
Maori Mental Health Good mental health is often taken for granted. Sometimes we don’t even realise we have a good state of mental health until all of a sudden we don’t. Many people in their lifetime, will struggle with some sort of mental illness. As a population group, Māori have on average the poorest health status of any ethnic group in New Zealand. Mental health in Maori is no exception and remains a very common problem. Poor mental health leads to poorer health in general. It affects social…
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than one million football fans during the 2014’s FIFA World Cup. In addition to its entertaining aspect, soccer offers a whole range of health and social benefits. As a result, it is an alternative for individuals seeking to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, it provides an ideal socializing opportunity for fans, teammates, and managers. One major health benefits of participating in soccer as a hobby is its close link to cardiovascular exercise. This is due to the fact that a typical soccer…
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of these unequal institutions: health, specifically mental health in minorities. Of particular interest to my research is why people who are disproportionately prone to mental health illnesses underutilize professional services. This disproportionate rate at which certain demographics are prone to mental illnesses can be explained by the issue of…
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Thema Sibanda Unit 111 Outcome 1 1.1 Mental health problems do affect about one in ten children and young people. They do include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives. The emotional well-being of children and young people is just as important as their physical health. Good mental health allows them to develop the resilience to cope with what-ever life throws at them and grow into well rounded, healthy adults. Things that can…
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Why I chose to become a mental health counselor Counseling others is a difficult job that requires people to listen, take notes, and respond in ways that are positive and helpful. It is important that trust be built between the counselor and the patient so that the patient will feel comfortable speaking about issues that are private or embarrassing. There are many different types of counselors including drug counselors; marriage counselors, grief counselors, job counselors, diet and exercise counselors…
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others around us during childhood. Deviation from social norms can be a useful way to identify mental problems. We learn what to expect from individuals, and if their behaviour drastically deviates from this we become concerned on their behalf. For example, people with clinical depression are oft4en unable to motivate themselves to seek assistance and therefore depend on others to summon help. The strengths of this explanation are that the model distinguishes between desirable and undesirable behaviour…
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accepted that physical restraint is an integral part of effective inpatient care. However this is an issue which concerns mental health nurses and consumer rights groups, considering their desire to aim for a restraint- free environment (Bigwood & Crowe, 2008). It is reported that violence and aggression is prevalent in acute psychiatric inpatient settings, the Mental Health Commission recorded 3,063 episodes of physical restraint reported in 52 approved centres in 2012, showing a decrease of 9…
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is visible on the outside. For a better understanding of my full health it is essential to look at not only my physical health, but my mental, emotional, and social health as well. During this semester of health I have explored all of the aspects of my health and learned a lot of which I never did before. Physical health is one the most obvious out of the four groups of health we have learned about this year. Physical health is widely talked about with friends, parents and even doctors. I…
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clinical case management in mental health in the Australian context. The terms relating to case management will be defined and explained. The essay will discuss and describe case management models and social models in mental health. In this essay my own clinical experience in case management will be highlighted. The issues of efficacy and effectiveness in clinical case management will also be addressed. The essay will identify and outline the groups that benefit from mental health case management. Finally…
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Application of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Principles at the Program Level 1) The mental health service that is nearest to my community, that I have chosen to review is called Northern Initiative for Social Action or NISA for short. 2) The Northern Initiative for Social Action program’s Mission Statement or NISA ‘s statement of purpose is as follows: NISA’s Mission Statement is: Being, Belonging, Becoming, for all mental health consumers. NISA’s statement of purpose would be: NISA/Northern Initiative…
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