factors. Treating depression necessitates timely medical attention, but it can be prevented through ideal health habits such as exercise and relaxation. Various cross-cultural issues about depression are highlighted, with Christianity offering a spiritual insight into the causes and treatment of depression. Keywords: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), bipolar disorder, neurotransmitters, antidepressants, psychotherapy, cross-cultural diagnostics Introduction Under
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Existential counselling is a philosophical form of counselling which addresses the situation of a person's life and situates the person firmly within the predictable challenges of the human condition. Existential counselling considers human living to take place within four dimensions: physical, social, psychological and spiritual. It shows each of these dimensions to be constituted like a force field, within which predictable paradoxes, tensions and dilemmas play out. Human beings can learn to deal with these
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throughout the night? c. What are you doing to make sure your body gets adequate rest daily? 4. Elimination a. How often do you have bowel movement? b. Do you have recurring problems with digestive related conditions? c. Does your family have a history of digestive related conditions? 5. Activity/Exercise a. How often do you get physical check ups? b. How do you maintain optimal physical shape? c. Have you ever been injured or operated on and for what? 6. Cognitive a. Any family medical
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Hospice Care How much do people know about hospice care and what is involved in it? We research just about every big decision that affects our lives right now. For example we may research what career is best for us and our family, what kind of car best fits our financial needs, what kind of mortgage can we afford over a long period, and more important how is the neighborhood. Research is even conducted on something as small as what is the latest and greatest phone on the market. We spend
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path which will reveal one’s true spiritual nature and provide complete understanding of self, Mankind, and all life forms in general as well as the material and spiritual universe, and the Supreme Being. Scientology claims to be spiritual, not of the flesh. It addresses one’s spirit rather than body or mind and believes that Man has a purpose in life. The religion of Scientology is based upon fundamental truths which include theses such as: man is an immortal spiritual being; his experience extends
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Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Dr. Jennifer Costello November 2, 2013 The Positive Impact of Health Promotion on Society Health is a very important concept in society today. It involves the physical, mental, spiritual, and social functioning of a person. Health promotion was developed to empower people to take control, make informed decisions, and improve health. This paper will discuss the different levels of health promotion and the role and responsibility the
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The ANA’s Code of Ethics include nine provisions or codes for nurses to follow in their careers. I hope to incorporate all of the provisions in my future career, but throughout this essay I will discuss provision one, two, three, and eight. Provision one requires the nurse to practice with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and uniqueness of every person. Nurses encounter many patients with different personalities, culture perspectives, ethnicities, and beliefs. A nurse should
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The first Era is Era I which took foothold in the 1860’s and focused on biomedicine. Era II, which began in the 1950’s, focused on mind and body healing. Finally, we find ourselves in the current Era III which concentrates on body, mind, and spiritual healing, which also may be referred to as the bio/psycho/social model. Moving forward from one era to the next has allowed healthcare providers to reach a state of acceptance, awareness, and appreciation for the various modalities of healing therefore
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Jean Watson’s Caring Theory Nurses’ responsibilities to their patients are continually changing with the times. Jean Watson formed the “caring theory” to convey the significance and emphasize nursing as a diverse health profession. Using the Jean Watson’s caring theory enables nurses to maintain their perspective on caring for patients when overwhelmed with increased acuity, responsibility and workload. With the increase of patients and their needs, nurses often replace the caring attitude with
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