As human beings, we crave perfection. Everywhere we look is a reminder to be our best selves. This idea of perfection is engraved in our brains from a young age. We see this in Barbie Dolls with their unrealistic body shape and symmetrical facial features. On social media, individuals spend hours a day looking at people who post what is only a highlight reel of their lives, and in relationships, people yearn to be that couple or friendship that everyone...
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In today’s generation, mental conditions are very rampant. We are suffering from a mental apocalypse. It is quite challenging to determine the signs of having a mental illness. People who experience mental health issues mask them so well and the sad thing is that nobody really knows how much anyone else is hurting. We could be standing next to somebody who is broken and we would not know about it. Worst, we made them feel completely broken. Even the strongest...
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Bipolar disorder, today, can be defined as a brain disorder that causes changes in a person’s mood and energy that cause significant impairment in daily functioning. It can be categorized into three different conditions: bipolar I, bipolar II, and cyclothymic disorder. Symptoms-wise, patients with bipolar disorder experience mood episodes in which they experience extreme and intense emotional states. These mood episodes can further be categorized as manic, hypomanic, or depressive. Patients with bipolar disorders also generally have periods of normal...
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Laws and regulations concerning the insanity defense have been under constant change. When is someone deemed legally insane? And how can we determine insanity based on psychology and law? This paper provides an overview of the different laws used to determine insanity over the decades and the implication of psychological input in court. Criteria of the Insanity Defense in Court The M'Naghten Rule The M´Naghten rule, established in the 1840s, entails two criteria to determine whether someone eligible is for...
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The word Autism is derived from the Greek word “autios’’ which means self. ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that persists lifelong. The word Autism was first used by Eugen Bleuler in 1911 as a symptom of Schizophrenia’’ (Onaolapo & Onaolapo, 2017). Normally it is found from infancy to 2 years child (Cohen, 2002). A child with this type of disorder faces difficulty in social communication and language development. It can also affect the brain development. Now a day the rate...
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Abstract Many people know someone who abuses substances or someone who has gone through addiction recovery. Even though many people have had this connection with substance abuse, they don’t understand what people go through. It is important to what people who have abused substances or are abusing substances are going through. It is also important to understand what people experience when they go through addiction recovery. Substance Abuse and Addiction Recovery In 2004 my dad decided it was time to...
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Abstract These days, autism has been a very interesting scientific subject in many aspects. On the other hand, recent scientific studies show that autism is not based on a single cause. Autism is thought to have many causes, such as genetic factors and environmental factors, and it may have occurred during pregnancy or may have an impact on birth. Unfortunately, there is no definitive treatment for autism yet. However, it is possible to turn negative conditions into positive status in...
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I received the news 7 years ago I was then going to be a sister to not one but two girls, At 9 years old I was heartbroken at the thought of my full world being rocked as I had been an only child all these years. From a very early age my family could tell Millie and Danni weren’t going to be easy to parent, little did we know there was a reason behind the bad behavior and constant...
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Biopsychosocial Assessment A client has presented severe mental health symptoms while at an appointment for ongoing HIV care. The client would only be seen for his appointments in his home and refused to be seen in the clinic. Utilizing the biopsychosocial assessment outline from Sands and Gellis (p. 88-89, 2012), a brief report of the client follows (Wooldridge, 2019): Identifying Information The client is 50, cisgender male, Caucasian, divorced, not employed due to disability, and identifies as heterosexual. He was...
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At its core, the Theory of Mind hypothesis describes an individual’s ability to understand situations and interpret them correctly from another individual’s perspective. The term ‘Theory of Mind’ was first introduced in the 1970s when investigating primates and intentional behaviors, and it was later suggested by Alan Leslie (1987) that these findings could possibly describe an autistic patient’s mind. His argument surrounded the idea of pretense, and how there is an important link between this and social interaction, and he...
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Attention to detail is a trait that varies considerably in the general population, with implications for global or local processes more broadly. It is an important characteristic that plays a big part in our daily lives. However, previous literature state that individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have higher attention to detail. ASD is a developmental disorder most commonly involving problems with communication and social interactions. Individuals with ASD have been identified as having social impairments relating to small amounts...
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What is ALS? That is a common question that has plagued scientists, researchers, and ordinary people alike for many years. ALS is otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a progressive type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is a neurodegenerative disease. ALS affects the nerve cells in a person’s brain and spinal cord, in the areas where the nerve cells send signals to control the muscles in the body. As degenerations occur, scarring and sclerosis...
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The biological model of psychology focuses on treating the underlying physical issues that might be causing psychological disorders. For example, let us say there are two different individuals who are suffering from psychological disorders. The first one is Eric. Everyone knows that Eric is strange. He talks back to voices that only he can hear. He thinks that he's being watched and that his opponents are trying to control him with a device they planted in his arm. He also...
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In today's installment of the movie show, we are looking at the outstanding film, American Sniper. One issue in particular that stood out to me whilst watching this incredible biography of Christopher Kyles's life which is portrayed by Bradley Cooper is that of mental health. American Sniper is a war drama biographical film in that follows the life of a United States Navy Seal sniper who served four tours in the Iraq war and was awarded several commendations for his...
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The Analyzation of Physical and Mental Strains within Metamorphosis Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis gives a glimpse into the effect of abuse, and I wish to argue that Gregor took his own life in response to the mistreatment done by the Samsa family, because these factors play a vital role in why Gregor committed suicide. To prove this perspective, I will first use a source that claims Gregor sacrificed himself because he put a strain on the Samsa family. Second, I will...
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Introduction 'Welcome to Holland' is a widely celebrated essay written by Emily Perl Kingsley. This thought-provoking piece uses the metaphor of a trip to Holland instead of Italy to describe the experience of raising a child with disabilities. Through its powerful use of language and symbolism, 'Welcome to Holland' offers a profound perspective on parenting, acceptance, and the complex emotions that accompany unexpected life circumstances. In this literary criticism essay, we will delve into the themes, symbolism, and impact of...
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Mental health is defined as an individual's concern over their emotional, psychological, and behavioral well-being. Furthermore, it is determined through the capability of managing stress and having the ability to function properly through different scenarios. It is important to observe one's mental health and seek aid when problems begin to arise. However, when there is a clear lack of attention concerning mental health, it can lead to more serious health disorders. For instance, mental health is stigmatized in Hispanic culture,...
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Topic: the value of being alive. Specific purpose: to motivate my audience to save a suicidal person and change their lives. Did you ever hear of someone ever suicide or self-injury? It means acts that directly harm our lives or our body. Self-injury includes a variety of behaviors, including self-immolation, scratching of body parts, bumping your body against hard objects, and hitting yourself with fists or other objects that can cause injury or death. Did you ever have thought of...
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There are several issues you run into when dealing with a mental illness. It's tricky when it comes to mental health because you must be very cautious. There are ways to cope with mental health, but it can turn for the worse if you’re not careful. Substance abuse is an issue that can hurt a person's life. There are people in the world who are going through this right now and need help. I will explain why this particular issue...
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The World Health Organization (2019) defines mental health as “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stress of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can make a contribution to his or her society”. For a behavior to be considered abnormal, it must be deviant from normal behavior, it must cause distress, it must be dangerous, and well as cause dysfunction in a person’s daily routine (Davis, 2009). When...
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A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner and Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe explore the psychological criticism through avenues of agoraphobia, depression, and necrophilia. Both Poe and Faulkner use elements of gothic literature in their writing which revolved around the death of a loved one, isolation, and mental illness. In Emily’s case of losing a loved one, it’s her former servant, Homer that she poisoned and kept his corpse which she slept next to. As...
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The overuse of smartphones may cause teenagers to have symptoms of depression anxiety, and emotional problems. Both Twenge and Campbell (2018) and Jensen et al. (2019) argue that the more screen time youngsters have, the more likely they have depression symptoms. According to Twenge and Campbell (2018), the risk of adolescents getting depression increases with screen use while Jensen et al. (2019) state that higher average depressive symptoms in teenagers are reported when the screen time for creating content is...
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How exercising can help your mental and physical health In today’s world exercising is a key element to a person’s health. Exercising is used to keep our bodies in shape and healthy. Exercising can also be very difficult for some because they are not used to doing it and for others exercising is very natural for them. At the end of the day everybody is different, exercising can bring one person peace of mind and good health and another can...
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 6.1 million children aged 2-17 years have been diagnosed with ADHD in the United States, (CDC, 2021). ADHD stands for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, there is a large number of people in the US who have this disorder, and not a lot of Americans are informed about what ADHD is what it means to have this disorder, and other factors that can come with it. In this report, I will be discussing...
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Introduction Obesity is one of the leading preventable diseases in the world, such that over a third of the global population is classified as overweight or obese1. For adults, the World Health Organisation defines overweight as having a BMI greater than or equal to 25, while obesity as having a BMI greater than or equal to 301. As a significant public health threat, obesity increases the risk of diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders, and a multitude...
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The first purpose for social anxiousness sickness consists of genetics. To begin with, social anxiousness ailment is a common kind of anxiousness disorder. A character with social intellectual sickness feels signs and symptoms of hysteria or state of affairs in fine or all situations, like meeting new people, dating, being on employment, answering a query in class, or having to discuss with a cashier in a store. Doing each day matters in front of people, such as eating or consuming...
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Within this assessment, I will be using the BEET Tool workbook, which will be shown at the end, and a report on what I was trying to accomplish and how it went with other staff members. Due to moving and being sick, I implemented half of this task at Mater Queensland Hospital before moving and then continued the rest of the process distance. What I noticed within working the different sections of day surgery, theatre, recovery, and discharge was the...
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The movie What’s Eating Gilbert Grape portrays disability in the younger brother of Gilbert, Arnie who is 17 and has a classic case of autism which in the movie cause him to climb the high water tower and go wandering off. This is where Gilbert comes in as he is always taking care of Arnie. The disability of autism that Arnie has is often portrayed in the movie as a nuisance to some people in the community. As the movie...
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The beginning of movie starts with one of the main characters, Charlie Babbitt, arguing and working at his car dealership. On his way to Palm Springs, he gets a call and finds out his father in Cincinnati has died, and his funeral is tomorrow. We also learn that his mother died when he was 2 and that he and his father had a falling out, because they didn't get along. When learning he only got a car and rose bushes...
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High-Functioning Autism refers to a condition where individuals do not have any learning or intellectual disability but do exhibit other common features of autism. The main characteristics may include difficulties with social interaction and communication. They are unable to read facial expressions and social cues of conversations making it difficult to make friends. Along with high emotional sensitivity, individuals with this condition exhibit strong reactions to physical sensations like light or noise. Individuals with high-functioning autism have limited social skills...
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