Mental state

Today in the United States prison system, mental health problems among prisoners are somewhat high. Some like to think that prisons are now becoming institutions for those with mental health problems. Hearing these statements and thoughts from others makes many feel that people need all the help they can get with such a strong disability, not to be thrown away and locked up in prison. The next few paragraphs and pages are going to be a brief investigation of the mental health problems among…

Sandy Hook, Columbine, and Virginia Tech are some of the most common references made when talking about school shootings. In an article by Julian Kimble, in Complex, “Memories of a Massacre: What We 've Learned 15 Years After Columbine,” Kimble states that in 1999 two shooters, both students entered the school and opened fire. There were 15 dead and 23 injured in the shooting. In 2007 one student entered the Virginia Tech University campus. The student killed 32 people and wounded 17 more before…

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…

William Rathbone and his family of wealthy, socially conscious liberals. During her stay in England, Dix was frequently in contact with English modern ideas of prison and mental health reform and she had the opportunity to meet several individuals who supported the cause such as,…

one has concerning a mental health issue. Consequently, the emergency room within the hospital or medical center, is the site most people will find themselves when they are unsure of what is happening to him or herself or a loved one. According to a recent article in the mental health section of Fox news entitled, Emergency Rooms Slow To Treat, Transfer Psychiatric Patients, (2016), emergency rooms (ER’s) have become the dumping grounds for those exhibiting symptoms of mental illness. In this…

Introduction People that are homeless and have a mental illness are major socio-economic problems in the United States. According to the newspaper USA Today, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development reports that more than 124,000 or one fifth of the 610,000 homeless people across the USA suffer from a severe mental illness. Some of the major psychiatric conditions include schizophrenia, delusional disorder, bipolar disorder and severe depression. Theise psychiatric…

Do you know someone who suffers from a mental illness? In Amy Bloom's story, ¨Silver Water¨ the narrator tells the story of her sister, Rose. Rose was a popular girl when she was younger, but as she starts to mature, she begins to change. Rose is diagnosed at the young age of 14, with a mental illness and spends the next 10 years in and out of different hospitals. Throughout the story Rose and her family struggle to find good hospitals and therapists. In the 10 years they spend in and out of…

Mental Illnesses Within the Homeless Population What is Known There are several factors that contribute to homelessness in the United States. A survey conducted in 25 cities across the country in 2008 showed mental illnesses to be the 3rd largest cause (3). According to The National Coalition for the Homeless, approximately 20-25% of the homeless population in the United States possesses a mental illness (1). Some of the most common illnesses amongst this population are schizophrenia,…

Both social factors as well as biological factors play a significant role in the aspects of mental disorders. Some major biological factors that influence mental disorders are a chemical imbalance of neurotransmitters, infections, brain injuries or defects, poor nutrition, and heredity. Some major social factors that influence mental disorders are to be a women. be between 35 and 54 years old, be divorced, live alone, be a single parent, rent and or not have a college degree. Various…

Mental Illness and the Insanity Defense Introduction The criminal justice system works by attempting to dispense justice in all instances where the law has been broken. The penal code is structured in a manner that permits it to punish according to the magnitude of the transgression in question. However, not everyone, even those who admit to committing crimes, accepts their punitive measures gracefully. They continuously attempt to avoid the penalties associated with their deeds. Besides, some…