Health psychology

As part of my studies for my EPQ I began to research independently into schizophrenia and mental health issues which I had. I chose to study a novel ‘The Shock of the fall’ in which the protagonist suffers from schizophrenia and the author is a Mental Health Nurse. I was intrigued to read about the thought process and when researched into the neuro pathways of a schizophrenic which had enlightened me to the challenging effects of the illness. Furthermore, whilst studying English Literature I was…

Child Psychology When people think of psychology, they think of therapist that counsel people through their problems and diagnose them with problems. That’s somewhat true! Psychology has many other areas of works as well such as community psychology, health psychology, military psychology and forensic psychology. In most jobs, there is a type of psychologist that help in certain situations. In my future career, I will like to become a social worker in the child protective services because…

Aspirations In the future, I would like to earn a Ph.D. in psychology to then establish and direct my own behavioral health treatment center. I have a great interest in artistry, in community service, and in the sciences, specifically psychology. This profession will satisfy all of these three major interests of mine. Even artistry will be satisfied through this profession because of the art therapy program that will be involved with my behavioral health treatment center. I would like to work…

deserts, I have begun thinking about what the food policy in aid of impoverished areas that need better nutrition might look like. What I essentially learned from my prior research was that the major culprits of poor nutrition are high prices for health food, food deserts, and lack of education, and perhaps most sadly, little interest in eating healthy food. It would be too difficult to come up with a single food policy that can adequately address each aspect listed, but I believe that…

The second half of the twentieth century brought great changes to both anthropological theory as well as the perception of mental health. After the end of World War II and throughout the Cold War, a large demand for new university programs and faculty emerged due to the GI bill. This allowed many more Americans to study anthropology as a profession, shifting professional positions from governmental work to teaching jobs in new universities. The tension during this time of war gave way to new…

Any psychology course is crucial for nurses because they need to have a good understanding of people in general. They work with people everyday and need to know what patients are going through so they’ll be able to help them in the proper way. They’ll also be able to communicate with patients better and help them in a timely manner. When nurses understand behavior, they’ll be able to provide patients with the proper emotional support they need. The overall aspect of mental and physical health is…

Introduction to Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Psychology is a multifaceted discipline and include many studies such as human development, sports, health, clinical, social behaviours and cognitive processes. The word “psychology” stems from the Greek word psyche meaning “breath, spirit, soul”, and the Greed word logia meaning the study of something. Psychology is important in the health and social care setting as it appreciated how people’s…

to learn more about the American Psychology Association ethical codes of conduct and its responsibility to mankind and its environment. This course has also influenced my pursuit to gain a better understanding of how applying the learned skills of analyzing research methods and seeking reliable results, which could lead to new innovated…

‘Mental health problems have been recognised as both a cause and an outcome of social exclusion, which affects aspects of life such as employment, income, housing and access to services.’ (2007)[Online]. The Social Exclusion task force, set up by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, carried out some investigations into the extent of social exclusion in relation to mental health. In 2004 their review of the investigation showed that ‘adults with mental health problems…

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2016, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml). Those who suffer from OCD often repeat certain actions such as “washing their hands, checking, cleaning, counting, and arranging items in certain ways”. (NIMH » Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. (n.d.). Retrieved October 30, 2016, from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml). Before reading…