Unit 60 Facilitate learning and development activities to meet individual needs and preferences 1.1 Describe the benefits to individuals of engaging in learning or development activities. Engaging and taking part in activities for learning or development is the individual can benefit from recreation participation. One benefit is learning from the experience and gives the individual a sense of freedom, independence, and autonomy. Taking part in activities will make better ability to socialize with others, including greater tolerance and understanding. Involvement in different recreation activities releases stress and tension and helps change the same day-to-day routine.
Be able to work with families to access support |4.1 Work with family members to identify the support they need to carry out their
During the activity I would encourage the individuals to interact and communicate with others in the group, for example if one of the group members appears to not be getting on as well as the others, I would ask one of the members who is getting on well if they would like to assist, I would actively encourage members to participate even if it was just a small input from the individuals. 3.3: Give direction, praise, reassurance and constructive feedback during the
PTSD and depression are related psychological conditions. PTSD is a syndrome that develops after a person witnesses, participates, or hears of an extreme traumatic stressor. The reaction to this experience is typically fear and helplessness and ultimately depression as seen in this patient: reliving the events over and over and trying to avoid being reminded of it (Dunphy, Winland-Brown, Porter, & Thomas, 2011). Furthermore, psychosocial and environmental stressors are also known risk factors for depression (National Institute of Mental Health, 2012). Research has shown that stress in the form of loss, especially death of close family members or friends , can trigger depression in vulnerable individuals.
Running Head: FLUOXETINE AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY Treatment of Depression in Adolescents: Effectiveness of Combing Fluoxetine and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Elizabeth Bledsoe Truman State University Abstract Adolescents face depression due to many stressors they experience. Symptoms of depression can range from irregular sleep patterns to suicide. Antidepressants are commonly used to treat depression. The most noted antidepressant is fluoxetine, also known as Prozac. Studies have shown that fluoxetine use alone is somewhat effective in treating depression; however, newer treatments need to be found.
How would the body dissatisfaction explanation lend to understanding Ellen’s depression? 8. With regard to Ellen’s wish to commit suicide, which of Durkheim’s categories does Ellen belong and why? Treating Ellen 1. Explain how a psychodynamic therapist would treat Ellen for her depression and suicidal tendencies.
should be referred to a psychiatrist for an evaluation to determine his need for medication. Individuals who display affective and psychotic symptoms usually benefit from a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. T.M. appears to be undergoing episodes of depression, and hypomanic or manic episodes. He also has displays symptoms of psychosis manifested in his delusional and grandiose behavior as well as his self- reports of hallucinations.
Schizophrenia can be managed, but it requires the assistance of medication and possibly other therapies. The wishful thinking of Elizabeth A. Richter in the thought that a person with schizophrenia can cure themselves is just a dream. The reality for people with schizophrenia is a lifestyle change that requires managing a disease with the aid of medication and therapies. Often times when a person with schizophrenia chooses to go off of medication they fall back into the world of delusions and faltered reality. This can cause upheaval and damage relationships within their life.
Topic: Today I’m going to tell you about OCD C. Thesis: OCD is a common psychiatric illness that can affect people’s lives. D. Preview / Roadmap: I’m going to tell you the causes of OCD, symptoms, and treatments. II. Main Point 1 (1:30 ) A. Intro to point: OCD is known as obsessive-compulsive
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).