The document discusses social stigma as it relates to mental illness. It notes that social stigma involves stereotypes and discrimination against stigmatized groups by social groups, and can lead to the development of self-stigma. Several studies are cited that show high percentages of people who would not be friends with, hire, or think highly of those with mental illness. The negative effects of stigma are said to outweigh the negative effects of mental illness itself. Several theories for why stigma exists are discussed. Interventions shown to effectively reduce stigma include certain educational interventions and those incorporating contact with people with mental illness.
Enjoy these webinar slides from 'Bipolar Creativity: The Evidence and the Gaps', co-hosted by CREST.BD and the Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research. In this webinar, Dr. Sheri Johnson, Dr. Erin Michalak and Debbie Ann Smith discussed recent research findings exploring the relationship between creativity and bipolar disorder. You can also watch the video at: http://ow.ly/R9OtU
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World mental Health Day
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Stigma and Mental Illness – A Barrier to Health Seeking
Enjoy these webinar slides from 'Bipolar Creativity: The Evidence and the Gaps', co-hosted by CREST.BD and the Sean Costello Memorial Fund for Bipolar Research. In this webinar, Dr. Sheri Johnson, Dr. Erin Michalak and Debbie Ann Smith discussed recent research findings exploring the relationship between creativity and bipolar disorder. You can also watch the video at: http://ow.ly/R9OtU
Stern: Stigma and Mental Illness – A Barrier to Health Seekinghenkpar
Wonca Working Party on Mental Health
World mental Health Day
presentation Dr Anthony Stern (USA)
Stigma and Mental Illness – A Barrier to Health Seeking
Professional Risk Assessment: Suicide and Self Harm RiskDr Gemma Russell
Presentation delivered to Lifeworks Australia as part of their professional development in 2013.
Specifically discusses how to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment and the implications for different levels of risk. Also highlights, ethical and legal responsibilities of the practitioner.
Suicide, risk factors, assessment and methodological problemsDr. Amit Chougule
Seminar on Suicide from a psychiatric point of view
definition, global and indian epidemiology of suicide, risk assessment of suicide and methodological issues associated with risk assessment and suicide research are covered.
What is suicide? It is discuss in this presentation.
This slide covers theory and types of suicide, what are the reasons of suicide? What are the impacts of suicide?
Suicide prevention and role of media in preventing suicide also discuss in this presetnation.
Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Tacticsamberella
Presented at DEF CON 21 (Defcon) in Las Vegas, 2013
This workshop presents evidence based practices to assess suicide risk in others, and an introduction to the step-by-step practice of crisis intervention. Rather than presenting a "depressing discussion of depression," attendees will learn the same threat modeling and crisis response best practices taught to first responders and mental health professionals, in a condensed format that answers many common questions people may be afraid to ask. Special attention will be paid to risk as it affects our particular community, and an overview of crisis network technical implementations / limitations (effects of digital anonymity & ethical concerns, etc.) will be presented.
Suicide Risk Assessment and Interventions - no videosKevin J. Drab
An in depth presentation of the current information known about suicide and the most effective interventions we currently have. If you are unclear about how to handle suicidal behavior or what are the more research-based approaches this PPT will be an excellent review for you. I have been training clinicians in Suicidology for over 20 years and have always stayed on top of the latest research and literature.
Professional Risk Assessment: Suicide and Self Harm RiskDr Gemma Russell
Presentation delivered to Lifeworks Australia as part of their professional development in 2013.
Specifically discusses how to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment and the implications for different levels of risk. Also highlights, ethical and legal responsibilities of the practitioner.
Suicide, risk factors, assessment and methodological problemsDr. Amit Chougule
Seminar on Suicide from a psychiatric point of view
definition, global and indian epidemiology of suicide, risk assessment of suicide and methodological issues associated with risk assessment and suicide research are covered.
What is suicide? It is discuss in this presentation.
This slide covers theory and types of suicide, what are the reasons of suicide? What are the impacts of suicide?
Suicide prevention and role of media in preventing suicide also discuss in this presetnation.
Suicide Risk Assessment and Intervention Tacticsamberella
Presented at DEF CON 21 (Defcon) in Las Vegas, 2013
This workshop presents evidence based practices to assess suicide risk in others, and an introduction to the step-by-step practice of crisis intervention. Rather than presenting a "depressing discussion of depression," attendees will learn the same threat modeling and crisis response best practices taught to first responders and mental health professionals, in a condensed format that answers many common questions people may be afraid to ask. Special attention will be paid to risk as it affects our particular community, and an overview of crisis network technical implementations / limitations (effects of digital anonymity & ethical concerns, etc.) will be presented.
Suicide Risk Assessment and Interventions - no videosKevin J. Drab
An in depth presentation of the current information known about suicide and the most effective interventions we currently have. If you are unclear about how to handle suicidal behavior or what are the more research-based approaches this PPT will be an excellent review for you. I have been training clinicians in Suicidology for over 20 years and have always stayed on top of the latest research and literature.
The future belongs to young people ...
and it is us who will be affected most by the decisions we take today on Aids/HIV epidemic, climate change, food, energy, environmental degradation, economic stability and the continuing challenge of world poverty.
Such decisions will influence the shape and quality of our future lives and could even dictate how long we will live. So it is very important that us, as individuals and as a group, take a keen interest in these issues now – and make absolutely sure our views are heard.
This presentation "Stamp Out Stigma" raises issues about challenging HIV/AIDS stigma & discrimination in the Health sector.
Stop the Stigma: Breaking the Stigma of Methadone Maintenance TreatmentChesie Roberts
This is a presentation that I give every year at the Alabama School of Alcohol and Drug Conference. I am working to break the stigma related with patients choice of methadone treatment.
The Social Construction of Stigma & Problem Drug UseJulian Buchanan
This paper was a Keynote presentation at the Scottish Drug Forum Conference on Stigma.
The paper examines the social construction of stigma looking at the way in which drug use and notions of abuse are culturally bound and determined. The role of the media shapes and firms up these boundaries.
For more resources see: https://julianbuchanan.wordpress.com/publications/
Feel free to email me: julianbuchanan@gmail.com
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Research topic
A systematic review of the association between stigma and or on help-seeking among mental health patients.
Research Problem
Stigma or the process of labelling, discrimination and prejudice towards individuals suffering from mental health problems is considered to have numerous adverse consequences compared to the health conditions themselves according to Thornicroft, Mehta, Clement, Evans-Lacko, Doherty, Rose & Henderson, (2016). In addition, research has found stigma to be responsible for the failure of numerous individuals suffering from mental health to seek help from both their close relatives or trusted individuals and from healthcare providers (Clement, Schauman, Graham, Maggioni, Evans-Lacko, Bezborodovs, Thornicroft, 2015).
Given an increase in mental health disorders and the challenges that such disorders pose to both individuals and society, numerous studies have been conducted to examine the association between stigma and help-seeking among mental health patients. However, research has largely focused on the attitudes that constitute stigma towards mental health patients and little on the interventions required to reduce or eradicate stigma. Moreover, since the failure to reduce stigma prevents mental health patients from seeking help and hence worsening their conditions, there is need for further studies regarding the association between stigma and help-seeking and the need to reduce stigma making the study not only relevant but significant.
Research purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the association between stigma and help-seeking among mental health patients and to identify proven strategies or actionable recommendation for reducing stigma.
Research objectives
The objective of the study will be to (1) Explore the extent to which stigma posses a barrier to help-seeking among mental health patients, (2) Identify whether stigma affects certain populations more than others and (3) propose strategies that can help reduce stigma.
Research question
The study will aim to answer the following questions (1) What is the association between stigma towards mental health patients and help-seeking? (2) To what extent does stigma constitute a barrier to the search for help among mental health patients and (3) Are there populations that are more deterred from seeking help due to stigma?
Research hypothesis
Ho: Stigma towards mental health patients deters them from seeking help
Ha: There is no association between stigma and the search for help among mental health patients.
In addition, the study hypothesizes that a reduction in stigma would result in increased help-seeking among mental health patients.
References
Clement, S., Schauman, O., Graham, T., Maggioni, F., Evans-Lacko, S., Bezborodovs, N., ... & Thornicroft, G. (2.
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The Psychological Effects of Domestic Violence
Children who have witnessed violence between their parents have become visibly the
center of public attention. Domestic violence is a continuing experience of psychological,
physical, and sexual abuse in some homes. It is used to establish control and power over one
another. Major research has focused on the implications of domestic violence on some key
victims. Witnessing domestic violence has major effects on “secondary victims including
children who live in houses where the partners fight. In America, for instance, 3.2 million
children witness incidents of violence annually.” (Bowland, 2012) It is important to understand
that there are secondary impacts of domestic violence. Witnessing violence can cause children to
develop negative including psychological ones. Women whose rights were violated may also be
affected by these events. They are at a risk of internalized behavior including depression and
anxiety, while children are at a risk of externalized behavior, including bullying, fighting, lying,
and cheating. The results of these are disobedience in school and at home and social competence
problems including difficulty in relationships with others and poor school performance. This
paper reviews literature on the primary and secondary psychological impacts of domestic
violence, and how it changes the victims.
Bowland, S., Edmond, T., & Fallot, R. D. (2012). Evaluation of a spiritually focused
intervention with older trauma survivors. Social Work, 57(1), 73-82.
The study by Bowland et al. (2012) was used to evaluate the efficiency of an eleven-
session focus group involving older women who had endured domestic violence. It sought
information from women aged fifty-five and above and who survived personal trauma including
sexual assault, child abuse or domestic violence. The intention was to help reduce trauma-related
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depression symptoms ranging from anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and trauma-related depressive
symptoms. Forty three women were randomly picked for treatment. They discussed spiritual
struggles that come as a result of abuse and the spiritual resources the group developed for
handling. The group had low depressive symptoms and anxiety than the control group. In
another analysis, the symptoms of post-traumatic stress also dropped considerably. The results
were supported with a three month.
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Week #6 Assignment 1: The Details of Your EBP Project.
EBP Project Proposal Draft
Research topic
To assess the role of stigma towards mental health patients in help seeking.
Research problem
Most studies have shown that stigmatization towards mental health patients have been present throughout history and even despite the evolution in modern medicine and advanced treatment. Stigmatization have resulted from the belief that those with mental problem are aggressive and dangerous creating a social distance (Szeto et al., 2017). Also, mental health-related stigma has become of major concern as it creates crucial barriers to access treatment and quality care since it not only influences the behaviour of the patients but also the attitude of the providers hence impacting help-seeking. Most studies have identified stigma as a barrier that is of significance to care or help seeking while the extent to which it still remains a barrier have not been reviewed deeply. Therefore, this study will assess the role contributed by stigma in help seeking in depth.
Research purpose
The intention of the research study is to review the association between stigma, mental illness and help seeking in order to assess in depth the role that mental-health stigma contribute in help seeking.
Research objectives
a) To review the background history of mental-health related stigma and mental problem or illness
b) To explore the impacts of stigma
c) To assess an association between the contributing factors of stigma to help seeking
d) To assess the extent in which these factors of stigma contribute to help seeking.
e) To assess the risk factors influencing help seeking with regard to stigma
Research questions
a) What is the association between stigma towards mental health patients and help-seeking?
b) To what degree does stigma constitute a barrier to the search for help among mental health patients?
c) Are there populations that are more deterred from seeking help due to stigma?
Research Hypothesis
Ho: stigma towards mental health patients have a significant role in influencing help seeking
Ha: the extent to which stigma influences help seeking is not significant
Theoretical framework
Stigma has been described as a negative effect of a label and the product of disgrace that makes a person to be apart from others (Henderson et al., 2013). It is built upon distinct constructs prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes (Henderson et al., 2013). For example, believing that those people diagnosed with mental illness is stereotype. Also, agreeing with the fact that those with mental problem are indeed dangerous with a resultant fear or anger is prejudice while discrimination is the total avoidance to those with mental conditi.
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Week #6 Assignment 1: The Details of Your EBP Project.
EBP Project Proposal Draft
Research topic
To assess the role of stigma towards mental health patients in help seeking.
Research problem
Most studies have shown that stigmatization towards mental health patients have been present throughout history and even despite the evolution in modern medicine and advanced treatment. Stigmatization have resulted from the belief that those with mental problem are aggressive and dangerous creating a social distance (Szeto et al., 2017). Also, mental health-related stigma has become of major concern as it creates crucial barriers to access treatment and quality care since it not only influences the behaviour of the patients but also the attitude of the providers hence impacting help-seeking. Most studies have identified stigma as a barrier that is of significance to care or help seeking while the extent to which it still remains a barrier have not been reviewed deeply. Therefore, this study will assess the role contributed by stigma in help seeking in depth.
Research purpose
The intention of the research study is to review the association between stigma, mental illness and help seeking in order to assess in depth the role that mental-health stigma contribute in help seeking.
Research objectives
a) To review the background history of mental-health related stigma and mental problem or illness
b) To explore the impacts of stigma
c) To assess an association between the contributing factors of stigma to help seeking
d) To assess the extent in which these factors of stigma contribute to help seeking.
e) To assess the risk factors influencing help seeking with regard to stigma
Research questions
a) What is the association between stigma towards mental health patients and help-seeking?
b) To what degree does stigma constitute a barrier to the search for help among mental health patients?
c) Are there populations that are more deterred from seeking help due to stigma?
Research Hypothesis
Ho: stigma towards mental health patients have a significant role in influencing help seeking
Ha: the extent to which stigma influences help seeking is not significant
Theoretical framework
Stigma has been described as a negative effect of a label and the product of disgrace that makes a person to be apart from others (Henderson et al., 2013). It is built upon distinct constructs prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypes (Henderson et al., 2013). For example, believing that those people diagnosed with mental illness is stereotype. Also, agreeing with the fact that those with mental problem are indeed dangerous with a resultant fear or anger is prejudice while discrimination is the total avoidance to those with mental conditi ...
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Grant Proposal-Assessing the role of stigma towards mental health patients in help seeking
Study problem
There are several studies that have shown that stigmatization towards mental health patients have been present throughout history and even despite the evolution in modern medicine and advanced treatment. For example, Verhaeghe et al., (2014), captures in a publication in reference to a study that he conducted that stigmatization towards mental health patients has been there even as early is in the 18th Century. People were hesitant to interact with people termed or perceived to have mental health conditions.
Stigmatization has resulted from the belief that those with mental problem are aggressive and dangerous creating a social distance (Szeto et al., 2017). Also, mental health-related stigma has become of major concern as it creates crucial barriers to access treatment and quality care since it not only influences the behaviour of the patients but also the attitude of the providers hence impacting help-seeking. Timmermann, Uhrenfeldt and Birkelund (2014), have identified stigma as a barrier that is of significance to care or help seeking while the extent to which it still remains a barrier have not been reviewed deeply. Therefore, this study will assess the role contributed by stigma in help seeking in depth. 1. Purpose
The intention of the research study is to review the association between stigma, mental illness and help seeking in order to formulate ways in which the stigma that is around mental health is done away with to enable as many people suffering from mental health complications to seek medical help.2. Background
Mental health is crucial in every stage of life. It is defined as the state of psychological well-being whereby the individual realizes a satisfactory integration instinctual drive acceptable to both oneself and his or her social setting (Ritchie & Roser, 2018). The status of mental health influences physical health, relationships, and most importantly day-to-day life. Mental health problems arise when there is a disruption in mental well-being.
The risk factors to mental health problems are not limited and therefore everyone is entitled to the problem irrespective of gender, economic status, and ethnic group. For example, data shows that in America one out of five individuals experience mental health problems annually; with mental disorders being recognized as the leading cause of disability not only in the United States but also globally (Ritchie & Roser, 2018). Mental health disorders are seen to be complex and of many forms such as anxiety, mood, and schizophren.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of many people across the globe and India has
been severely affected with 2nd highest number of COVID cases in world. In this paper, we
examine the impact of mental health, emotional wellbeing on consumer buying pattern-a post
covid19 analysis in India (4th-10th Jan 2021). We took sample size of 156 people and divided 30
variables into 5 major factors Social Impact, Psychological Impact, Mental Health, Consumer
Buying Pattern and Emotional Wellbeing. We observed that Social impact has significant impact or
positively associated with Emotional well-being and Psychological Impact but insignificant impact
on Mental Health and Consumer Buying Pattern. Psychological Impact has significant impact on
Mental Health, Social Impact and Consumer Buying Pattern. Emotional Wellbeing too significantly
impacted Consumer Buying Pattern. We concluded that COVID19 has impacted the Mental Health,
Emotional Wellbeing and Consumer Buying Pattern of Indian Consumers and Mental Health and
Emotional Well-being act as a mediator to the relationship between Impact of COVID 19 on
consumer buying pattern.
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Evette Grayson
Ashford University
Psy 645: Psychopathology
Dr. Robin Friedman
October 21, 2019
Psychological concepts in the patient’s presentation using professional terminology.
The psychological concepts that are present in the presentation of the patient are as follows;
a. Behavioral Concepts
The behaviors of the patient have changed, and this is because of the response that she has been getting from friends and her mother (Derefinko & Widiger, 2016). At the same time, the patient has made a choice to withdraw from the community so that she can focus on the things that matter to her.
b. Psychodynamic
Psychologically, the girl, in this case, has been affected. In her narration, she has termed two parties to be the sources of her stress. Her parents and her friends are the ones who have disappointed her.
Identify symptoms and behaviors exhibited by the patient in the chosen case study
a. Withdrawal
Withdrawal is a behavior that is promoted when a person is tired of the people who are around. The reasons for a person to have such a feeling can be different. The first reason might be associated with the choices of the person, and the second might be because of the people around (Grant et al. 2016). In the case of Julia, she is affected by the two. The reason behind it is that the people are around are some of the reasons why she wants to stay away from certain people. At the same time, she has made a choice to stay away from people.
b. Increased Stress
Increased levels of stress are well seen in the behaviors of a person. When a person is stressful, the way that person talks is different from if the person was in his or her best state (Derefinko & Widiger, 2016). In the case of Julia, she is disappointed by people who she thought mattered to her. In this case, it is no doubt that she is stressed.
Match the identified symptoms to potential disorders in a diagnostic manual.
DSM 5 Diagnosis (Antisocial Personality Disorder)
Symptoms of the patient
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She does not want to interact with friends and family.
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The feelings and attitudes towards friends and family changed.
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The patient is easily annoyed.
A diagnosis based on the patient’s symptoms and the criteria listed for the disorder(s) in the diagnostic manual
The best diagnosis for the client who has been mentioned is Antisocial Personality Disorder. The symptoms that are present in the client are the same that have been listed on the manual (Grant et al. 2016). Therefore, it means that the first step would be to try and help the client using the identified diagnosis. Different factors must be considered while diagnosing a patient. It is essential to note that stressors are within the environment (Derefinko & Widiger, 2016). Therefore, the background of the client is important. In the case o ...
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Lesson 11: Mental Health Stigma
Readings: Please note that the Corrigan article in the syllabus has been replaced with the Collins and Corrigan articles below:
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Collins, R. L., Wong, E. C., Cerully, J. L., Schultz, D., & Eberhart, N. K. (2012). Interventions to reduce mental health stigma and discrimination. http://calmhsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Literature-Review_SDR_Final01-02-13.pdf
Corrigan, P., Morris, S., Michaels, P.J., Rafacz, J.D. & Rusch, N. (2012). Challenging the public stigma of mental illness: A meta-analysis of outcome studies. Psychiatric Services 63(10). doi: 10.1176/appi.ps.201100529. http://ps.psychiatryonline.org/article.aspx?articleid=1372999&RelatedWidgetArticles=true
Link, B., Phelan, J. Bresnahan, A.S. & Persosolido, B., (1999). Public conceptions of mental illness: Labels, causes, dangerousness and social distance. American
Journal of Public Health (89), 1328-1333.
http://ajph.aphapublications.org/cgi/reprint/89/9/1328.pdf
Swanson, J.W., Holzer, C.E., Ganju, V. K., Jono, R.T. (1990). Violence and psychiatric disorder in the community: Evidence from the Epidemiologic Catchment Area surveys. Hospital & Community Psychiatry,
41(7), 761-770.
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Mental+Health+Stigma+Video&FORM=VIRE7#view=detail&mid=102935613330F098A046102935613330F098A046
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Mental+Illness+Stigma&Form=VQFRVP#view=detail&mid=EC031B624F71269702CDEC031B624F71269702CD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn6yw2KUIwc&feature=youtu.be
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Pettigrew, L. R. & Tropp, T.F. (2005). Relationships between intergroup contact and prejudice among minority and majority status groups. Psychological Science (16)12, 951-957.
Summary
Introduction
As many of you have noted in your discussion posts, mental health stigma is a pervasive problem that profoundly affects the lives of those suffering from mental illness. Aided by newspapers, books, movies and television, persons with mental illness have been portrayed and perceived as persons with bad character, demonically possessed, weak, unpredictable, and violent. As a result, many people have separated themselves from those with mental illness out of “distrust, stereotyping, fear, embarrassment, anger and/or avoidance.” (Surgeon General’s Report, 1999).
While some progress has been made in the past 50 years, stigma (often referred to as discrimination) continues to be a significant barrier to persons with mental illness. As we have seen in our readings, several recent documents have given prominence to the issue of stigma. In SAMSHA’s 2011 strategic plan “Leading Change: A Plan for SAMHSA’s Roles and Actions, 2011-2014”, Goal 4.3.2 is to “create a behavioral health awareness campaign focused on decreasing discrimination and improving employment outcomes for persons with mental and substance use disorders.” (p. 59). SAMHSA’s most recent strategic plan: Leading the Change 2.0: Advancing the Behavioral Health of the Nation 2 ...
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In the essay “On Being a Cripple”, Nancy Mairs shares her experiences, attitudes towards life as a multiple sclerosis patient. First, she claims that the diseases she has faced are brain tumor and MS, and those diseases literally changed her fate. The relationships of her family member and the attitude of Nancy’s mother have affected by MS. Also, she writes about her identities in society, her friends who have the same physical issue, thoughts from disabled parents’ children, and her desire to travel. MS affected Nancy Mairs’s family member as well as her thoughts.
Subjective Socioeconomic Status Causes Aggression: A Test of the Theory
of Social Deprivation
Tobias Greitemeyer and Christina Sagioglou
University of Innsbruck
Seven studies (overall N � 3690) addressed the relation between people’s subjective socioeconomic
status (SES) and their aggression levels. Based on relative deprivation theory, we proposed that people
low in subjective SES would feel at a disadvantage, which in turn would elicit aggressive responses. In
3 correlational studies, subjective SES was negatively related to trait aggression. Importantly, this
relation held when controlling for measures that are related to 1 or both subjective SES and trait
aggression, such as the dark tetrad and the Big Five. Four experimental studies then demonstrated that
participants in a low status condition were more aggressive than were participants in a high status
condition. Compared with a medium-SES condition, participants of low subjective SES were more
aggressive rather than participants of high subjective SES being less aggressive. Moreover, low SES
increased aggressive behavior toward targets that were the source for participants’ experience of
disadvantage but also toward neutral targets. Sequential mediation analyses suggest that the experience
of disadvantage underlies the effect of subjective SES on aggressive affect, whereas aggressive affect was
the proximal determinant of aggressive behavior. Taken together, the present research found compre-
hensive support for key predictions derived from the theory of relative deprivation of how the perception
of low SES is related to the person’s judgments, emotional reactions, and actions.
Keywords: aggression, relative deprivation, social class, socioeconomic status
In most Western societies, wealth inequality is at its historic
height. For example, in the United States, the richest 1% possesses
more than 40% of the country’s wealth (Wolff, 2012). In Germany,
the biggest economy in the European Union, the median household
in the top 20% of the income class has 74 times more wealth than
the bottom 20% (European Central Bank, 2013). Although there is
widespread consensus among citizens that wealth inequality
should be reduced (Kiatpongsan & Norton, 2014; Norton & Ari-
ely, 2011), the wealth gap is actually increasing. For example, in
the United States, in 2012 the top 0.1% (including ...
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Dinita Bailey
Mr. Skinner
Eng 215
November 07, 2016
The number of children today facing with mental disorder throughout the world today grows each day. The worst thing is that these conditions affect all children and mostly go unnoticed building to very dangerous levels. Various psychiatric treatment and medication exist to treat the mental disorders that affect the minors. The initial conditions that affect most children are bipolar, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety and the attention deficit disorder (Swanson, Sergeant, Taylor, Sonuga-Barke, Jensen, & Cantwell, 1998). However, there have been many disputes concerning the use of mental curing drugs on children and adolescent (Roth, & Fonagy, 2013). Therefore, with the progressing debate on the use of psychiatric drugs on children, should there be changes to regulations of the mental health drug use on minor?
The research aims at finding out whether there are alternative diagnosis procedures for the mental disorder apart from the use of drugs. Furthermore, it is important to educate the parent of affected minors on how to handle the victims of these mental disorders. The research also looks at the various challenges the small with the mental disorder faces on a daily basis. The society role to the wellbeing of children with a mental disorder is important, and as a result, the paper focuses on their role as well (Collins, Patel, Joestl, March, Insel, Daar, & Glass, 2011).
There are twelve international bodies concerned with the research on the effects of the mental disorder on minors (Mullins, 2014). The agencies and the commissions seek to come up with better psychiatric treatment among the young. Through a series of test and observation, the various international bodies have realized that most mental disorder curing drug is stimulant to addiction, depression, insomnia and in worst cases even death (World Health Organization, 2001). The organizations, therefore, are at the forefront to find an alternative diagnosis to remedy the situation (Meade, 2006).
In conclusion, according to the available statistics and debate there, it is important to change the regulation for mental health drug to a minor. The effects of the drugs on the minor are mostly negative, and this gives rise to the need for coming up with better regulation to control this drug use. Finally, the society and families should be sensitive to the mental disorders facing the young in the community.
Reference
Swanson, J. M., Sergeant, J. A., Taylor, E., Sonuga-Barke, E. J. S., Jensen, P. S., & Cantwell, D. P. (1998). Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and hyperkinetic disorder. The Lancet, 351(9100), 429-433.
World Health Organization. (200 ...
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Respond to colleagues by in one of the following ways:
Offer and support an opinion about the likely outcome based on the theories your colleague described.
Make a suggestion for another way in which each theory your colleague described might inform social work practice when working with Tiffani.
Expand on your colleague’s posting with more evidence in support of your colleague’s position.
Support your posts and responses with specific references to this week's resources. Be sure to provide full APA citations for your references.
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Women are often perceived a certain way within our society. These images differ between various cultures. Women in positions of power are also stigmatized and constantly struggle in the fight for gender equality. According to Hatton (2013), " Both women and men, they maintain, are highly sexualized in popular media. At the same time, scholars have examined the sexualization of women as part of a broader cultural ‘backlash’ against the gains of second-wave feminism and women’s increasing power in society" (p. 65). This study looks at the progression of media representations of power females over time. There is a lot of pressure for women of power to behave and look a certain way.
I chose to focus on the Relational-Cultural theory for this discussion. This theory centers on the development of women while being influenced by the cultural conformities. "Included within this theory is the understanding of how relationships occur within particular cultural contexts such as the devaluation of people due to their gender, race, class, and sexual orientation. Thus, the theory accounts for how discrimination, stereotyping, unearned advantage and privilege impact people’s sense of connection and disconnection. Therefore, another central tenet is that people grow (or fail to grow) in relationships that exist within a cultural context" (Robbins, Chatterjee, & Canda, 2012, p. 125). This thepry can help influence our understanding of how culture, gender, race, class, and sexual orientation play a role in the different ways a woman experiences feminism.
In Tiffani's case, she is feeling the backlash of societal views on women. She was put in a position of prostitution at her young age. The men in the court room look at her in a negative light because of this. They don't see as a victim in her circumstances but rather a prostitute who broke the law. This is noticed by Tiffani and as a result, she finds herself feeling negative about her current situation. The next step to take with her would be to conduct a strengths-based approach to shed light on her positive attributes and actions. This will help her to feel more confident and take her upcoming challenges head on.
References
Hatton, E. (2013). Images of powerful women in the ag.
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The Stigma of Mental Illness
The Stigma of Mental Illness
The importance of stigma and the lack of mental support has suffered throughout history. Ask yourself, if people with mental issues and the lack of support should change and be accepted into all social norms? Or should they continue to not be supported over something they have no control over? Stigma has been well-defined as undesirable opinions, observations and relations which can cause discrimination according to the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, (2014). Mental illness is a syndrome that affects your mood, thought process, actions and present distress in social functions and occupational involvements.
As a result of mental distress, intimidation, brutality and alienation has been known to take place because people feel you may be unstable or dangerous, which is due to the distancing that is the place between each other, in addition to rejection and abandonment their reactions may become negative and sometimes violent in the nature of harming themselves or committing suicide all because of the lack of understanding of what mental illness is and how it affects the individual.
Mental illness stigmatization can also result in a poor understanding amongst family members and as an end result making them feel they are not able to seek treatment, or cure and cause the individual to seek other options when they feel they have no one that can help them understand what’s going on with themselves. These other options include marijuana, alcohol, prescription drugs and cigarettes can be a great start for those people scared to seek help with mental health issues Aviram, R. B., Brodsky, B. S. (2006).
This is where peer support is needed, it is so important for mental health patients to realize they have a sense of belonging and that they are not alone when dealing with their mental health issues. According to the SAMHSA.gov, peer support is one of the strategies that can help you to improve the state of mental health in America. Access to peer support is an effective way of enhancing the quality of life when always understand peer support as any form of assistance that comes from people who share characteristics or experiences relating to things that are in common. For instance, for patients with mental health issues, peer support includes: knowledge, emotional and social assistance that one may get from a person who has the same experiences.
Additionally, mental illness stigmatization can result in insufficient health insurance coverage of mental ailments by organizations. This can include being turned down for job opportunities or recognitions due to their illness. People with emotional disabilities tend to have issues with .
A warm welcome to CRESTBD's webinar slides for "Stigma123 & Bipolar Disorder"! An idea readily accepted in academic literature, the three levels of stigma is not yet a robust part of the mainstream discussion about stigma. We'll share both the lived experience and research perspectives of our team.
A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These webinar slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between work, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you flourish in your work life.
A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These webinar slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between study, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you flourish in your study life.
A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These webinar slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between spirituality, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you flourish in your spiritual life.
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A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These webinar slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between self-esteem, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you flourish in terms of your self-esteem.
A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These webinar slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the interplay between relationships, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you flourish in your relationships.
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A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These webinar slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between mood, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you optimally manage your mood.
A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These webinar slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between money, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you manage your finances.
A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These webinar slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between leisure, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you flourish in your leisure life.
A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These webinar slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between independence, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you establish independence in your life.
A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between identity, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you establish a stable sense of self.
A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between home, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you manage your home life.
A warm welcome to CREST.BD’s Bipolar Wellness Centre webinar series! These slides provide a summary of current research evidence on the relationship between cognition, bipolar disorder (BD) and quality of life (QoL), as well as pointing you to some tools and resources to help you flourish in your cognitive life.
Dr. Steven Jones, Co-Director for the Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research at Lancaster University and CREST.BD member, describes recovery focused CBT for bipolar disorder. For many people living with bipolar disorder, the concept of personal recovery is a meaningful one. This seems to mean being able to engage in valued activities, having strategies for self-management of health and having an understanding of mood experiences. This webinar will describe the development and evaluation of a new measure of personal recovery in bipolar disorder and a new individualized psychological therapy designed to enhance personal recovery outcomes in individuals with a relatively recent diagnosis of bipolar disorder (less than 5 years).
Steven received his PhD and clinical training at the Institute of Psychiatry in London where he had an academic post before moving to the North West of the UK. There, he worked in the NHS as well as at the University of Manchester until 2008, when he became founding Director of the Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research at Lancaster University. Since 2013, in recognition of the growth of the Spectrum Centre, a co-directorship model was initiated between Steven and Fiona Lobban (formerly associate director). Steven’s research interests have always centred on the psychology of severe mental health problems. For over 15 years, his primary interest has been in the psychology and psychological treatment of bipolar disorder and associated conditions. In line with this interest he has over 100 publications, mainly on the development of cognitive therapy approaches for bipolar disorder and on psychological models relevant to the development and recurrence of bipolar experiences.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
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disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
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In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
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AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
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2. Stigma
Social Stigma
Social Stigma (aka personal stigma, public stigma): Describes the
phenomenon of social groups endorsing stereotypes about and acting
against a stigmatized group.
Note: The experience of social stigma has been shown to lead to the
development of self-stigma (Vogel et al., 2013).
3. Stigma
Psychiatric Stigma
Recently, a news agency conducted a large-scale stigma-based survey and
found the following (see Goodwin, 2014):
• 33% would not be interested in being friends with someone who had
mental health issues.
• 20% thought that mental illness was associated with lower intelligence.
• 62% would not hire someone with a history of mental illness.
• 42% thought that seeking help for mental illness was a sign of weakness.
4. Stigma
Why It Matters: Some Examples
The negative effects of stigma can outweigh the negative effects of the mental disorder
itself (see Hinshaw & Stier, 2008).
5. Stigma
Why It Matters: Some Examples
The negative effects of stigma can outweigh the negative effects of the mental disorder
itself (see Hinshaw & Stier, 2008).
When a person thinks they are interacting with someone who has a mental illness, they
“behave in a wary and even punitive fashion”(Hinshaw & Stier, 2008).
7. Stigma
Why Does Stigma Exist?
Several theories exist:
1. Evolutionary Theories.
2. Social Psychological Theories.
3. Terror Management Theory.
4. Perceptions of Dangerousness. Media portrayals of individuals with a
mental illness emphasize a high potential for violence.
8.
9. Stigma
Why Does Stigma Exist?
Several theories exist:
1. Evolutionary Theories.
2. Social Psychological Theories.
3. Terror Management Theory.
4. Perceptions of Dangerousness. Media portrayals of individuals with a
mental illness emphasize a high potential for violence.
Yet, in reality, persons with mental illness are far more likely to be the
victims (even more so than non-mentally-ill individuals), rather than the
perpetrators, of violent crime (see Hinshaw & Stier, 2008).
12. Stigma
Reducing Social Stigma
The following interventions have been shown to be effective (see Griffiths et al., 2014;
Livingston et al., 2011):
1. Certain educational interventions (e.g., communicating positive stories of people with
mental illness).
2. Interventions that incorporate consumer contact.
In general, internet programs are at least as good as face-to-face interventions (see
Griffiths et al., 2014).
13. Stigma
Reducing Social Stigma
The following interventions have been shown to be effective (see Griffiths et al., 2014;
Livingston et al., 2011):
1. Certain educational interventions (e.g., communicating positive stories of people with
mental illness).
2. Interventions that incorporate consumer contact.
In general, internet programs are at least as good as face-to-face interventions (see
Griffiths et al., 2014).
The following interventions have been shown not to be effective (see Ando et al., 2011):
1. Simulation of mental illness (e.g., simulation of hallucinations).
2. Educational interventions that focus on‘medicalizing’mental illness.
14. Unless indicated otherwise (via a link from the image or text or via a textual reference), some
of the materials presented in these slides were obtained from, or informed by, the following
sources:
1. Griffiths, K. M., Carron-Arthur, B., Parsons, A., Reid, R. (2014). Effectiveness of programs
for reducing the stigma associated with mental disorders. A meta-analysis of randomized
controlled trials. World Psychiatry, 13, 161-175.
2. Goodwin, J. (2014). The horror of stigma: Psychosis and mental health care environments in
twenty-first-century horror film (Part I). Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 50, 201-209.
3. Goodwin, J. (2014). The horror of stigma: Psychosis and mental health care environments in
twenty-first-century horror film (Part II). Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, 50, 224-234.
4. Lam, T. P., & Sun, K. S. (2014). Stigmatizing opinions of chinese toward different types
of mental illnesses: A qualitative study in Hong Kong. International Journal of Psychiatry in
Medicine, 8, 217-228.
References
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Morgan, C., Ruusch, N., Brown, J. S. L., & Thornicroft, G. (2015). What is the impact of mental
health-related stigma on help-seeking? A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative
studies. Psychological Medicine, 45, 11-27.
6. Livingston, J. D., Milne, T., Fang, M. L., & Amari, E. (2011). The effectiveness of interventions
for reducing stigma related to substance use disorders: A systematic review. Addiction, 107, 39-
50.
7. Ando, S., Clement, S., Barley, E. A., & Thornicroft, G. (2011). The simulation of hallucinations
to reduce the stigma of schizophrenia: A systematic review. Schizophrenia Research, 133, 8-16.
8. Arbodela-Florez, J., & Stuart, H. (2012). From sin to science: Fighting the stigmatization of
mental illnesses. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 57, 457-463.
9. Barry, C. L., McGinty, E. E., Pescosolido, B. A., & Goldman, H. H. (2014). Stigma, discrimination,
treatment effectiveness, and policy: Public views about drug addiction and mental illness.
Psychiatric Services, 65, 1269-1272.
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Clinical Psychology, 4, 367-393.
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longitudinal impact of public stigma on self-stigma. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 60, 311-
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