Cognitive Enhancement Therapy

Thousands of girls and boys are forced into human trafficking and the slavery market daily. However, it is not always forced labor, but voluntary. These underground activities affect families and puts them at potential danger of someone being trapped in human trafficking (Clause & Lawler, 2013). Many families are unaware of the dangers that exists today, even in America, and the different ways victims are trapped by and/or unable to escape human traffickers (McClain & Garrity, 2011). It is important to make families aware of these dangers since individuals who are caught in human trafficking have not provided consent nor agreed to this oppressive lifestyle. In 2012, there were 44 survivors of human trafficking cases reported in Kansas (Halley, 2012) while in 2013, Rapp (2014) reported that over 200 individuals were identified as victims of human trafficking throughout Kansas. There continues to be inadequate understanding of what human trafficking is and how to intervene. There are many families that are unaware to the extent of how youth and communities are impacted by this social issue (Macy & Graham, 2012).

The prevalence of schizophrenia is thought to be about 1% of the population around the world. The disorder is considered to be one of the top ten causes of long-term disability worldwide. Late adolescence and early adulthood are periods for the onset of schizophrenia. In 40% of men and 23% of women diagnosed with schizophrenia, the condition manifested before the age of 19 (Addington, Cadenhead, Cannon, 2007).These are critical years in a young adult’s social and vocational development.

Have you ever sat down planning to watch one TV show or play one round of video games or quickly check your Snapchat, only to find yourself doing the same activity hours later? I can extremely relate to this. I may be watching one episode of netflix than i find myself on to the fifth episode when i do not even realize the time. People do this because watching television, playing video games, using your phone or doing many other non active activities are all “cognitively stimulating”. Angus Chen explains how television is cognitively stimulating, in his article “Too Much TV And Chill Could Reduce Brain Power Over Time”. A cognitive stimulation is an activity that is enjoyable that you use thinking, concentration and memory while doing. Furthermore,

This paper will discuss and identify cognitive-behavioral treatment options that is available for individual or group's needs in jail, prison, or community corrections. Also, discuss cognitive behavioral treatment as the individual or population moves from the correctional environment to the community. Yet, discuss the efficacy of the cognitive behavioral treatment options available.

When soldiers get deployed the main goal is for them to complete their duties and make it back to home just like they left. Getting back home in one piece includes what is inside as well, the brain. The complex system that runs everything from your emotions, anxiety, optimism, pain management and impulse control is shaken up by extreme experiences like exposure to death or dreadful experiences. War veterans may experience flashbacks, nightmares, intense anxiety, panic attacks, depression and self-destructive thoughts or actions long after the trauma has occurred. The cause of this is because the neural pathways in the brain have actually been damaged and transformed by that experience, this is called Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD.

Cognitive impairment (CI) is observed in the vast majority of individuals with schizophrenia and has long been identified as a principal contributor to functional deficits. To date, pro-cognitive pharmacologic therapies have been largely unsuccessful in addressing CI and as such, psychosocial treatments for cognitive enhancement in schizophrenia are increasingly important. Cognitive remediation (CR) training is a set of methods that employ principles of neuroplasticity for cognitive

Furthermore it is important to prevent sexual problems by paying attention to the emotional reactions, such as anger, shame, and guilt feelings. The issue of sexuality needs to be addressed during both the acute and long-term rehabilitation processes. Cognitive intervention may help to overcome these feelings and may minimize the risk of chronic

Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by binge eating as well as by self-induced vomiting and/or laxative abuse (Mitchell, 1986). Episodes of overeating typically alternate with attempts to diet, although the eating habits of bulimics and their methods of weight control vary (Fairburn et al., 1986). The majority of bulimics have a body weight within the normal range for their height, build, and age, and yet possess intense and prominent concerns about their shape and weight (Fairburn et al., 1986). Individuals with bulimia nervosa are aware that they have an eating problem, and therefore are often eager to receive help. The most common approach to

What is considered to be the most successful group of treatments for problems with alcohol

Clearly, this is a very serious disorder, which is often utterly incapacitating. Therefore, individuals urgently require efficacious treatment, both for survival and for quality of life, and many different kinds of treatment and therapy are used. This paper will examine the use of two of these, cognitive behavioral therapy and drug therapy, and evaluate which one is better. It will take the position that drug therapy is a more effective therapy for treating schizophrenia than is cognitive behavioral therapy.

Reggie enjoys learning how to utilize technology. During this quarter, Reggie is currently enrolled in a cognitive enhancement therapy (CET). CET course is taking place here at the DRC every Tuesday afternoon from 12:30PM- 3:15PM. Reggie has a very good attendance and his participation is good. On the other hand, Reggie has not been working on finding employment. He fairs that if he finds a job there might be a possibility that he might be tempted to go back to his old ways. Therefore, he chooses not to seek employment. During this quarter, the staff encouraged Reggie to sees volunteer opportunities in the community where he will be get pay, but gain experience by giving back to the community.

Schizophrenia, defined by the National Institute of Mental Health is “…a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves...” Sufferers of this mental illness have many symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, difficulty finding happiness, reduced speaking, trouble focusing, and many other symptoms which greatly impact their quality of life. Around two million Americans are diagnosed with this illness, although not much is known about it. Scientists have still not been able to pin point what causes schizophrenia. Due to this there is no cure, only treatments to try and dull the symptoms. Steven McCarroll and Beth Stevens have conducted a study which will hopefully give researchers something to help further their studies, to finally find

” NAMI goes on to describe the mental health community as comprised of those not only experiencing a mental illness, but their family members, friends, and the societal contexts in which they live (NAMI, 2016). According to an infographic released by NAMI (2016), severe and persistent mental illness costs our country $193.2 billion dollars in lost earnings yearly. It has been stated that, 20 percent adults diagnosed with a mental illness did not receive needed mental health services (Mental Health America, 2015, p. 25). This is in part due to a lack in the provision of accessible and available community-based mental health services.

In the standpoint of economic consequences, costs incurred by schizophrenia are all tunnelled down to society and public sector. Cost proposed by Mangalore and Knapp (2007) was £6.7billion in 2004/05 where society and public bear 4.7million and 2million respectively. With respect to this, follow up estimation in 2010 from LSE showed a rough 3-fold increase with £11.8 billion of societal cost and £7.2 billion on public sector. This study might have a more realistic outlook with additional inclusion of tax forgone as taxation has major role in country’s economy and funding of public sectors such as NHS in England. Both studies showed that the key ‘driver’ costs are inpatient hospitalisation and unemployment.

The Cognitive Behavioural and Person-Centred approaches to therapy have many theoretical and practical differences, however they are also similar in their view of the individuals they seek to help. This essay will look at a hypothetical case study, involving a client named Stan who has been ordered to attend therapy sessions by a judge in relation to a driving under the influence of alcohol charge. Stan presents a number of issues affecting his self-image, confidence, identity and motivation. For the purpose of this essay, Stan’s depression and anxiety will be examined in the context of both Cognitive Behavioural and Person-Centred approaches to therapy. Additionally, the integration of these two approaches and the limitations and ethical considerations of such an amalgam will also be addressed.