Mental state

nation, and the state of Maryland is not immune to the issue. The prevalence of substance abuse, even in a state like Maryland with abundant coastline and waterways is problematic. Read below to learn more about the substance abuse and mental illness issues facing Maryland: Mental Illness is Maryland: Maryland has 5.6 million residents. Within that population, 175,000 adult residents currently live with serious mental illness on a daily basis. Another 62,000 children also live with mental…

individual are not punished through imprisonment. In these instances they individual may have a mental illness, which is causing them to not understand the consequences of their actions. The law is aware of instances such as this and has created a plea of Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI). In receiving this verdict, the individual will be sent to a mental health facility to be treated for their mental illness instead of being sent to prison and being punished for the criminal act. The…

the stigmatization of mentally ill patients will be reviewed. Mental illness is a state in which influences one’s feelings, mood and thoughts. Statistics have shown there is a progressive increase in the number of in-patient discharges and death in Hospital Authority hospitals for mental and behavioral disorders from 2008 to 2012. Of all age groups, there is…

School Principals promotes student mental health and ensures safety within the social and educational aspects of high school. Their page about the recommendations and policies highlights the issue with the stigma of mental health how everyone should learn to handle students that have unfortunate cognitive conditions. It clearly states and outlines the respective duties of the federal, state, and school policy makers. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/13/teens-mental-health_n_4588685.html…

The Progression of Mass Release: A Man-Made Disaster People with mental illness die early for a variety of reasons. Some are victimized by violence, and others are too sick to take care of their health. On average, people with serious mental illness die up to 23 years sooner than other Americans, giving them a life expectancy on par with people in Bangladesh. (Szabo, “The Cost of Not Caring: Nowhere to go,” (Szabo, 1) State mental health facilities and medical establishment were the primary…

The media has a key role in the portrayal of mental health; this may be through TV soaps, movies and programmes which contribute towards affecting the public’s belief systems. Mentally ill characters are depicted as the most dangerous of all as majority of the news stories regarding mental illness either focus on negative characteristics related to people with the disorder e.g. unpredictability. However positive stories which highlight recovery of many people with even the most serious illnesses…

In the United States, gun control has been an ongoing issue during the recent years. Mass shootings, as well as homicides, are the major concern of Americans. Many of the shootings are accredited to individuals that are mentally ill. The proponents of gun regulations argue that these people represent a threat to society, therefore they should be prohibited from having a gun. The opponents of gun regulation argue that the mentally ill have also the right to own a gun and the prohibition of this…

Mental Illness in the Prison System The correctional system in the United States has undergone shifts from incarceration and punishment to rehabilitation at various times over time demonstrating a need for policy and legislation that meets the needs of both offenders and members of the community. Fluctuations in opposing policies reflect the cultural values and social norms of the times, but treatment and care for incarcerated adults and juveniles who suffer from mental illness is an issue that…

As stated by the National Alliance of Mental Illness (2016), in a given year,1 in 5 adults in the U.S will experience some type of mental illness. A vast majority that suffer from mental or psychiatric disorders in the United States do not get the treatment and attention they need often because of the excessive cost of therapy and prescription drugs (Anxiety and Depression Association of America, n.d.). The long term effects of a mental or psychiatric disorder that goes untreated, can be…

Our society has been continuously affected by mental illness. Many people tend to believe that an individual with a mental illness cannot operate in society, whether it’s in school, work, a relationship or at home. There are many individual attitudes, beliefs, and judgements about mental illness that lead to stigmas. Before anyone begins to judge others in society, he or she needs to learn the proper terminology. Mental illness can refer to many health conditions, like disorders that affect…