Working Your Way Back Into The Workplace Environment

Dr. Allen Frances (2013, May 4) suggests that people who need treatment aren’t getting it. Most people who have major psychiatric conditions are getting their treatment, if not they could not function. What we need to worry about are the people who are still able to function

In discussing the implications of a recovery model on service users/survivors and mental health services, it is essential to define recovery. In illustrating the controversial nature of this concept it is pragmatic to discuss service users and workers in mental health because implications of the recovery model affect both, but in different ways. It is important to realize there is a division in the focus of each group; service users generally want independence from services while health care providers focus on methods and models (Bonney & Stickley, 2008). In working together both groups can improve the provision of recovery services.

In the field of mental health, professionals must be constantly looking for ways to help their patients. (Cozby & Bates 2012). When dealing with research, it allows us to explore valuable information that has been

My passion and determination to undertake study within the mental health sector dwells from the insight I have been privileged to gain in my current role as a link care coordinator, working with people who suffer from a range of ailments within the mental health spectrum; from learning disabilities, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, OCD, Autism to name but a few.

Mental health is a complex phenomenon that consists of a range of diagnoses, treatments and outcomes. Recovery from such experiences has historically meant to completely remove all symptoms of illness, but is now currently thought of as regaining a sense of control over and development of a new meaning and purpose in one’s life, rather than feeling defined by the illness. Each individual understands it in their own personal way, likened to a journey towards self-determination, choice, and empowerment.

I spent endless hours studying psychology books and learning about biochemistry. I discovered that the makeup of an individual was a result of a complex combination of one’s social environment and the composition of one’s brain. All of this self-taught knowledge now only distracted me from the disastrous circumstances around me gave me a clear picture of where my place was in the world; to pursue a career in Mental Health. As unfortunate as the circumstances were, this was the time in my life where I had the opportunity to communicate with families of ailing loved ones and the patients themselves. My passion for interacting and understanding stemmed from my early childhood exposures to people in these types of settings. Instead of isolating myself from the world, these observations didn’t diminish my dream of being a Mental Health Counselor but strengthened it. I instantly gravitated towards listening to other people 's problems and offered suggestions on how to deal. More importantly, I discovered the immense feeling of satisfaction garnered when I was able to support others in need. Considering the positive feedback I received, I was certain that being a Therapist of some kind was what I am suited to do with my life and that it is my calling. Whether it is close friends, family, or just peers, I am constantly willing to lend an ear, now and then. Even if I did not feel adequate proposing

In mental health the concept of recovery is a contrast to the medical context to which we are accustomed to. Individuals experiencing mental illnesses have expressed recovery to be “elusive, not perfectly linear… erratic, we flatter, slide back and regroup…establish a sense of integrity and purpose” (Roads to recovery, n.d.), which reflects

The last way that psychology applies to my life is through Psychological therapies. The goal of physiological therapies is to help people function in everyday life more efficiently. Therapies are helpful for virtually anyone. Even if you do not have a Psychological problem having a therapist you can trust and talk to can be very helpful for anyone. When I was younger I was very irritable and stressed out all the time. I always felt like I was not as good as everyone else but the way I acted it seemed that I thought I was better than everyone else. Around the time of this I was on a Select baseball team and the coach was very hard on us. We would practice weekday after school for three hours. This was very stressful and mad me not have time for anything else this is what contributed to most of the stress I was under. I then went to see a Therapist which as a kid I thought was not going to help. Also I did not want my friends to know I was going to a therapist because I was afraid they would make fun of me. However, once I started going to meet with him occasionally I could talk about anything and I felt like I could trust him with whatever I said. Eventually I got to the point to where I

I am a mental health counselor working towards licensure in the state of Washington. I have a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University Seattle. In my current counseling practice, I work with individual adults (over 18). I take a humanistic approach to therapy; in our sessions together, we will focus on the here-and-now of your experience, while also exploring your past and social context to the extent they are relevant to your present concerns. Our first meeting will be a time for you to tell your story; then, together, we will assess your concerns and issues, and decide on the goals toward which you would like to move (Hilton, 2016). As we continue through the therapy process, we

Recovery is a term used when an individual comes to terms and overcomes the obstacles associated with a mental illness. (Le Boutillier et al.,2011).

Most people who have mental health problems experience symptoms, and gradually recover. They may pick Up where they left off, or head in a new direction in life. Everybody’s experience of mental ill health is Different and everybody’s recovery is therefore individual. For a minority of people, the symptoms of their mental health problem might lead them to act

When I first started my college journey I initially majored in Biology. Not knowing what I wanted to do, I was influenced by my advisor to enter the biology field. After my third year, I decided not to pursue biology anymore, and that’s when I discovered my passion for the Psychology field. After receiving my undergrad in psychology, I knew that I wanted to get my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, but I had no idea of how broad this area is. This week assignment granted me the opportunity to interview someone who has been in this profession for 25 plus years who has worked in all sectors when it comes to mental health counseling. It allowed me to learn the pros and cons of this field and it even gave me more insight and clarity on exactly what I wanted to do. I found this week assignment to be very informative and I believe it is necessary for anyone that’s interesting in entering in this field. I am grateful for the knowledge and advice that I received during this week assignment.

I concur this was a major challenge to me likewise when I retired two years ago adjusting to the civilian work culture, but I just adapted and overcame. The Pew Research Center conducted a survey of 1,853 veterans on asking them did they have a difficult time readjusting to civilian life, and 44 percent of veteran said it was hard. Those who reported the transition to be difficult cited the following reasons: civilian counterpart attire, speech communication and choice of words, the formality of verbal and nonverbal communication, receptiveness to opinions, leadership styles, a focus on responsibilities versus results, and even possibly the definition of success (para.

According to the United Kingdom’s Mental Health foundation (2015) the concept of recovery is about ‘the individual staying in control of their life despite experiencing a mental health problem.’ The aim of the

Therefore, the level of recovery varies from each person. There are no checklists or timetables for the recovery of a person, recovery in itself is just helping the person attain the state where they want to be. One cannot tell a person they are mentally healthy if the person himself does not feel like so. It is not embarrassing to look for help. In order for everyone to be open and honest about what they feel and get the help they deserve, we should change our perspectives of having mental illness and treating it. So we can achieve what they’ve been fighting for, a normal and happy