Cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) has become the treatment of choice for a wide range of psychological disorders and its efficacy has been demonstrated by numerous quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies (Spates & Pagoto, 2010). In or Continue Reading...
Business Plan Assisted Living Facilities Residential and Day Treatment Facility Business Plan Residay Home and Residential Care provides assisted living solutions for senior adults. Residay Home and Residential Care is dedicated to making the prov Continue Reading...
The exact regimen depends on the type and severity of symptoms, and whether the disorder is of depressive or bipolar type. Medications are usually prescribed to alleviate psychotic symptoms, stabilize mood and treat depression, while psychotherapy c Continue Reading...
prisons have vacillated between taking a primarily punitive approach to prison inmates and in looking for ways to treat the problems that brought them to that state. These cycles occur because often neither therapy nor punishment prevents inmates fr Continue Reading...
Effectiveness of EMDR Psychotherapy for the Treatment of PTSD Introduction Most people who undergo traumatic life experiences often find it difficult to cope and adjust and may, from time to time, not only contend with uncontrollable thoughts about t Continue Reading...
Pet Ownership and Health Benefits among Older Adults There is a general believe that owning a pet provides health and mental benefits for older people, and health benefits include psychological well-being and improved physical health. It is also as Continue Reading...
Psychopharmacological Approaches to Treat PsychopathologyNameProgram/Degree NameCourseInstructorDatePsychopharmacological Approaches to Treat PsychopathologySchizophrenia and its spectrum disorders are disruptive disorders that significantly impact t Continue Reading...
psychotherapeutic drugs overprescribed for treating mental illness? Pros With the development of SSRIs such as Prozac, some psychotherapists proclaimed the end of depression and there were even concerns that such drugs would change the human chara Continue Reading...
Schizophrenia: Description, Etiology, And Treatment About 1% to 2% of the U.S. population may suffer from schizophrenic disorders (Weiten, 2007; Rosenzweig, Breedlove, & Leiman, 2002). Usually emerging during adolescence or early adulthood and o Continue Reading...
Living with Mental Disorders People who have mental disorders always have a hard time in the community since they are not easily accepted. In most cases, people always consider them violent because they have a difficult social life. After exploring B Continue Reading...
C.G. The history of C.G. is that he is a former smoker, 69-year-old male with cancer in the head and neck (a radical neck dissection was performed in 2012), which has recently metastasized in the liver and lungs, as indicated by PET scan which shows Continue Reading...
Introduction Patient-centered care is the goal of many healthcare organizations, but the ability of an organization to deliver patient-centered care is influenced by a number of factors both internal and external. Business practices, regulatory requ Continue Reading...
Ethical Issues in Healthcare Healthcare Access and Healthcare Rationing Universal Healthcare Coverage Issues with Unequal Access Forms of Rationing Alternative Solutions to Providing Access Nursing, and healthcare in general, often gets negativ Continue Reading...
Homeless Youth: Access to Healthcare Services Homeless Youth Homeless Youth: Increasing Access to Healthcare Services Homeless Youth: Increasing Access to Healthcare Services The estimated number people in homeless families in 2014 were 216,261, Continue Reading...
Obesity A website for Current Nursing touts a health promotion model as espoused by Nola J. Pender, a former professor of nursing at the University of Michigan. The model's focus is on three areas: 1) individual characteristics and experiences, 2) b Continue Reading...
The recurrence of homelessness for individuals may be frequently attributed to drug addiction. 1. Disagree 2. Somewhat Disagree 3. Neutral 4. Agree 8. The recurrence of homelessness for individuals may be frequently attributed to mental i Continue Reading...
Beyond Autism Treatment: The Application of Applied Behavior Analysis in the Treatment of Emotional and Psychological Disorders by Robert K. Ross In the article written in the International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy, called Be Continue Reading...
Determinants of Health Related to Chronic Disease Management of Elderly in Canada It is agreeable that the health of Canada's population is well, particularly in contrast to various developed economies. However, the prevention and management of chro Continue Reading...
" (Szapocznik, nd) the therapeutic process is stated by Szapocznik to use techniques of: 1) Joining - forming a therapeutic alliance with all family members; 2) Diagnosis - identifying interactional patterns that allow or encourage problematic yout Continue Reading...
Abstract The research question was assessing substance abuse treatment effectiveness. This is an important topic because substance abuse is a chronic disorder that many patients are unable to get rid of and this causes social strife and increases cri Continue Reading...
gathered using a number of key word searches and combinations of terms, such as "adolescent," "substance abuse," "treatment," "drug," "outcome," "drug abuse, "juvenile drug abusers," juvenile drug use," "juvenile drug treatment," "adolescent drug tr Continue Reading...
Overview Working at the Primary Care Clinic at the Veterans’ Administration (VA), nurses are exposed to a range of diagnoses and patient care concerns. The experience helps evolve core competencies in a range of practice areas. The VA calls the Continue Reading...
Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients Community Health Promotion Project Design As we have discovered in the first part of the study, Alzheimer's is a major health issue for the population of seniors 65 years and older. Alzheimers costs taxpayers and Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. Comparing the Efficacy of Psychological Therapies versus Hormonal Treatments for Gender Dysphoria This essay could examine the effectiveness of psychological therapies (such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychoanalys Continue Reading...
The biopsychosocial perspective is a comprehensive approach to understanding human health and illness. This model posits that biological, psychological, and social factors all play a significant role in human functioning in the context of disease or Continue Reading...
Depression Theories Various Theories on Depression, and Respective Treatments Depression is a complex mood disorder that is characterized by various emotions, including sadness, self-blame, absence of pleasure and an overall sense of worthlessness, Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Evolution and Impact of the Veterans Health Administration: Explore the historical development of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), from its origins to its current form. Discuss how changes in the political, socia Continue Reading...
Developmental Psychology Body Image, Body Health, and Pathology Eating disorders and anorexia are becoming more commonplace today, and this is true particularly of young women, although older people and men sometimes also suffer from them. It is im Continue Reading...
Psychiatric Disabilities Description of Facility The inpatient psychiatry program at the University of Michigan Hospital is on the ninth floor of the hospital building. It has 25 newly renovated bed units and offers both private and semi private ro Continue Reading...
Dance and the Treatment of PTSD/Mental Illness The first key concept of the article is the notion that "arts-based programming" is a positive and helpful way to treat PTSD. This theory aligns with classical psychology/philosophy -- namely, the ideas Continue Reading...
2008 Tenth Grade National-survey by Samhda/Icpsr Substance Abuse & Mental Health Data The study extracted data from the 2008 10th Grade National Survey SAMHDA/ICPSR. A five-factor exploratory factor analysis was conducted. Factors were labeled Continue Reading...
Relationship Problems Support Group Support groups are usually created to bring together individuals facing similar problems or issues such as relationship problems. The concept behind the formulation of a support group is that members can get help Continue Reading...
Self as a Mental Representation Today, all directions of psychological study recognizes the importance of an individual's understanding of him- or herself in order to achieve and maintain mental health. Indeed, it is often when such a self-concept m Continue Reading...
Funding Proposal for Counseling The agency detailed in this assignment is called Mbrace Counseling and Behavioral Health Services. It provides a bevy of clinical services to a fairly wide patient population, including family members, parents, childr Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Evolution of Public Health Policy: Explore the history and evolution of public health policy, including the changing perspectives on disease prevention, health promotion, and the role of governmen Continue Reading...
Depression is a deeply personal issue that many people battle with each year. Persistnt depression categorized as dysthymia can be another more treacherous kind of monster that plagues those suffering from mental illness. While quantitative data can Continue Reading...
Symptoms, Duration, Severity, and Precipitant Factors Pat Solitano was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for 8 months. This was after he nearly beat to death a man he had found his wife, Nikki, cheating with. Pat is around 30 years old and is a Cau Continue Reading...
Neuroscience is the study of brain mechanisms, how they function, how they are constructed, and how they relate to behavior (Kuhn & Koob, 2010). Neuroscience is a broad field that scrutinizes these brain mechanisms at all levels from the molecula Continue Reading...
