...She discusses the mental health after effects of rape and the trauma that she experienced. Through discussing this, she is making a small step in combating ableism towards people with mental health issues. Her reactions are very normal among victim-survivors of sexual assault, as noted in Reddington and Kreisel. Almost half of victim-survivors medicate after an assault and this also includes some people who self-medicate (90). Even though it is a slightly smaller section than the rest of the chapters, it is necessary because it helps normalize reactions that someone may have after they have been raped. It is helping to erase the misconceptions and the stigma around those reactions, which is in the direction of solutions around judgements of responses after sexual assault. Some people may have judged the drug use and her dropping out of school, but she still talks about it which I believe is very intersectional. In addition to the intersectionality, she validates others who may have had the same outcomes as...
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...ADHD and the Effect of Drugs and Diet There are so many people with Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder ranging from age 3 to adult. Many believe in medicating for this disorder, and then many believe in special diet and exercise to helps treat this disorder. Depending on how severe, I believe is how the disorder should be treated. Inchildren I think they should be automatically treated with diet and exercise. ADHD is more known as the abehavioral condition. Experts believe it's a chemical imbalance in the brain that transmits nerve impulses, this may be a factor in the development of ADHD symptoms. Some ADHD symptoms in a child are, they easily get distracted, have a hard time following directions or unable to finish a task, have a hard time paying attention like they are not listening, forgetful on what daily tasks are supposed to be done, and usually have a hard time sitting still. Symptoms in an adult are chronic lateness, anxiety, low self-esteem, employment problems, anger issues, addiction, poor organization skills, procrastination, mood swings, depression, and relationship problems. It is possible that ADHD is hereditary and passed on from other family members who have had this disorder. It seems that some parents and teachers see some symptoms of ADHD through behavioral problems and are quick to judge that a child must have this disorder. Some may even be quick to give medication. I believe there are some severe cases that indeed may need to be...
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...Many physicians across North America hesitate to prescribe medical marijuana to their adult patients out of fear, why would they even start considering prescribing it to children . This fear mainly originates from the fact that as medical students in medical school, doctors learn absolutely nothing about prescribing it, therefor, cannot knowledgeably advise patients on dosage and side effects of this medication. This is quite sad considering how much benefits can come from medical marijuana, especially in paediatric care, as it useful, safe and in some cases lifesaving. The stereotype associated with "weed" forces doctors to second guess the benefits that may come from it. The fact that it is considered a Schedule 1 drug in United States and a Schedule 2 drug in Canada according to the Controlled Substance Act makes it almost impossible to conduct effective research. Medical Marijuana is a very broad acting and universally useful medicine, if used appropriately like any medication prescribed that has been put on the market out by the pharmaceutical companies. If you look at medical history, marijuana was one of the main components of medicine in the 19th century, dealing with a variety of ailments, any where loss of appetite to diarrhoea to mental illness, (Schaffer Library, 1). Unfortunately the modern day medicine industry has been brainwashed into the belief that we constantly need to innovate and make money from treatment, and consequently these "innovations" are rewarded...
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...ADHD, Whether or Not to Medicate a Child Samantha Edmondson COM/155 September 21, 2014 Laura L. Griepp ADHD, Whether or Not to Medicate a Child With the diagnosis of ADHD in children becoming such a controversial subject because of the medications that doctors prescribe; parents have difficult decisions to make. My son, T.J., has had ADHD since he was five years old, and has had many trials and tribulations with the medication that his doctor placed him on to help with the issues that come from ADHD. The medication has made him very violent with his little brother, and he has had emotional episodes to the point of hospitalization and has also excelled in school because of the choice that I made to place him on the medication. For parents, there are many things that need careful consideration when deciding whether medication is the right avenue to take for their child’s course of treatment. Things to consider are diagnosis and treatment, what the pros and cons of taking the medication be, and whether or not the medication is the right decision for their child because of all the controversy behind this disorder. When a parent first starts to question if their child has a diagnosis of ADHD there are a couple things that need addressing in order to find out for sure. In order to receive a diagnosis for ADHD; the child needs to be showing certain symptoms that go along with the disorder. Symptoms to look for in a child that could have ADHD are things like having trouble focusing...
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...According to dictionary.com, alcoholism is the addiction to the consumption of alcoholic liquor or the mental illness and compulsive behavior resulting from alcohol dependency. Alcoholism can affect a person physically and mentally. Alcoholism causes many physical consequences that are well known and easy to recognize. The psychological consequences are the ones people rarely talk about, they are hard to recognize, and most people do not even know about them; however, the psychological symptoms are the ones that lead alcoholics to keep drinking without realizing problems are being caused. These effects of alcohol allow people to continue to drink in order to self-medicate their symptoms, and vary depending on the person. The most common psychological effects that people undergo are depression, dysthymia, anxiety, personality changes, compulsive behavior, denial, and co-occurring disorders (“Mental”). Depression refers to a serious medical illness that affects one’s thoughts, feelings, behavior, mood and physical health. Depression is a life-long condition in which periods of wellness alternate with recurrences of illness. Depression can lead to feelings of sadness, poor concentration, lack of sleep (insomnia), fatigue, appetite disturbances, excessive guilt, and thoughts of suicide. These symptoms tend to increase over time. Five – eight percent of adults are affected by depression each year in the U.S, which means 25 million Americans will experience major depression just...
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...A Tool to Help Heath Care Professionals Cope A Tool to Help Heath Care Professionals Cope Compassion Fatigue Compassion Fatigue What is Compassion Fatigue? Caring too much can hurt. When caregivers focus on others without practicing self-care, destructive behaviors can surface. Apathy, isolation, bottled up emotions and substance abuse head a long list of symptoms associated with the secondary traumatic stress disorder now labeled: Compassion Fatigue. This used to be labeled as burnout and is a deep physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion, which can include feeling actual pain. Caregivers such as nurses and physicians as well as families may become less empathetic and unable to give their all to their patients. Learning to recognize the signs and symptoms is the first step towards combatting this problem. Some Key Points * Compassion fatigue is a form of burnout that manifests itself as physical, emotional and spiritual exhaustion * To prevent or recover from compassion fatigue, take time for self-reflection, identify what's important and live in a way that reflects it * To sustain yourself at work, develop “principles of practice” — guidelines of personal integrity that articulate the parameters of your personal values. Commit to live and work within these principles. What is Compassion Fatigue? Caring too much can hurt. When caregivers focus on others without practicing self-care, destructive behaviors can surface. Apathy, isolation, bottled up emotions...
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...Tatiana Terranova 11/26/15 p.1 Health Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic disorder affect more than 3 million people in the us each year It’s a isorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from . d depressive lows to manic highs Bipolar disorder can't be cured, but treatment may help . . However, it requires a medical diagnosis by a trusted medical professional Also, bipolar can be . chronic lasting years or a lifetime Each episode usually lasts days to weeks at a time. Episodes . may occur several times a year or throughout the year pisodes normally include manic highs . E and depressive lows . With bipolar disorder mood swings are often uncontrollable (without medication and sometimes even with) and can occur at any given time; episodes can last days to weeks ania . M symptoms include periods of elevated mood or irritability When experiencing a manic episode, . a patient often has high energy levels with reduced need for sleep Less often, people may . experience psychosis Depression symptoms include feeling sad, low energy, low motivation, or . loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities ot only that but people may feel delusional, . N have a lack of concentration, racing thoughts, slowness in activity and thought, unwanted thoughts, or false beliefs of superiority here are some treatments available for bipolar . T disorder ...
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...so she could have got the job. Her worrying led to her becoming stressed and her stress soon led to her becoming depressed. The second factor associated with depression among Black women is Cultural Alienation. In Buck Malo talks about some things that happened to his mom that has lead me to believe that she suffered from depression. I believe his mother didn’t know how to process all the problems that she had to address as a child/teenager. She mentioned how when she was younger one of her family members would get her in a compromising position by tricking her into leaning over the back of a chair and he would touch her inappropriately (Buck). Another event that took place was when she suffered a mental episode and Malo’s dad took her to a mental hospital where she stayed for a while and received psychiatric help. Everyone in their neighborhood knew she was “crazy” but never said anything to the family about her mental state. I believe because she once was a dancer and gained so much weight that people didn't recognize her anymore made her depressed. When her husband ended their marriage he just up and left with no signs or warnings that their marriage had fallen apart. She began to question why he left or what was wrong and then started to self-medicate so she would be numb to all the pain that was mentally effecting her. The last factor associated with depression among Black women is Domestic violence. Although Malo’s mother didn't experience any physical violence from her...
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...Running Head: Alcohol and Substance Abuse 1 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Special Populations Lynne Trevisan September 14, 2013 Alcohol and Substance Abuse 2 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Alcohol and substance abuse is a very big problem in the United States. Many times it is the root cause of other problems exists in our lives. It not only affects the individuals’ physical and mental abilities, but it also affects the lives of family members. Therapy starts with the individual wanting to get better, and also with the members of the community taking notice of the vulnerable population in their neighborhoods, and surrounding communities. In this presentation, we will identify the people who are, or maybe most vulnerable to alcohol and substances, for whatever the reason might be, and identify the causes that make them vulnerable. We will look to implement a program into the community that will focus on prevention, and treatment in long term continuum program of therapy. These population groups, those who suffer from alcohol and drug use are most vulnerable because, there are limited jobs, leaders, and community cohesiveness. With limited jobs coming into the community, many people suffer from depression, and many times this is what starts the drinking or drug use. It might be a reaction to a problem that was already under the surface, lying dormant in a person’s sole, but the truth is, this problem only become worse once depression...
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...provides biased educational material and emotional appeals that promote drugs over healthy alternatives”. This also causes people to get specific prescribed drugs that were advertised as opposed to drugs that may be better suited for them. Because of their lack of knowledge, they want the one that is embellished on T.V. and is over inflated. These drugs are advertised to the most broad audience possible, while most advertising typically focuses on a specific market and utilizes better ways to deliver their product. For example, the commercials do not express the efficiency of the drug well and merely say the best and worst possible outcomes without any data to back it up. These commercials suggest that the only way to be “healthy” is to medicate, when they should be providing tools for healthy lifestyles and prevention techniques to stay out of the way of these diseases and disorders. This article will help when it comes to trying to come up with a better solution for this hot topic of debate. It gives a lot of alternatives and exact things that need to be changed. The article also uses many citations that lead to more articles that are talking about the same solution in more depth. However, since he is a physician, he does have a bias against DTCAs since they promote things he doesn’t believe in personally as a practitioner. However, the source provides a specific standpoint against the pro side and has factual evidence to back it up, making it a reliable source. Tammaru, T...
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...for your own beliefs. People tell others “everyone is doing it” or “how much fun they had getting high” or “how great the drugs made them feel”, pretty much anything to entice them into trying drugs. Teens and young adults are especially vulnerable because they think drug use can be easily controlled. It is just an experiment, right? They do not look past the party to see how things could turn out. Before they know it, they are addicted, and moving on to more powerful drugs to get a more intense high. No, I am not saying that everyone who tries or experiments with drugs will become an addict, but this is how all addicts start out. Also, people with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or other mental illnesses use drugs to self-medicate symptoms, and ease their suffering. Mental illness is a huge burden, and people will try anything to relieve the...
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...brain, especially in the prepubescent years. Third, the fact that many children have been misdiagnosed as having ADHD when in reality they have bipolar disorder shows how ridiculous giving children medications in the past and now actually is. A doctor is not only prescribing powerful medications that affect the brain but may be giving the child medication that doesn't even help with the problem. Most of the children showed in the videos, I feel, should have had alternative therapy before they were prescribed medication. They could have taken classes, talk therapy with a psychologist, exercise, or meditation to help the problem before being medicated. The fact that one of the children at one point was taking up to 8 medications is unacceptable and constantly adding a new medication to counteract the side effects of another is too detrimental to a child. In my opinion the doctors in this documentary were too quick to diagnose and medicate the children...
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...Perspective on Health Care Princess Ericka F. Escalante HCS/212 December 08, 2011 Dr. Scott Bastro Perspective on Health Care Through the years, the history of healthcare has evolved and had some radical changes in services offered to consumers. The new technological advances had a great impact in our society and, because of these new inventions and research, people tend to seek more help from healthcare professionals with all their healthcare concerns. In the past, patients need to go the doctors to get their test results, have their prescription filled and book their appointments. They also need to go to the doctor’s office and physically talk to their provider if they have concerns about their health. Nowadays, consumers can interact with their physicians through the phone or even internet. Patients can make their own appointment according to their availability through the use of the internet as well. Some physicians post test results and offer to fill your prescription on their website. This new way of obtaining healthcare services is very helpful especially to those people that are busy with work, school and family. Providing health services has been my dream since I was a little kid. I have been fascinated on how to provide services to the elderly people. That is why I am trying to pursue in geriatric area of health care. I want to help in preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. Geriatrics focuses on the needs of an elderly person, monitoring...
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...1. Studying, Money, Jobs, Homesickness, Depression, Sickness/Health Conditions, Friends/Roommates, Partying, Relationships & Choosing majors are considered to be the top ten common problems students face during college. (Garfieldgatehubpages.com, 2012) A. What are some of the experiences you face? Have you ever found a solution to your problem? How do you overcome these things? B. You meet up with your friends or your partner and you go out and party, drink, do drugs but have you ever consider the consequences you will face later an in life? C. Then, today we are going to talk about Friends/ relationships, partying , health & sickness and some ideas you might gain from this information might be useful in the future for you or a friend that’s in College. (Transition: What I’m going to talk to you about now is about our Friends and Relationships) 2. Did you know friends and personal relationships affect you decisions. A. All our decisions in school are being affected by our relationships, that includes friends, family, boyfriend’s, girlfriend's, all of the people we decide to surround our self's with (yourlife.usatoday.com, 2011). B. According to USATODAY.com "The relationship game among college-age adults today is a muddle of seemingly contradictory trends. Recent studies indicate that traditional dating on campuses has taken a back seat to no-strings relationships in which bonds between young men and women are increasingly brief and sexual”...
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...THE CAUSES OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT’S 2 The parents of a teenager who talk to his or her teenagers about the use of drugs on a regular basis are 42 percent to not abuse drugs than a teenager whose parents did not talk to him or her. There is a higher amount of male teenagers arrested who have been tested and found positive for marijuana (The National Institute of Justices Arrestee and Drug Monitoring System). With many teenagers, drugs and alcohol are the most commonly abused drugs. Those teenagers do not see what drugs and alcohol can to him or her, or even see the consequences that can result from the abuse. The abuse of drugs can come from a variety of negative problems that the teenager may be going through. Why has there been an increase in drug abuse among high school students in the United States? Teenagers in the United States have one of the highest rates of drug abuse among other countries, and alcohol and tobacco use also still remains high (Higgins, 1988). Peer pressure has been acknowledged as one of the components that affects high school students in the United States. When a teenager is addicted to drugs or medication that he or she is prescribed, he or she may not be able to have control on the amount that he or she uses. Medication that has been prescribed to a teenager may make him or her feel better, but if the medication does not help than he or she may take more of the medication or look toward...
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