Mental Health Issues And Levels Of Participation

When we observe the demographics of today¡¦s society, we notice that there is quite a change in the average age, as well as life expectancy. In 1993, the average life expectancy rose to an amazing 75.5 years, with women living an average of 79 years and men living an average of 72 years (Hawkins, 1996, p. 4). With this gradual rise in age, the idea of therapeutic recreation for the aging population has taken on a significant role. Therapeutic recreation uses recreation and leisure activities to meet the needs of people in order to improve their quality of life. These needs include social, physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual. The experience of engaging in recreation is perceived to have therapeutic benefits. Engaging in

The social problem I have chosen to write about is mental illness. This problem is important to talk about “because of the number of people it affects, the difficulty of defining and identifying mental disorders, and the ways in which mental illness is treated” (Kendall, 2013, p. 227). “About 57.7 million people, or one in four adults, in the United States suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder” (Kendall, 2013, p. 229). “Many of these illnesses begin in childhood or adolescence, with the most common problems being anxiety disorder, mood disorders, impulse-control disorders, and substance abuse disorders” (Kendall, 2013, p. 229). I chose this topic because I wanted to learn more about how mental illness is a social problem and I have been interested in learning more about mental illnesses and how to help people with mental disorders.

Dieser, R. (2013). Special issues: Global therapeutic recreation: Should the United States therapeutic recreation profession and the United States National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) be replicated in other nations. World Leisure Journal, 55(4), 307-319

Outdoors and nature have proven to improve an individual’s physical and mental health, however the population of the United States have disconnected from the outdoors causing a rise in health issues such as obesity, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other chronic diseases (Bates & Stone, 2015). Obesity is defined as a disorder involving excessive amounts of body fat that can increase risks for health problems, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and some leading causes of preventable death (CDC.gov, 2016). Obesity is a growing health disparity that nearly more than one-third of American adults face due to an evolving society (CDC.gov, 2016). Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and they are the most common, costly, and preventable health conditions (CDC.gov, 2016). Aside from obesity, other chronic diseases include type 2 diabetes, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, and cancer (CDC.gov, 2016). Diabetes is known as the leading cause of kidney failure, blindness, and lower-limb amputations (CDC.gov, 2016). Arthritis is the most common cause of disability, with twenty-two million adults reporting that this prevents them from performing daily activities (CDC.gov, 2016). With over 30 years of research, urban nature has shown to enhance physical, psychological, and social well-being for the growing population (Shanahan, Fuller, Bush, Lin, & Gaston, 2015). Individuals with a sedentary lifestyle are more at risk for

I choose you because, we have the same research interest. With your supervision, I would love to find out more about the relationship dynamics of care and support offered by interest groups and how it impacts on people with disabilities using qualitative research methods.

Similar to healthcare in Appalachia, mental healthcare is greatly lacking in the region. Much of Appalachia is characterized by isolated areas that have shortages of mental health providers (Correll, Cantrell, & Dalton, 2011). Literature suggests that rural residents have higher rates of mental health concerns than their urban counterparts (Smalley, Yancey, Warren, Naufel, Ryan, & Pugh, 2010). Individuals often do not seek treatment, and often have difficulty gaining access care (Smalley, Yancey, Warren, Naufel, Ryan, & Pugh, 2010). Rural communities are also more likely to experience living conditions and engage in behaviors that increase risk for mental health issues. These risk factors are then augmented by harmful cultural behaviors such

For my essay topic I will be exploring the question of how to eliminate overcrowding while balancing maintenance of Colorado outdoor public recreation areas. I am interested in this topic as I personally use the public areas in Colorado, and I want to see what methods are truly effective going forward to ensure that the residents of Colorado have public access to enjoy the beautiful recreational areas of our state. Many people choose to live in Colorado to be able to take advantage of the temperate climate and access to spectacular mountain areas that are shared with visitors from all over the world. The ability to use the parks in Colorado is determined by state and national government, and there are many vested parties seeking to influence how they are managed. Stakeholders include those proposing change in national policy to drastically cut back on funding, preservation groups, and those considering how to honor the initial mission statements of

Individuals with mental health issues can also offer service providers suggestions on how to improve their services by giving them ideas for change and feedback on what’s working and what’s

Kye wants to help the clients know how important exercise is in relation to mental health and to help them rediscover what they’ve lost or what they’re passionate about, whether it be sports or something else. He’s hopeful that sober sports lead to a reduction in stigma and isolation as well as giving them

Senator Creigh Deeds story is just one of many that end in tragedy because of a mental health system that has failed. While the major proportion of people living with mental illness are not violent, they can become a victim of violence. According to the latest statistics from the American Psychological Association one in five adults has a diagnosable mental disorder, one in twenty-four has a serious mental disorder (SMI), and people with mental illness are no more likely to be violent that people without mental illness (Association, American Psychiatric, 2016). Untreated mental health care is characteristic of the violent crimes that we see happening today. Some of the reasons behind these untreated individuals are the unmet needs of people not having a financial means to pay for services, lack of insurance, knowledge about how to access care, embarrassment about having the need for services, and those that needed care but experienced delays in accessing care (Jones et al., 2014).

Unequal access to public services has contributed to an increase in obesity rates among Americans. A study by the National Recreation and Park Association found that populations in underserved communities, have higher obesity rates than populations in better served communities. The highest obesity rates were found among African Americans at 44.1 percent, followed by Hispanics at 37.9%, and the least among Caucasians at 32.6 percent (Parks & Recreation, n.d.). The study found a correlation between access to parks and green spaces with certain qualities that increased their use. The qualities equated to shorter walking distances to parks and recreations areas from dwellings, parks and recreation areas with higher acreage, parks and

To improve mental health inequities and cater to disparaged groups, researchers must utilize measurements to determine the mental health of a population. Van Lente et al. (2011) analyzed results from the third National Survey of Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition 2007, an interview based study

Lack of mental health literacy has been a rising problem in society as the prevalence of psychiatric disorders have increased. Heath literacy has helped people with physical health problems to get treatment and support that they need. It is important for people with mental health problems to have this support as well. The article, “Mental Health Literacy” by A.F. Jorn is about the issues that many societies today face when it comes to people understanding mental health.

Everyone is different in society. There are special individuals, which are affected by mental health illnesses. Mental health issues can affect society both negatively and positively. There are cultures that treat these individuals like the reincarnations of gods. On the other side, there are cultures that isolate these individuals and look for cures to these pathologies. Mental health illnesses are important because they have to be studied to understand their cause, whether it may be biological or environmental. These issues are important because like every type of illness they have to be delicately studied, focusing on treatments to either cure them or reduce the symptoms of the pathology. These people were either conflicted with the ideals of society or they were praised by it. Cultures, which didn’t accept them, closed them up into asylums. Patients inside these facilities were brutally used as guinea pigs for their experiments. The way these people were treated shows how cruel and ignorant people were to the unknown. By learning from histories mistakes we can move forward in improving our society and achieve greatness.

Many people enjoy biking and the number just keeps growing. Biking is great for you physical health but as well as your mental health, also a fantastic way of transportation. It can relieve stress and put you in a better subjective mood. Thats just one benefit of mental health, would you like to learn more about biking and its benefits? Keep reading to learn tons!