Mental state

are crazy. In the novel, Girl, Interrupted the author Susanna Kaysen, examines what her life was like being labeled crazy and put in a mental hospital for two years in the 1960’s. In this essay, the treatment of Susanna will be evaluated in comparison to the other patients. The ways that Susanna is biased in her writing will also be examined. Finally, the mental instability of Susanna and the other patients will be compared and contrasted.…

Mentally Ill Prisoners South Carolina mental health state hospital had to close their doors due to limited funding in the state budget to keep the facility open. As a result, some of the patients were transitioned into a short term area mental health hospital and they were later released into the communities. Some of the patients did poorly when transitioned into the communities and were later found to be trouble with the judicial system. They would go out and commit crimes such as trespassing,…

Literature Review One of the greatest barriers to mental health care systems is financial security. Not enough money is put into all facets of mental health care because there are not enough resources, trained professionals, or sponsors willing to flood the system with enough funding to make a difference. In some areas mental health care is not as available as it could be, and more often than not the mental health care system could be greatly improved if it were monetarily supported in a more…

is no turning back; the only way to get through it is to push forward. It overwhelms the body and turns the head into a state of panic, the mental state is becoming corrupt with thoughts turning round and round. This is an example of what happens to an individual struggling with anxiety or depression. Anxiety and depression are mental disorders that can result in physical or mental effects. These afflictions, do have similar symptoms “such as nervousness, irritability, and problems sleeping and…

Mental health is very important when it comes to our well-being. Mental health is defined as a state of successful performance of mental functions, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to change and to cope with challenges (Healthy People 2020). But with mental health comes mental disorders and mental illness right behind it. Mental disorders are considered to be a health condition that affects ones behavior, mood and thinking and…

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…

Social Diversity which states that social workers should have an understanding of cultural strengths in order to provide culturally sensitive and competent services (National Association of Social Workers [NASW], 2008). According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, individuals of racial minority populations such as African American individuals underuse mental health services in comparison to Caucasian individuals due to factors such as stigmas surrounding mental health, and…

are about 200 known mental health disorders. A few of these disorders include dementia, schizophrenia, and depression. Many mental illnesses cause violent tendencies, forgetfulness, the inability to socialize or confide, and suicidal actions and thoughts. Now that technology and medical research has advanced beyond herbs and chloroform, cases of reported mental illnesses have skyrocketed tremendously. Robert Glover, the executive director of the National Association of State Mental Health…

personal endeavor shows that they are worthy of the practice of Heaven in virtue-form. These ideologies of Confucianism that constitute the core of the Chinese family contrasts with the way mental illness is managed, in that sympathy is not shown nor is the proper treatment provided. Those affected by a mental disorder are neglected and treated as if they were invisible. Conversely, in America, individualism and self-reliance are two qualities that are stressed. When compared to Chinese values,…

easy access to mental health services but there is a lack of knowledge of the available services that causes a decline in mentally ill citizens being adequately cared for. When there is dialog of mandated care for…