Mental Health Autism Disorder Among Children Living

Enormous amounts of research have linked socioeconomic status to mental health, especially in children and adolescents. Low poverty levels have been specifically identified as a key causal factor in developing mental health problems in children. There has been much discussion over the different theories as to why this is the case, but only two of these theories seem to hold a lot of evidence. Certain interventions and preventative measures can be employed in order to improve an individual’s mental health by altering socioeconomic status and they have proven to be successful. Low socioeconomic status has a profound impact on mental health in children; however, if the appropriate interventions and preventative measures are used, mental health outcomes can be drastically improved.

Economic insecurity can create other serious consequences on mental health, such as; Personality and mood disorders, Psychoses that can lead to suicide and many other behavioral problems that make individuals turn to incautious choices like criminality and violence. According to the article “Education, Poverty and Terrorism: Is There a Causal Connection?” individuals living in poverty are more likely to do irrational things due to the financial pressure they’re on, the feeling of hopelessness can trigger some unsettling emotional response that can incur in aggressiveness and other acts of

Today, we are seeing a rising increase in the occurrence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. What once used to be a rare disorder is now commonly recognized in the medical field as well as in the community. Not only is autism a health issue in itself, but many health issues come along with the disorder. This paper will discuss the description of the population, the top health issues and their relevance, and interventions and outcomes that can help reduce these health issues in this specific population.

The purpose of this article is to bring awareness that low income leads to complicated issues. Specific data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Longitudinal study of Youth examined households living in poverty, for a relationship between the minimum wage and psychological behaviors. Using a cross sectional analysis, the author explored the gap between the US and other country’s income levels. The findings show that although the US is high ranking in income levels, it is also ranked high in the poverty level. Additional, findings indicate that there is a relationship between families living in poverty and psychological behaviors, including a higher level of depression and other behavioral issues. The author found that children living in poverty are at higher risk of developing physical and psychological disorders, than children not living in poverty. This article pointed out the correlation between the minimum wage and psychological disorders. While the study did not include a longitudinal study of children in other countries, it did address an important area of research in psychological behaviors due to income inequality. The author made a compelling case that families living in poverty are more inclined to develop behavioral issues, than those families

These disproportions can occur by geographical region, gender, socioeconomic status, racial or ethnic background and sexual orientation (Ngui, Khasakala, Ndetei, & Roberts, 2010). All populations suffer from an inadequate system, but the prevalence of unmet mental health needs is especially high among children and youths. According to the US Department of Health and Human Services (1999, pg. 124), “In the USA, 1 in 5 children suffers from a mental disorder, with 1 in 10 affected by a serious mental or emotional disorder.” However, less than a quarter of these children receive the care they need. Additionally, across the world, individuals living in poverty are at a higher risk of developing mental disorders compared to others. Poverty can be viewed as both a ‘determinant and a consequence of poor mental health’ (Ngui, Khasakala, Ndetei, & Roberts, 2010). Individuals with mental disorders are more prone to living in poverty, in part due to their inability to properly function and/or obtain and sustain employment. On the other hand, living in poverty has been known to increase the likelihood of developing mental

2012); in other words, they live in households with incomes below the federal poverty line. To know this is important because poverty is considered a critical risk factor for many mental, emotional and behavioral disorders of children and youth (Yoshikawa, et al. 2012). According to Minujin, et al. (2005), “UNICEF defines child poverty as the deprivation of social services. To expand a little more on this, the concept is that children living in poverty are those who are deprived from the material, spiritual and emotional resources needed to survive, develop and thrive, leaving them unable to enjoy their rights, achieve their full potential or participate as full and equal members of society (Minujin, et al. 2005). More importantly many studies have associated poverty with a range of negative outcomes for children in all social, emotional and cognitive areas of development (Yoshikawa, et al. 2012); however, the question that Yoshikawa et al. (2012) in their article is can we certify that poverty “causes” negative outcomes? Their immediate response was skeptic; however, I think that poverty might not be the cause of mental health illnesses but it does influence the development of it and sets children under the radar for treatment and accessing services. Furthermore, the impact of poverty and social disadvantage on children’s health is further evidence that poverty is a serious risk factor for mental illness (Gyamfi, 2004). In his article, Gyamfi (2004)

In this paper, I will be discussing the disorder of Autism, a sever disorder that affects the function of the brain. It causes problems in such areas as social contact, intelligence, language and speech impediments, along with ritualistic or compulsive behaviors, as well as different responses to the environment that an autistic individual may have different than individuals not having autism would exhibit. I will be discussing generally about the history and description of autism. Also I will be discussing the charactistics that mark an autistic individual, the actual treatment that an autistic person may receive, risk factors that an autistic person may encounter, and interventions/treatments activities that an individual who has autism may take part in. I feel that by doing all of this that I will gain a greater sense of understanding for individuals with autism. I will be giving this information to you by going through each topic that I have outlined in the introduction and explaining what each means and how they affect an individual with autism.

Once one is stuck in poverty due to mental illness, it is almost impossible to get out of the vicious cycle. Advancing Science, Serving Society’s magazine, Science, did a report on the psychology of poverty. In this article, it states, “In addition to happiness and life satisfaction, poverty is also more broadly related to mental health. According to the 2003 World Health Report, the poorest population quintiles in rich countries exhibit a depression and anxiety disorder prevalence that is 1.5 to 2 times as high as that of the richest quintiles”. This shows that poorer people, such

Autism is defined as the brain disorder that begins in early childhood and persists throughout adulthood. Autism affects three areas of human development: (1) verbal and nonverbal communication, (2) social interaction, and (3) creative or imaginative play. Autism is considered a severe disorder and developmental disability that prevents individuals from properly understanding what they see, hear and sense. The cause of autism remains unknown. Current theories indicate a problem with the function or structure of the central nervous system. This essay overviews the history of autism and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). It provides an idea of the population and causes of autism. It takes about the program services and the current operational issues related to autism.

Mental health in childhood poverty is another area which is significantly impacted. Children of low-income families often grow up in stressful situations that they have no control over, such as parental divorce, parental job loss and parental addictions. These can all create a harmful mental health situation that can follow the child into adulthood. Parents who are trying to provide the basics for their families tend to work more hours to cover those necessities. The parents are then unable to spend quality time with their children, leading the children to acquire low self-esteem and poor relationship building skills. These situations tend to flow into the long-term effects of childhood poverty.

Kelly, A. B., Garnett, M. S., Attwood, T., & Peterson, C. (2008). Autism Spectrum Symptomatology in Children: The Impact of Family and Peer Relationships. Journal Of Abnormal Child Psychology, 36(7), 1069-1081

It’s linked with negative conditions such as homelessness, food insecurity, lack of nutrition and so much more. Poverty is also a hazard to health. One effect of poverty, such as unemployment, aims straight at the unprivileged. With no job available, these people are forced to work in very unsafe and dangerous environments, which results in unimaginable accidents and all kinds of diseases. Children who lives in poor communities are at risked for a wide range health issues. For example, low birth weight, poor nutrition, chronic diseases such as asthma and anemia, and exposure to violence. In other words, the effects of poverty on one’s mental health are so long lasting and permanent that even if they aren’t in poverty, they still experience

Autism is a word that every modern parent is aware, and even afraid of. This word autism, however, has become common quite recently. It first appeared in 1943-1944 when Leo Kanner in Baltimore and Hans Asperger in Vienna, published articles describing a childhood disorder named “autism”. They actually borrowed this term from Kraepelin and Bleuler, who used it to “describe the escape from reality and withdrawal seen in schizophrenia” (Catherine and Frédérique 2431-2443). Now the term “autism spectrum disorder”(ASD) refers to a “condition of early childhood characterized by multiple impairments in socialization and communication, as well as unusual interests and repetitive behavior”(Lawrence and Karen 51-53). According to Dr.Jose Cordero, director of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, autism has become an “urgent public health issue”(Caroline). It is a global phenomenon occurring in industrialized countries. Statistics shows a huge increase of autism in children: in 2000 every one in 150 children was autistic compared to one in 68 now(Alice). The most well known causes of autism are the use of vaccines, the increasing age of parents, and genetically modified foods. In addition, most researchers now believe that autism is caused by a complex interaction of genetic and environmental triggers and possibly the use of

When you hear about Autism you generally think of children; however, the children with Autism grow up. Most people with Autism are adults. Autism research from 1998 shows that adults are: underrepresented in autism research and studies into old age are extremely needed. Most of the Autism adults lack services or even diagnosis. People with Autism are inclined to anxiety and depression. The young adults are vulnerable to anxiety and depression when leaving high school especially in low income families, previous gained skills and their behavior slowed down or plateaued. Some good news emerged from Mailick’s study: Autistic symptoms: Impaired verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction decreased over time among one-third to half of the study participants. They stayed stable in many others. Independent living skills remained stable. The adult autistic women showed a decline in vocationally occupied hours.

This paper will explain how poverty and mental illness go hand in hand. Mental illness seems to be a cause and effect situation. Sometimes mental illness causes poverty and other poverty causes the mental illness. This paper will also give possible solutions for the problem.