There are quite different mental health issues which individual can develop for instance anxiety, psychosis and eventually depression. The word psychosis denotes a condition when an individual does lose the touch with the reality. When a person suffers from this kind of episode, it is a true signal of an underlying illness. This can be […]
Usually you hear or see that a film based off a book is not executed well, the film usually doesn’t do the book its justice. I think there are many factors for this, directors and authors probably have different visions or different directions of where they want their viewers/readers to go. Sometimes it might even […]
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Get started“We tend to blame social media and smartphone overuse for a vast range of modern afflictions, from increased narcissism to what’s been called ‘Facebook depression.’ We’ve seen something of a cavalcade of research into the relationship between social media and mental health (Pitre)”. The launch of Social Networking Sites (SNS) has had many people attracted. […]
Introduction In this essay I will be setting up a self-contract with my personal fitness goals. This essay will also include the importance of physical fitness and exercising with regard to mental health. Physical fitness helps one’s mental well-being in a lot of ways that will be discussed in this essay. Body According to the […]
As stated by the BusinessDictionary, economic stability describes the financial system of a nation that only displays minor fluctuations in output growth and exhibits a consistently low inflation rate. Economic stability has been affecting students since their very first day of school. It slowly gets worse, though when the achievement gap between the two classes […]
Admissions to Masters (M.S.) in Mental Health Counseling – NOVA University I have a great passion for counseling, and my enthusiasm that is marked with lots of determination made me secure my current job as Shelter Manager at Interfaith Emergency Services. Under my obligation, I am responsible for creating and integrating a counseling program into […]
Juveniles with mental illness are three times more likely than the average juvenile to come across the justice system. This has led to communities attempting to expand resources on punishing and incarcerating many juveniles who arguably, with proper treatment, could be rehabilitated and become productive members of their community. Much research has shown that this […]
Mental illness, is it a disease? Is it just a figment of a person’s brain? Why is it so common? Lastly, why are adolescents burdens with this dark cloud of mental illnesses and suicide? I never really had any type of contact with mental illnesses as a child, it wasn’t till middle school when it […]
Different hypotheses can be brought forth in the efforts to discover the truth behind whether Hamlet was insane or not. Among the hypotheses are that he was sane all through but he only faked insanity for the success of the play that Hamlet was less concerned with the insane part but more to his interview […]
These are some benefits I got from the session regarding the issue I discussedI talked freely, which made me address the weight on my shoulders with ease. Although I feel like I am aware about my problems, I still have a problem dealing with it. Furthermore, I learned that I am becoming clearer about what […]
The main purpose of the article is to highlight the effects of heroin consumption among the teenage population in some of the cities of the United States. The sources, as well as the various forms with which the drug manifests itself, are also part of the scourge that is prevalent in the US, given the […]
I take this opportunity to extend my greetings to all and offer my appreciation for this chance. The perception that communication disorder equates to total affliction is broad. These conditions are not only manageable but also are within the realms of fully being eliminated through the active therapeutic channels and regular counter habits. The inability […]
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) may be a frightening disease that has impacts on the entire family (Koujalgi, 2015). The disorder can be scary, frustrating and exhausting for all members of the family, friends and care providers. But an essential thing to recall is that while OCD is a chronic illness, it can be treatable, and […]
As average citizens, you may know, generally, refers to when a person “rescues” a larger number of animals than they’re able to take care of. However, many people don’t realize, most cases of animal hoarding transpire because the person has a psychological disorder or has experienced trauma in the past. This disorder causes them to […]
“The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a story that takes place in the 19th century about a woman driven insane by postpartum depression and a “treatment” that only makes the mental illness worse. However, an examination of the narrator’s characterization portrays that the story is partly about identity. The narrator sees an imaginary […]
The world around us continually advances and provides new means for making our human experience on Earth as comfortable as possible. There are some who might argue some of these inventions that have helped us to advance as a civilization, have also caused us to take a step back in terms of mental health. Depression […]
Introduction Are Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland as foolish and silly as it is by all accounts with no hints of ethics covering up underneath the odd molded teacups and warped grins? Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, composed by an English creator in 1865 under the nom de plume Carroll, contains obscurities that always left me curious […]
Boom! One minute you’re perfectly fine sitting on the couch the next moment you’re reliving your most traumatic experience. PTSD can make you relive dreadful experiences and imagine strange events. In Slaughterhouse five the main character Billy Pilgrim suffers from an unpleasant case of PTSD. Slaughterhouse-five reflects PTSD’s frightful effects in unfortunate soldiers exposed to […]
Slaughterhouse-five is the story of Billy Pilgrim, a World War Two prisoner who suffers the bombing of Dresden. Billy is later on abducted by aliens and taken on a time travel where he sees his own past, present, and future. The story leads you on a wild journey in which Billy becomes unstuck in time. […]
Abstract This program prevention will discuss the needs, reoccurring problems as well and additional information on alcohol abuse within the college age range. The program will analyze cost, tasks and services that are provided. The definition of the problem is that alcohol abuse is the main substance abuse among college students and the most common […]
The most commonly used drug in the world, besides nicotine, is alcohol. As we all know, kids from middle school all the way to the elderly drink alcohol. In the United States, and all over the old world, alcohol use has become a standardized from people drinking wine at parties to teenagers chugging alcohol and […]
This research investigates whether the Memory Malingering Test (TOMM) could identify individuals with psychiatric dissociative identity disorder (DID) from students who are coached with DID malingering. Amnesia is a distinctive symptom of DID. Analyzes showed that TOMM ratings correctly classified medical and malingering DID subjects and that simulators were not capable of malingering DID. This research […]
In the movie, Frankie and Alice, an African American woman is diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. This disorder is also known as multiple personality disorder. Throughout the film, the main character produces three different personalities. The first personality she expressed in the film was Frankie, a strong and self-sufficient dancer trying to make a living. […]
Similar to many other disorders, dissociative identity disorder can take a huge toll on one’s life. For this reason, it is important to get the condition treated. With that being said, there are several ways to manage or treat this disorder. For the sake of this paper, we will be breaking the forms of treatment […]
Dissociation resembles wandering off in one’s thoughts or losing all sense of direction while working on an important project. Dissociative identity disorder is a serious type of dissociation, a psychological procedure which creates an absence of the association in one’s mind, emotions, memories, activities, or feelings of personality. Such a psychological issue is believed to […]
Dissociation occurs very frequently with people, as they tend to get caught in their own little word or day dreaming throughout the day. However, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is much more severe where the person is experiencing two or more distinct personality Identities. Dissociative Identity Disorder, which was previously called Multiple Personality Disorder is usually […]
The research titled as “Reality of TV shows: Entertainment or Ethics” examines the ethical issues rising because of the reality TV shows. Reality TV shows only takes care about the entertainment which is the cause of rising in ethical issues. The theoretical framework includes of Social Responsibility Theory and Cogitative Dissonance Theory. Now-a-days TV plays […]
Suicide has always been a very difficult discussion to most all people. Suicide or suicidal people are people who choose to take their own life or a person who is thinking about ending their own life. Years past, individuals may have been arrested for reporting such illness to authorities, but within recent years, these persons […]
Teenage suicide is a growing issue in KY and as such there are several programs and projects related to the issue. This is a situation which has had an alarming spike in this area over the last few years. Current programs and projects directed to the macro client here in KY are Senate Bill 65 […]
Communication is the most important trait in all disciplines and careers, though it is not what is said but what is heard. As a Communication major, it is important to know all sides of an issue before truly being informed of a topic. Social Media has become so important to comprehend in order to be […]
Students spend half of their school day learning what seems to be the most important things in life. From learning how to write essays, handling money, learning about new theories, in addition to our physical health. These are all important things that will be beneficial, but according to Tayana Simons in her article why mental health education in school needs to be a priority “there is still a gaping hole in our curriculum which has a potentially huge impact on society for generations to come”.
A new study led by Jean Twenge, a San Diego State University psychology professor, finds that five times as many high school and college students are dealing with anxiety and other mental health issues as youth of the same age did that were surveyed back during the era of the Great Depression. If students were taught about their mental health and illness, they could have a better understanding of it. It could eliminate the stigma around mental illness, teach students the importance of their mental health, and allow students to be more open.
Mental health and mental illness are often misconstrued and often are believed to be the same thing. Everyone has mental health, it is our well-being, our emotions, our thoughts and feelings, our ability to solve problems and overcome difficulties, our social connections, and our understanding of the world around us. Mental illness is an illness the effects that way people think, feel, behave, or interact with others(heretohelp.bc.ca). According to an article on NAMI.org Mental Health by the Numbers, Approximately 1 in 5 youth aged 13–18 (21.4%) experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their life. For children aged 8–15, the estimate is 13%. Many of them don’t even realize they have a mental illness until later on in their life when it takes a toll on them in their adult life. It could affect their future relationships, jobs, and maybe even a chance at having a life.
Tony Jurich, a professor of family studies and human services at Kansas State University, told the newspaper, “Teens think they are invincible, so when they feel psychological pain, they are more apt to feel overwhelmed by hopelessness and the belief that they have no control over their lives. Jurich believes that is what’s causing teen suicide (centerfordiscover.com). These kids are going to be the next generation so we have to prepare them with this knowledge because if these rates continue to increase our future isn’t looking so bright. The issue is that many students don’t truly understand mental illness and associate sadness or stress with anxiety and depression. Some might even self-diagnose which may lead to addiction and or overdose. This is significant because if they were to have a better understanding of mental illnesses it may allow them to know if what they’re feeling or experiencing is a symptom of a mental illness.
With the stigma of mental illness, it can be hard for a student to reach out for help. Especially in school, a student could feel pressured to hide their feelings in fear of being called dramatic or if someone doesn’t understand what he or she’s going through. Especially at a very young age, high school students make jokes about having depression and anxiety or think it’s something that’s cool or trendy. Having depression isn’t just being sad it’s not being able to get up in the morning, having no interest in doing anything sometimes without a given reason. Same goes with anxiety it isn’t just feeling stressed for a test or being nervous. As a high school student, I have experienced anxiety during school. I remember trying to take my chemistry test I’ve been studying for the whole week but when that piece of paper landed on my desk I couldn’t think, I couldn’t move my pencil, and was on the verge of crying. In the end, I turned in my test blank and tried to explain to my teacher that I studied and I didn’t know why I felt paralyzed.
I didn’t understand what had happened I only knew that I had failed and my teacher was disappointed in me. Maybe if there had been a course for mental health/illness I would have understood what had happened and so would my teacher. Teaching it allows for an environment where students and teachers can understand the symptoms and help prevent the problem. Mental illness should also have the same importance in a classroom as with any other disease. According to Pewtrust.org, “We teach them how to detect the signs of cancer and how to avoid accidents, but we don’t teach them how to recognize the symptoms of mental illness,” Verga said. “It’s a shame because, like cancer, mental health treatment is much more effective if the disease is caught early.” Having a mental illness is like having a tumor, if left untreated it could grow and greatly affect the person. It is better to start detecting the signs in high school cause that’s where most kids start to develop mental illnesses.
In high school, students are put under so much pressure from their peers and teachers which can cause anxiety, panic attacks, and feeling lost. Students are more prone to developing depression, anxiety and eating disorders around the time they enter high school. With a mental health course, it could teach students helpful tips and strategies on how to deal with the stress of school, work, and home life. According to teenmentalhealth.org mental health problems may lead to drop-outs, difficulties in learning, school failure, and potential suicide. With this course, teachers will have the power to help prevent this and to help the students overcome their issues. Teachers would, in addition, be able to target students who are struggling and figure out the root of the problem or in some cases the student could seek out for help themselves if they are comfortable enough. The class could in addition focus on eating disorders which is very common in high school. With social media controlling our generation, it is very easy to feel the need to compare ourselves to other people, from their lifestyle and the way they look. These thoughts could affect many kids self-esteem. Especially at a young age many kids thrive to be like the people they see on Instagram or youtube, and instead of trying to be themselves they are looking for a way to become what looks good on camera. Focusing on fame and wealth rather than their health. This could lead to kids resorting to ext
Now I know some may be against teaching this in school and exposing their students/children. The pressure on teachers to be blunt about the effects of high school could make the teachers uncomfortable. The parents also might be concerned about exposing their kids to such raw information at such a young age, but this time is the best time to teach them about mental illness. High schoolers are influenced by each other and social media that parents don’t always know what their kid is thinking, but taking this course can help them recognize problems that they never realized. For example, maybe a kid is always feeling down but doesn’t know why resorting to a google search isn’t always a good idea. Having a class discussion may clear up some misconceptions about mental illnesses and open up a more welcoming environment where mental illnesses can be understood. This course could prevent so many problems on the kids and their families.
If parents knew, for example,20 percent of teens experience depression before adulthood, or that every 100 minutes a teen takes their own life (“why today’s teens are more depressed than ever”), maybe they’d be more interested in the course for themselves and their child so they can prevent the tragic event from occurring. It could save many parents nights of worry and In addition teach the students how to be more open with their family. This course could also be open to the parents to help them be more aware of the signs and symptoms and watch out for their kid. It could be taught by a real professional who will be comfortable In discussing the matter rather than leaving it to a P.E teacher. Some may also be concerned with the cost of an extra class and hiring a new teacher but if you think about it being able to teach these kids about mental health could save lives. So it would be worth it
In conclusion, including mental health/illness as a core class could be very beneficial to the students, teachers, and parents. It could help the students understand themselves and figure out a solution. It could help parents be aware of the symptoms and understand that it’s not just a phase. This course could in addition help the rates of the school by showing the community that they care about the kids and their future. it can reduce the risk of suicide and self-harm because it will allow us to detect the issue before it has spread. Allowing students to recognize their problem and help them understand that it’s not a bad thing to have a mental illness can help shape their character and teach them skills they can use throughout their life.
