...experiencing mental health issues. Due to this, the estimated forecast for depression, self-harm and suicide in the next generation of Australian adults is particularly alarming. Access to support for families and young people effected seem to have increased considerably over the past 20 years. However, still only 60% of those effected were able, or willing to access health services (Report on the Second Australian Child and Adolescents Survey of Mental Health, 2015, p.6). Why? This essay will point out the necessity for a concentrated effort by government authorities and the extended community to help promote programs to identify mental health issues in their...
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...World health organisation defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community” (BMC 2010). As per the statement, the absence of any kind of mental problem doesn’t necessarily mean the existence of sound mental health however this can be looked in another way, I.e., people living with mental disorder can also achieve good levels of wellbeing where they are living a satisfying, meaningful, contributing life even though suffering from the painful or devastating symptoms (WHO 2014). In Horizon, more than 47% of government funded mental community services...
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...Across history, homosexuality has been shunned by societies all around the world. Only up until very recently has the idea of homosexuality become a bit more accepted and deemed “normal” than from the past. Despite this, homosexuals still suffer immensely in many aspects such as stress and discrimination. One of the most prevalent things homosexuals suffer from is mental health issues. Findings from a study that was conducted in Norway, gave evidence that homosexuals suffer from more mental health problems such as substance use disorders, mood disorders, and suicide than heterosexuals (Cochran, 2001). Why are mental health issues so prevalent amongst the homosexual community? What is the reason homosexuals suffer from psychological issues?...
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...Mental illness as a disease only came about towards the end of the 18th century and the term psychiatry was coined. (Potgieter, D. et al 1970). Psychology was first established as a formal academic discipline in South Africa (SA) during the 1920’s. (Burke, A. 2014) The concept of mental illness in SA raises many broad questions and debate. Mental health and illness has always been the poor cousin in the domain of medicine and particularly in SA. Although extensive research has been done, funding from government is inadequate for achieving a holistic understanding of mental health and policies to be implemented (Burke, A. 2014) in order to bridge the divide and integrate modern treatments with an historical ethnic practice. Mental illness...
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...Responding to mental health issues in correctional facilities could benefit prisoners, prison staff, and the general community. Many prisoners stuffer from mental health disorders; if treatment was provided in prison they would have a better quality of life (Warrilow, 2012). A healthy inmate population is far less of a threat than those sick. Also, if the needs of mental patients are handled while in prison, there is high chance that when they are release from prison they could handle the adjustment better. Those that adapt well back into the community cuts their return to jail in half. Working in a prison environment is physically and mentally demanding. When you add the unstable mental health challenges that worker have to face, it...
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...Although mental illness affects almost one in every four UVic students according to a National College Health Assessment research study, it is among the most silent of health related issues. Like many other universities, UVic creates pressure for students trying to juggle academics, extracurricular activities, work, and a social life. Students may feel stuck, and unable to confess the strain this pressure puts on their well-being. The UVic Student Mental Health Initiative is trying to end the trend of silence around mental illness. Nov. 15-21 is National Addictions Awareness week, where students interested in mental health advocacy will come together to spread awareness on addictions in tandem with other mental health issues, in hope of reducing...
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...Juvenile Offenders with Mental Health Issues Adolescence is a critical time of development. During this period there are significant changes in brain development, emotions, cognition, behavior, and personal relationships. It is during this time that most major mental health disorders appear, many of which carry over into adulthood. Behavior patterns such as substance abuse also often develop during this time and may continue throughout adulthood. Many adolescents struggling with mental health issues begin to exhibit symptoms such as acting out at home or in school, showing a decreased interest in activities that they previously enjoyed, or bringing home poor grades. Others ultimately are charged with offenses ranging from status offenses for things such as skipping school, to misdemeanor offenses such as burglary or possession of a controlled substance, or even more serious charges. In Iowa, adolescents exhibiting behavioral issues become involved in the Juvenile Court system, which seems overwhelmed with the volume of cases to be heard, and does little to address the mental health needs of its clients. This paper will discuss the federal legislation developed to protect youth in the juvenile and criminal justice system and address delinquent behavior, the volume and types of offenders, the limitations of the current Juvenile Justice System, and proposed modifications to the organizational structure of the system. Status offenders are juveniles charged with an offense...
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...The delivery of mental health nursing has considerably changed over the last twenty years, in 1988 the world’s first survey was conducted which focused on how common mental health problems were among 12 to 25year old’s. The survey estimated that approximately 15% of young people had suffered from a mental illness and of that only a quarter had presented to a mental health service. The circumstances of young people can make them more susceptible to poorer health outcomes, factors can be influenced by social and cultural. Moving forward to now, there’s been substantial changes in people’s understanding of mental illnesses and how care should be delivered. This essay will analyse the changes and impacts of clinical and psychosocial outcomes of...
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...I believe early detection of mental health issues in children is critical and is beneficial to have a diagnosis as early as possible. In Rhode Island, if a child is under the age of three, after they receive a diagnosis, they would be eligible for early intervention services. Many parents are in denial or not believe anything is actually wrong and will not enroll their children in early intervention for fear a label as a “troubled child” may stick even if they do not require any further interventions (Coffey, n.d.). The child could be acting out because they have a learning disability, such as dyslexia that was never caught or perhaps they are just looking for attention. Unfortunately, in today’s society, a mental health diagnosis often has a stigma attached (Mash & Wolfe, page 12) which will follow them through school....
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...married was un heard of, the topic of mental health was a taboo subject which everyone believed to keep secret….but now it is encouraged to share our stories. Not only our people sharing their stories with their friends, they are sharing them on a global scale and starting a conversation. Demi Lovato has been an active advocate for mental health for the past few years. When she left rehab she decided to make a change, that it was time for the world to talk about mental health issues, to no longer hide from them. In May of 2013 she released her single ‘Warrior’....
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...MHR1000 FOUNDATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: MENTAL HEALTH Mental Health Issues And Its Effects Upon The Individual, Their Carers, Family and Friends Summative Assessment 3299 Words 10th July 2013 Identifying and Discussing a Mental Health Condition and Diagnosis Schizophrenia is a widely recognized chronic and severe psychiatric disorder which according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, 2009) guidelines, affects one per-cent of the UK population. Schizophrenia can be classified as an overall category for the mental illness; however, diagnostic tools such as the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) reveal the variations of the psychiatric disorder. This essay will explore and focus on one specific subtype of the mental illness. Paranoid Schizophrenia. According to T.Davies and T.Craig (2009, p45), Paranoid Schizophrenia is one of the most common subtypes of the psychotic illness which affects the individuals variation of emotion, thinking and behaviour. Through extensive research, this essay will uncover the definition of paranoid schizophrenia, its manifestations and possible causes. Key issues such as symptoms, epidemiology, prevalence, co-morbidity, prognosis, treatment and interventions will also be critically reviewed and discussed. Lastly, this essay will also analyse guidelines, policies and regulations that influence interventions...
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...Children’s Mental Health A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ([CDC], 2013) provides one of the most comprehensive reviews of child mental health in the United States. Specifically, the report provides an overview of mental health surveillance in the US between 2005 and 2011, uncovering some shocking facts about the issue and how it is currently addressed. For instance, data provided by the CDC indicates that each year between 13 and 20 percent of children and adolescents are diagnosed with some type of mental health problem (“Mental health,” 2013). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common disorder diagnosed in children between the ages of three and 17-years-of-age (6.8 percent)...
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...About Mental Health by Reynaldo Cantu III Term Paper Engineering Management 52 Tufts University Medford, Massachusetts April 30, 2015 Executive Summary I wrote this research paper as a requirement for the class Technical and Managerial Communications taught by Amy Hirschfeld. The topic of this research paper is mental health issues. The purpose of this paper is to bring to light a topic that is not very talked about but is very important. Mental health is something that is generally brushed off to the side, but mental health issues can happen to anyone at anytime. In this paper, I explain that being mentally health is being in a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Small changes to this balance such as life experiences or biological factors can affect a person’s mental health. The major categories for mental health disorders and how they are categorized are as follows: * Anxiety- too much inner turmoil * Mood- major fluctuations in emotion * Psychotic- major disruptions in brain functions * Dementia- major disturbance to consciousness * Eating- unusual eating behaviors The best way to deal with these mental health issues is to talk to others about it. That is why it is so important for everyone to know about mental health so that they can be comfortable talking about it. Table of Contents Executive Summary Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 2.1 Purpose 2.2 Scope 2.0 Overview of What is Mental Health ...
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...Current Event Mental health has always been surrounded by stigma, and the first step in treating the illness is to treat society’s perception of the illness. The news article that was chosen for analysis is about the province of Ontario offering mental health support for workers of high-risk occupations. The article states that mental health illnesses account for approximately 30 percent of disability claims, an issue that Ontario seeks to support (Traber 2014). The province of Ontario launched the Roundtable on Traumatic Mental Stress in 2012 to help encourage healthy work environments, which brought together representatives of many professions, including nursing (Traber 2014). It is known that nursing is a profession that can be physically...
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...is the only recent article utilizing the key words family resiliency, homelessness, and mental health and connecting all three words in a descriptive study. Holtrop et al. (2015) is able to connect all the hypotheses related to the key words into an article with data. More often, two of the three key word combinations offered articles giving insight into the family unit and their coping mechanisms dealing with homelessness. Holtrop et al. (2015) descriptive research on the psychosocial health of homelessness in families identified five themes of challenge and resiliency: (a) parenting does not change during homelessness, (b) transitional family community housing is a good choice, (c) the community...
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