Mental health law

Cognitive theory has become perhaps the most fundamental psychological model in the mental health field. It is the foundation of cognitive therapy (CT), a “highly active, directive, structured treatment, geared toward the client’s acquisition of psychological skills in a time-effective manner” (Newman & Ratto, 1999, p. 97). Counselors should have a good grasp of cognitive theory and the evidence-based interventions used in CT in order to recognize clients that are best suited for this modality.…

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics a Mental Health Social Worker “help clients with mental illnesses or addictions. They provide information on services, such as support groups or 12-step programs, to help clients cope with their illness.” ("Social Workers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…

Using social media as a way to promote the awareness of mental health is a new approach but with youth are so engaged in social media today it can be a valuable experience and a great way to engage them in learning about mental health. The study was extended from an evaluation of 1 month to a 1 year evaluation. This study showed that there was a change in attitudes of youth and young adults towards mental health and stigma felt by those with mental illness was lowered in those who were exposed…

emotions. Affecting 20% of teenagers, this mental illness is not something to take light heartedly. Its effects dramatically decrease the pleasure of life, as its victims lose hope for the future and interest in the activities they once enjoyed. Contrary to what appears to be a reasonable assumption, those of higher socioeconomic status are not “immune” to depression. Money is not always a source for happiness, but in fact, can be the cause of an onset of mental disorders. While the affluent do…

meetings and the mental health aid courses I was able to identify theories that focus towards improving services for minority, as well as theory to support claims towards why minority communities such as the Maori and Polynesian community do not seek medical advice, or advice at all when It comes to issues such as mental health. Mental illness is a significant issue in modern day New Zealand for the Pasifika and Maori communities. Both communities are common statistics for many mental illnesses.…

to be abnormal. The world of medicine was split into two as synthetic drugs emerged; one was western medicine, where synthetic drugs are highly utilized, and the other was eastern medicine, where natural remedies still dominate. Treatments for mental illnesses today are mostly dealt with by using the western medicine approach, but what if nature itself is a cure or a factor that can alleviate the symptoms of these illnesses? Before the urbanization of the world, exposure to nature was a…

The dictionary defines the word “blind” as the lack of perception, awareness, or discernment. Symbolism, irony, and foreshadowing is used in many ways by the author in her short story called “The Lottery”. Shirley Jackson uses these literary devices to emphasize the idea that people will follow traditions blindly if that was how they were raised. “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson is a short story about a strange tradition. Once a year, the town gathers together and one member from each…

popular disorder (Fawcett, 2015). As popular as this disorder is, it is a serious and deathly health condition that could lead to other serious health conditions. It is a physiological disorder that may suffer with, but with the right doctors it can be maintain to give the best possible outlook on life (Goodman, 2016). Positive and negative outcomes will come from it, but do not let the stigma of a mental disorder affect the body, mind, and spiritual…

ability originates from being experimented on by Dr. Killebrew for a program called Weapon X. It is mainly because of this experiment that a lot of Wade Wilson’s mental afflictions became exaggerated. Thus, I plan to explore the mental and psychological mind of Deadpool and perhaps answer why he is such a popular character. Untreated mental…

you either in a positive and or a negative fashion. My social location is unique because of my experiences with mental health. It is important to understand that there is a strong disadvantage with a mental health diagnosis not only because life for that individual is much more difficult, but because of the stigmas that exist around mental health from the healthy population. Mental health…