Mental Health Essays Page 11

Health nowadays is developing in the new age of technology. Apps on the iPhone or Android are becoming more popular in the health community, and more and more people are relying on theses to get better from illnesses or mental disabilities. But when people begin to rely on these apps to the point where doctors…

More than just a positive mood, happiness is a state of contentment allowing for a good life filled with purpose. Being happy has its health perks. Those who live a happier life tend to have better immune and cardiovascular systems, lower inflammation levels, and lower blood pressure. It has also been linked to longevity and…

The Bowen family systems theory is a counseling theory which can be used to address behavioral issues affecting clients through the integration of the family system in the counseling process (McLeod, 2013). This theory is based on the assumption that the family is a unit where members are emotionally connected to one another. Family members…

In nursing, reflective practice refers to how nurses and other health care professionals study their experiences to identify various ways through which they can improve their work (Johns, 2017). Reflective practice assists nurses in identifying their strengths and weaknesses. In mental health nursing, where the risk for burnout is high, the importance of reflective practice…

Being a young, stressed and busy woman battling the stresses of her last year in college it only seemed fitting that I try expanding on my yoga and meditation practices. Prior to this assignment I really couldn’t remember the last time I acquired or expanded on a new skill. I have tried yoga once or…

In societies built upon the production of goods and services, personal health is not deemed a necessity, but a luxury. While the term “personal care” is broad, one of the most important factors to consider is sleep. Many individuals are sleep deprived- this is not to say that people are unable to sleep at all-…

The purpose of this paper is to describe the history of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and present a background for the reader. The paper will also describe the problems associated with PTSD and a solution that could lower costs to the Army. Furthermore, it will explain when it became a factor, symptoms and related issues,…

Heading off to a university is a thrilling milestone of a student’s life since it`s a time of advancement and learning, but never was this next level education thought to have a negative influence towards these young adults. During this time a higher education, students begin to face new responsibilities and challenges, but unfortunately this…

Abstract Defined Anxiety can be defined in many ways. Anxiety is a state of uneasiness and apprehension, about future uncertainties and also a fear resulting from the anticipation of a real or imagined event, situation, or circumstance one may thing is threatening (anxietycentre.com). Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the United States affecting…

In today’s media, our society uses the word “health” when it is referring to an individual being physically fit without considering other factors. However, being physically fit or known as fit, does not mean that one’s health is at optimal wellness; wellness is more than just being free from any type of illnesses or injuries,…