Mental Disorders And The Medical Field

Although science has been my favorite subject in school for as long as I can remember, my passion for medicine started in fourth grade, after I spent three weeks in the hospital. The doctors and nurses were so good at explaining what was going on inside my body, and I learned so much about medicine and myself. It really improved my healing process knowing what was happening and how I could make myself feel better. From that moment on, I knew that I wanted a career helping others feel the same way. So, I met with my father’s friend, who was an anesthesiologist, to discuss all the options that are available in the medical field. After he listened to some of my interests and dreams for my future, he said that he thought

For the majority of our nation’s history, treatment for those deemed mentally ill was poor at best. Now seen as rather dark and cruel, those suffering from a mental illness were cast away from society. Those admitted were locked away within the confines of an insane asylum, where they were ruthlessly tortured; many never seeing signs of improvement and subsequently never seeing the freedoms that lie beyond the confines of the asylum. Thus it is not hard to believe that as awareness of this treatment spread, civil rights activists took action toward protecting these patients. Patients diagnosed with mental illness were granted the following rights:

Mental disorders affect many people throughout the United States. Although it is not a direct link to criminal behavior, it is a major risk factor and oftentimes criminal offenders are found to have them. Mental disorders cause their victims delusions, hallucinations, paranoia, and aggression. The definition of mental disorder is a vast number of mental conditions, ranging from the mild to the serious that impede one’s ability to function. Sometimes with the more serious disorders may absolve an individual of criminal responsibility (Bartol, A & Bartol, C, 2014). There are several different kinds of mental disorders including but not limited to schizophrenia, psychopathy, depressive disorders, and antisocial personality disorder (Bartol, A & Bartol, C, 2014). In this paper, each different kind of mental disorder will be discussed along with the discussing the fallacy of the public believing that many people get off with the not guilty by reason of insanity plea. It is hypothesized that individuals who display mental disorders are at a greater risk to commit criminal offenses. The literature reviews that follow describe each type of mental disorder and types of crime as a result of them. They will also describe the not guilty by reason of insanity plea.

Growing up as a child, one of my dreams was to become a doctor. I played doctor games, had a medical kit, and took care of my patients (also known as my parents). As I got older, I worked hard in school to stay on track with idea of being a doctor in the back of my mind. I faced many hardships over the years, such as taking several challenging classes or not having the free time like my friends did. When I got older I decided that maybe I didn’t want to be an actual doctor but rather a Dr. of Pharmacy. This career would allow me to continue to help others, but still achieve my childhood dream of becoming a doctor. My perseverance paid

Many people completely misunderstand mental disorders and don’t bother trying to correct mistakes made by themselves or others. Depression is no exception. Although it is one of the most common mental disorders categorized in the United States, how is it still such an issue? Although it is so common many people do not recognize the signs in others due to media portrayal, gender stereotypes, and the many misconceptions about this serious mental disorder.

When I first started college, I had several questions I asked myself regarding my future. I thought about what my major would be and what my living arrangements would look like post-grad, but I never questioned what my future career would look like. While I had an overwhelming amount of options, I always had a fixed certainty that I would be in the medical field. The only question was in what capacity? Coming in as a freshman, I could have studied to be a surgeon, a doctor, or even a medical lawyer. Ultimately, I knew that changing people’s lives through medicine was my passion—I just needed to find an outlet. However, not once did my 18-year-old self think that I would find my way into a nursing career. As I’ve come to find, life rarely works out as planned. What lead me on the pathway to becoming a nurse is all but conventional, yet I would not change any

Molly Hines has potential for enriching lives because of her ability to write - the research proposal paper, for example, stands out. The topic was informative and she was seemingly compassionate about the topic: Treating Mental Disorders vs. Physical Disorders. The paper was genuine and thought provoking, if not moving. The paper has the ability to enrich an opinion or at the least a new view on mental and physical disorders. The argument tools incorporated into the essay were facts, touching statements, and organization. The paper flowed in an order that was not confusing.

I have always been interested in the medical field. My father is a physiotherapist and my mother is a trained laboratory technician. I have grown up having science-themed discussions around the dinner table and books lying around the house. Seeing both my mother and father at work, I knew that neither of those professions were the correct fit for me. I liked the personal side of physiotherapy but I wanted something more technology related. As I searched for careers in the medical field, I could not find anything that I was passionate about. I could not find a career that combined my

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It’s in my nature to care for and worry about other people. So much so, that ever since I was a young child, I wanted to be a doctor. I also wanted to follow after my parents, who both practice medicine. So there it was. At the young age of nine, I had decided to become a doctor. I just never knew what kind I wanted to be. Now, without a doubt in my mind, I want to become a pediatric psychiatrist.

Now becoming a Neurosurgeon, wasn’t always my goal, but it has been influenced by some characteristics and personal experiences. For instance I could save people's lives, and improve their daily average life majorly. Now this reason didn’t just come normally to me, when I was much younger I remember witnessing my grandpa, and aunts funeral for losing to Brain Cancer, by massive tumors. Having

Clinical Psychology is a branch of psychology that work with treating mental illness, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Psychologists work with patients that have disabilities such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and substance abuse. However, clinical psychology roles are well-suited to individuals with a strong work ethic who are able to show empathy while also being very oriented to solving problems. A Christian who is a clinical psychologist must choose whether to treat a patient according to the ways that a non-Christian does or the way a Christian psychologist does.

If I could have any career it would be a Pediatric Physical Therapist, I want to be able to help children and young adults recover and have a healthy future.Be able to go to sleep knowing that I made a difference in a child’s life, and that they are on a path to a full recovery. At first going into highschool I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to be, so I wanted to do a process of elimination. I was always intrigued at being a nurse because I would go with my Grandma to her patient's house and help her take care of her patients. So I took the class Principle of Health Science to test the waters and truly see if I was interested in the medical field.I was shocked when I actually found myself enjoying the class and soaking up all the information

Since early childhood, I always believed I would choose a career in the medical field. When I was five years old, I was asked: “What do you want to be when you grow up”? I always responded by saying: “I want to become a dentist”. I began to pursue my lifelong goal of becoming a dentist or doctor after enrolling at the University of Georgia majoring in biology. I interviewed and shadowed many doctors, all of whom specialized in different areas. I learned about the education process of becoming a doctor, daily tasks, their lifestyle, and the hours they worked. However, the more time I spent shadowing and working with people in those fields; the less I believed that a career as a

I know that it sounds cliche, but for as long as I can remember, I have dreamed of becoming a doctor. Luckily for me, “Employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow 14 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations” (Bureau of Labor Statistics). After graduating from high school next May, I plan to major in Engineering, and then go on to Medical School in order to become a Neurosurgeon. After taking both the Gardner's Intelligence test and Myers-Briggs personality inventory, I discovered new things about myself that I never knew before, and I believe that this new knowledge will help me excel in my dream of becoming a doctor.