Speech 1A: Elements of Public Speaking Informative Speech 10/12/2011 Outline: Art Therapy for the Mentally Ill Introduction a) [Opening Device] Mental illness’ are extremely devastating conditions that ruin peoples patient’s life and those around them. The conditions can range from depression and anxiety, to Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Schizophrenia. Alternative forms of therapy from medicine can be used such as Art therapy. b) [Thesis Statement] Art Therapy is a Form of psychotherapy that can be used to heal and or help patients with mental and emotional life. c) [Preview] I’ll show how art therapy is used to help patients with their illness by 1) self-expression, 2) creativity , and 3) 2) Body A) History • Relatively new discipline which started in the mid-20th century • The beginning of art therapy goes back to the painter, Adrian Hill, who suggested artistic work to his fellow inpatients, while he was treated in a tuberculosis sanatorium.
This report identifies bias and apathetic attitudes that create barriers to positive mental health outcomes. It includes concepts that can implement Watson’s Theory of Caring and therapeutic communication to facilitate healing in a safe environment while providing compassionate care. Focus of the Project The focus of this Project is to educate staff awareness of attitudes toward the psychiatric patient. Increase awareness of vulnerability and identify psychiatric patient as a vulnerable population. Bias toward this vulnerable population can result in inadequate care when presenting to the emergency department because of negative or apathetic attitudes by the nursing staff (Camilli & Martin, 2005, p. 313).
D1- Evaluate the potential long-term effects of these two forms of abuse on the health and wellbeing of adults. I am going to be talking about the long term effects of 2 different types of abuse these are Sexual abuse and Emotional abuse I will be also evaluating how these two forms of abuse have serious long term effects on the individual who has suffered this type of abuse. I am also going to talk about how health care professionals can help the individual deal with these effects in their day-to-day lives. Sexual Abuse Sexual abuse refers to any action that pressures or forces someone to do something sexually they don't want to do. It can also refer to behaviour that impacts a person's ability to control their sexual activity or the circumstances in which sexual activity occurs, including oral sex, rape or restricting access to birth control and condoms.
Despite this medical recommendation SRT continues to be practiced and encouraged by religious leaders. It is mind blowing that SRT is still being practiced and promoted when time and time again people who end up going through with SRT have reported to suffer from one or all of these psychological damages : “numbness, dissociation, compulsive work behavior, anxiety, depression, suicide attempts, distorted perceptions, intrusive imagery, sexual dysfunction, fear of being a child abuser, negative impact on religiosity, increased negative stereotypes of gay and lesbian people, delayed coming out process, and many more” (Benoit 312). It is interesting that there is even an argument on whether or not the APA should ban SRT when the field of psychology claims that they are “deeply committed to advocating against societal and institutional oppression of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) people and to providing services to empower (LGB) people against the psychological effects of prejudice” (Benoit 310). If the American Psychiatric Association acted out their statement SRT’s would not exist, period. Here is a small list of SRT treatments that exist today: “electric shocks to the torso, hands, or genitals while exposing the client to homoerotic material,
Vulnerable Population: Self-Awareness Paper Rose Buckle June 18, 2012 University of Phoenix Nursing 440 Sharon Cook-Litschauer * The most common attributes shared by groups currently identified as vulnerable in the United States include the following (a) having a downgraded sociocultural status, (b) having limited access to economic resources, or (c) belonging to a certain age and gender group (Chesnay, 2012, p. 5). The LGBT or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender group is such a population. The confusion amongst individuals in LGBT groups regarding their sexual identity or sexual orientation makes this group vulnerable to much discrimination in today’s society in the United States. * According to Gates (2011) the population of LGBT in the United States is approximately 9 million individuals. Gates reports that an estimated 0.3% of the LGBT population in the United States is made up of transgender individuals.
Abstract The rate of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in sexual assault survivors is even higher than what is reported in combat situations . Increased knowledge of the difficulties associated with rape trauma in biological, psychological and sociological areas may help to develop more effective treatments for survivors. Pharmacotherapies are available to treat PTSD, however, they are often inadequate or unwanted by the survivor. Mental health is often compromised following sexual trauma and many psychological therapies are available, but with varying results. A person's thought patterns have a dramatic effect on the onset, severity, and progress of PTSD following sexual assault.
Investigations into these matters imply that LGBTQ individuals experience many of their problems due to societal stigma, discrimination, and denial of basic human rights. Due to the realities of how the LGBTQ population is treated in society, they are associated with high rates of psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and suicide (American Psychological Association, 2008). According to (CDC), the Center for Disease Control and Prevention(2011), “Stigma and discrimination persist in the U.S. and negatively affect the health and well-being of gay, bisexual, and other member of the LGBT community. Stigma and discrimination are social determinants of health that can affect physical and mental health,”
There can be can be considerable embarrassment, shame, and stigma associated with a herpes diagnosis and this can substantially interfere with a patient’s relationships. 7 Clinicians can address these concerns by encouraging patients to recognize that while herpes is not curable, it is a manageable condition. Three important steps that providers can take for their newly-diagnosed patients are: giving information, providing support resources, and helping define options. 10 Since a genital herpes diagnosis may affect perceptions about existing or future sexual relationships, it is important for patients to understand how to talk to sexual partners about STDs. One resource can be found here: www.gytnow.org/talking-to-your-partnerExternal Web Site
Champion equality ,diversity, and inclusion Explain the models of practice that underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in your own area of responsibility In my area of responsibility I would like to pin point two specifics models of practice the first one is the social model of mental health, many patients have been suffering with discrimination and prejudice demonstrated in today’s society, in which the need for each other has not been taken seriously or the environment where they live. The stigma of mental health patients still plays a very difficult role in power of those who need to be looked after and by their relatives. The social model focuses on whom is the mental health person as a individual, not to their diagnosis and lack of understanding of the world , it also focuses on how to support and empower the individual to have a better life and lead an independent life , supported by a society that understands the patients with mental health needs. The second is the medical model of care, that views adults with mental health with difficulties or lacking in some ways, this model focuses in acknowledging ways to give better treatment and therapy, to also focus on identifying, diagnosing and controlling the condition in the best way possible with a strong medical and clinical support. I have
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Many individuals seek professional treatment every day due to horrible memories that they want to forget (or remember) or due to some type of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that they may have encountered. Symptoms that can possibly accompany these issues are depression, high anxiety, and thoughts of suicide. There are many ways that an individual can deal with these horrible memories or PTSD such as taking prescribed medication and/or seeking therapy. A newer form of therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an effective form of therapy that is meant to treat an individual that suffers from these types of disorders. EMDR is a is an eight-phase treatment method used in psychotherapy to alleviate distress associated with trauma by using bilateral stimulation, right/left eye movement, or tactile stimulation, which when repeated, activates the opposite sides of the brain, releasing emotional experiences that are confined in the nervous system (EMDR-THERAPY).