According to recent findings, 1 in 5 Adults have a mental health condition. That's over 40 million Americans; more than the populations of New York and Florida combined (Mental Health America). A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner makes medical and psychiatric diagnoses, conducts physical and mental health assessments, designs treatment plans, prescribes medications, provides counseling and therapy, and takes on many other tasks to promote psychological health and well-being. Neuropsychological tests are specifically designed tasks used to measure functions in the brain. In looking at neurological testing in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, it is evident that one must focus on how neurological tests assist Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in diagnoses…
Brenner suggest that 83 percent of adolescents involve themselves with social media (2013). Additionally, what is not studied enough is how much of an impact this form of communication has on adolescents’ mental health outcomes. This essay will explore the question of if social media has a positive or negative impact on an adolescents’ mental health. Social media that is the most prominently mentioned…
The intersection of Asian Americans who also identify as Muslims face unique challenges, particularly in terms of mental health. They must deal with navigating between two identities that are sometimes seen as irreconcilable: their often-conservative religious and cultural heritages, as well as their increasingly liberal and secular American surroundings. This perceived clash of cultures can result in a cognitive dissonance that is difficult to manage. Furthermore, Islamophobic sentiments…
Rise in mental disorders in children and adolescents since 1990s b. 8-20% of adolescents yougher than 18 have a mental disorder c. 11.7% of Israli adolecsents have a mental disorder d. Posistive psychology may improve well-being and mental health i. There is a shortage of empirically validadted positive psychology intervention ii. This study will contribute to ongoing scholarship in the area of school-based prevention of mental health problems by reporting the longitudinal effects of a novel…
(2011). Media cling to Stigmatizing portrayals of mental illness. Psychiatric News, 46(24), 16a–16a. doi:10.1176/pn.46.24.psychnews_46_24_16-a Explanation of article: This article takes a look at how people diagnosed with a mental illness is portrayed in the media in regards to violent offences. The article shows how media outlets frame their stories. Levin talks about how, “People with mental disorders are more likely to be victims of crimes than perpetrators, but this is not how the media is…
Twain is one of six elementary schools within the Lawndale Elementary School District servicing the Lawndale community and neighboring communities. Mark Twain services both children and families whose children attend the school. The mission of Mark Twain Elementary is to ensure that all children who are enrolled at the school attain a strong academic education, become prepared for the toughness that middle school and high school may or may not bring, all the while preparing children with the…
Loneliness over time: The crucial role of social anxiety, by Michelle H. Lim, Thomas L. Rodebaugh, John F.M. Gleeson, and Michael J. Zyphur seeks to address that loneliness can have an impact on other mental health issues rather than just being a symptom towards a mental health problem. I believe the reason why the impact of loneliness on mental health is not researched much as an impact because more people tend to believe that if you have a certain mental disorder that loneliness is just a…
Current research trends applicate the (cyber)bully as the disruptive participant within social equity despite the mitigating factors which predicate his/her onset behaviour. A healthy child does not (cyber)bully. Pedagogical anti-bullying policy measures and frameworks are efficient in the attempted sterilization of (cyber)bullying cultures. Albeit, the effectiveness of such protocols and regulations dissipate within online realms; in such domains which may lack transparency, accountability, and…
Taking On The Poor Accessibility To Mental Health Care In The State As it stands, Arkansas is currently ranked 47 out of 51 in mental health treatment. When considering minors that ranking drops to 51. The state has a high prevalence of mental health issues, but fails to provide access to mental health care to deal with these issues. Likewise, the state’s suicide rate has been increasing since 2000 and it is currently in the top ten for suicide rates. In order for Arkansas to improve its…
Mental health has often been affected by socioeconomic status. Those that are living in poverty are more susceptible to developing a mental disorder, and this does not exclude children. In fact, children are most impacted by poverty than adults due to the fact that they are still developing and are sensitive to a changing environment. It is important to provide extra support outside of the home to children who may be at a higher risk of having a mental illness. School environment has a major…