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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"mental health illness"”.
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The road to equally well: Promoting physical health for adolescents with mental health illness
People with mental illness have higher mortality and morbidity rates than the general population. There is a raft of reasons why this occurs but includes stigma and discrimination, poorly connected health services with unclear professional role clarification and the illness itself. Adolescence is a …
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Risk Assessment in Corrections: An Analysis of Variables Related to Suicide Attempts and Self-Mutilation
… over 50% of incarcerated individuals have a mental health illness, further reinforcing the need for concise, evidence-based risk assessment practices. The Virginia Department of Corrections collected data on suicide attempts, completed suicides, and incidents of self-injurious behavior for 17 …
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The Way Work Should Be™ Fostering a Stigma-Free Workplace for Mainers
… The Way Work Should Be ™, aims to enhance Mental Health & Illness education and establish a Stigma-Free Workplace. NAMI Maine, a leader in mental health advocacy, will partner with organizations throughout Maine to provide essential resources, including mental health toolkits, training for …
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An evaluation of an online mental health awareness resource: perspectives of Mindsight certificate holders
Rationale: Mental illness is a growing concern with stigma acting as a barrier for help-seeking and accessing appropriate avenues of care. This study aimed to determine the perceptions of the web-based resource Mindsight, which promotes mental health/illness awareness. Methods: A mixed methods …
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Gaps in the Mental Health System,Justice System and The Transition to Adulthood: An Analysis of Unmet Needs
… problems that have at least one diagnosable mental health illness. The multiple needs for rehabilitation among these young adults have often gone unmet, and thus, they have become an extremely vulnerable subgroup in the justice system. The purpose of this study was to explore issues of …
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The effect of deployment on the rate of major depression and substance abuse in active duty military from 2001-2006
… and Operation Enduring Freedom have affected the mental health of the U.S. military, as evidenced by an increasing trend in mental health illness. This thesis evaluates the effects of deployment history on major depression and substance abuse in the active duty population from 2001 to 2006. The …
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A study of the cultural appropriateness of service delivery models in the Australian mental health system
… to examine the cultural appropriateness of the mental health system in relation to the Vietnamese refugee community in Australia. Culture and mental health, as widely acknowledged in the field of transcultural psychiatry, are closely linked. No aspect of the diagnosis or treatment methods can be …
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Evaluating the Felony Mental Health Court of Harris County, Texas
Mental health is one of the most critical yet complicated areas for public health researchers. The dynamic characteristics of contemporary clinical notions of mental illness and the accompanying landscape of ever-changing health policies can create unique challenges for research efforts. In spite …
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Below the parapet: a phenomenological exploration of adult inter-personal relationships for individuals who grew up with a sibling with a severe mental illness
Siblings of those with severe mental health illness (SMI) have long been overlooked in research and, what interest there has been, seems to have been borne out of the desire to establish how best to engage them in providing care and support for their mentally ill brother or sister when their …
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Beyond Participation: The therapeutic ‘self-photograph’ and participatory photography in peer-led mental health design and evaluation
… lived experiences and resolves stigma around mental health illness. This emerging visual representation contributes to survivorship narratives and enhances the health of communities. Throughout two participatory photography programmes in National Health Service (NHS) mental health contexts, I …
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Demographic and socio-economic factors influencing medical care-seeking behaviour among people who experienced mental health issues in Namibia
… seeking behaviours of people who experienced mental health issues in Namibia. The study identifies geographically diverse populations in Namibia through the secondary data collected from the 2013 Namibia Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) to gain information regarding overall influences on …
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The Lived Experiences Of School Counselors And ELL Teachers Who Support ELL Students Who Exhibit A Symptom Of Mental Illness
… ELL students who may exhibit a symptom of mental illness in high school is very limited. Research is available discussing school counselors and their role when supporting students who may exhibit a symptom of mental illness or may have mental health concerns. This study sought to add to the …
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"All in the Same Boat": An Analysis of a Support Group for Children of Parents with Mental Illnesses
… and peer support programs for children of mentally ill parents is frequently measured by demonstrating children’s ability to meet program goals according to pre-defined categories determined by adults. Little is known about how children respond to these goals, whether they share them, and …
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Triggering and measuring neural response indicative of inhibition in humans during conversations with virtual humans
… all the experiments in this research targeted healthy subjects, the outcome may be of interest to health professionals and technology providers interested in mental deficits relating to antisocial behaviours. It also finds potential application in mental health illness such as PTSD and autism …
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The experiences of ex-offenders living with a mental disorder within three to twelve months following discharge from psychiatric prison care in Zimbabwe: a qualitative study
… manage service needs of prisoners with a mental illness. In Zimbabwe, there is no literature on the prevalence of mental disorders among prisoners but it is likely to be as high as in other African countries. Apart from high prison populations which often under resourced, it is also …
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EXAMINING THE WAYS MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS STRENGTHEN THEIR SKILLS AND STAY MOTIVATED WHILE PROVIDING SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
… purpose of this study was to explore the ways mental health providers continue developing and strengthening their skills to have a great impact and overall beneficial effect on the families they are supporting. An interview questionnaire was created to explore participants’ experiences working …
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Saúde mental em contexto migratório: um estudo na Região de Lisboa
… à saúde dos migrantes, nomeadamente, à sua saúde mental. O presente estudo debruça-se sobre a saúde mental em contexto migratório, abrangendo imigrantes que recorreram a serviços de saúde mental na região de Lisboa. Na parte referente ao enquadramento teórico são abordados conceitos de saúde e …
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The Impact of Mental Health, Physical Health, and Illness Perceptions on Physical Activity in a COPD Population
… to expand the knowledge base surrounding how mental health, physical health, and illness perceptions interact with physical activity levels in individuals with COPD. Methods – The first study looked at pulmonary rehabilitation participants and consisted of measuring physical activity, anxiety, …