Why do some people object to the term ‘mental illness’? To understand the complexity of the term ‘mental illness’, it is necessary to explore a diverse range of perspectives on varying topics that often arise within the ‘world’ of mental health. Using the elements of the K225 course model as a basis for exploration, this essay shall aim to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the individual experiences that could lead to possible reasons why, some people may not be in favour of the term ‘mental illness’. (Unit 1, p.19). The ‘world’ of mental health briefly consists of people, services, policy, and legislation.
Risk assessments are also designed to manage and identify areas of concern, either to the patient or health professional’s involved in the care of the patient. Areas of risk assessment may include suicide or self harm, absconding, aggression or violence, substance use, vulnerabilities and neglect, non adherence or compliance. These areas of assessment may include past risk and current risk factors (Edward, Munro, Robins & Welch, 2011). Risk assessment of the patient is important but also risk towards others. Patients with paranoid schizophrenia are more opportunistic in behaving aggressively or violently towards co-patients and/or staff, which is why implementation of such assessment tools have been put in place (Langan, 2008).
Abnormal Psychology Lisa Mac Donald-Clark PSY/410 December 19, 2011 Mark Hurd Abnormal Psychology Abnormal psychology, also known as psychopathology, is the branch of psychology that deals with abnormal behaviors and mental illness (Hansell & Damour, (2008). Although psychopathology is a fascinating field of study it can be equally challenging, covering a broad range of disorders, illnesses, and symptoms. Defining abnormal psychology also poses a challenge. The fundamental concept of abnormal would seem simple in that it would include anything that falls outside of what societies considers normal. Narrowing the group association is essential in defining the behavior as normal or abnormal.
There has been a number of large scale studies conducted on the physical and psychological effects of refugees, but the authors theoretical framework throughout this article gives a perspective on trauma that links long term control of a person’s body and the psychological and social consequences of that. Refugees are the uprooted and suffer losses which include social identity, home, family, livelihood, and support systems. Combining multiple theories proposed a more comprehensive framework and promotes a better understanding for service providers such as physicians and therapists in the unique concepts related to the traumatic experiences. The overall goal and theme throughout this article was to emphasize the importance of understanding all different aspects of refugee trauma such as the social, medical, political and historical backgrounds of its
De-Hert et al., (2011, p.138) argued that individuals with mental illness are at higher risk of poor physical health and premature mortality than the general population. Therefore, there is a continuing need for mental health services to address this issue hence this assignment aims to enable the author acquire the relevant knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of altered physical health status of clients with mental illness. Firstly, a short profile a client who will be known as Casper will be presented followed by a rationale for selecting Physical Health Assessment (PHC) tool to assess his physical health. A critical discussion of the assessment outcomes in relation to Casper’s altered health status will then ensue. Next, the management of Casper’s physical health needs will be critically examined in view of any impact that his mental health may have on care provided.
It is hard, however, to get through each day while being a sufferer of PTSD. There are many treatments available for post traumatic disorder. "Two SSRIs [selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors] are approved for treatment of PTSD. There is also definitive evidence for the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy [CBT], including prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing is somewhat controversial but also supported by clinical trial data” (Kelly, 2006).
Theoretical Approaches to Psychiatric Nursing: The Tidal Model Happy Gilmore Theoretical Approaches to Psychiatric Nursing: The Tidal Model Contemporary theoretical approaches to psychiatric nursing reflect the disparate and often conflicting messages inherent in the medical models which have served as a foundation to much of psychiatric nursing in the twentieth century. Many of these theoretical approaches attempt to bridge the divide between the physical and social sciences, demonstrating the difficulty in developing a singular and specific theoretical model that is unique to psychiatric nursing alone (Boyd, 2008). However, although the medical model continues to dominate nursing, the evolution of theoretical approaches to psychiatric nursing practice begun by Hildegard Peplau (1952) with her seminal work Interpersonal Relations in Nursing, has both influenced the field's approach to providing positive and compassionate paradigms for patient care and shaped the theoretical aspects of the field. As such, Philip Barker's Tidal Model (2001) builds upon Peplau's focus on the critical relationship between nurse and patient to create an approach that emphasizes the importance of the patient's own narrative and lived-experience in developing a appropriate person-centered care plans. Using the metaphor of the tide to illustrate the "fluid nature of human experience" (Barker, 2001, p. 2), this theoretical model refuses to dictate a 'correct' course for human life experience, instead using the patient's own expectations for and articulation of need to dictate the nurse-patient relationship.
History of Psychological Assessment Mandana Smith PSY/525 November 6, 2011 Christa Washington History of Psychological Assessment Assessments used in psychology have quite an extensive history within the discipline and mental health field. Roles of assessments continue to vary according to prevention and treatment methods used for mental illnesses. Assessments within the psychology field are described by separate spectrums that include the differential treatment, therapeutic, and information-gathering models (McIntire & Miller, 2007). Gathering information to determine a diagnosis and facilitation of communication are important. This model contains standard testing providing comparison of individuals with similar traits allowing prediction of behavior outside an environment of testing.
Nowadays many studies on insomnia manage to find the answers on the causes that lead to this health problem and the solution to overcome it. However it is not easy to propagate the society to be aware about this issue. People have many thought about this health issue. Non-education people understand insomnia as a disease and it is vice versa to the educated people that define insomnia as a symptom. This is means insomnia is an early sign of disease before it lead to serious part such that physical disorder or psychiatric illness.
Psychotherapy on the other hand, is generally a longer term which focuses more on gaining an insight into chronic physical and emotional problems. It's focus is on the patient's thought processes rather than specific problems. Conclusion According to this article, specialties of counseling and clinical psychology had evolved, and at times, their paths of development are linked. Psychologists are looking for ways to apply the findings of psychological science to the problems people are