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Homelessness How Does It Affect Children’s Mental Health and Behavior
Child
Homeless
Mental Health
Abstract Researchers have increased their attention on the types of stress related issues that children in poverty experience and on understanding its impact on mental and physical health, along with school achievement. Homelessness of families has received attention due to the concern of children being without homes [s1] and because a large number of children are…
Mental Health Healing After Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Mental Health
Stress
Even thirteen years later, New Orleans still bears the visible scars of Hurricane Katrina. These scars are evident in the streets and the communities that were impacted. The uniqueness of this natural disaster, the sheer magnitude of the event, and the mental and psychological scars still linger on today (Reardon, 2015). A large portion of…
Models of Abnormality
Bipolar Disorder
Mental Disorder
Mental Health
Models of abnormality Abnormality is defined as a behaviour that deviates from the ideal social norm. One definition of abnormality is the failure to function adequately and are unable to meet their activities of daily living independently for example getting washed and dressed daily, being able to hold down a job and interacting with other…
A Genuine Interest in the Pursuit of a Career in Psychology
Health
Mental Health
Psychology
I took my first introduction to psychology course in 9th grade; it was there that I first determined I would eventually seek out a career in this field. I come from generations of healthcare workers— doctors, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists. Helping those with compromised well-being was all I ever knew and all I ever wanted to…
Rosenhan Experiment Short Summary
Abnormal Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Mental Health
Positive Psychology
psychiatry
Social constructionism
In 1973, David Rosenhan conducted the Rosenhan experiment to evaluate the credibility of psychiatric diagnosis, which served as a significant critique of psychiatric practice. The experiment comprised two sections. Initially, mentally stable individuals feigned experiencing auditory hallucinations for a short duration to secure admission into 12 psychiatric hospitals situated in different states across the United…
Case Study: Conversion Disorder
Clinical Psychology
Mental Disorder
Mental Health
Neuroscience
Pain
psychiatry
The client is an 11 year old female. She presents with swollen legs and soreness. She is utilizing crutches due to difficulty walking. A surgeon from the orthopedic department referred this client to the psychology department. According to the orthopedic surgeon, a physiological impairment did not explain the client’s symptoms. The onset of symptoms…
Case Study of Bulimia Nervosa
Medicine
Mental Disorder
Mental Health
Case History Background Information The client, Rita is a 26-year-old manager of the women’s dress department in a large department store. Her childhood was not a happy one since her parents divorced when she was about 5 years of age. She would often describe her childhood as utterly chaotic, as if no one were in…
The Effects of the Decline of Federal Funding for the Treatment and Prevention of Substance Abuse
Addiction
health policy
Mental Health
Substance abuse
Drug addiction is one of the fundamental problems the US is facing today and a vital priority area it ought to address to reduce the heavy spending it does on correctional services. The state-funded rehabilitation programs are also vital in helping individuals with hopes of recovery from addiction but cannot afford admission into private facilities…
Spongebob Square Pants: Effect on Children
Mental Processes
Psychology
Spongebob
Introduction Have you ever thought about how much time our kids spend watching SpongeBob? When you think about it, the number is a tad bit scary. That being said, this paper outlines SpongeBob’s massive impact on kids in elementary schools, and the effects that this has on children. It is hoped that the results and…
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