Community mental health service

There is a big misconception that People with mental disorders are criminals when really it is the other way around. The population of inmates are increasing rapidly, which more prisons need to expand. If people were placed in the right location there would be no need of expansion of prisons. There…

The American health care system is a conglomeration of different systems that provide specific needs for patients. The aspect of the American health system that deals with the illnesses of the mind is referred to as the Mental Health system. This system has been around since the late 18th century and has become a major aspect of the American health system. The system is made up of doctors, nurses and aides, and have facilities throughout the United States. Because, mental health is a relatively…

Health centers are great special populations based on patients directed organizations that will serve the population with limited access to health care. Many health center can provide funding r certain special populations. This can include individual and families experiencing homelessness, agricultural workers and dependents, those living in public housing and, Native Hawaiians. Homelessness endure to remain a persistent problem through the U.S. affecting rural as well as urban and suburban…

A growing clinical issue related to access to and utilization of mental heath care is stigma and health disparities, specifically related to different race backgrounds. The American Psychological Association (APA) declares the need for “increasing the number of racial and ethnic minority mental/behavioral health professionals and creating a culturally competent workforce to meet the needs of the expanding minority population of the United States” (American Psychological Association (APA)). Not…

As state and federal behavioral health care resources diminish; so do one's access to counseling services. Considering the ethical implications of such restrictions is crucial in determining the appropriate course of action. To start with, one needs to discuss the best interests of the clients, and determine the proper course of action with a director, and associates. As a community counselor, one is committed to providing services to all residents; however, in light of financial constraints,…

Village Analysis Paper The recovery-oriented model, seeks to approach mental illness from a person-centered approach as opposed to illness-centered. At Mental Health of America Los Angeles (MHA) Village, providers utilize the recovery-oriented model successfully, helping those with mental illness recover and reintegrate into the community. In the text A Practical Guide to Recovery-Oriented Practice: Tools for Transforming Mental Health Care, Davidson, Lawless, O'Connell, Rowe, and Tondora (2009)…

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to have some health benefits. Studies have found that laughter causes “physiological, psychological, social, spiritual, and quality-of-life benefits” with no adverse effects, and there are not many medications that can do that (Mora-Ripoll, 2010). We chose to design a health promotion campaign that aims to improve the mental health of university students by using laughter. The goal of health promotion is to provide information, motivation, and assistance to individuals and communities so that…

as they relate to the principle. The article that will be summarize in this answer will be Making the Case for Peer Support’ Report to the Mental Health Commission of Canada Mental Health Peer Support Project Committee. This journal is about the principle and value of peer support. The authors in this report believes that people who have experienced mental illness and gain a state of recovery can be a benefit to others who are starting their journey. Peer support is a benefit because it has…

available 24/7, they are often used by patients, caregivers, and community-based organizations as the point-of-system access to care foe mental health problems, resulting in a serious challenge to timely access to mental health services. Individuals will present for all manner of reasons, ranging from insomnia or difficulty coping with life crisis, to suicidal thoughts and self-harming acts, to full-blown psychotic episodes”. “Mental health patients also bring with them to the ED societal…