Gardening as a therapeutic intervention in mental health 11 November‚ 2008 ABSTRACT Page‚ M. (2008) Gardening as a therapeutic intervention in mental health. Nursing Times; 104: 45‚ 28–30 This article describes why one low-secure unit chose to initiate a horticultural therapy project and organize it as a ‘workers’ cooperative’. The therapeutic benefits of gardening are explored‚ particularly focusing on the social benefits. The article also discusses the issue of hope‚ which is an intrinsic requirement
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Compare and contrast the Police powers under the Mental Health Act 1983 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. A discussion will be around the two Acts of Law regarding mental health that Constables should abide by; Mental Health Act 1983 and Mental Capacity Act 2005. The Mental Health Act will be broken down and summarised made to be comprehendible. Followed by a close examination of the Mental Capacity Act‚ before comparing the two in order to weigh out the positives and negatives of both Acts of
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Technology in Counseling Argosy University/Atlanta Abstract Technological advances have opened many doors for the counseling field. These innovative changes incorporate the way services and information are disseminated and retrieved by practitioners and client. This paper looks at the commonly uses of communication modalities ethical issues‚ code of ethics‚ advantages‚ and disadvantages with online counseling. This paper also looks at the California Telemedicine Development Act of 1996.
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Helping Our Teens‚ Together Over the past seven years as the school psychologist at an ethnically diverse high school‚ I have observed that it is not uncommon for high school students (aged 14-18) to experience psychological‚ social‚ sexual‚ addictive‚ adjustment‚ and disability-based issues of such clinical significance as to warrant independent professional support. The professional psychologist can provide diagnostic clarification‚ therapeutic intervention‚ and even subsequent referrals
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teachings of Christ. There are possibilities for integration of the two elements into a larger defined set; it is also putting units together so that they work together as a whole. Healing solutions for a hurting nation through psychology integrating is‚ to restore to health or soundness; cure a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation‚ in Jamaica. According to Holmes‚ An integrated psychology will be defined by the differences that Christianity makes to a person of the psychologist
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Mental Health In The 18th/19th Century America As a young woman who is still experimenting with adulthood myself‚ having to read about the oppression and subordination of females in the 19th century can become very depressive and heartbreaking. It often goes unnoticed that social neglect leads to mental illnesses and includes more than loneliness and depressive behavior but it rather voids the individual from the identity and the aspiration that they have for themselves and that they
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single mother. Josie has been known to have learning and behavioral problems in school‚ home and community. Due to her behavioral issues‚ Josie was asked not to return to her soccer team and is no longer permitted at their school program. While counseling Josie‚ she stated that she has been extremely depressed and she does not care about life. As a human service professional‚ the ecological model that I will apply to Josie case is being able to develop a broad understanding of her problems. This
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Why is investing in mental health important to your role as a human service professional? Mental illness impairs your ability to perform routine tasks‚ foster healthy relationships‚ or cope with anger or stress. It may be classified on the basis of extreme mood swings‚ irrational or destructive thought patterns‚ and behavioral problems. How important is mental health? Your mental health has a huge impact on every aspect of your life. Self-image Good mental health means appreciating your achievements
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Scarborough | Behind the Story: Examining Current Issues in Child Mental Health | HLTB02 Issues in Child Health and Development # Assignment 1 | | By Varshanie Thakur | 6/25/2012 | Tutorial: Tut0001- Shin‚ Kwang Ho Professor: Jason T. Ramsay Introduction In today’s society‚ a major concern that ought to ensure success in a country’s future is the positive development‚ growth and health of children. According to the World Health Organization‚ children are susceptible to acquiring malnutrition
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Various efforts are being done to raise awareness about mental health disorders in celebration of "Mental Health Awareness Month"‚ especially with Hollywood stars slowly admitting them publicly. With increased awareness‚ the community hopes it will hopefully end the stigma surrounding the disease. ’Girls Approach’ In Discussing Mental Health Disorders An article from TIME discussed one way on how to end the stigma of mental health disorders. According to Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson of
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