Name Mental health I had been having periods of anxiety for over eight months which were characterized by sleepless nights and difficulties in concentration. Before then‚ I had been taking care of my father after my mother became ill and passed away two years ago. She had looked after my father and me in a loving manner and always took good care of us. I am a single women aged 26 years. I recently resigned from work in order to be present with my father as I take care of him. The problem got worse
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Pharmacology of Addiction 1. List and discuss four reasons why drugs are abused. There are many reasons why drugs get abused: For instance Peer Pressure‚ I feel it’s the leading cause. Some people will do anything to fit in with certain crowds and people that they will turn to drugs if “everyone” else is doing it. Another reason is to escape‚ or to forget about their problems‚ worries‚ and stress. Some drugs offer a tranquilizing effect that can make a person happy or calmer. Also
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NSB223 - Case Study This Case Study will be undertaken as a group activity and is designed to deepen your knowledge about mental illnesses‚ and to test your understanding about the nursing care of people suffering from such conditions. It will also assist you to express your ideas through class presentation and in writing. You as a small group of 3-4 students are asked to choose one of the following scenarios and answer the questions listed below. The manner in which you as a group choose to present
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Development of Clinical Mental Health January 19‚ 2014 Capella University Online The History and Development of Clinical Mental Health The history of mental health counseling and philosophies that developed formed the foundation of professional counseling and is responsible for how the profession is perceived today. The current standards‚ regulation‚ and credentialing set by the profession in addition help form an identity for the profession. Mental Health Counseling has always focused
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The Roles and Missions of Mental Health Counselors A clinical mental health counselor provide services for those who are addicted to substances such as drugs and alcohol‚ those who have depression‚ anxiety‚ etc.‚ those who need or ask for family parenting skills‚ couples therapy for marital problems‚ those who no longer want to be in this world‚ those who have self-esteem issues‚ and for those who are aging and the issues that come along with the aging process (Gladding & Newsome‚ 2010). With the
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There are many environments clinical mental health counselors work in. Gerige mentions a few with I the text; agency/community mental health centers‚ private practice‚ substance abuse programs‚ small college counseling centers‚ university health services‚ in the barn‚ and home/schools. After reading the information‚ I realized what settings I want to avoid; ones requiring school locations. I do not see myself in a small college counseling center or a university health center. I see myself more in an agency
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Sandy Gross COUN 5223 Introduction to Mental Health Counseling Abstract The primary objectives of clinical mental health counselors is to diagnose and treat individuals suffering from mental and emotional disorders by utilizing effective techniques aimed at prevention. The various roles‚ approaches and responsibilities performed by clinical mental health counselors are important components in regards to strengthening an individual’s ability to regain control of their lives to independently
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Burnout in Mental Health Counselors: Can Mindfulness Improve Well Being? Heather Payne Argosy University Research and Program Evaluation R6032 Dr. Dale Coovert December 14‚ 2010 Abstract Because mental health counselors are susceptible to burnout‚ which may negatively affect their clients‚ it is ethically imperative that they practice self-care. There is a growing body of research supporting the positive effects of mindfulness in facilitating counselor effectiveness‚ but little is known about
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is hypothesized that counselor burnout‚ measured by the Mental Health Counselor Burnout Assessment (MHCBA) will be associated with greater burnout rates. A positive correlation is expected. In order to gain deeper understanding of counselor burnout and the relationship between caseload sizes it is important to engage counselors in a survey regarding this experience. RESEARCH QUESTIONS 1. What is the effect of caseload size on mental health counselor burnout at an outpatient agency? 2. What is the
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“The Role and Life of a Mental Health Counselor” “My Friend My Counselor” Component I: Narrative Summation of Interview (Charleston‚ SC) This interview is taking place on Friday‚ October 11th‚ 2013 at City Lights Coffee‚ our favorite coffee shop on Market Street in Downtown Charleston‚ directly off of King Street. Today I am interviewing Mrs. Mary Bolden who has a Masters degree in Social work along with other degrees and certificates‚ from Winthrop College and
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