With the establishment of the Mental Capacity Act comes the Independent Mental Health Advocacy which was introduced in 2007 under the amendments of the Mental Health Act 1983. An Independent Mental Health Advocate is a specialist advocate with legal rights to the IMHA which is not available to all advocates. What this means exactly is that an Independent Mental Health Advocate may meet with qualifying patients in private; consult with who are professionals concerned with the patient’s care and treatment;
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Consultation and Advocacy Bradlee Donahue Survey of Research in Human Development for Professional Counselors Kathy Blaydes August 4‚ 2013 Advocacy and consultation have over the years proven to be two equally important ways for counselors to assist their clients. According to research conducted by Moe‚ Perera-Diltz‚ & Sepulveda (2010)‚ there is a positive correlation between the two concepts. For example‚ both concepts utilize distinct and unique methodologies
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The Effects of Teenage Violence on the African American Community Herman McBride Axia College of University of Phoenix With the increasing amount of stress placed on the African American community‚ teenage violence has become an issue that needs to be dealt with immediately. Before anything can be done about it however; one must begin with what causes it. Although we can point the finger to a number of things‚ life at home and school as well as opportunities and economic conditions are considered
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American School Counselor Association (ASCA) states that‚ “Through consultation‚ partnering‚ collaborating‚ and teaming‚ school counselors provide important contributions to the school system” (2005). According to Chesler‚ Bryant‚ and Crowfoot‚ advocacy characterizes a certain perception of school structure and professional consultation. One major concern is the role of an interest group in school and society. Actions such as tracking‚ curriculum concerns‚ rules for behavior‚ professional training
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Community Health Nursing Reflection Maria Jelyn Engelhardt-Parales NUR/405 August 27‚ 2012 Amy Weaver Community Health Nursing Reflection Community health nursing practice aims to improve community health by promoting a healthier group of people‚ individuals‚ families‚ and residents within the community. The goal is to maintain‚ preserve‚ and promote health by providing information‚ education‚ teachings‚ and health care services to the population. The focus is on the collective good of
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Advocacy is important to the social work profession. In many ways‚ it enacts social work values concerning social and economic justice (Ezell‚ 2001). Advocacy is a core function in social work. It is also an important part of the organizational life of many social workers. As a professional community‚ social workers hope that they can prevent a range of social ills and reinforce social work’s place in society. While not every social worker is comfortable with integrating politics into their professional
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Substance Abuse in the African American Community Stating the Problem The contemporary problem that I would like to address is Substance abuse in African Americans community. Most Africain American uses Substance abuse as a stress reliever . They use religion by going to church to get strength asking for forgiviness. Adolescent are the one’s who are at risk the most . In the Hampton Roads you will see a lot of homeless people substance abuse users. Interview from a experience individual
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Community mental health is a vast concept with various initiatives and programmes under its umbrella. The area chosen for the purpose of the assignment is to address community mental health initiative addressing psychosocial needs of the people who have experienced massive forced displacement and/or identify as refugees. People migrate due to economic crisis‚ natural disasters‚ construction of dams and various others reasons that lead them into search for other opportunities‚ away from conflict and
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Community and Public Health Nursing Reflection Licia Phillips NUR/405 July 8‚ 2013 Professor Cindy Januale RN‚ MSN In the Young’s neighborhood the community is family and community centered. The community nurse and their partners and the individuals of the community come together for the greater good of the community. The neighborhood health clinic offers free immunizations as long as he individuals bring a copy of their shot records. The community also holds annual health fairs to update
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Unit 9 Project Rural Community Action for Better Health Suzy Student Learning University CM220-28 Professor Awesome February 14‚ 2013 Rural Community Action for Better Health The vast fields and beautiful mountains of West Virginia are hiding secrets of poverty and desperation. West Virginia has severe health problems that are curable and avoidable through proper nutrition. The majority of citizens often struggle to feed their families consistent nutritious meals. This
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