Mental health

Mental Health and the Homeless Population The presence of homelessness is worldwide and growing every day. According to reports, about 650,000 individuals are homeless on any particular evening (To, Palepu, Aubry, Nisenbaum, Gogosis, Gadermann, Cherner, Farrell, Misir, & Hwang, 2016). Being homeless can mean multiple things. A person who is homeless does not only mean they are someone who is living on the streets, but also includes those residing in a temporary shelter, hostel, hotel or bed and

In this paper, I will discuss the history of counseling; specifically how school counseling and mental health counseling came to be. I will also examine the key philosophies of the counseling profession including, wellness, resilience, and prevention. Finally, I will analyze the case of Ashley, a young girl experiencing depression due to life changes and discuss how a school counselor and a mental health counselor can assist her through these barriers.

Mental health is one of the global issues that have a significant impact on the international community. Mental health concerns are eminent globally and in every population. There are about 200 classified forms of mental health disorders, but the common ones include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, post traumatic stress, dementia, bipolar disorders, and schizophrenia (Ahonen, 2014). The World Health Organization (WHO) study shows that about a third of the global adult population suffers from

pursue graduate study in the mental health field is motivated by personal experiences. Having encountered diverse conflicts resulting from mental health diagnosis’ myself and in my family, I am mindful of some of the challenges that face this particular population. It is a field of work that demands a specialized individual; someone who genuinely encompasses integrity, compassion, patience, and empathy. I have also had experience working with some children with mental health diagnosis’. I spent two summers

iMental health is the state of mind or condition of a person in perspective to their own psychological well-being being as well as their emotional condition. The productivity, specifically in the workplace, has been declining as time progresses. The reason behind that declination begins with the mental health of others and the way it is addressed. However, denying mental health care to the employees is morally and ethically wrong. It pushes the limits of those who have reached their breaking point

Most people with mental health illness feels diminished, devalued, and fearful because of the prejudicial attitudes and discriminatory behaviours that society held towards them. The stigma associated with mental health illness often marginalized and disenfranchises the affected individuals and families in the society, which means that they “may experience discrimination in areas of health care, employment, education, justice, and housing”(1). The feeling of fear to be discriminated against limited

field of Mental Health Counseling at this particular time in my life because I would like to learn the skills needed to help people with their life and mental health issues. While attending the University of Saint Joseph during my undergraduate years I took various courses that have led me to making my decision. The courses I took focused on business, biology, social work, and psychology. After graduation I decided to take a year off and gain work experience in customer service and health care.

Mental health: new understanding, new hope, the theme of a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2001 (1), demonstrated a remarkable recognition of mental disorders globally. Since then, policymakers and researchers have increasingly raised their voices and commitment to improving the health and well-being of people with mental disorders. Despite this, empirical evidence suggests a large and persistent gap in access to health services by people with mental disorders in low and

The Mental Health Act R.S.O. (1990) is a comprehensive piece of provincial legislation which regulates mental health care in Ontario. Although it can be assumed that the legislation applies to all mental health services and supports (Schizophrenic Society of Ontario, 2013), the laws described in the Mental Health Act (“MHA”) apply only to psychiatric units in hospitals, and specialized psychiatric facilities within the province (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health [CAMH], 2012), and to the patients

Carl: Mental health stigma is said to be a problem for people that are trying to recover from mental health problems. Here to talk about it is a professional mental health associate, Makenzie Serez! Carl: So, Makenzie we brought you here to ask you some questions that will possibly enlighten and help the viewers around the world to understand this controversial talk about the stigma surrounding mental health. Where do you work and what should a person do if they need help? Makenzie: Yes, Carl