...most people who are currently experiencing the reason for the difficulty of this situation they also realize that this is also necessary for their family to maintain status, quality of life and stability. Even so it can take its toll for all the people involved depending on the situation. The three effects that distance can cause on a relationship are stress, separation anxiety, and depression. When loved one leaves for a long period of time it can become very stressful for both parties. It is an interruption in their normal routine and will have to adjust to this change for the time being...
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...Even though there is such controversy, these drugs can help patients who are in need. Using hallucinogens will improve the quality of the last days of the lives of terminally ill patients because not a day goes by without one fearing death. Drugs such as hallucinogens have the ability to relieve the fear of death that is associated with terminal illnesses. The use of hallucinogens should be an accepted method of treatment for terminally ill patients, due to their ability to relieve anxiety, decrease depression, and help patients to prepare for death. Hallucinogens, or any drug that causes hallucinations, have shown to be helpful in a medical setting, but many people say that hallucinogens should not be used to help terminally ill patients due to their risky side effects. The reason many people are against the use of hallucinogens is because they have strong prejudices against them, and these people are not willing to change their opinions. As stated in a video, the war on drugs has caused society to demonize the use of hallucinogens as a treatment for an otherwise untreatable problem. Neurologists have determined that the best treatment for this problem is hallucinogens, which unfortunately are illegal. How these drugs work is they expand the conscious mind which includes our emotions and self awareness, and that is where problems such as...
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...Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress and everyday living. It is hardwired into our brain and is our bodies’ normal response to “fight or flight”, which prepares us to act in the event of danger. It also prepares us to act in uncertain situations, trouble, or feeling unprepared. It is normal to feel certain anxiousness when these situations arise. However, when everyday life events cause a person to become increasingly anxious or have panic attacks, which interfere with daily living, a person may have an anxiety disorder (Active Minds, 2015). Anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental illnesses and affect 25 percent of all teens and 30 percent of all teen girls (Elements Behavioral Health). Research indicates that over the last 50-70 years the rates of anxiety among teenagers and young adults in America have been steadily increasing (Bass, 2015). This article has information on the rise in teen anxiety, statistics, and the possible causes for the rise in anxiety. Teens Now and Then It appears in nearly every research article read that teens today are experiencing greater anxiety than the teens of 20, 30, 40 years ago. In fact, rates of anxiety and depression among young adults were far lower even during the Great Depression, during WWII, the Cold War, and the 60’s and 70’s than they are for teens today (Bass, 2015). The results are almost startling and alarming. Some statistics find that five to eight times as many high school and college students meet...
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...The issue I have chosen to explore based on the gender-related issues identified in “Cinderella Ate My Daughter” is the effect of mass media on young girls. In today’s society, the media is frequently critiqued on the ways in which it represents women. The media often glamorizes women and displays unrealistic images of beauty that are practically unobtainable. Another problem with media in today’s society is that it is reaching girls at increasingly younger ages. The research articles discussed will specifically look at how media is effecting girls that fall into the youth and adolescent category, with girls as young as five years old. The first article to be discussed looks at peer and media influences on body image concerns in young girls...
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...Article The article titled The Effects of Forgiveness Therapy on Depression, Anxiety, and Posttraumatic Stress for Women After Spousal Emotional Abuse, written by Gayle Reed and Robert Enright (2006) reviews the extreme side effects that women in various abusive relationships experience. These adverse effects in many cases could furthermore, contribute to chronic psychological dysfunction. At the time the article was written, there was no dictated empirical evidence on therapeutic procedures needed to assist women that suffered from spousal emotional abuse: “Despite the frequent calls for efficacious therapies for these women, no empirically validated treatments have been clearly established” (Reed & Enright, 2006, para. 1). The concept of lacked empirical therapeutic measures for women suffering from emotional spousal abuse triggered further studies to implement solid treatment methods for these victims of emotional abuse. Emotional abuse can have just as much or even more adverse effects on women as actual physical abuse. There were two therapeutic treatments discussed in the article: forgiveness therapy (FT) and alternative treatment (AT). It was predicted that the usage of FT would actually benefit women whom suffered emotional spousal abuse in numerous ways opposed to those whom underwent alternative therapy. “individuals who participated in FT would demonstrate less depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress symptoms and more self-esteem, environmental mastery...
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...Nicki Kay Social Welfare HUS Final paper 4/13/16 Divorce In today’s modern world, there are many aspects of our everyday lifestyle that used to be frowned upon years ago, but have slowly became the norm of today’s culture. One of these aspects is divorce. “The divorced population has more than quadrupled from 1970 to 1996, growing from 3 percent to nearly 10 percent of adults in 25 years”(Credo Reference 2006). Within the United States, divorce has become a common process for many married couples. Overall, divorce is a concept that is more on the lines of a personal issue that just happens to be socially accepted in the modern lifestyle. There are many causes for the increase in divorce rates over the years, specifically around the 1970s and onward. These causes include: stigma, respect, the nofault law, cultural and societal expectations, and whether or not divorce is social class issue or not. In my own opinion, I think divorce has become a significant issue and is harmful to families, especially with children. Yes, there are times when divorce is understandable and recommended to better the family, but either way it is so detrimental to the children. This topic is very significant for children and families. It is important for people to recognize the issue because it can tear families apart, and it is unbelievably today. Divorce also can cause further physical and mental issues as well...
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...In today’s technological information age, we have created many beneficial technologies in order to enhance our daily lives. From fully electric luxury cars to the massive knowledge base and international gateway, the internet. However, one of the most important modern advances we have made amongst these, is our modern mobile communication devices. For the purpose of this research paper we will primarily be focusing on the mobile phone, or cell phone which has reshaped the way we communicate on a personal and global scale. Being able to stay connected has never been as easy as it is today, which makes it even easier to see all of the benefits on communication advances have brought to our global community. However true this might be, while modern communication technology can help keep us as a people connected better than ever before, this same technology is having a negative effect on our social communication due to overuse which brings direct connections to depression which causes withdrawal from historical social norms, social anxiety particularly in young members of our society, as well its affect on many people's feeling of loneliness. Depression is a disorder that is part of our human nature. Depression is, according to Oyama (2015) “One of the most common psychiatric disorders to occur in most lifetimes, caused by biological, psychological, social, and/or environmental factors.” Depression itself is a deep seeded issue, that is not something that simply passes with...
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...Women constantly face judgement in today’s society. I witness it first-hand with experiences from my girlfriend. Whether she’s talking about being judged or judging other women, it is always brought up somehow. However, I do notice that she is not always judging them in a bad way. The majority of the time she gawks over a woman’s beauty and how she desires to appear like the beautiful women. In order for her to have felt this way, she must feel as if she too is being judged by other women. A feeling of being judged causes people to worry and want to be like others, ultimately causing mental health issues. Concerns about what other people think about a specific individual can cause a person to worry. We see this too many times in today’s society...
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...live in a society that seems to contradict this very idea. If looks do not matter, why does the media use airbrushing to hide any flaws a model has? If looks do not matter, why do so many teenage women suffer from low self-esteem? If looks really do not matter, why do so many young women struggle with eating disorders? It is because our society promotes a certain body image as being beautiful, and it’s a far cry from the average woman’s size 12. A common issue young women face in today’s society is the airbrushing of models in the media, creating an impossible ideal for these young women to strive for. The unrealistic standard of beauty that women are bombarded with everyday gives them a goal that is impossible to reach, and the effects are devastating....
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...be a better option of showcasing feminism in a more accepting and positive light. The next essay I wrote was my research paper. I decided to talk about how social media could play a big role in the development of social anxiety in today's society. Also suggested ways to fix this issue. I decided to write about this topic because of my own personal experience with social media. As an artist in today's society, its expected to have some form of social media account whether we like it or not. It seems to be the best way to get our art showcased these days. I researched several articles that showcased social media contributing to several forms of anxiety and developing into depression and eating disorders. While writing this paper, I found the statiscal data on social anxiety to be absolutely shocking. I discovered new issues that I didn't think played a role with the use of social media, such as sleep deprivation. I was actually the most interested in writing this paper. I thought researching and finding data and proof had to be the most fun. As a sociology major, were researching and formulating ideas and theories is apart of most of our assignments. The last paper I wrote was about The effects stereotypes had on the way people are perceived in our society. As you can tell, I tend to write about issues that I can directly relate to because It makes me feel a lot more passionate about the assignment. I discussed how stereotypes can play a major role in how people formulate ideas...
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...n my opinion one very large trigger that we often don't think about being a trigger is fireworks. We use fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July, ring in the new year, at sporting events (football), and various other celebratory events. However, the sound of fireworks might not necessarily be exciting or thrilling for everyone. Often times I hear veterans talk about their first 4th of July back in the states and how much stress and anxiety it brings them leading up to the event. Another event in modern society that could be a trigger would be the feeling of being alone. Our society is such a fast paced society that pushes us to only focus on ourselves. We are often taught, either purposefully or simply by the actions of those around us, to do...
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...Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a psychiatric disability in which people experience severe anxiety in social settings and fear judgement or embarrassment during interactions with others. “It is the most common type of anxiety disorder and the third most common mental disorder in the population.” Social anxiety disorder affects several aspects of people’s lives including relationships with family and friends, education, and employment. Society also has an effect on the disability. Social attitudes, culture, history, and laws influence how it is viewed. It usually develops when people are teenagers and may last for several years. However, it may not last their entire life. There is treatment for social anxiety disorder...
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...Defining Antidepressants in Today’s Society Tasheen Ortiz Bethune Cookman University Antidepressants are used for the treatment of serious depressive disorders and other conditions such as anxiety, excessive compulsive disorders, and substance abuse and sleep anxiety with many more to follow. Antidepressants can be prescribed alone or with another medication, but only when prescribed by a doctor. The most common class of antidepressant’s are the (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors” )SSRIs, * “Experts say that SSRIs are not only very effective in treating depression; they also have fewer side-effects than the other types of antidepressants. SSRIs block the reuptake (absorption) of serotonin in the brain, thus helping the brain cells receive and send messages, which results in better and more stable moods. They are called "selective" because they seem to mainly affect serotonin. SSRIs and may have the following side effects: hypoglycemia, low sodium, nausea, rash, dry mouth, constipation, diarrhea, weight loss, sweating, tremor, sedation, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, headache, dizziness, anxiety, agitation, and abnormal thinking. Sertraline is used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder (social phobia) * Zoloft is an antidepressant medication prescribed to individuals with sever depression, this medication may improve your mood, sleep, appetite, and energy level and may help...
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...AND ANXIETY 1 STRESS IN ELEMENTARY CHILDREN By Marcy L. Kusz SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING AT NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY March 29, 2009 APPROVED BY: Derek L. Anderson, Ed.D. DATE: March 30, 2009 ELEMENTARY STRESS AND ANXIETY 2 Table of Contents Abstract………………………………………………………………………………. 3 Chapter I: Introduction……………………………………………………………… 4 Statement of Problem……………………………………………………………… 5 Research Question(s)………………………………………………………………. 6 Definition of Terms………………………………………………………………… 7 Chapter II: Review of Literature…………………………………………………….. 9 The Effects of Stress………………………………………………………….. 9 Media and Stress……………………………………………………………… 11 Stress in the Family…………………………………………………………… 13 Stress in the School…………………………………………………………… 15 Helping Children Cope with Stress and Anxiety……………………………... 16 Chapter III: Results and Analysis Relative to the Problem…………………………… 20 Chapter IV: Recommendations and Conclusion……………………………………… 21 Recommendation…………………………………………………………………… 21 Areas for Further Research………………………………………………………….. 23 Summary and Conclusion…………………………………………………………… 24 References……………………………………………………………………………… 25 ELEMENTARY STRESS AND ANXIETY 3 Abstract Changes in our society have put new pressures and stresses on elementary children. Many children are now starting to feel the pressures of our society and...
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...girls. This paper will inform you of the age that self-esteem becomes a factor in a young girl’s life. It will also address the multiple causes that affect self-esteem in young girls. It will explain the long-term effects that come with low self-esteem and low self-image. Finally it will highlight ways to help mitigate and prevent low self-esteem in young girls in our society. Intro 12 year old Lana wakes up one morning looks in the mirror and thinks “Ewe why are not pretty.” “I really hate the way my jeans look on me.” “I wish I was smart.” The thought process behind a young girls mind today is a scary one. “Today we define self-esteem as ‘positive or negative attitude toward one’s self’’ and can be viewed as a key indicator of a healthy psychological well-being.” (Daniel Clay, 2005). Self-esteem can be fragile and can be easy shattered. Body image is central to adolescent girls’ self- definition, because others have socialized them to believe that appearance is an important basis for self-evaluation and for evaluation. (Daniel Clay, 2005) Poor self-image is a growing issue among most young girls in today’s society. When you think of poor self-image, most people think immediately of looks, but the truth is poor self-image is also how someone views their mental capacity and physical ability. It is a disturbing trend that continues to deeply affect young teenage girls in the United States. So the questions are asked, “At what age do girls suffer the greatest decrease in self esteem...
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