Mental health

Mental Health Illness in our society often times goes unnoticed. It is a profound issue that impacts our society more than what we would care to acknowledge. Recent tragic shootings like the one in Orlando Florida, and New Town, Connecticut, open the debate for discussions, as to the mental health system and support for our mentally ill. Mental illness does not have a face, race or socioeconomic class, it can happen to anyone. We as a society have to face it head on and realize that it is…

Mental health is a serious issue in the state of Kentucky, and millions of people are affected by mental illness worldwide. Not only does mental illness affect the individual, but family members and friends can become distressed for fear of the individual harming themselves or others. The key to preventing harm is to establish a way for individuals to receive appropriate care for their mental illness by means of therapy. Mental health therapy can help an individual cope with stressors and…

Mental health is one of the leading causes of health issues globally. One in four people will be affected with at least one mental health disorder during their lifetime. A person can only imagine how costly this must be for a country. This leads them to ask the question: how does mental health affect the economy of countries? In order to answer this inquiry, it is only logical to first explore the global prominence of mental health, how countries are using funding to help with the issue, and…

“Mental health is an integral part of health; indeed, there is no health without mental health” (World Health Organization, 2014). Furthermore, the World Health Organization website (WHO) defines mental health as: “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community” (World Health Organization, 2014). In the United States, the…

These theories helped us understand more about people that are affected with mental illnesses.…

including mental disorders. Several factors influenced the decision-making in selecting this type of care. One belief that people in large group was an effective way to help or even "cure" people. Another was the embarrassment and shame of having relatives that were "disturbed." Asylums were also used to control the disobedient adults. Finally, the belief that large groups of people would accommodate the growth of the economy (Medeiros, McDaid, & Knapp, 2008). The history of mental health…

"Stigma and Mental Health" by Erlanger A. Turner. In Turner's article he begins by stating that anyone can be impacted by mental health concerns. Turner brings up a statistic explaining that 26% of adults and 20% of children are impacted by mental health concerns, but no one from these demographics goes to a therapist or a psychologist. Turner then proceeds to explain that these forms of help are underutilized because of a stigma that as a society we tend to use mental health and mental illness…

It is estimated that thirteen to fifteen million Americans are currently suffering from mental illness. Over the past few decades America seems to have slowly turned a blind eye to its mental health care crisis. The care available to those suffering from mental illness is severely lacking and the consequences are shocking. In the 1960’s the deinstitutionalization movement began and long-term mental health care facilities began closing their doors. The goal was to increase outpatient treatment…

One in four adults in the United States (61.5 million) is affected by a mental illness (McEnaney). Of the 61.5 million adults suffering from a mental illness, only 40% (24.6 million) are getting the proper treatment for it (Nieves). Additionally, 1/3 (250,000) of homeless people in the U.S. suffer from serious mental illness, and that number increases every day (Nieves). While health care for mentally challenged individuals in the United States has improved since colonial times, their care today…

and this is the reason why there is a huge problem arising in our society concerning mental health. Good morning/afternoon Mrs. Robitaille and fellow classmates, the stigma against mental illness is on the rise and it is a very serious problem, as it negatively affects the mentally ill and it must be stopped. At least one of the people sitting close to you has suffered, is suffering or will suffer from mental illness.…