Sandy Gross COUN 5223 Introduction to Mental Health Counseling Abstract The primary objectives of clinical mental health counselors is to diagnose and treat individuals suffering from mental and emotional disorders by utilizing effective techniques aimed at prevention. The various roles‚ approaches and responsibilities performed by clinical mental health counselors are important components in regards to strengthening an individual’s ability to regain control of their lives to independently
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Latinos accounted for 17.4% of the population (U.S. Census Bureau‚ 2015). Many Latinos are dealing with mental health disorders‚ such as depression. To help the well-beings of Latinos‚ counselors need to understand treatments based on depression. Additionally‚ one has to understand the cultural factors within the population of Latinos. Recently‚ Kanter et al. (2015) depicts a need for more research in order to improve treatment outcomes for Latinos dealing with depression (p. 178). Another study demonstrates
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possible influences] that affect crime [particularly violent crime]is mental disorder. Several studies have been carried out that investigate this link‚ which have uncovered much important information. These studies [as with most studies] however‚ are not without bias. Things such as definition of mental disorder or abnormality are often questionable‚ as are sample distributions. There are also individual factors‚ such as type of mental disorder and previous criminal records of subjects‚ which can influence
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com/research/US/Job=Mental_Health_Counselor/Salary (2) http://study.com/articles/Mental_Health_Counselors_Job_Description_and_Information_About_Starting_a_Career_in_Mental_Health_Counseling.html Mental Health Counselor A mental health counselor is a healthcare worker responsible for diagnosing and treating mental health disorders‚ problems‚ and illnesses. Your resume template should highlight your proficiency with this responsibility. These counsellors are generally state-certified‚ and requirements for
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One misconception is that a majority of people think that people suffering from a mental illness could snap and get violent quickly‚ when in reality it all depends on the person who has the mental illness. Although the people with more severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia are more likely to take out their feelings violently on others‚ it is very rare. Of a person is raised right and taught how to express themselves or control their feelings‚ they can live normally from a day to day basis
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Mental Health : Nature or Nurture Mental health is by nature and not by nurture. The mental health of a person is linked to his gene and hereditary. A person with no mental illness ancestry does not easily encounter depression or other illness in adverse situations. On the other hand‚ a person having a parent with mental illness has a considerable chance of getting mentally ill. A person having a mutated gene in his DNA can get mental health problems easier than normal people. Nurturing adds to
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relate and behave. Because cultural norms prescribe what is “normal” and ‘abnormal‚” culture helps develop concepts of mental health and illness” (Varcarolis & Halter‚ 2010). Discussed further will be the mental health of Filipino Americans as well as mental health information from The Philippines. Mental Health Needs “A strong belief that spirits are a cause of physical and mental illness is prevalent throughout the Western Pacific Region‚ including the Philippines. The strong influence of religion
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Mental Health Treatment in Prison Luke Myers Argosy University What are the services provided by mental health courts? Mental health courts are criminal courts set up to deal with people who have mental health issues or learning disabilities who have committed crimes. Instead of putting these people in jail‚ mental health courts (MHC’s) look to enroll them in community treatment to deal with their mental health problems so that they will not commit crimes again. “MHC’s have been created
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generally considered at the insistence of the family. In recent decades‚ the United States Supreme Court has limited the circumstances where a person can be committed to a mental hospital against their will. Despite these rulings‚ the civil rights remain under attack. The public bodies often perceive those who suffer from a mental instability as a danger to society and want them separate from the community (Wahl‚ 1995‚ p. 1). Throughout this paper‚ I will detail the current system that governs involuntary
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Mental health within childhood is a long standing problem within society. One in ten children suffer with mental health issues (Mentalhealth.org.uk‚ 2015)‚ by adopting different perspectives‚ models and explanations for childhood mental health‚ an evaluation can be made on the best course of prevention. The different views we adopt however have an effect on the way we think about the issue‚ such as the way we assess and identify it‚ how we treat it and most importantly how we try to prevent it (Kearney
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