The Article Factors Associated On Recovery From Schizophreni A Qualitative Study Of Thai Mental Health Nurses

I chose to write my research paper over Schizophrenia. It is a psychological disorder that I have always found fascinating. It is a serious disorder that consumes a person's life and is nearly impossible to control. In this paper, I will talk about the definition of Schizophrenia, the diagnosis of Schizophrenia, Schizophrenia in children, suicide, sexually related characteristics of the disease, sleep disorders caused by the disease, differences in the disease on different ethnicities, and insensitivity to pain.

Schizophrenia is a mental health condition that is the base of several psychological symptoms. There are many people out there who suffer from this disorder and have no idea on how to cure it. Some people tend to spend their whole life with this disorder; whilst others get it treated as soon as they see first sign or symptom of it. Schizophrenia is not a disorder that cannot be treated; with the right kind of treatment, the disorder can be controlled and the individual suffering from it can be cured. The paper will discuss the schizophrenia disorder in detail, causes, risk, signs & symptoms, and treatments of it.

Throughout the many years, there have been many negative public perceptions of Schizophrenia, which is known by majority of the public as an indication of mental illness. This disorder is most of the time perceived by the public as caused by psychological factors. People with this mental illness are considered to be unpredictable and threatening (Angermeyer & Matschinger, 2003, p. 526). Most patients have a behavioural dysfunction. Victims, families and society carry a substantial burden due to this illness (Wood & Freedman, 2003).

​This paper will cover the symptoms, causes and treatments to the disorder schizophrenia. Also how lifestyle is tougher on those with the terrible illness of schizophrenia.

I chose to write my research paper over Schizophrenia. It is a psychological disorder that I have always found fascinating. Approximately 20% of North Americans will be affected by a mental illness during the course of their lifetime. (MHA, ‘What You Should Know About Mental Illnesses) More specifically, 1 in 100 Americans will suffer from schizophrenia. That means that 300,000 people in America will, at some point in their life, be affected by a very serious and highly misunderstood mental disorder. (Schizophrenia Society of America) It is a serious disorder that consumes a person 's life and is nearly impossible to control. In this paper, I will talk about the definition of Schizophrenia, the symptoms of Schizophrenia,

Ethically there was concern, that the level of deception involved, could have caused detriment to future patients, since the embarrassment from the initial study had a direct affect on the judgements of genuine patients. The reliability of these results may be questioned, as the participant numbers were relatively small; however they were valid as the results showed a strong correlation from each of the hospitals investigated. Rosenhan’s studies have been a catalyst towards further research into schizophrenia, especially since they were ecologically valid.

According to the traditional clinical perspective complete remission is defined as “a return to full premorbid functioning.” However Liberman and Kopalowicz argue that tern “full functioning” is not possible to measure. Moreover, the onset of Schizophrenia often occurs in early adulthood, so return to premorbid functioning for mature adults cannot be considered an indicator of recovery. In contrary to this clinical approach, Anthony identifies recovery as “a way of living a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life even with limitations cause by illness. Recovery involves the development of new meaning and purpose in one’s life as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of mental illness” (Charzynska, et al,

The aim of the study is to examine the effects of a cognitive remediation program on schizophrenia symptoms. As more than a hundred people with schizophrenia have participated, I had the opportunity to apply to them the cognitive remediation program which was developed in our Unit as well as all the appropriate clinical and cognitive evaluation tests mentioned in my CV. Participating in this research has been a rewarding experience as it gave me the knowledge, skills and confidence to explore the field of clinical psychology. Moreover, it has given me a better perception of what goes into research, enable me to write and speak on an academic level and increased my confidence in pursuing my goals. Working at the hospital I had the opportunity to interact and collaborate with health care professionals always showed support and interest in me as well as my efforts. My goal was to enhance my educational background through this study, but what I gained surpassed my expectations. I was able to see not only the result of my hard work but also why it

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that is characterized by a variety of symptoms and the disorganization of feeling and thought. It is an incurable disease whose causes are unknown, yet whose effects are mind and body crippling. (Young, 1988, p.13-14) This topic was chosen because it is interesting to study a disorder that worldwide, is viewed as a classic example of madness and insanity. Another reason of interest is because unlike many illnesses, schizophrenia doesn't have a noticeable pattern and its difficulty to be diagnosed as a disease makes the collection of statistics difficult. It is important to learn more about schizophrenia because a significant numbr of people are affected everyday

In most cases, the physical health needs of the schizophrenic are often overlooked, with the mental health physician often assuming that the physical needs of the patient are met elsewhere. Schizophrenics also face challenges when trying to access health care. They are refused by practitioners as they are considered disruptive to their practices. This can cause some stigma on them, which can make schizophrenics shy away from seeking healthcare. The provision of universal healthcare is a great step as schizophrenics can easily access treatment. An increase in the number of mental hospitals and institutions has led to increased awareness, and more people are open to seeking help and

Schizophrenia is a universal mental illness which is both complex and devastating. Schizophrenia generally begins in the early stages of life and may lead to lifelong disabilities (Moritz, 2010). The context of this paper shall include an introduction on schizophrenia as well as the reasoning this discipline was chosen. It will include a critiqued research study that will explain how the research was presented. The primary focus on the research study will be a literature review, the methods used, the results found, and a presented discussion.

Just like in reality, this movie does not identify any causal factors associated with schizophrenia, but its treatment and management are portrayed to work effectively with antipsychotic/ psychotropic medications and Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that makes the affected individual “to understand and appreciate his condition” (A beautiful Mind). Several inaccurate characterizations of schizophrenia in this movie relates to the fact that this condition does not affect males only but also females are affected, and apart from the positive symptoms of schizophrenia that are highlighted, the patient may also exhibit negative symptoms. It is also not advisable to keep or incarcerate the affected individuals in the hospital since the condition can easily be managed at home with adequate contribution of the family members (A beautiful Mind).

Schizophrenia is a type of psychiatric disorder which people have out of touch with reality and disorganized behaviors. People experiencing schizophrenia need to be continuously treated for a long period. However, several reports found that the rates of recurrence and hospital readmission among schizophrenia patients are higher than other types of psychiatric patients. In Thailand, patients with schizophrenia have a large number of readmission rates, accounting for 70% of all of patients with psychiatric illnesses. Thus, these may reduce self-care behaviors of patients, and effect the worse quality of life in not only patients, but also their families. Moreover, the readmission also largely increases the expenditures on their families and

About one-quarter of all American adults suffer from a mental health disorder in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Mental health is an important component of overall health and wellness. Treatment options often include medication and psychotherapy. Mental health nurses help patients who suffer from mental illness to recover their mental health so that they can live to their fullest potential. For example, mental health nurses work in a variety of settings, such as, psychiatric hospitals, substance abuse treatment programs, home healthcare services, community mental health agencies, and private practice. This paper will give a description of my clinical experience at a psychiatric hospital.

Hurley (2009) designed a qualitative study to clarify the identity of the mental health nurse. The author defines the psychiatric nurse’s role as the role as exhibited in several behaviors. The behaviors include, being a generic specialist, adopting the patient’s focus, engaging in talking therapy, interacting with the patients, and engaging in a therapeutic use of self. According to Foster, McAllister and O’Brien (2006) a therapeutic use of self is