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Correctional Facilities Can Not Substitute for Mental Hospitals In the United States, there are more mentally ill people in prison than there are in mental health facilities. Mental illnesses go unrecognized and untreated for a variety of reasons. Some people can not afford treatment, and the government does not provide easily accessible free or cheap…

Abstract Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression is a medical condition that affects many areas of a person’s life. MDD can affect mood, behavior, and physical functions like appetite and sleep. Individuals with major depressive disorder often lose interest in activities that they once enjoyed. They also have trouble performing activities of…

Recuperation is delineated by steady progression and improvement in one’s success and prosperity that may fuse misfortunes. The strategy for recuperation is fortified through affiliations and social affiliations. This routinely consolidates relatives who change into the victors of their adored one’s recuperation. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is the office inside the…

Introduction Feeling sad, unhappy, or “down in the dumps” occasionally is not unusual, however when these feelings outweigh a youth’s happiness or excitement it is concerning. Depression is a common and severe disorder amongst adolescences. Depression has lasting effects on an individuals’ feelings, thoughts, self-worth, behaviors, social relationships, physical functioning, biological developments, work productivity, and…

There are many substance abuse and mental health organizations throughout the country but minimal effort has been expended in targeting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention programs toward people with mental illness and chemical dependency. The severely mentally disabled population are at a higher risk for HIV infection than the general population (Perehenets, Mamary,& Rose, 2006)….

Mental Health: Simone Case Scenario Dual diagnosis, co morbidity and co-occurring disorders are terms often used interchangeably to describe mental ill health and substance abuse (drugs and/or alcohol) in various combinations. These disorders may occur at the same time or one may follow the other. Even though the diseases of mental illness and drug abuse…

Topic Paragraph: In our current society, many believe that barriers to mental health treatments are “limited availability and affordability of mental health care services, insufficient mental health care policies, lack of education about mental illness, and stigma” (Unite for Site, 2000-2013). If those barriers exist for people with mental health issues to access treatments, then…

Communication is defined asthe imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions or information by speech, writing or signs. It is the tool which strengthens healthcare provider-patient relationship through which therapeutic goals are achieved (Park et al, 2006). Effective communication occurs when a desired effect is the result of information sharing, while poor communication leads to uncertainty…

Hyperthyroidism is a disorder that falls under the category of endocrine disorders. The thyroid gland is overactive and produces more thyroid hormones than the body needs. As a result, there is a myriad of symptoms that the patient will encounter. The symptoms can begin to affect a person’s life if not treated. Thankfully, the treatment…

Introduction Patient A is a 49 year old female of 76 kilograms and height of 161.5 centimetres. The patient has attempted to diet but has gained 11.3 kilograms in the previous months. The patient also sleeps for 14-16 hours a day. Her movements were slothful. The patient’s signs consisted of a slight enlargement of the…