Relationship Between Mental Health Problem

Within this unit I will be showing my past and learnt knowledge of the main forms of mental health problems according to the psychiatric classification system. I will be looking at the strengths, Limitations and alternative frameworks for understanding mental health. I will also demonstrate ways in which mental health problems can and do impact the individual and there social network.

A broad range of medical and psychological therapies is currently available for people who struggle with substance addictions. The scientific community is working on evaluation of various treatments to determine which strategies offer the best chances of successful outcome. People who need treatment for alcoholism and drug use are very diverse group. Addiction is a disorder that requires an individual case approach; therefore, different ways to

As the disease model argues that there is no cure for addiction, the only treatments available aims to reduce or suppress the urge to use drugs (McNeece & DiNitto, 2012). Firstly, addicts

Throughout the past decade, our society has seen an increase in mental health related issues, and the tragic consequences that can result when an individual is unable or unwilling to seek help. There are many kinds of mental health diseases that are notated in medical literature, and despite humans being strong physically, the human brain which is the strongest organ becomes the body’s kryptonite. The history of mental health in our society dates back many centuries, some as early as the era of Hippocrates where mental health was thought of demonic possession. As our society expanded their knowledge, as to the respect of mental health, policies and procedures have been put in place to protect those who are suffering.

Mental health has been a recurring topic in present society and it is a very large section of health care in general. Health can be termed as an absence of disease, but it really is much more than that and should encompass every facet of the human, mind and body. The WHO defines mental health as a state of well-being in which an individual can function properly and productively, cope with life stressors, and contribute to community. Mental health is dependent on many factors, mainly social, biological, and psychological (WHO). A mental disorder is a condition of alterations

This paper discusses possible causes and different kinds of mental health. Treatment options for those suffering from mental illnesses and their effectiveness will also be examined. All kinds of field research have been made in regards to different kind of people in distinct situations who go through mental illness. Mental illness has been proven to be treatable if the patient goes through the right process. All these processes differ depending on the person and the situation. This is what this paper thrives on, finding out the vast differences between different types of mental disorders. How a situation can change the process a person goes through will also be discussed. The cause is clearly identified for mental illness and it is evident

Drug treatment is intended to help addicted individuals stop compulsive drug seeking and use. Treatment can occur in a variety of settings, take many different forms, and last for different lengths of time. Because drug addiction is typically a chronic disorder characterized by occasional relapses, a short-term, one-time treatment is usually not sufficient. For many, treatment is a long-term process that involves multiple interventions and regular

As far as management of opioid dependence is concerned it ranges from short-term (“detoxification”) to long-term management including pharmacological, psychosocial and combination approaches. Amongst the other Pharmacological management, opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) is the most studied intervention for management of opioid dependence. It is effective, evidence-based intervention to treat opioid dependence and to prevent HIV transmissions among people who inject drug (WHO, 2008).There are several factors affecting improved outcome in opioid dependence. Amongst the many factors; contact with treatment (retention) is one along with other factors such as personal motivation, religion, spirituality, family and employment. (Flynn et al., 2003).Amidst

This study describes the medical management as a framework that includes brief intervention in maintaining abstinence, management of psychiatric and medical symptoms, review of UDS results, and efforts by the patient to achieve and maintain abstinence. The approximate duration of the medical management session was 15-20 minutes. Nevertheless, CBT session lasted for 50 minutes and included identifying and coping with craving, enhancing problem solving and refusal skills to reinforce relapse prevention. These sessions also focused on behavioural analysis and behavioural activation. The outcome of total number of sessions were hereby similar. Additionally, outcomes related to study retention and number of days of reported opioid use were similar among both groups achieving a reduction in opioid use from 5.3 days per week at baseline to 0.4 days per week at the end of the study [Fiellin et al,

The behaviors exhibited by addicts are only the symptoms of the disease and not the disease itself. Therefore, instead of punishing the addict, nonjudgmental and therapeutic responses are appropriate. Addiction requires intervention

The goals of recovery for any individual is to (a) stop using illicit drugs and then (b) maintain abstinence from these illicit drugs. To maintain a successful recovery an individual must go through several steps: detoxification first, substance abuse counseling, medications to help with painful physical withdrawals, an evaluation for co-occurring mental health issues to rule out any other issues such as schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar. In some cases, if there is a co-occurring mental health issue some individuals will self-medicated. There are many types of therapy that can be beneficial to every individual whom is suffering from addiction. Medications can help through the withdrawal symptoms and in most cases, help lessen the chances of relapse. Counseling is a crucial step in not only recovery, but prevention of relapse. Support groups are also beneficial in the prevention of relapse. All these methods help individual be successful in their

In the world today there are many individuals dealing with an addictions. Their addiction may be to drugs or alcohol. When an addict wants to get help they will go through the, “Model of Change.” The model of change has six stages, the pre-contemplation stage, contemplation stage, preparation stage, action stage, maintenance stage and the relapse stage. The two stages I will be talking about in this paper are the pre-contemplation stage and the contemplation stage.

Taking into account the fact that the problem of mental diseases has been very vividly discussed in the recent years, there is a need to provide a psychological research based on the methods of curing mental disorders. In order to provide a practical part of the analysis there is a need to refer to my personal experience. Having worked as a caregiver at Quality Care AFH, I have had enough experience with people requiring personalized care. The main psychological problems or diseases I came across when working there are mainly mental, such as memory problems, or illnesses which resulted from deep emotional traumas. So, the present research will be based on the

It is difficult to assess the motivation and readiness for change with persons who suffer from addiction (DiClemente, Schlundt, & Gemmeell, 2004). I have used two methods of evaluating progress with my client. The first measure is from the transthoretical model through the five stages of change. These stages include: precontemplation (not considering change), contemplation (ambivalent about change), preparation (begins to plan steps towards recovery), action (first active steps towards change), and maintenance (establishes new behaviors) (Norcross, Krebs, & Prochaska, 2011). Some consider relapse a stage in the transtheoretical model which many of the clients I work with have experienced this stage.

Although it is true that for most people the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary, over time the changes in the brain caused by frequent drug abuse can impair a person's self-discipline and ability to make sound judgements, and at the same time create an intense impulse to take drugs. It is because of these alterations in the brain that it is so puzzling for a person to stop abusing drugs. Luckily, there are treatments that help people to neutralize addiction's powerful disruptive effects and regain control of their lives. Study shows that combining addiction treatment medications, when suitable, with behavioral therapy is the best way to ensure success for most patients. Treatment approaches that are custom-made to each patient's drug abuse patterns and any concurrent medical, psychiatric, and social problems can help achieve sustained recovery and a life without drugs.