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    Malaysians are unaware of the existence of mental health issue. Now, the question here is, are you one of them? Assalamualaikum and good day to the ladies and gentlemen present in the room. To start my speech first, can I ask all of you to look to your friend on the right? Then, on the left? What about the ones behind you? What do

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    Mental Health Framework

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    Cornell University Mental Health Framework is a comprehensive approach to mental health. It includes identification of people in need of care, providing mental and medical health services, delivery of coordinated crisis management, restriction of access to means of suicide, fostering healthy educational environment, promotion of social connectedness and resilience, and increasing help-seeking behavior. The succeeding paragraphs are excerpts from the Cornell University’s Mental Health Framework publication

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    epidemiological information about older immigrants` mental health problem in Australia, analysis of the key health issue within a country and gives clearly answer for how those problems could be improved? This research identifies the predictors of psychological distress in newly arrived older immigrants to Australia. Besides the conclusion that How health professionals are acting to modify determinants of health? As observed previously, health is a product of influence between individuals and their

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    the ethics of mental health nursing, I intend to demonstrate how clinical decision making mental health nursing is formulated based on the chosen moral principles of beneficence, non-maleficence and ‘respect for autonomy’ (NHS, 2015). I will also be considering the influence of consequentialist theory in mental health nursing, as I believe this to be the ethical core of the debate. Consequentialist theory dictates that moral justification for the clinical rationale process by health professionals

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    The term ‘Recovery’ carries many differing definitions both in the Medical and Mental Health domains. In medical terms, recovery is the act of regaining or returning to a normal or health state, being cured or experiencing no current symptoms (Mental Health Foundation UK, 2015). ‘Recovery from a mental health problem can be understood either as an outcome or as a process.’ Also known as ‘clinical recovery’ an outcome is present depends on whether the symptoms/problems are present or absent (Serafín

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    Mental Health Assessment

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    for Mental Health Patients in Vermont A Needs Assessment and Analysis There is a high prevalence of mental illness in America and rural communities are certainly not exempt. (NAMI, 2013) In fact they may have a higher incidence that often goes unreported as well as untreated. Mental illness can include emotional problems, depression, traumatic brain injuries, schizophrenia and other mood disorders. There is a general lack of services available in Vermont for those who suffer from mental health

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    have seeked to improve care and reduce stigma around those with mental illness. This began in 1942, when Harry Truman signed the National Mental Health Act, which requested the formation of a National Institute of Mental Health. Shortly after this, in 1949, the National Institute of Mental Health was established (“National Institute of Mental Health”). During the company’s 60 year lifespan they have focused on research about mental illness, educating the public, and improving the lives of the mentally

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    regard to mental health stigma. While the media has been a major contributor to the negative attitudes surrounding mental illness, it has recently evolved to become one of the most effective means of ameliorating stigma. However, the media needs to continue to improve in order to promote a healthy environment for people with mental illness. Before narrowing our focus on the media, we must clarify the terms mental illness and stigma. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, a mental illness

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    Mental Health: A Global Crisis Mental Health is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community (WHO, 2014).” Any deviation from that definition constitutes a mental health issue. It is important to note that mental health issues do not necessarily constitute a mental disorder

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    Mental health is all about emotions, psychological and social well-being. It can affect an individual to think,feel and act. Mental health helps to determine how we handle stress, communicate with other people and make decisions. You can achieve an optimal mental health by having an exercise of mindfulness. Mindfulness, is a form of meditation in which you disengage yourself from strong beliefs, thoughts, and emotions, has a positive effect on brain function, lowering the stress response and increasing

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