There have been many attempts at defining mental health or illness, each using different terminology depending on the perspectives. The definition by ‘The World Health Organisation’, reads, ‘Mental health is a state of wellbeing in which the individual realises his or her own abilities, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community’. (Unit 1, p.13). The term ‘mental illness’ might be used to describe a broad range of mental and emotional conditions, and in some definitions the term has been changed to ‘mental disorder’, ‘The Mental Health Act’ being one example of this. (Mental Health Act, 1983).
Education is important with this form of treatment so clients can recognize how different factors affect the course of the disease and what they can do to manage these factors (Steinkuller and Rheineck 342). Family therapy is also a means of treatment where family members as well as the client see a mental health provider to find solutions and ways to deal with the disorder. Family involvement provides structure and could increase adherence to treatment leading to delays or reductions in relapses (Steinkuller and Rheineck 342). Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy involves stabilizing social and circadian rhythms based on the hypotheses that unstable daily routines result in increased bipolar episodes in individuals prone to them (Steinkuller and Rheineck 349). Social rhythm therapy recognizes the need for regular sleep/wake cycles, regulation of meals, exercise, sleep and plans for keeping rhythms stable when disruptions occur.
It has been said that these organizations move persons from undesirable to desirable states. Petagaye “As a trained social worker myself, I know that the mission states that social workers employ a bio-psycho-social approach to restore clients to a state of social functioning” Response “Unique technologies are employed to help persons interact better with their families, neighbours and co-workers. They are enabled to be more productive at work and to be responsible citizens. Petagaye “Let’s go to the phone lines and then we will pick up later on those technologies that, I’m quite sure will enlighten our listeners on how social service agencies differ in function and characteristics from other
Working in the Health and Social Care industry I think the most important thing is the service users and our health and social care workers and their happiness. The more I reflect and enhance my own knowledge the more effective the learning and training will be. We also have to take responsibility for our own behaviour on people that we manage and train and encourage them to show positive behaviour too. 1.2 – Analyse potential barriers to professional development There are a number of barriers within my role. Once the barriers have been identified I should look to overcome these.
Maslow felt that for individuals to be able to become “self-actualising” (Walmsley, J. K101 Bock 1, Unit 3, pg 131) they needed to have their basic needs met first before they can look at social inclusion. Through this essay I will be looking at how advocacy and support can support individuals to have their basic needs met and hopefully progress to leading more fulfilling lives. I have used case studies from the Sussex Travellers Women’s Health Project, The Thornhill Project and Simon to look at meanings of social exclusion and how care work that offers advocacy and outreach services can have positives and negatives and how they may not always succeed. (155) There are 3 main circumstances that can cause people to be socially excluded; finance social and unemployment. Lack of finance can cause families to live in poverty, which can then have adverse effects on health, life opportunities, employment, diet and wellbeing, which in turn can lead to more isolation.
We know what causes homelessness, but we are still learning the causes of mental illness. What I would like to accomplish in human services is a better way to manage the lives of those in need. We need better strategies for the programs which we have available in every community of the United States. The way I go about solving personal
Social therapy, the community are encouraged to contribute and to involve in the project in a volunteer way. 5. Grass-roots radicalism, the participation is the way for disadvantage group in community to challenge the domination of government system and injustice system which influence their lives. 2.2.2.3 Bishop and Davis Model Participation is shaped by the policy problem, the techniques and resources availability. The political judgment may also influence the participation.
It is used as a life planning model to enable individuals with disabilities and improve their own independence * Appropriate care: Health care in which the expected clinical benefits of care to balance the expected negative effects to such a level that the treatment is necessary * Safeguarding: Protection from harm or damage * Promoting independence: Encouraging the person in your care to do as much as they can for themselves * Aids to communication: A communication aid that helps a person to communicate more effectively with those around them * Legislation and guidance: A law or a group of laws The questions that I asked to Kerry were: 1) How do you promote Equality and Diversity in your role? 2) How do you maintain a service user’s dignity? 3) Are you support plans person centred? How often do you update these? 4) How do you know if the care is appropriate for the individual?
Similarities between Counseling and Social Work Counseling – a new definition by ACA, is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. Social Work – defined by the Council on Social Work Education as promoting human and community well-being. Someone that promotes social work is someone employed to provide social services, especially to the disadvantage. • Both professions seek for the emotional well-being of a client. • Both set standards that require coursework on theories of human development and behavior application of these theories.
The client must be ready for change, have psychological resources and social support in order to ensure a positive outcome in counseling (Neukrug, 2014). Introduction As a counseling student at Liberty University it is important to learning and understand how to be successful in producing the desired outcome when counseling clients. In counseling it is not beneficial to just counsel but a counselor must be effective and efficient in the counseling process. In counseling, the counselor and client have created an interactive relationship where both parties play pivot role is the success rate of treatment. Before counseling starts, an evaluation of the client is needed to determine possible obstacles