Reflective Essay On Mental Health

In quantum physics as well as in various ancient civilisation there was/ is believe that all is corrected including people. It my my believe, that it is really so. We all creating each other reality as well as improving/ destroying one to another ( helping or acting badly in order to make a harm)

The following essay will begin by demonstrating what is understood by the concept of mental health. It will attempt to identify different explanations for the underlying issues causing mental illnesses and it will then centre around a case study focusing specifically on one mental health problem. A description of what the causes and effects of the chosen illness will be given and information on the available treatment will be presented. To round up the assignment a brief explanation of the chosen case study will be included with an attempt to distinguish the common issues identified and how they relate to the literature information provided throughout. In this assignment, the case study chosen will target depression.

Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping all people live mentally healthier lives. With more than 320 affiliate nationwide, we represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well being of the nation, every day, and in a time of crisis (2007 Mental Health America). As an organization, Mental Health America has been around for nearly a century. We began work in 1909 when Clifford W. Beers, a young business man who struggled with a mental illness and shared his story with the world in his autobiography “A Mind

This unit aims to provide the learner with knowledge of the main forms of mental health problems according to the psychiatric classification system. Learners also consider the strengths and limitations of this model and look at alternative frameworks for understanding mental distress. The focus of the unit is on understanding the different ways in which mental health problems impact on the individual and others in their social network. It

Working in the mental health field has exposed me to different clients with psychosocial behaviors, and I have viewed how individuals are often impacted in our cultural, societal and environmental system. I have also observed the impact it has in clients when there are policy changes in an agency. The focus of this analysis is to further provide an examination of agency policies, operations conflict, steps that can be taken in administrative level and steps in the micro level to resolve conflicts that may arise. The focus of this analysis will also concentrate on a community mental health agency named Enki Health & Research System, Inc., (ENKI) that helps children with different behavioral difficulties.

I have worked incredibly hard to obtain skills from various organisations to better understand mental health. I decided I needed to acquire additional work experience to give my application some weight. I am tenacious by nature and therefore despite being somewhat academically inferior to my rivals, I make up for in passion, determination and professionalism. I can assure you my grade does not define my ability to work with vulnerable people, families and colleagues and I would really like the opportunity to demonstrate this at interview. I am keen to explore the depths of applying psychology to health and the behaviour-change processes involved with working with young people in particular.

With majority of Somalia practicing the religion of Islam, it is believed primarily that illnesses and diseases are God’s will. The religion teaches that all calamities whether it be mental or physical sickness, that the individual remain patient. Mental illness in the Somali culture is socially unaccepted. The stigma surrounding this issue is that the mentally ill are rejected from society

1. Abstract: The objective of this report is to give an understanding on who the stakeholders are within the mental health sector and how current social Trends and future Development will affect the Mental Health sector; this will include an ageing population, Children accessing mental health services and lastly, staff leaving the mental health sector within the NHS. 1.1Introduction:

For my field experience, I am shadowing Jeff Pollreis at the Stearns County Jail. Throughout my time at the jail, I am able to visit with a variety of inmates from different cultures. As well as, I get to learn about the way things are done in the jail setting. For example, there is a different way to go about dealing with mental health issues in the jail setting compared to different social service agencies. Throughout the time I have spent at the Stearns County Jail shadowing, I have seen a variety of mental health issues that are present throughout the inmates that are housed there. Below I will talk about some mental health issues that I have seen present in the jail and then I will go more into detail about the mental health issue of depression.

Mental disorders can be debilitating. They affect people’s physical health, financial stability and ability to contribute to their families and communities. The Ugandan

Mental health: new understanding, new hope, the theme of a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2001 (1), demonstrated a remarkable recognition of mental disorders globally. Since then, policymakers and researchers have increasingly raised their voices and commitment to improving the health and well-being of people with mental disorders. Despite this, empirical evidence suggests a large and persistent gap in access to health services by people with mental disorders in low and middle-income countries (LMIC) particularly in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA). (2, 3)Therefore, this study aimed to identify and explore available evidence to the persistent gap and propose a model to improve access and utilisation of health services by

The treatment and prevention of mental illness can be difficult, and as with physical illness, no case or result is the same for everyone. Treatment varies for each illness, as well as for individual client needs and level of severity. With the numerous choices of treatment available today, people around the world have a greater chance at not only preventing or decreasing mental illness, but also the opportunity to enhance their mental health through the public health model of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Mental Health has been recognized, as the well-being at which individuals are able to cope with everyday stresses, and work productively while contributing back to their community. Mental Health America began in the early 1900’s by Clifford W. Beers, a former psychiatric patient who experienced mental/physical abuse during his stay in public and private institutions. It wasn’t until short after a reform group emerged, to stand against the abuse and ill-treatment at these institutions. In this paper, I will be discussing the history/background of Mental Health Services, and how quality, access, cost or other factors have changed (or how they haven’t). I also will be discussing the populations that benefit from this type of service and the significant issues, and or problems within the area that impact specific populations. Lastly, I will interpret national policy, legislation, attitudes, political climate, and how they impact or relate to the problems discussed, then I will address two current issues discussed along with clarifying each discussion.

Since we’ve been children, we’ve always been taught the importance of keeping up the physical health of our bodies. Whether it was a motivational speaker coming to talk to us about how important it is to have a healthy and balanced diet in middle school, or our elementary school teachers telling us about the importance of physical activity along with the benefits and health factors of fruits and vegetables, the importance of good health has always been stressed. Unfortunately, while people stressed the importance of physical health, mental health does not receive the same treatment. This has caused many people not to know about the importance of treating your mental health, which should be emphasized just as much the importance of

The first Mental Health seminar I attended was the Mental Health and nutrition featuring a food truck. This was hosted by the Humber culinary program on Wednesday, October 4th from 1:30- 3:00. This Mental health seminar talked about the benefits of healthy eating. People become stressed and often look to food for comfort, so it's important that they are filling their body with a healthy alternative. Perhaps instead of indulging in chips you can satisfy your needs with a healthy alternative. When I attended this seminar I was given carrots and hummus, I was actually surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Eating small amounts of food is actually better for you than gorging yourself in one sitting. Eating well with Canada’s food guide can increase energy, which will help you get through the day. In conclusion, I learned healthy eating doesn't just improve how you look, but also improves how you feel.