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Mental health is defined as a state of wellbeing in which the individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to their community. A mental health illness is a diagnosable illness that affects a (young) person’s thinking, emotional state and behaviour wherein it’s a significant problem within the Australian population as it has become increasingly apparent. Unfortunately, the stigma around…

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of disorders due to brain damage that leads to difficulty with movement. The brain damage in CP is incurable, but it is also non-progressive. On a positive note, CP is not life threatening and most people live well into adulthood. Factors that could affect life span include severity of impairments, restricted mobility, or respiratory functions. CP can include co-occurring symptoms such as involuntary movements, poor balance, impaired speech, or poor posture. The…

Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy Cerebral palsy is the leading childhood disability that affects function and development. Cerebral palsy is the term used for all non-progressive brain lesions. It is diagnosed before the age of three. Brain lesions cause motor and other developmental abnormalities. Epilepsy is common, especially in patients that have mental retardation and/or spastic quadriplegia. Causes Cerebral palsy is not an inherited disease. Genetic or environmental factors can affect…

Tay-Sachs disease is a extraordinary inherited disorder that progressively destroys nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. The most known form of Tay-Sachs disease becomes visible in infancy. Infants that are born with this disorder typically seem normal until they turn 3 to 6 months, when their advancement slows and muscles used for movement weaken. Affected infants aren't able to use their motor skills such as turning over, sitting, and crawling. They also develop an strong…

Where To Find The Finest In Teeth Alignment Service The gift of having confidence is closely tied to the ability to have smile without feeling embarrassed or self conscious. Besides a good smile, it is also important to have well aligned teeth lips and jaws. Orthodontists provide an important service that helps correct and restore improperly place teeth and jaws. This makes it easy to clean and keep the teeth free of common mouth and teeth infections such as grinding teeth, gum disease and jaw…

In this case study we follow Liam, a five-year-old boy from England through the BBC documentary “Living with ADHD”. Liam displays most of the symptoms of ADHD, specifically the hyperactive-impulsivity dimension of the disorder. By the end of the documentary we learn that Liam has mild ADHD and ODD. When analyzing Liam’s behavior through the cognitive-behavioral theory I will be accessing Liam’s cognitive and behavior during a specific event that is in the documentary. While accessing that…

Defining the Issue: Child abuse and neglect has now become a focus of public attention. According to the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (1994), “child abuse and neglect or child maltreatment is defined as any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm” (n.p.). Neglect is when someone can’t…

anxiety, problems concentrating in school, staring spells, and obsessive behaviors (e.g., needing to have his socks and house “just right”), on and off. His symptoms may be the result of a long history of poor regulation, defiant demeanor, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Generally, James symptoms build up over time and may be exacerbated in part by James’ parents’ frequent disputes over setting limits at home, with Mary being more flexible than John, the father. James’…

good not knowing when to quit or how to self-moderate. How big of a problem technology is for us going forward is unknown, but we still need to look at our current relationship and think about how in control we are. Richard Restak in his article “Attention Deficit: The Brain Syndrome of Our Era” believes that we have become completely dependent on technology for our current needs, and it has started to…

General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about Graduation Rates Central Idea: Graduation Rates for students at a 4-year institution, Race/Ethnicity based on graduation rate, and College dropouts. Introduction I. Attention Getter (Hook): What if I told you that only 5% of this class will graduate in 4 years. II. Reveal Topic/Audience Connection: I have done extensive research and came up with the result that Graduation Rates are highly decreasing for the…