Compare the Psychoses of Nero and Stalin: Mental Health Behind Their Terrifying Reigns of Terror

 Nero and Stalin have long been regarded two of history’s most despicable dictators. Both created an environment of hostility and fear during their regime, forcing their citizens to submit to their rule. Although both Stalin and Nero shared similar barbaric methods of control in their empires, there are aspects of their rule that differ … Read more

Low-Income Communities: The High Price of Physical Inactivity” – Lower Risk of Chronic Diseases and Improve Mental Health with Exercise

 Of the leading modifiable causes of death in the United States today, physical inactivity ranks alongside factors such as high blood pressure, use of tobacco products, high glucose levels, and obesity (CDC, 2014). When looking at the risk factors of premature death, physical activity is one of the easiest to modify, as it is … Read more

Learn Piano: Improve Mental Health, Focus, and Cognitive Function

 Learning/Playing the Piano     Piano, and music in general, tends to be an underappreciated advocate for many neurological and physiological benefits. Not only does piano allow a person to express themselves without words, it allows for psychological betterment. The study and practice of piano grants the opportunity to increase discipline and concentration skills, improve … Read more

Mental Health Education in School-Aged Children: A Literature Review

 Mental Health Education and School Aged Children: A Literature Review The social work profession works to enhance human wellbeing and to help meet the basic needs of all people, specifically those who are vulnerable (NASW Code Of Ethics, n.d.). Children are one population that are considered vulnerable, and therefore deserve greater protection. Despite this … Read more

Tribute to Dorothea Dix: Triumph in Improving Mental Health Conditions for the Mentally Ill

 Triumph and Tragedy: Dorothea Dix and Mental Reformation Dorothea Dix played an important role in the founding or expansion of more than 30 hospitals for the treatment of the mentally ill. She was a leading figure in those national and international movements that challenged the idea that people with mental disturbances could not be … Read more

Good Nutrition for Mental Health Progress: What You Should Know

 Paste your eA person’s mental health progress depends on various factors including proper nutrition and diet which results in good wellbeing. Having proper nutrition and diet greatly contributes to good mental health progress. A good nutrition pattern ensures a person has good health and immune system hence resulting in long life and endurance of … Read more

Promote LGBT Mental Health in Schools: Strategies for School Counselors

 LGBT Mental Health and Education  School counselors are advocates for all students and have the responsibility to break down barriers to student growth and promote educational change for academic success of all students based on The ASCA National Model (American School Counselor Association, 2003). Counselors have a responsibility to bring awareness to underrepresented students … Read more

Exploring How Sexual Activity and Function Change During Pregnancy: Dispelling Myths and Supporting Mental Health

 Pregnancy is a time of change: changing weight, changing hormone levels, and changing family dynamics. Following this logic, it makes sense that sexual activity should also change. Public perception about sex and sexuality during pregnancy tend to view sex as something that does not or should not, happen very often once the woman is … Read more

Mental Health in Emergency Medical Services (EMS): Title

 The EMS system of the United States is one built to ensure that the pre-hospital needs of the public are met and to accomplish this goal, the system is structured with four levels of emergency provider certification, recognized at the national level: Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians … Read more

Improve Mental Health with Therapeutic Alliance – Positive Outcomes with Cognitive Therapy

 The therapeutic alliance is the relationship between the patient and the psychotherapist or psychologist. It is considered as one of the most important aspects of the efficient outcomes of the psychological therapy as it results in positive changes in symptoms. The alliance has been found to be associated with the outcomes irrespective of the … Read more

Solving Mental Health Crisis in Prisons: Examining Accessibility and Incarceration Issues

 The relationship between mental health care accessibility and incarceration rates is an issue that has often been overlooked. According to Mental Health America, there are 1.2 million individuals that have a mental illness who are in prison each year. This means that more than half of Americans who are incarcerated have a mental illness. … Read more

Exploring How Cannabis Treats Depression: THC and CBD on Mental Health

 Depression is defined as “A mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep” (Oxford Dictionary, n.d.). According to the World Health Organization (healthline, n.d.), 350 million people suffer from depression worldwide, that … Read more

Exploring Colourism, Racism and Skin Lightening in South Africa: Mental Health Effects

 Colourism and racism in a patriarchal Society- their influence on skin lightening in South African women of colour and the adverse health outcomes Introduction Over the years it has been found that society has played an active and prominent role in determining what a population generally perceives as beauty. Skin and its various shades … Read more

Discover the Problem with Mental Health Treatment in America with Pete Earley

 Annabelle Algiers Mrs. Baer AP Lang 12/2/16 The Problem with Mental Health Treatment in America Section I: Introduction and Context Over one million people are affected by mental health conditions every year. Friends, family, and loved ones of those effected tend to face many hardships. When a mentally ill person has a breakdown, he … Read more

College Students: Mental Health Awareness for Increased Resources on Campus

 Mental Health on College Campuses As todays demand in getting a college degree rises so does todays college student's mental health rates. A 2013 study by The Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors Annual Survey discovered that 41.6% of college students suffer from anxiety, trailed by depression at 36.4%. Along with this … Read more

Ophelia’s Inability to Take Action in Hamlet: A Look Into Mental Health

 “To be or not to be, that is the question” (Act 3, Scene1). This is just one example of Hamlet deliberating an action in the play. Throughout the play, Hamlet is constantly deliberating action, most notably, whether or not to kill King Claudius to avenge the death of his father. Subsequently through all the … Read more

Exploring the Complex Challenges Facing Joyce: Mental Health Analysis

 In this practice study work carried out with Joyce will be discussed and critically analysed. Joyce is a 35 year old White British woman. According to reports Joyce’s mother experienced a normal labour, and Joyce met most of her major developmental milestones on time. However, around the age of six years her parents (Mr … Read more

A case study of mental health practices in South Africa reproducing colonial health structures

Introduction History plays a vital role in helping us understand the intended and the, at times, unintended outcomes of the current global mental-health institutions and practices (Greene et al., 2013). Foucault, through biopolitics, was highlighting almost fifty years ago what the present day is well quite obvious: “life” and “living being” are at the heart … Read more

Mental health nursing

A 28 year old female patient with schizophrenia effective disorder came to AKU-ER in most unpleasant and unmanageable condition. Patient was not regular with her prescription and follow ups. It looks that she has developed non adherence with medication that is witnessed by relapse of symptoms. According to WHO compliance is ‘the extent to which … Read more