Cultural Self-Awareness We live in a world that is culturally diverse. Cultural diversity includes different cultures‚ groups‚ communities‚ ethnicities‚ religions‚ and forms of communication‚ along with cultural values and norms. Living in such diverse society‚ it is important that we learn to respect each other’s differences. When I think of the term "culturally different‚" I immediately think of a group of individuals who face a number of challenges‚ such as acceptance and discrimination
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Mental health and the need for mental health awareness has become a rising issue in society in recent years; youth health classes have started to include mental health units as part of the curriculum‚ and some of the stigma that comes with seeing therapists and admitting to mental health disorder has lessened. However‚ this is not the case with every demographic in America. In a piece titled‚ “Asian-Americans Tackle Mental Health Stigma‚” published on WebMD‚ author Katherine Kam explains the wide
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Natural Disaster and Mental Health: A Reflection Paper on Analyzing the Development and Environment (ADE) By Selahuddin Yu Hashim MDM 2013 When mother earth rages escaping from it is an almost impossible mission to achieve. Even nations with the most sophisticated technology may find it difficult to counter the destructive effect of natural disaster. And even if one is able to lessen its impact‚ it still results in devastation of the land affecting many people. The experience in Mt. Pinatubo
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Abstract I believe all experienced military leaders‚ both noncommissioned and commissioned‚ realize the importance of knowing every facet of the enemy and their environment. Throughout history‚ we have studied‚ witnessed and experienced great examples of the use of cultural knowledge during combat operations. Lieutenant Colonel T.E. Lawrence (of Arabia) of the British Army documented his experiences while living among the Arabic people. He learned about their society and culture in order to improve
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All of the components are based on a number of theories we have researched from our health communication class. The first theory we integrated into our campaign is the commitment-trust theory of relationships. This a marketing theory where people make choices and judgements based on trust‚ shared values‚ loyalty‚ and commitment. The biggest predictors of relationship strengths is trust and commitment. Once the relationship is established many benefits can follow‚ such as uncertainty reduction‚ sense
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Homeostasis Homeostasis Is a technical term for the process of maintain a constant internal environment despite external changes. The internal environment‚ compromises; blood‚ tissue fluid‚ body cell contents and all the metabolic processes taking place. Constant in this instance is not absolute or fixed it is much more flexible and dynamic as it refers to the physical and chemical composition being kept within a limited range or variables for maximum efficiency‚ well-being of the whole body and
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The Importance of Cultural Awareness Preparing for a career in the healthcare field sparks a need for one to have a sense of individual responsibility to be knowledgeable of cultural awareness. Knowledge of cultural awareness leads one to have the proper tools at one’s disposal in order for one to be better prepared in the healthcare field environment; where preventing bias and stereotype errors towards patients should be considered a top priority. Obtaining the proper knowledge of cultural awareness
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Cultural awareness is one being aware of their personal attitudes‚ beliefs‚ biases‚ and behaviors that may influence the type of care they are able to render in an environment. One must be open minded and aware that their culture is not the only one that is "right". And that you cannot judge a patient based on their culture. Cultural competence is a set of attitudes‚ beliefs‚ behaviors‚ and policies that enable organizations and staff to work effectively in cross-cultural situations Cultural awareness
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Improving Mental Health through Empowerment: A Group Counseling Goal for Women Capella University Table of Contents TOC \o "1-5" \u Background and Justification for the Group PAGEREF _Toc182735939 \h 1 Objectives PAGEREF _Toc182735940 \h 2 Desired Outcome Goals PAGEREF _Toc182735941 \h 2 Review of Literature PAGEREF _Toc182735942 \h 3 Introduction PAGEREF _Toc182735943 \h 3 Using the Group Approach to Improve Mental Health PAGEREF _Toc182735944 \h 3 Research on Empowerment Using a Group
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I understand the Mental Health Peer Program as the first line of defense in preventing‚ detecting‚ and helping students understand and solve basic mental health challenges. Educating students is a huge part of what peers do to try and not only prevent mental health from going unnoticed‚ but also to reduce the stigma that is attached to it. To do this‚ peers put on programs that bring attention to what a healthy relationship looks like‚ how to recognize and diffuse stress‚ and how to start the conversation
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