One of the most common and disabling psychological disorders encountered within mental health and general medical settings is that of an anxiety disorder (Dattilio & Kendall 2000). Research has indicated that people with learning disabilities are more prevalent to psychological disorders than the general population (Hassiotis et al 2000) consequently it could be hypothesised that prevalence rates of anxiety disorders are similar if not greater within the learning disabled population. Professional
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After reviewing the case study of Nursing Malpractice in a Mental Health Setting. There are many different factors that had led to the unfortunate death of this child. I would begin with inaccurate documentation of this child severe airway disease‚ as being listed as mild reactive airway disease. Later‚ after developing symptoms of an increased cough and wheezing without the presents of a fever‚ the nursing staff dismissed it as his attempt to avoid group therapy. The next situation that is concerning
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Case Study Report Jamelia I am so tired and drained. I feel as though my head is going to explode with all this pressure. You see I’ve been looking after my mother for a long time‚ she suffers from anxiety‚ the illness comes and goes‚ presenting itself periodically. Although I do worry about my mother I can usually deal with this‚ I have been for a long time but recently I’ve found myself worrying about my father as well. My father‚ usually a well presented and calm individual has been acting
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The view of mental illness has changed over the centuries‚ as a supernatural problem‚ to an actual medical condition. Mental disorder is defined under the Mental Health Act 2007‚ as “any disorder or disability of the mind” (Rethink Mental Illness 2011). As stated by the Mind for Better Mental Health (2012) “mixed anxiety and depression is the most common mental disorder in Britain” .This essay will examine‚ through the contribution of social science‚ whether people with mental disorders‚ such
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This essay will demonstrate the relationships between mental health and social problems from both the social and medical point of view. Generally speaking mental illness is defined as‚ the psychological or mental state of an individual‚ who is functioning at a stable level in terms of behaviours and emotions. However the definition and ideology of mental health differs depending on which theory‚ perspective or model we look at it through. The models or influences in this context are of three types
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Standards of Practice and Professional Performance Brandy Basey‚ LPN Standard I: Assessment The Psychiatric Mental Health RN collects health data that is pertinent to the patients health or situation. This information consists of objective/subjective information. Standard II: Diagnosis The Psychiatric Mental Health RN analyses the data obtained to determine a diagnosis or problem; including the level of risk. Standard III: Outcomes Identification The
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Fortinash: Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing‚ 5th Edition Chapter 08: Culture‚ Ethnicity and Spirituality Case Studies - Critical Thinking Answer Guidelines CASE STUDY: HOLISTIC ASSESSMENT The patient is a 66-year-old woman who has been hospitalized for an extensive period (approximately 6 weeks). The initial problems were major depression‚ anxiety‚ and a degenerative spinal condition that required several surgeries. The spinal condition is treatable‚ but the process will leave her with
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Practice outcome 1. Use basic mental health skills to reduce the distress associated with mental health problems an help promote recovery Objectives; Recognise signs of distress Communicate in a sensitive‚ non – judgemental person centred manner Facilitate engagement with appropriate service and or support Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential‚ can cope with the normal
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PLACE. This essay will give a reflective account of my personal activities in my area of practice using the Gibbs’ model (1988). Reflection according to (Grant and Greene 2000;Revans 1998 involves critically evaluating events that have occurred in the past which aims at valuing your strengths and developing different and more effective ways of acting in the future‚ additionally‚ it also focuses on identifying negative aspects of personal behaviour with a view to improving professional competence
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I am applying to study Mental Health Nursing and Social Work after spending several years working as a community based Support Worker and the last two years working as Mental Health Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting. I believe both professions offer the opportunity for me personally to develop my skills and knowledge and enable me to continue to positively affect the lives of those individuals who I would work with‚ either as a Social Worker or Mental Health Nurse. I have worked with a variety
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