In this piece of work‚ I shall aim at a critical review of literature relating to reducing a fall in order people with a mental health problem. I shall critically analyse the strengths and weakness of the various strategies that have been used such as a complementary therapy in reducing falls in older people with dementia. In this assignment‚ I shall reflect upon my experience from my practice placement‚ where I was involved in the reduction of fall as a therapeutic intervention in order to minimise
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My passion for the field of mental health began when I took my first psychology class in high school. After taking this class‚ I knew mental health was the field for me. I started my college journey at College of Southern Nevada (CSN). I gained a strong foundational knowledge of mental functioning and human behaviors. After earning my Associate’s Degree in psychology‚ I enrolled at the University of Nevada‚ Las Vegas (UNLV) to pursue my Bachelor’s Degree. After I started I decided to add a minor
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The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is the largest county-operated mental health department in the United States‚ directly operating programs in more than 85 sites‚ and providing services via contract program and DMH staff at approximately 300 sites co-located with other County departments‚ schools‚ courts and other organizations. The goals are to: Provide quality‚ strength based mental health services to children. Help children achieve success at school and in the community. Strengthen
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American College Health Association’s most recent annual survey‚ 30 percent of college students felt so depressed that it was difficult for them to function (Lieblich10). Depression and anxiety is a major issue for college students and while there are many causes of the mental health crisis and I have found the lack of administration in colleges and the dramatic transition from high school to college to have a great effect on the health of college students. In solving the college mental health crisis one
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Health can only be defined in relation to a person’s own values‚ which will‚ of necessity‚ reflect the cultural background of that person. White Australian health professionals in general‚ and nurses in particular‚ need to understand the meaning of health within a traditional Aboriginal culture‚ in order to respond appropriately to the health needs of Aboriginal people. This essay will discuss the definition of Aboriginal health and identify how the principles of cultural competency would assist
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Psychiatric Mental Health Chapter 20: Sleep Disorders •Sleep is a major function of daily living and mental health. •The average adult should get 7 to 9 hours of sleep daily. •However‚ many people are in the habit of frequently cutting back on sleep to meet other social needs. •The most common and major consequence of sleep loss is excessive sleepiness. •Sleep deprivation is another consequence of sleep loss that complicates health‚ safety‚ and quality of life for individuals.
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Cultural Bias in Assessment and Counseling Psychological assessments and testing tools are an important asset to counselors in order to help counselors have a deeper understanding of client issues. However‚ there are many issues that come about with certain tests and minorities like African Americans‚ Hispanics‚ Asian Americans‚ etc. Some of the issues with testing and assessment techniques today are cognitive‚ educational‚ cultural‚ and social biases. I believe what needs to be addressed in regards
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Counseling and Diversity Liberty University Brandi McCain Abstract People of different cultures seem to differ from past generations in that they seek to retain many of their cultural values and are less interested in becoming regulated within the U.S. culture. This distinctness can create a potentially complex situation for both the client and counselor who may differ substantially in their own cultural values. For successful therapy to take place‚ it is important for counselors to be
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Investing In Mental Health Mental Health Worksheet Part 1 Research mental health in a country other than the United States. An example of a mental heath problem is provided below. Example: According to the World Health Organization (2005) Botswana‚ Africa‚ spends only 1% of the country’s health budget on mental health. The country does offer locations in communities for the training of mental health nurses. There are also community care facilities for patients suffering from mental disorders
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Mental health also contributes to crime in Lane county. One out of 35 adults has a Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) (DATA USA‚ n.d.). Individuals with SPMI are at greater risk for poverty‚ homelessness‚ incarceration and early death. Self medication through drugs or alcohol is a likely event when appropriate mental health care is not available. People with a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder are a co-occurring disorder. Many people in the criminal justice system have
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