be more satisfied with life and in relationships with others. They might have more self confidence. Positive outlook 3. How do these thoughts and feelings affect your behaviour?
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Unit 18: working in the health sector P6: Explain two examples of multi-disciplinary working in the health service provision. GP Surgery Practise Manager A practise manager is responsible for the whole surgery and the way it runs. Some of the roles include dealing with complaints‚ paying the bills and expenses of the practise and staff organisation. Data Input Clerk A data input clerk has little or no contact with the patients‚ practises and surgeries have data input clerks to ensure paperwork
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ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN TODAYS BUSINESS Ethical Dilemmas in Today ’s Business Environment Rick Jones University of Maryland University College ADMN 630 December 18‚ 2002 It is almost impossible to pick up any American newspaper and avoid reading an article dealing with the unethical and possibly even illegal conduct of those who run our businesses. Whether it is insider stock manipulation‚ off balance sheet partnerships‚ questionable accounting practices‚ dumping of environmental contaminants
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Effects of Obesity on Mental Health Risks of Being Overweight Walter Taylor Community College of Vermont Abstract In America‚ over 35% of all adults are obese. Though obesity rates in Vermont are among the lowest in the country (25%)‚ the current obesity epidemic is still alarming ("Adult obesity facts‚" 2012). Heart disease‚ diabetes‚ cancer‚ stroke‚ high cholesterol‚ and high blood pressure are all directly linked to obesity. While the physical effects of obesity have been researched extensively
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The mental health problem is global and millions of people are affected. It exists in Nigeria such that it has become a public health issue‚ yet the mental health system in Nigeria appears to be inept in meeting the needs of sufferers of mental illnesses. This paper discusses the increasing importance of mental illness as a public health concern globally with particular emphasis on the Nigerian mental health issue. It is organised into various sections discussing the global mental health problem;
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