Geyer (1994) defines dual relationships as occurring when a mental health practitioner, “relates to a client in roles other than that of a mental health practitioner outside the therapeutic context” (p.187). Areas outside of context may include church, social gatherings, and organized events to name a few. The term dual relationship is interchangeably used with multiple relationships or nonprofessional relations. Corey et al. (2011) further defines this role as a professional who assumes multiple…

Common misconceptions in the health community revolve around what the body needs versus what media says the body needs. Are dietary supplements efficient? Are they even necessary? To answer these questions, one must investigate the three most popular supplements herbal, pill, and gel capsules in order to determine which type best suits the body’s needs. Although they are one of the most ancient practices of medicine, certain herbal supplements have no impact on the body while others do. Herbs are…

A common misconception about evolution is that it results in organisms that are perfectly suited to their environments. In fact, there are many limitations to evolution that keep it from producing perfect traits. Photosynthesis, the process that supports nearly all of life on Earth, is also sub-optimally efficient. Since photosynthesis is the source of all of our food and energy, examining its inefficiencies may lead to improvements in our abilities to produce food, materials, and sustainable…

AND ISSUES Mental Health Practitioners Mental health professionals or practitioners are categorized into 5 types, namely psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric or mental health nurse, and licensed professional counselors (NAMI, 2012). The US Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that there are more than 552,000 mental health professionals practicing today (Grohol, 2012). They focus on the treatment and/or diagnosis of metal health or substance abuse…

INTRODUCTION What is Cancer? A common misconception about cancer is that it is a relatively new disease. Cancer, like many diseases have been prevalent in the populations of many species, not just humans, for millennia. In fact it was a Roman doctor who translated the Greek word “carcinos” into “cancer”, a Latin word meaning “crab”. The reason why cancer is referred to as a crab is because a cancer “adheres to any part that it seizes upon in an obstinate manner like a crab” (Ramzi S. Cotran et…

this statement, as it endorses such a daunting task for a young boy like him. In his slighted moments of weakness, the idea of paying more attention can seem so unfathomable that the suggestion alone can be viewed as an insult to his condition. A mental debilitation rendering our young child to the instinct of a baby cub, a bear or lion maybe. A playful genius constantly in motion, forever searching for a new territory to explore. Loud, but brilliant, he finds himself succumbing to the quicksand…

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner My passion is in psychiatric nursing. I am very much interested providing psychiatric care to the individuals suffering from chronic and persistent mental illness. Being equipped with over seven years of experience providing intense case management to this population, a non-RN position, I have finally found myself here. I attained my Registered Nursing (RN) license through the Entry Level Masters (ELM) program here at APU. My goal is to add needed competencies…

MENTAL HEALTH (Name) (University) Mental Health Introduction It is a common occurrence for people to experience fear or sadness at one point in their lives. While this is acceptable dealing with fear or sadness has proven to be a challenging situation, calling for professional intervention. When fear or sadness becomes hard to deal with, people often use such diagnostic words as anxiety and depression. Apparently, anxiety and depression are the leading cause of global mental health problem…

Schizophrenia What is it? Schizophrenia is one of the most common serious mental health condition. About 1 in 100 people will experience in their lifetime, although many continue to lead normal lives. It is most often diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 35. The exact cause of schizophrenia is unknown, however it is believed to be caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. As with many other mental health conditions, it is hard to prove someone is suffering from it, and can be…

A common misconception about dance is that you must undergo training in order to be considered proficient. This is not necessarily true though, as not every dancer dances for the sole purpose of performing or competing. In their own way, the general public can be considered dancers. How often in your life have you heard a song that has made you yearn to move? In all likelihood, a great deal of times. That movement that you execute is called dancing. Whether you choose to admit it to yourself or not…