Abuse and Addiction a Mental Illness “A state of complete physical‚ mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease” is the World Health Organization’s (WHO‚ 2012) well known definition of health. It is understood that health is referring to one’s physical state however it is also unnoticed that mental state is also a determinant of health. The general public has little or no knowledge about mental illness‚ as it is often a sensitive subject. Furthermore‚ mental illness is completely
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Assessment activity 1 Working in the mental health sector Presentation for team meeting in mental health Mental health has had changing attitudes towards mental illness in the past and today I will outline the differences and the current models of mental health services and the objective of recovery programs and how they benefit individual clients. The term “mental illness” began in the early 1900s before this time‚ people with mental illness were housed in asylums and classed as inmates. In the
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The assignment will discuss the importance of assessment in Mental Health nursing‚ focusing on a 54 year old lady suffering from major depression. The Department of Health (DoH‚ 2010) pointed out that depression is a disorder of mood and may be characterised by low mood and feelings of unhappiness‚ exhaustion‚ self blame and suicidal thoughts. The assessment scale called Health of the Nations Outcome Scales (HONOS) (see appendix B) and the rational for using this scale will be explored. A brief profile
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According to the United States Surgeon reports‚ stigma is one of the main barriers to mental health care (Bharadwaj et al.‚ 2015). It has also been noted that it is one of the many reasons why people make the choice to not get the necessary treatment they need is because they feel the stigma associated to the mental illness (Corrigan et al.‚ 2004). A lot of prior research has indicated the growing concern that stigma is an obstacle between appropriate care and letting the symptoms get worst when
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Unit 4222-372 Equality‚ diversity and inclusion in dementia care practice Outcome 1 Understand that each individual’s experience of dementia is unique 1. It is important to remember that people suffering from dementia do not lose their individuality and identity. They have life histories‚ families‚ beliefs and values‚ opinions‚ feelings‚ interests and hobbies. They may struggle
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WHO (1946)‚” good health is a state of complete physical‚ social and mental well-being‚ and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Not only physical health is important but also psychological health‚ and they both are regarded as the essential for social stability. However‚ mental health is not like physical health can be simply diagnosed by physical syndromes and it needs more evaluations so mental health is neglected easily. There is not a doubt that mental health is one of upsetting
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Evaluation for the Supporting Families Through Mental Health Education Program with the implementation of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Basic Program material/instructions will consist of two sources of evaluations: external program evaluation and internal program evaluation. In order for the program to be considered as effective in the Clearinghouse Continuum of Evidence to be then further utilized at Vista Maria and at other residential treatment facilities for children and adolescents
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Mental Ill and Workplace Lack of Diversity Literature Review Introduction Being employed is a life experience which everyone wishes they could experience. Being employed allows an individual prospect of belonging‚ gratitude and allows them to build their self worth. People who have low self esteem believe that they are less fortunate in obtain employment then others. There are many obstacles that the mentally ill experience when trying to again employment. After conducting this research I have
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Unit 4222-209 Handle information in health and social care setting (HSC 028) Outcome 1 Understand the need for secure handling of information in health and social care Identify the legislation that relates to the recording‚ storage and sharing of information in health and social care The Data Protection Act 1998 covers anything relating to a person‚ medical records‚ social service records‚ credit information‚ local authority information. There are eight enforceable principles: Personal
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Mental health disorders are serious illnesses that affect many people every day. The number of people being affected by these illnesses is increasing every year with no signs of letting up‚ causing psychologists to be concerned. One group of people that is extremely affected by this are college students. As college students make a huge transition in their lives they begin to cross obstacles. One of these obstacles being mental health issues. The book College Student Mental Health Counseling: A Developmental
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