Often women or mothers who have suffered in the past tend to think differently and are not on the same path as others – take for example mothers who suffer from bipolar disorder. Black Dog Institute (2013) states that in some mothers, there are short episodes of mood swings that take place, often resolved without treatment. Mothers who have a past history of a mood disorder worse enough to require treatment (counselling) are more prone of developing depression during pregnancy than a woman who hasn’t suffered previously. According to Mumsnet (2013), stressful life events often include the passing of a family member, loved one, unemployment, geographical isolation and so forth. Such instances can trigger depressive episodes in individuals with no previous history of a sudden life event or change Often these factors judge around the way in how a mother acts and becomes stressed, based on the situation at hand – triggers depression which can lead to post-natal
A student nurse is particularly vulnerable to the effects of stress to an extent that has been proven to place them at greater risk for developing mental health symptoms than the rest of the general population (Kudielka, BM. 2000). Student nurses experience academic overload creating a great deal of stress along with engaging with a designated mentor on a one-to-one basis for long shifts. This is considered as one of the most demanding circumstances that can exist in the workplace setting (Yonge et al. 2002).
Substance Abuse in Pregnant Women While pregnant, it is important that a woman takes care of her body not only for herself but for her unborn child. While in the womb, a fetus grows and develops from the nourishment from the mother via the placenta. However, along with nutrients, any toxins in the mother’s system may be delivered to the fetus. These toxins often cause damages to the development of organs. Substance abuse among women while pregnant is happening more frequently than it should.
The authors suggest that “Illness brings us closer to one another in caregiving, and it separates us through disability and death. It moves us to make sense of our lives, and it creates confusion and doubt. It inspires courage and fear, hope and doubt, despair, serenity and anxiety. From childhood onward…experiences of illness shape us.” Illness is certainly a potential crucible in every life, and its effects, while long lasting and painful, have the potential to bring families together and catalyze growth. The second article I read is called “Ambiguous Loss.” According to this reading,
However, more women than ever before are surviving breast cancer, nine out of ten women diagnosed at stage one survive beyond five years. The survival rates decrease with the stage of diagnosis. Breast cancer is a disease caused by unrestrained growth of abnormal cells causing a
High levels of work place stress and professional burnout continually affects nurses and other health care workers globally. This paper will explore this nursing issue by articulating the concepts of stress and professional burnout relative to the nursing profession. The term stress is defined as “a particular relationship between the person and the environment that is appraised by the person as taxing or as exceeding his or her resources and is endangering his or her well-being” (Wlodarczyk, & Lazarewicz, 2011 p.848). This definition focuses on how stress is connected to an individual’s awareness of their resources and environment. The term professional burnout is described as “physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that results from long-term involvement in work situations that are emotionally demanding” (Wlodarczyk, & Lazarewicz, 2011 p.848), highlighting how the work place environment is directly affecting an individual’s health and well-being.
Stress is something that everyone experiences frequently. In the matters of post-traumatic stress, it is a disorder that should not be taken lightly. Most mental disorders are overlooked and negatively judged, even though they are extremely common for Americans. Stress and disorders are difficult for not only the people with the disorders, but for those that love them, as well as everyday people that come in contact of them. From personal experience, as well as evaluating my participant’s life and her involvement, I noted that it is very important to have a strong support system surrounding one with PTSD.
Types of occupational hazards encountered by nurses are numerous and varied. They can be classified into biological, chemical, psychosocial and physical hazards. Needle stick injury and back pain are the most common physical hazards affecting nurses globally. Alamgir et al (2007) explains that both physical and psychological job demands amplify the effects of physical exertion, therefore increasing work related injury risk among nurses. I have decided to take needle stick injury as the contemporary issue for discussion in the hope of creating awareness to the seriousness of the said issue.
Stress: A Genetic Gift Following the perception of an acute stressful event, there is a cascade of changes in the nervous cardiovascular, endocrine, and immune systems. These changes constitute the stress response and are generally adaptive. Simply put, during times of acute crisis, eating, growth, and sexual activity may be a detriment to physical integrity and even survival, (“Schniederman, Ironson, & Siegel, 2005”). The body has a natural ability to deal with stress; overtime chronic stress can interrupt one’s health. Stress is experienced by everyone and can be triggered by environmental, psychological and biological factors.
Researchers report that more than 1 million women in the U.S. and 25 million women worldwide experienced menopause in the year 2000. Researchers also report that there are an estimated 470 million postmenopausal women worldwide, a number that is expected to increase to 1.2 billion by 2030 (The North American Menopause Society, 2003). Menopause can occur from the mid 40’s to the late 50’s. The average age of natural menopause is 51. Menopause that begins before the age 40 is considered premature and is usually associated with surgery or other medical intervention.