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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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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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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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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Promoting Mental Health. The aim of this assignment will be to demonstrate my interventions designed to promote mental health and well being using current national and local policies and campaigns in relation to the patient’s identified needs as well as evidence based therapeutic interventions. Finally I will evaluate my package reflecting on its success or failure. In order to gain a better understanding of mental health promotion‚ it is important to gain a definition of promoting mental health. Rosie
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Natural Disaster and Mental Health: A Reflection Paper on Analyzing the Development and Environment (ADE) By Selahuddin Yu Hashim MDM 2013 When mother earth rages escaping from it is an almost impossible mission to achieve. Even nations with the most sophisticated technology may find it difficult to counter the destructive effect of natural disaster. And even if one is able to lessen its impact‚ it still results in devastation of the land affecting many people. The experience in Mt. Pinatubo
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Unit 11: Understand Mental Wellbeing and Mental Health Promotion Unit code: CMH 301 Unit reference number: F/602/0097 QCF level: 3 Credit value: 3 Guided learning hours: 14 Unit summary This unit aims to provide the learner with an understanding of the key concepts of mental wellbeing‚ mental health and mental health promotion. It focuses on the range of factors that can influence mental wellbeing and how effectively to promote mental wellbeing and mental health with individuals and groups
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2 PDHPE Assessment Task 2 Mental Health The nature of the problem. Mental health is the state of emotional and social wellbeing. Mental health problems and issues relate to a broad range of conditions that can alter people’s perceptions and emotions. They can range from short term issues such as anxiety and stress through to more extreme clinical problems and psychosis. Most individuals will experience some mental health issues at some time. Examples of mental health problems and illnesses include
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since the 1600s. The stigma against mental health in this country is incredibly apparent and only beginning to be addressed and given the attention it deserves. In fifty years or so‚ people will look back on the way mentally ill people have been treated and be absolutely disgusted. Hopefully. Hopefully‚ this reaction will occur even sooner than 50 years. Because people are conditioned from the beginning of their lives by a prejudiced‚ fearful society to see mental illness
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