Assessment of Mental Barriers Rae L. Young Ashford University HCA430: Special Populations Instructor: Catherine Amitrano October 14, 2013 In life there are many barriers, however there are too many barriers that prevent people from getting the mental help they need. For example, the military has one of the best medical plans for soldiers and their family member, however pride and fear of being degraded keeps soldiers from seeking treatment. Barriers are not a part of the permanent
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disabilities; individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including foster children; individuals preparing for nontraditional training and employment; single parents, including single-pregnant women; displaced homemakers; and individuals with other barriers to educational achievement, including individuals with limited English proficiency ("Special Populations", 2014).” Many of the homeless fall into more than one category of Special Populations. The National Healthcare for the Homeless Council
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Organizational Barriers to Mental Health Care Alex Nimako Aspen University Dr. Nina Beaman May 2, 2015 The health care environment relevant for this assignment is the state mental hospital at Norristown, Pennsylvania. The closest minority group to this facility will be immigrant Mexicans. In order to examine the potential barriers that might exist for a Mexican seeking mental health at the facility, an assessment of barriers to health care as noted by Purnell (2013) will be provided. This
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this assignment is to explore evidence-based treatment options for co-occurring disorders, particularly in the field of addictions. Co-Occurring Disorders are “The coexistence of both a mental illness and SUD is known as a co-occurring disorder and is common among people in treatment.” (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2023) It is vital when working with clientele who presents with co-occurring disorders that both disorders are treated effectively. While completing this
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Introduction 3 Changes to legislation are reflective of broader social, economic and political trends. Mental health as a general public concern – and its role in the workplace – has garnered increasing attention over the past several years. One in five Canadians will experience a mental disorder in their lifetime. Whatever the reason for this new awareness, mental illness and poor mental health is now being recognized as a major business concern. 3 In order for workplace health promotion to
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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
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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
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Mental Health Care Disparities: Consequences of Ineffectiveness and Lack of Access for Minorities Ebony Marinnie RN Rowan University Mental Health Care Disparities: Consequences of ineffectiveness and lack of access for minorities For ages mental illness has been seen as the ultimate curse. The mentally ill were seen as possessed, hidden from society, and never talked about. In America, it is estimated that 26.2 percent of people ages 18 and older suffer from a diagnosed mental disorder
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Running head: CANCER PAIN MANAGEMENT 1 Cancer Pain Management Lavon R. Williams University of South Alabama Running head: CANCER PAIN MANAGEMENT Cancer Pain Management Cancer is rapidly becoming a chronic illness, and an estimated that 10 million individuals in the United States are survivors of cancer (Sun, Borneman, Piper, Koczywas, & Ferrell, 2008). According to 2008, cancer statistics from the American Cancer Society, about 2 565,650 people die in the United States from cancer
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2/04/2014 Assessment and counseling EDU-6262 Each of the sanctioning bodies for Clinical Mental Health Counseling professionals clearly espouse their own guidelines, procedures, and professional standards. These ethical codes clearly delineate the standards by which Clinical Mental Health professionals must administer assessment tasks and tools. Mental Health Counselors must utilize the most appropriate assessment test and measures available. Statistical validity
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