...Health Promotion Review of Literature Introduction Optimum health is an important resource for personal, social and economic development. The goal of achieving optimum health for all is only imaginable by the joint effort of not only the health sector but also government and non-governmental organizations, media and for the most part individuals and the community. Health promotion emphases on accomplishing parity in health and its deed targets at dropping variances in present-day health status and safeguarding equal opportunities and resources to empower all individuals to attain their fullest wellbeing. The focus of health promotion has flourished from disease prevention to promoting wellness and improving living standards. According to World Health Organization “health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behavior towards a wide range of social and environmental interventions”. The chief objective is to increase health awareness among individuals, families and community through providing of information and health education thereby making them responsible for their own health, the health of others in the community and be responsible conserving the natural environment around them. Nurses are involved in promoting health whether in a hospital or in the community. They play an active part in all phases of care, to inspire and aid an increasing state of wellbeing...
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...March 20, 2017 Mental Health Policies around the United States Problems and Recommendations: Some solutions of the Mental Health Policies around the United States include: prevention for all, early identification for those suffering or at risk, and recovery as the end goal. As we direct towards the first aspect, Prevention for all, according to the “Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), approximately 9.3 million adults, or 4% of Americans ages 18 and older, experience serious mental illnesses, conditions that impede day-to-day activities, such as going to work.” (Bekiempis). These individuals are not capable of fully being immersed in their surroundings and instead have a heightened...
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...setting. The Indian child is never alone when young. The child is usually in close physical contact with the mother, sibling, or other kin. 2) Customs of childcare & socialization- All communities and culturally distinct subgroups have fairly well understood set of customs and practices regarding childcare. The child with disability receives parental care underscored by these customs, the specifics being guided by caste, social class, and ethnicity. 3) Parental beliefs of behaviour expected of children i.e. familial & community experience in socialization of children. It is important that while analyzing the situation of the child with disability, the child be viewed in the context of these three subsystems, which share the function of mediating the child’s developmental experience within the larger culture. In an attempt to understand childhood disability, this section will discuss important issues under the following themes: ➢ Defining Disability ➢ Early...
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...State Law Summary August 11, 2012 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Issues in Human Services-BSHS/332 Mental Health Codes for Adults and Children: New York Code- Title B: Mental Health Act states that the state of New York and its local governments have a responsibility for the prevention and early detection of mental illness and for the comprehensively planned care, treatment and rehabilitation of our mentally ill citizens. N.Y. MHY. LAW § 7.07: NY Code - Section 7.07: Office of mental health; scope of responsibilities The New York State of mental health has the responsibility to assure comprehensive plans, prevention, education, and the rehabilitation of the mentally ill. The local government along with community organizations and agencies will develop such services in the appropriate facilities. These offices are responsible in assuring that the mentally ill receive the proper care and treatment they require and that this service is one of high quality. While also assuring that their civil rights are adequately protected. They will also be required in providing financial support, culturally and linguistically competent mental health services. These services include but are not limited to the following services in-patient, outpatient, hospitalization, and or other treatments and services that they require. New York State of mental health also states that a doctor may admit a patient if they feel that this person may...
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...neglect of children and therefore resulting in a child suffering from various detrimental effects. Child abuse includes four major categories: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. Physical abuse is the most easily detected form of abuse and involves injuries located on the outside of a child’s body. A form of abuse that many people are unaware of is child neglect. However, in 2009 78.3% of child abuse comes from child neglect. This makes child neglect the most common form of abuse Child neglect occurs when a parent/guardian has failed at providing a child with the basic necessities of life, such as shelter, food, clothing, and supervision of an extended period. The consequences if child abuse varies according to the situation, individual, and the form of abuse suffered from. Some of the most common consequences of child abuse and neglect are physical, behavioral, and psychological (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2008). Victims of child abuse and neglect can suffer from one consequence or a combination of them all. First, physical consequence is one of the many consequences of child abuse. The physical consequences of child abuse can range from minor injuries (bruises or cuts) to near death experiences (broken bones, hemorrhage, or even death). According to the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW), more than one-quarter of children who were in foster care for over 12 months had a lasting or recurring health problem. ...
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...psychological condition that starts in adolescence. Psychology classes, specifically an introductory course, briefly cover this condition and its diagnosis. This paper will provide a great knowledge and understanding of diagnosing Autism. There are many symptoms and signs exhibited in children diagnosed with Autism. There is no clear answer for why or how this disorder occurs, making it hard to properly diagnose those afflicted. It is extremely important for the child’s caregiver to be proactive and seek out medical expertise at the onset of behavioral issues in their child. Diagnosing the child at a younger age can ensure proper treatment and interventions for him/her. I have chosen to write my paper on the symptoms and diagnosing of Autism. This disorder is mysterious, but also fascinating. Being a mother, I worry all the time about new and strange afflictions that are attacking our children. To be proactive in our children’s lives, we must be knowledgeable and observant for the early warning signs or symptoms. Throughout the research process of preparing my paper, I have gained a greater comprehension of this disorder and the first indicators that has prepared me to act promptly for the sake of my children. In the last decade, Autism has gained a lot of attention across the globe. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that usually appears in the first few years of life. ASD effects normal development of social and communication skills in the brain. Diagnosing ASD...
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...SIXTY-THIRD WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY Provisional agenda item 11.7 A63/10 1 April 2010 Birth defects Report by the Secretariat 1. The report aims to inform the discussion on birth defects, including definition, epidemiology, burden of disease and interventions for prevention and care, as well as indications of how these interventions might be integrated into existing health services. An earlier version of this report was considered by the Executive Board at its 126th session,1 following which the Board adopted resolution EB126.R6. DEFINITION 2. The International statistical classification of diseases and related health problems, tenth revision (ICD-10), includes birth defects in Chapter XVII: Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities. Birth defects like inborn errors of metabolism and blood disorders of prenatal origin appear in other chapters. Birth defects can be defined as structural or functional abnormalities, including metabolic disorders, which are present from birth. The term congenital disorder is considered to have the same definition; the two terms are used interchangeably.2 The eleventh revision of the classification provides an opportunity for a review of the current entry. 3. Irrespective of definition, birth defects can cause spontaneous abortions and stillbirths and are a significant but underrecognized cause of mortality and disability among infants and children under five years of age. They can be life-threatening, result in long-term...
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...Teenage Depression, A Solution for Change Nkosi Brown November 3, 2014 Teenage Depression, A Solution for Change As a mother of a teenager, I can relate to the importance of addressing mental health concerns that may arise in a timely fashion. Desiring to do everything I possibly can, to provide the best quality of life for my child. There are times when mental health issues go undiagnosed due to embarrassment about the condition or a lack of knowledge about the illness that may be affecting the individual. An increased awareness and education of the warning signs and triggers of depression have aided in an earlier detection, diagnosis and treatment of depression in teens. Depression is an illness that is sometimes misunderstood. The average person without prior knowledge of the illness has a difficult time distinguishing an individual struggling with depression from someone who is merely going through a rough time or feeling down. Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary defines depression as “a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity” (Webster’s 2000). Depression presents itself in various forms. Major, persistent depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are all types of diagnoses within the spectrum of depression. Major depression exhibits extreme symptoms, affecting an individual’s ability to function in everyday life. Traditional life functions such as sleep, school work and social interactions would be...
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...Home Visiting: Setting Our Children Up for Lifelong Success This article explains how there are numerous studies showing the benefits of early intervention services, and that Congress needs to give these programs long-term funding, instead of only granting funding for a year at a time and leaving these programs in fear of their funding being cut. It states that nearly half of young children in the United States live in low-income families, but that high-quality home visiting programs can improve maternal and newborn health outcomes, boost school readiness and academic achievement, and help families become economically self-sufficient. Parents as Teachers is one evidence-based, federally recognized, voluntary home visiting model that works with parents of children ages birth through five years to improve parenting practices and parent knowledge of child development. They also work to provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues, prevent child abuse and neglect, and increase children's school readiness. There are around 2,000 Parents as Teachers programs in all 50 states and Canada and they serve approximately 250,000 children each year. Through my job as an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher, I am no stranger to home visiting. I currently have about 10 families that I conduct home visits with. Although I am in the family’s life because their child has been verified with a disability, I often find that during my home visits, we are discussing...
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...Mental Illness on the rise in America How can we address that Mental illness is a growing problem for the United States? A mental illness is a condition that impacts a person’s thinking, feeling or mood that may affect his or her ability to relate to others and functions on a daily basis. Each person will have different experiences even people with the same diagnosis. Mental Illness is a growing problem in the US. Some people believe that mental illnesses isn’t a growing problem for the United States. This is something that has been happening for the longest, citizens are just noticing how many people actually have a mental illness today than before. For example, A psychiatrist diagnosed Connor with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, and...
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...The Silent Society: Being Deaf Deafhood and Epistemology When considering the epistemology of deafness, one must consider the history of how deafness has evolved. The history of deafness comes from the ignorance of those who could not understand how people who had a disability were different from them. It was easier to place these types of “folks” in intuitions and not deal with their needs. Understanding the deaf community comes through understanding the culture and the history that allows the deaf to have a “voice” and provide them with the necessary services that make the deaf more human. Through mental health, hearing assessments, and trauma, there is an understanding that even though they may not live in the hearing world, there are still apart of society. How they function as a community is important, as they too have a voice. Deafhood is described as “static”, not a medical condition; however, it is a process-a struggle that is endured by every child, adult, and family to explain themselves, and each other their own existence within their world (Hauser, O’Hearn, Steider, &Thew, 2010). Epistemology can be defined as the philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits to human knowledge. When dealing with deaf epistemology, there are many facets to which it can be understood and misunderstood. The authors discuss the visual learning process that a Deaf child goes through by being raised by either a Deaf parent or a hearing parent....
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...not work and offers no help, while others believe it is a great method. Even though there are many considerations such as the age of the patient, cultural considerations and the patients diagnose. A behavior disorder can be characterized in many ways. The types of disorders include; anxiety disorder, disruptive behavioral disorder, dissociate disorder, emotional disorder, as well as pervasive development disorder and many others. (Health, n.a.) According to the Americans with Disabilities (2010) about 56.7 million people, or nearly 19 percent of the population had or has a disability. From 2005 up until 2010 there was a quiet an increase of 2.2 million individuals. (Bernstein, 2014). As we age the likelihood of having a behavioral disability increases. For instance in individuals who are 15 to 24, they have a one in 20 percent chance of having a behavioral disability, while individuals who are 65 to 69 have a one in 4 percent change. (Bernstein, 2014) As we age it becomes more difficult for individuals to do simple tasks, and many have mental issues that lead to a behavioral disorders such as Alzheimer’s. Approximately 2.4 million individuals have Alzheimer’s, are senile or have dementia. (Bernstein, 2014) There are different factors that can lead someone to develop or become behaviorally disabled, such factors as; a physical illness or being born with a disability, malnutrition through...
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...word “autos” meaning “self” (Nickolson, 2008). The term describes conditions in which a person is removed from social interaction or other words an “isolated self”. In 1911, Eugen Bleuler, a Swiss psychiatrist, was the first person to use the term autism. Austic children at one time thought or classified as schizophrenic as it was thought to be a behavioral issue. There are many key dates in the history of autism since 1911 and some more important than others. Here is a list of some of the important dates in the history of autism: * 1944 - Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger publishes his work on autistic symptoms, Autistic Psychopathy in Childhood. * 1964 - American psychologist Bernard Rimland writes in Infantile Autism: The Syndrom and Its Implications For a Neural Theory of Behavior that autism is a biological disorder. * 1967 - Bernard Rimland founds the Autism Research Institute ARI in San Diego. Bruno Bettelheim correlates autistic children and their parents to prisoners and guards in World War II nazi concentration camps in The Empty Fortress: Infantile Autism and The Birth of The Self. The International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems ICD of the World Health Organization classifies autism as a form of schizophrenia. * 1969 - Parents found the Autism Society of...
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...C228 - Community Health Nursing – Task 1 Christi Corder Western Governors University Identification of Community Greenville County is located in upstate South Carolina along Interstate 85. It is found halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina. Greenville is part of the Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin Metropolitan Statistical Area and is the largest city in this area (“Greenville, South Carolina,” n.d.). Approximately 59.7% of the population consists of individuals between the ages of 20-64 (“Demographics,” 2014). The leading causes of death in this county include cancer, followed closely by heart disease, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, and accidents (“County by County,” 2013). Industry overview consists of manufacturing, health care, public education, and engineering/construction. Approximately 58.5% of the population in Greenville County works a white-collar job, with Greenville Health Systems providing the most jobs followed by the School District of Greenville County (“County of Greenville,” 2014). Summary of Tools Population Economic Status Assessment The Population Economic Status Assessment of the county was used to obtain population size, average household income, unemployment rates, and percentages of households below poverty level. The estimated population of Greenville County was 482,752 (“Demographics,” 2014). Of these, 76.9% of the population consists of whites, 18.5% African Americans, and 8.7% Hispanic or...
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...substance abuse. Many delinquents will seek out activities that are considered criminal or wrong. In this case, drug use is both criminal and socially unacceptable in most cases. A delinquent person may be under the influence of alcohol and or drugs when they commit a crime, or they may be committing a crime such as theft to get funds to support their drug and alcohol use. Delinquency is considered a serious issue, with several different theories relating to its cause. Some theorists suggest that delinquency is the result of psychological health. Particular behavior or mood disorders may be associated with the involvement in delinquent activities, including substance abuse. Antisocial personality disorder is one condition that is closely linked with delinquent behavior. This condition is typically associated with abnormal or destructive thinking, perception and relationships with others. In other words, a delinquent does not have any regard for right and wrong, or for other people. Individuals who suffer from this condition are often in trouble with the police, have issues with aggression and violence, abuse drugs and alcohol and have an inability to hold down jobs or create and maintain meaningful relationships with others. The environment that a person grows up in or is currently residing in can also contribute to involvement in delinquent crimes....
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