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.

In my culture, society looks down on mental illness, and when news of mental illness gets out in the society, one’s reputation is pretty much destroyed. My elder brother, Imran, was misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was a teenager. My family was still living in Bangladesh at the time, and my brother’s illness was treated as a secret by my parents. My parents went above and beyond to hide my brother’s illness because we come from a culture that is quick to condemn parents for their children being abnormal. My family felt very protective of the fact that we had mental illness in our family. Family visitation and guests in our home were strictly monitored by my mother and my siblings, and I was coached to make excuses for my brother. My brother’s illness shaped me as a person because I realized that I needed to be able to overcome the obstacles life throws in my way in order to take care of my family.

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

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.

Every good parent desires to raise his or her child in the best care possible. However, this can become difficult if the child carries an illness. If the illness is not identified and treated properly, both the child and the parent will suffer physically, mentally, or emotionally. Among the many illnesses a parent may face and may have a difficult time identifying is bipolar disorder, or maniac-depression illness, a mental illness in which unusual mood swings occur within the child. Such disorder should not to be mistaken with the occasional ups or downs many people go through. The National Institute of Mental Health’s website provides parents valuable information of the disorder’s symptoms and treatments, as well as information on how to

Every year, as many as 8 million Americans who have serious mental illnesses do not receive adequate treatment. Kelly, a mother of three, has battled depression for 15 years. Her psychiatrist tried to have her admitted, but there was not a single available bed. Not in the city, not in the entire state. Kelly is one of the millions of people who were turned away from services. “States looking to save money have pared away both the community health services designed to keep people healthy, as well as the hospital care needed to help them heal after a crisis” (Szabo). Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health, states that mental illnesses cost the country at least $444 billion a year, with only one-third of it going towards medical care. States should better fund mental health care because it has been neglected, it is a vital part to a person’s overall health, and it should be listed as a priority.

After the completion of graduation, I intend to work with mental health patients within the correctional system. I understand that I need to further my education in order to be a licensed psychologist, so therefore I intend to do so at an accredited university. Mental health has been an intense interest of mine since a tragedy a few years ago. Depression stole my life, just like it steals thousands of lives every year. I had no idea what I was drowning in. Depression followed me like a shadow and consumed me like a tornado. It blinded me from being the perfectionist I once was. So much was expected from me, so much was assumed for me to be able to conquer. By outward appearance I had it all going for me; I had received a division one athletic

The United States has one of the highest percent of mental illness in the world. According to “Transformation Prescribed for Mental Health Care in the USA” by Desmond Avery, “In any given year, 5-7% of all American adults have a serious mental illness, and 5-9% of all children have a serious emotional disturbance.” (Avery 695). These are staggering numbers, at this rate, some form of mental illness effects nearly every family in America. The U.S. on average spends about 113 billion dollars on mental care each year. This puts them right with other developed countries on spending, however, a clear majority of that spending goes to keeping the mentally ill medicated, instead of counseling or rehabilitation. More of American spending goes to prescription drugs than any other country in the world. Another issue with American mental healthcare is that mental health professionals are far scarcer than any other type of medical professional. Mental health care is also extremely expensive in the United States. Many people who cannot afford premium insurance are not subject to the best treatment available, or are not properly treated at all. With all these factors, mental health patients in the United states are not getting the treatment they need. Many go completely untreated. With many issues associated with healthcare in the United States, there seems to be no solution in

Access to mental health care within the recent years have risen. Yet people looking for mental health care are not able to always find help. Many people are not able to find any help because many psychiatrists are unavailable to take on new patients, or have a wait list. The argument to someone having access to mental health care is there, but it is still not available to that individual. Although there seems to be access to mental health care, it is not available to everyone, and because of that, the United States government needs to provide affordable mental health facilities and social services, such as mental health screenings and psychiatrists at public buildings, such as hospitals, to allow a greater availability to mental health care in the United States.

Over the past decades, mental health has become a prominent social issue. People around the world suffer from mental illnesses. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) reports approximately 20% of Canadians will have a mental illness within their lifetime Fortunately, society has become educated towards this dilemma. We now have clubs/ programs that inform about the problem. We hear that more and more plans towards improving mental health are already in the works (while some have been completed). Just like every social issue, mental illnesses do carry some controversy. However, this controversy may be the reason that many do not seek help for it. Apparently, around 50% of Canadian citizens who felt that they suffered from any

During life dilemmas, do you feel you’re unable to endure through daily functions and once the circumstance is resolved, do you often feel relieved? This occurrence is a part of everyone's life, but for my family this happens everyday with very few serene moments. However, in the peaceful times with my family, my mind and body are at ease, and I wish that feeling would last forever. Unfortunately, the aroma of tranquility departs while I’m experiencing the motions of my demanding life. In the stressful times diligent quotes such as “This, too, shall pass” and “Everything happens for a reason” have helped accomplish my daily responsibilities. In the past few years, these simple, encouraging words have provided me the confidence to overcome obstacles with my family, anxiety, and depression. I believe, that mental illnesses have added an unbearable amount of stress and pain to individuals and families.

The healthcare industry has seen a glut of mental health patients that now show up at emergency rooms. Previously, these patients were treated by dedicated mental health facilities who would offer them counselling help. Without this help, these patients generally deteriorate and end up burdening already overworked emergency rooms

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.