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The book that Alexis and I wrote is entitled Possibility of Joy, and it is a story about the beginnings of mental health issues in younger children. The main focus of the book is not depression per se, although the term could be applied, but rather the the tendency for the younger generation to resist opening up about their feelings, which leads to greater mental health problems. Our primary goal for our book was to help prevent younger children from suppressing their feelings so that this habit…

Types of Mental Illnesses In most cases, mental illnesses occur during childhood and youth. However, most of the mental illnesses have recovery methods only for later years (Ronald C.Kessler - G. PaulAmminger 2007). Some mental illnesses can be cured by medicine treatment, while other mental illnesses are recommended to be treated by mental therapy. There are many causes of mental illnesses which can show symptoms within months or years after a certain life experience such as depression. Some…

Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine if educating the patient and their family on their diagnosis, symptoms, coping strategies, and community resources has an effect on the patient and their family’s stigma on the mental illness and their treatment plan. Significance This present study will be useful in advancing knowledge of the effects of educating the families of those with mental illness. The majority of research done on the subject has been focused on schizophrenia and on…

involved, but the organization in which that player plays for will also be punished by that organization. Collective bargaining agreements of the major sports leagues contain provisions that ultimately grant the commissioners the authority to discipline players for acts deemed not in the "best interest" of the sport. “The "best interest" clause developed in Major League Baseball (MLB) in response to the Chicago Black Sox scandal during the 1919 World Series, where gamblers bribed players to…

1) The objective of this assignment is demonstrate knowledge of diverse cultures, including global and historical perspectives, and to demonstrate an appreciation for aesthetics and creative activities. 2) According to the class lecture, Ancient Greeks found theater to be very important in their culture because it was educational. In the theater they learn to engage in tragic dramas. They learn history, because the only way of understanding and observing knowledge was through the theater.…

While reading and getting to learn more about Bipolar II disorder I had gained lots of knowledge about the disorder and what the deeper meaning of it is. Bipolar II is a disorder that has shown trace to genetic element and the stress comes as episodes. Many may hear about this disorder and think of mood swings and a big change in how a person is usually acting. It is serious because it could turn to raging moods changed and swings and could be devastating. First there is a Hypomanic Episode…

The focus of this literature review is to understand PTG correlations with trauma and factors that facilitate PTG. Also, the history of PTG assessment tools and the validity of their measurement are discussed, although a possible weakness in this area of study. Then, a description of treatment approaches to utilize PTG with clients. Posttraumatic Growth Correlations with Trauma Posttraumatic growth occurs and is only possible through experiencing and/or witnessing significant trauma. Numerous…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a treatment of choice working within the limits of NHS for depression. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is another form of psychotherapy treatment which mainly includes several questions such as: How do you think about yourself, the surrounding world in which you live and also, about the other people. Similarly, what could be your steps or actions in order to affect your thoughts and feelings in a positive way? This entire theory of CBT was mainly developed by Dr.…

Suicide is the 10th most common cause of death in the United States, at over 38,000 deaths per year (Pg. 284). For this reason many people, including professionals, have emphasized the importance of suicide prevention. Teletherapies are a very practical and effective way to aid in the suicide prevention effort. Teletherapy is a convenient and easily accessible therapy method for both psychologists and clients a like. It benefits clients with a variety of metal health issues and can help reach…

care. The ABCDEs are as follows: airway maintenance with cervical spine protection, breathing and ventilation, circulation and cardiac status with hemorrhage control, disability (neurological deficit or gross deformity), and exposure to examine for major associated injuries and maintain a warm environment. (Heffernan,…