Are Labels Good For Kids Summary

I do and don’t think that sugary drinks should have warning labels. And here are my supporting reasonings, I do think that we should because in the article it says “The average American eats more than 22 teaspoons of sugar a day.” I think this is bad because people don’t notice how much sugar they actually have in just a day and even a week. I also think that we should have warning labels because the amount of sugar in soda can lead to serious health issues such as Obesity, Heart Attacks, Diabetes and much more.

The labelling theory in relation to health and social care is very significant. Labels are used consistently within health and social care settings, whether this is through diagnosis, or a service user/providers background. If a service user was diagnosed with a mental health condition like schizophrenia, then this will provide them with a ‘label’. In some cases, labels can be an advantage as it helps aid recovery and treatment, even though it is stigmatising. Labels help service providers provide appropriate care. This can be a result of their own understanding of treatment or recovery paths that link in with this given ‘label’.

I believe that it is both to our benefit and disadvantage that we have groups and labels in our school. Groups can be a good thing because they provide security for students that don’t always get along or feel comfortable with all the other students in the school and can help them improve how they view themselves mentally. The disadvantage of having a school that has labels and groups is people discriminate groups. Also, sometimes students label other students in bad ways due to the group they are associated with or make untrue assumptions because they only see from their own perspective. The difficult thing about grouping and labeling in high school is that students gradually form groups all through junior high and sometimes they begin to

Many doctors and school officials believe that the diagnosis and labeling of these individuals is helpful so that they can be assisted with their struggles. The idea is that if a disorder goes undiagnosed it must go untreated

As being diagnosed as mentally ill creates a use of label’s which help us to understand and accept the behaviours that they are displaying within a patient centred environment where the individual will not be held in charge for their actions. However, this use of terms will generate empathy and accepting the attitudes of those who are suffering from the mental health issue/ disorder. In some cases, this type of language is seen as a control by professionals which shows off the power that they have over the service user. In some cases, the label’s give some form of relief to service users and individuals for example they will find out that the illness that they have has a name and reassures the service users in a way because they can receive a more adapted way of getting treatment and information of their illness. The findings that we have on labelling provides us with the evidence which we can use to argue that labelling empowers people and raises individual’s self-esteem which in a way can make their wellbeing better, but this is supported throughout the service users opinions once they’ve been diagnosed some individuals become aware of the illness that they have and they gain an understanding of the behaviours that they are displaying or showing. The mental capacity act 2005 says that choices are made but are made

Kroska, A. Harkness, S.K. (2008). Exploring the role of diagnosis in the modified labeling theory of mental illness. Social Psychology Quarterly, 71, 193-208

Bias against individuals with a mental illness label can be traced back to early childhood, therefore, many parents hesitate to seek out help for their children just for them to have a characterization of not being well mentally. Others tend to focus on the challenging behaviors instead of the positive characteristics of someone receiving a diagnosis of a learning, behavioral, or emotional disorder. Many continue to suffer in silence, because they do not want to be see noted for their mental illness diagnosis, but for who they are and what they can accomplish. For examples, when an adult or child has been categorized as having a learning, behavior, or emotional problems (Austism, ADHD, manic-depressive) a label can be detrimental, because there are many degrees of disability and ability that gets lost with a generic label that affects educational and social possibilities. Professionals have to be careful over labels given out, because a mere diagnosis is complex, and can have many ramifications on the patient receiving it. In the article, “Mental Illness is Too Broadly Defined,” University Provost Steven E Hyman’s (Professor of Neurobiology and former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health) statement about how psychiatry defines and measures mental illness is, “We have no equivalent of a blood-pressure cuff or blood test or brain scan that is diagnostic (Mental Health, 2007).” Hyman’s statement is just

The notion of labelling theory was first created in the 1960s and gained popularity towards the late 1960s and early 1970s. The term was first applied “mentally ill” in 1966 when Thomas Scheff published his article Being Mentally Ill. Labelling theory explains a great importance in respect to drug use. Although labelling theory does not fully explain why initial drug use occurs, it does detail the process by which many people find themselves as socially deviant from others (Glen R. Hanson, University of Utah Salt Lake City Utah Glen R Hanson, Peter J. Venturelli, Annette E. Fleckenstein). The term deviance is used in a manner to describe an absence of the patterns of behaviour expected in a society and not in a judgemental way. Labelling theory

According to George Vaillant, when psychiatric labeling discriminates between health and disease or between disease and badness, it can inflict wounds on those labeled (361).

Negative labels have an effect on self-conceptions. Labeling also can mold the way someone behaves, especially if they cannot get rid of the label that others placed on him/her. Society views drug taking as something that should not be done because of the damage drugs may have on your body. Someone taking drugs would be labelled as deviant by his/her parents, society, teachers, and peers. A 15 year old boy is caught taking drugs and is labelled a deviant by his social group when they find out. His parents find out and reinforce the deviant label by remonstrating with their son about what they see as his deviant behavior. His parents tell his school.

There is an age-old debate about the consequences of diagnosing an individual. Those who oppose diagnosis express the concerns associated with labeling an individual, only creating stigma for themselves and from society. Those who agree with diagnosing a patient claim that information regarding mental health can give the individual peace of mind and progress towards a treatment. Despite the stigma around diagnosing, there are far greater benefits for the patient. A diagnosis gives the individual the opportunity to understand themselves and go forward with treatment options.

Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States, while some states have passed legislation to allow non-medical and medical marijuana use, the question of whether or not warning labels are beneficial is a good one. There are several studies on marijuana that include: passive exposure(second-hand smoke), potency(which can vary widely), motor vehicle safety, health, healing properties and its commercialization which are all very good reasons for a warning label. Warning labels would allow the consumer to make an informed decision as well as educate about any side effects the consumer may or may not be aware of. Depending on who or what company is conducting the study of marijuana determines the outcome which is another reason

Diagnosing and drugging children has been an up and coming trend throughout America for the past ten years or so. For instance a toddler, who’s rambunctious and talkative or might not even pay attention to every word you say, might just have ADHD – Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder or in all actuality be normal! There are so many accusations that children in this day in age who act “differently” are foreseen in this society to be mentally/developmentally challenged. So what do parents’ do? Obviously they contact they’re pediatrician with concern and in the end the child is prescribed what will ultimately render them drug impaired they rest of they’re lives. But what information is out there? What can we as a society and as parents do to discard the idea of labeling our children? Director Thomas Insel of the National Institute of Mental Health posted a blog “Are Children over Medicated” and the article itself provided a statistical and factual look inside the

I enjoyed reading your primary task posting this week on the positive and negative aspects of the mandatory labeling on GMO products. Furthermore, I completely agree with all three of the pros to mandatory labeling you listed in the forum post. In fact, I found it to be especially thoughtful when you stated that requiring labels will create a sense of accountability for the quality and type of ingredients being added to our food supply by farmers and producers. In my opinion, if farmers wish to provide produce and livestock for public consumption, they should definitely be obliged to ensure the safety of the products they are supplying.

A child suffering from physical or psychological disorders may be viewed as a disgrace upon mother and her family.