...Summary The American Mental Health Counseling Association Code of Ethics was developed to set standards and guide mental health counselors in ethical decisions. There are six section in the Code of Ethics, categorizing commitments to different people within the counseling profession, including the clients, other professionals, students, supervisees, employees, the profession and the public (American Mental Health Counseling Association, 2010). There is, also, a section on resolving ethical issues (American Mental Health Counseling Association, 2010). Section I addresses the commitment to the client. This section has six subsections. Section I.A states that within the counselor-client relationship, the counselor needs to value objectivity...
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...The author shifts to focusing on specific facts and statistics in order to support her claim about the abundance of childhood mental health. The use of logos and quantitative data allows the author to prove her point through already proven facts on the topic. Quindlen begins by concentrating on how “the number of suicides and homicides committed by teenagers, most often young men, has exploded in the last three decades,” (1). This sets up her argument by providing information on the trends of homicide and suicide to understand the ignorance surrounding mental health that continues to elude society. It is explained that “everyone searches for reasons” (1) and yet no one chooses to address the root of the problem, which is mental health of the...
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...After I obtain my Masters I plan on working as a mental health social worker. 2. The documents that I might produce in mental health social work are: • Assessments of the patient • A plan of care for the patient • Letter of referral to doctor if serious mental disorder • Letters to employers to assist the patient in keeping employment • If the patient is unable to continue to work, assist with paperwork requesting government assistance. 3. Scenario #1 Audience: Supervisor and human resources at Volvo Purpose: To inform the supervisor and human resources that employee is mentally capable to continue work in a factory setting. *James is currently employed at Volvo working on the production line. After finding out his wife of 3 years is having an affair at her place of employment, James gets intoxicated and decides to overdose. James is taken to the hospital and upon evaluation is transferred to a mental health facility where he stays as an inpatient for four days. Upon release James is called in to his...
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...episodes. The administrations of the community centers, slowly began to cross-subsidized the services of those without the priority categories using the available funds. Eventually, the distinction between care provision and treatment, started showing signs of corruption. These centers began taking advantage of the system by embellishing the services that were actually provided, in order to continue receiving funding. The human and social needs of the patient that constituted care, were often overlooked. The Community Mental Health Act of 1963’s strategy of decentralizing health services and its accompanying deinstitutionalizing policies, in the long term proved to be impulsive and unsustainable. It was ideal on paper, but had several...
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...Neuroscience has long fascinated Psychologists as they look for explanations into mental health issues, aspiring to understand the relationship between the human mind and behaviour. The purpose of this essay is to address the issues of misperceptions in the link between mental health problems and violence. It will be argued that various factors contribute to violent behaviour while noting the limitations in studies which contribute to mental health labelling. A summary of the categorisation in positive and negative psychological health will be reviewed, followed by examining any relationship between violent behaviour and emotional well-being. A discussion of the academic findings around this relationship will be explored while identifying and discussing the various external factors that contribute to the risk of committing violence. There are two main organisations that have produced clarifications of mental disorders which are used throughout Western culture, Chapter V of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) which was constructed by the World Health Organisation and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-S) constructed by the American Psychiatric Association; however concepts of mental disorder vary depending on culture and country. The World Health Organisation and National Surveys report there is no single agreement in the classification of mental illness and phrasing depends on the social, cultural, economic and legal context (Scheffler...
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...American led globalization of mental health has increased the interest of public health officials and psychiatrists throughout the world. The Cultural and social values, and attitudes of a particular society influence the beliefs that people have about mental illness. The knowledge about mental illness has spread globally, and it has begun to break down some of the barriers between cultures and countries. There has been a substantial increase in research on the stigma related to mental illness; however, the stigmatization of people with mental illness continues to cause discrimination. Stigma, myths and misconceptions lead to discrimination. In addition to the many aspects of discrimination that have been discussed it is important to know that the mentally ill in our society often lose their ability to make decisions. The stigmatizing beliefs concerning mental illness have given the public and lawmakers an opportunity to control the mentally ill. Due to discrimination, the mentally ill have blatantly suffered many human rights violations. Society can improve this situation by continuing their education effort and enforcing legislation in order to help the mentally ill feel more accepted by society. Globalization has increased the communication and interaction of people between countries and cultures; specifically, it has influenced the exchange of ideas concerning mental health. Ethan Watters points out in his article called “The Americanization of Mental Illness” that “For more...
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...Mental Health of America Introduction: A) Catch Statement - According to a 2010 census, about 39% of homeless people have mental health issues and about 4% of all violent crimes are committed by those with mental illnesses. B) Description of info - Due to deficits in the mental health care industry, severely mentally ill people find themselves unable to improve their health and living situations. Promoting a better point of view towards mental health care would help reduce violent crimes and help people understand what it's about. C) Thesis - The government should allocate more tax dollars towards rebuilding the mental health care system. Body: I. How did mental illness evolve into our culture? A. History 1. People with mental illness in the middle ages 2. 1840's Dorothea Dix activist and psychiatric hospitals 3. Mental health in the mid-1960's 4. Mentally ill and violence II. How did mental health care start to decline? A. Deinstitutionalization 1. Feb. 5, 1963 JFK's new proposal to fund community mental health centers (CMHCs) 2. CMHCs were not interested in helping those with more severe problems 3. President Ronald Regan ended program 1981 B. Outcasting people with mental illness 1. Judgment of mentally ill living in the streets 2...
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...Prof: Thomas Kinney May 11, 2014 Organization profile Northeast Community Mental Health Centers, Inc. (NCMHC) is an outpatient mental health center, based in Allentown, PA. NCMHC was established in 1998, developed with the goal of providing mental health services for adults, adolescents and children in a multicultural and bilingual environment, with emphasis on Latino communities in the Philadelphia area. Since then, the organization has been a successful enough to spread in different cities in PA and North Carolina, being able to open eight centers in total, and counting. (Northeast community mental health center, 2013) NCMHC comprises a total of 300 or more employees. The staff consists of a multidisciplinary team of health professionals, bilingual and culturally sensitive behavior and customer service. Are psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists, supervisors and administrative staff who work in an organized, professional and ethical, to provide high quality services to its customers. The company staff is made up of behavioral health professionals, psychiatrists, psychotherapists and support staff that work to provide high quality services to clients. (Northeast community mental health center, 2013) The company's mission is to provide professional service in the area of clinical psychology and psychiatry, as well as supporting services that promote and improve the mental health of patients. NCMHC vision is: 1- “To utilize the most current techniques, interventions...
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...Shrnpreet Sidhu David Mikelberg AHSS 1160 November, 25, 2013 Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System: Individual Summary What is Mental Health? Mental health is the balanced development of an individual's personality and emotional attitudes which enable one to live harmoniously with others (Crocker, et all 2011). Mental health involves the development of a healthy individual towards themselves, towards others and towards the environment in which they live, so one can achieve a maximum amount of self-fulfillment (Crocker, et all 2011). Furthermore, mental health differentiates between countries and cultures, and what is considered abnormal differentiates as well. In some countries schizophrenics are killed because they are the devils child. In comparison, in North American countries schizophrenia is a mental illness that can be treated. A mental illness on the other hand is a medical condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning (Crocker, et all 2011). Serious mental illnesses include major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder. Mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, race, religion or income. Mental illnesses are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing (Crocker, et all 2011). Most mental illnesses are treatable and there are specific institutions...
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...Briefly Discuss DSM IV and ICD 10 and list the main categories of clinical disorders. The paper will discuss the main dangers of classification identified as labelling and Stigma which have lifelong implications for those diagnosed with a mental illness. The main advantages of classification such as most appropriate treatment and community education Definition of the Classification system used to Diagnosis Mental illness. As Social workers it important to try and grasp the concepts of how classification of mental illness is arrived at and to have a basic knowledge of the types of mental disorders people can be classified as having so we can understand the basis of a diagnosis. According Mendelson (2001) “Classification refers to ordering of objects into groups on the basis of their relationship. The result is a classificatory system. Nomenclature related to agreed names that have been assigned to disease or syndromes. Taxonomy covers principles and methods underlying the practice of classification. Finally, nosology denotes the conceptual system that supports the strategy of classifying.” ( Mendelson 2001 p. 63) Golightley (2004) text states that classification is an important step towards the diagnosis of a mental disorder. Mental disorder is broken down into various classifications that represent groups or syndromes of symptoms. Thus if a series of symptoms fits into a recognised pattern of behaviour they can be classified as for example, schizophrenia and a diagnosis...
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...Rachel Ellis, writer for The Guardian, wrote “Mental health problems rife among teenagers but teachers lack skills to help” and other articles that deals with teenagers and their life. She claims that the teachers at schools do not have the right skills to help teenagers with mental health problems. She uses statistics to support the idea that teachers don’t have the proper skills to help students with their mental health issues. For example, she says, “Four in every five 12 - to - 16 year olds in the survey said they hand mental health problems but just in one in 20 would turn to teacher for help if they felt depressed.” She also uses people, like Theresa May, to emphasize how schools need to provide teachers training to support students with...
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...Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. A person who has anxiety disorder may experience feelings of excessive fear, worrying or discomfort in situations where majority of others do not share those emotions. Left untreated, anxiety disorders may become severely damaging and may affect his or her relationships, work performance, and or study ability. As more research and studies are performed it has been concluded from severe cases that even simple tasks such as cleaning, shopping or leaving the house is a major challenge. In addition to inability to perform daily activities, anxiety may also cause decrease in self-esteem, drug abuse, and separation from loved ones ( Shiraev & Levy 2010) In the United States of America, the most common mental ailments are anxiety disorders. Statistics show nearly 20 percent of the American population is affected at any particular moment. The good news is there are great treatments available for those who suffer and willing to seek help and better themselves. Regrettably, most do not look for help because they are either embarrassed or just unaware how serious and...
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...COMMUNITY REPORT: HENDERSON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HISTORY: 1. Why was this organization established? To provide affordable psychiatric and casework services to residents of Broward County. 2. How did Henderson become a community mental health center? “During the late 1950's, the innovation of psychotropic medications revolutionized the mental health field. The Clinic became a multi-purpose organization with broad programs meeting the federal requirements of a community mental health center.” 3. Why was the center named “Henderson”? “In 1960, the late Mr. Alexander D. Henderson and his wife Lucy gave the Clinic stocks in Avon Products as well as property which is the current site of our "Central" Program on SW 27th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. The money from the sale of the stock enabled us to build the structure and purchase the furnishings. The Clinic was renamed Henderson Clinic of Broward County in 1961.” 4. What populations does the center serve today? Henderson serves “more than 20,000 people of all ages, including 5,000 youth under 18 years of age.” FIND SERVICES CRISIS 5. What is the goal of Crisis Services? “ To provide immediate intervention to people experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Early intervention in a time of need can prevent hospitalization and stabilize acute situations. Crisis Services include mobile community outreach or walk-in services, psychiatric evaluation, consultation and medication monitoring, brief therapy, and...
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... You will need to utilize the following chapters (31-38) in the Stanhope and Lancaster book to assist you with this assignment. Name: Trevalla Eggleston__________________ Date: _04/11/2013__________________ I. Complete the following activities which will count for a total of 50 points 1. Complete the following table. (Type your answers into the table.) (10 points /.5 each) |Vulnerable Population |Common Health Problems |Identify Health Strategies to improve health | |Poor and Homeless |HIV/AIDS; substance abuse;depression;COPD;Musculoskeleral|Preventative services related to homelessness | | |problems; malnutrition; tuberculosis; mental/psychiatric |include providing adequate housing, education | | |illness |on proper dieting, shelter, and free or | | | |affordable health care. | |Pregnant Adolescents |Low pregnancy birth rates; sexual transmitted infections |Provide services for adolescents that are | | | |pregnant. Provide education on sexual | | | |transmitted infections...
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...THE PUBLIC'S PERCEPTION OF MENTALLY ILL OFFENDERS Name Institution Subject Date Attestation I appreciate the nature of plagiarism, and I am mindful of the University’s course of action on this. I, therefore, attest that this dissertation reports unique work by me throughout my University project. Signature (you must delete this, then sign and date this page) Date Acknowledgements I would like to pass my sincerest gratitude to my parents who shaped me to the person I am today. Moreover, I would like to acknowledge my supervisor and other academic staff that provided unconditional guidance and support. I would, furthermore, like to recognize my fellow students and colleagues who helped me in the facilitation of this project in various ways. In addition, I would also like to acknowledge the general public for allowing me to conduct my interviews. Last but not least, I would like to acknowledge my friends for providing their time, cooperation and tolerance before and after the study. Abstract The mentally ill offenders have arguably been viewed on an exclusionary spectrum continuum. The public has adopted punitive attitudes that have significantly hampered with restorative measures. The aim of this study is to examine the perception of the public regarding the mentally ill offenders. The sample investigated comprised of 3 most dominant ethnic groups. Out of 200 respondents there was an average of 30 participants for...
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