Thompson (2006) referred to this as “Person –in –an environment” highlighting collaborating of coexisting dimensions between people and their environment. The argument of using diversified interventions is resonated by Hapel (2008). In her mental recovery study she found that different interventions including, social support, spiritual, counselling therapies, and medication all helped patients in their mental health recovery. When considering interventions, I would like to explore mental disorder treatments and consider if treatment without consent while detained in a hospital is ethical. Under the MHA s62, detained patients do not need consent for treatment or have a second opinion. One could argue that according to Human Rights Act (1998) …show more content…
Other approaches do play a vital role to achieve a holistic approach in supporting a patient on their mental health recovery journey. I acknowledge that some disorders may result from physical impact like post traumatic stress from physical abuse. Simultaneously, one can argue that some people can experience an anxiety disorder triggered by stress or perpetuated by stressful events that have no physical impact. Some mental disorders are not only caused by physical issues or genetic factors but can also be related with anxiety namely psychotic disorders, mood disorders and endocrine disorder. These disorders can not be treated by medication alone. McLeod (2014) states that, the medical model treatments have significant side effects where for instance, Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment may result in memory loss. There are some mental disorders that are referred to as functional, meaning there will be no conclusive physical cause. The psychological perspectives evidence that the medical model can be used to facilitate a holistic intervention using both medical and psychological intervention. Additionally, the psychological approach promotes a person centred approach to develop social skills that enable the individual to communicate challenges. A person centred approach can be linked to the application of Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time (SMART) goals can be set. Parley (2001), cited in Dowling et al (2006, p.7) states, "A person centred approach is a strong planning process that puts the person at the centre and deliberately shifts the power.” Thus, allowing them to reclaim the freedom that most people take for granted. One can argue that the incorporation of a person centred approach in the psychological approach indirectly incorporating
Person centred planning is knowing how someone wants to live like now or in the future and how to make that happen. It’s a way of helping everyone to think about what is important to them and what services and support they want. Person centred planning can be helpful in answering people these questions. It’s also useful to people in organising their life in a way that is useful for them. For example David’s story it’s about making sure they meet David’s needs. They use person centred planning for David in order for them to communicate with him and give him the best quality of care.
Metzner, J. L., & Fellner, J. (2010). Solitary Confinement and Mental Illness in U.S. Prisons: A Challenge for Medical Ethics. The Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 38(1), 104-108.
It is generally accepted within healthcare that to understand mental health we must adopt the biopsychosocial model. This model assumes that an interdependent relationship exists between biological, psychological and social factors which are involved in all aspects of mental health (Toates, 2010, p. 14). To be true to the model research must be holistic and not investigate the factors in isolation.
Torture, for weeks, for months, for years, but it is somehow plausible to consider it help. The sane being shoved into a psych ward, drugged, and forced with erroneous treatments, yet this is regarded as the panacea? Mental institutes do not solve everyone’s problems. Forced treatment on the resistive or illegitimate mentally ill exemplifies the need to regain civil rights for patients. The current laws applied to the topic remain not enough to withhold these patients’ civil rights. Also, patients bias court cases while influenced by prescribed drugs. The stories and results of these foul acts are tremendously horrifying. As Americans we are born with our civil rights therefore these persons deserve justice.
This literature review is focusing on discussing the effects of seclusion and restraints on treatment consequences of patients in mental health area. Seclusion and Restraint are used for controlling the behavioral patterns of the mentally ill patients in different surroundings consisting of psychiatric management facilities and hospitals (Kentley, 2009). Over past decade, comprehensible consensus has come out that seclusion and restraints are secure interventions of last alternative and application of those interventions should and can be diminished significantly (Knight, 2011). However, recent studies indicated that it is traumatic for patients experiencing or witnessing restraint and seclusion traumatic; patients can feel high levels of anxiety, fear, and anger once aware that restraint is going to take place, sometimes it could resulting in an exacerbation of patient’s mental status (Stewart et al, 2010). Due to the humanitarian, ethical, and legal issues which could lead to, seclusion and restraints are known as the most controversial management strategies (Holmes, Kennedy & Perron, 2004). Previous studies and researches could not analyze this topic adequately; thus, further researches and studies related to the effects and risk managements of using seclusions and restrains will be discussed in below.
The Psychosocial Recovery and Rehabilitation Center (PRRC) is an outpatient multidisciplinary treatment program with the Veterans Affairs Hospital, and serves Veterans with severe mental illness such as Psychosis, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Affective Disorder and PTSD. PRRC currently utilizes the Recovery Model and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. The purpose of this program is to help rehabilitate and integrate Veterans back into the community. PRRC is a step away from the medical model, in which a treatment plan is made for the Veteran. In this program Veterans are able to create their own treatment plans for goals that consist of going back to school, getting a job, starting a new relationship, etc.
Psychodynamic therapy, focuses on unconscious mind and how past experiences, inner thoughts, fears, and emotions The main goal of psychodynamic therapy is for clients to be self-aware of the past and how it effects who they are in the present. This type of therapy focuses on the underlying problems and emotions that influenced the client’s behavior. (Psych Central, 2016)
Furthermore, people should understand that moods matter, not just to mental health, but to physical health as well. If someone is suffering from emotional illness such as depression or anxiety, they should seek treatment, since evidence is mounting that these conditions can lead to physical illness and a shorter life. Bibliography Books: Martin, P. (1997). The 'Secon The Healing Mind.
Person-Centered Therapy is an optimistic theory that is categorized in the humanistic approaches to therapy. PC therapy believes that human beings are intrinsically good, and are motivated to be the best that they can be (Carver & Scheier, 2008, p. 346). The theory embodies respect for individuals and values of tolerance and understanding (Brodley, 2007, p. 140). As the name implies the client is responsible for his or her own growth and improvement (Carver & Scheier, 2008, p.344). Rogers' stated that the main assumption of his approach is that “individuals have within themselves vast resources for self-understanding and for altering their self-concepts, basic attitudes, and self- directed behavior” (Rogers, 1980, p.115). One of the underlying assumptions, and main motivation, of Person-Centered Therapy is that human beings possess an innate tendency to grow and meet their full potential, or to self-actualize. Self-actualization is the inherent motivation to reach our highest potential, both emotionally and intellectually (Kosslyn & Rosenberg, 2004, p. 464). Self-actualization moves one towards autonomous behavior and self-sufficiency, it enriches one’s life and enhances their creativity. It also promotes congruence, wholeness, and integration of the person. Rogers describes self-actualizing people as the fully functioning person (Carver & Scheier, 2008, p.322).
ID, ego and superego. He said you were born with ID which was in your
Mental health is just as important as physical health in a person’s life. Mental health is critical to a person’s well-being, their ability to live a productive life and to keep a healthy family and interpersonal relationships. Mental health does not just affect the mind it also affects people’s physical health. Some physical health diseases can cause a mental health disorder and vice versa. Mental health disorders are associated with the occurrence, development, and outcome of some of the today’s most chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. When people go untreated from a mental health disorder are at a higher risk for many unhealthy behaviors such as alcohol and drug use, violent behavior, and suicide.
The psychodynamic theory encompasses both Freud and Erikson. Freud believed the three components of personality were the id, the ego, and the superego. The id is responsible for all needs and urges, while the superego for ideals and moral. The ego moderates between the demands of the id, the superego, and reality. However, Erikson believed that personality progressed through a series of stages, with certain conflicts arising at each stage. Success in any stage depended upon successfully overcoming these conflicts. The advantage to psychodynamic is that it encompasses the individual, meaning that the theory looks at personality from childhood all the way into adulthood. The disadvantages of this theory are that it cannot be tested validly. Therefore,
“Mental illnesses are usually caused by a combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors”. Discuss with reference to at least two different mental illnesses. Mental illness is an issue that is described by unsettling influences in an individuals, feelings, or conduct. Dysfunctional behavior alludes to a wide mixture of factors, going from those that cause gentle misery to those that weaken an individual’s capacity in every day life. The biological viewpoint sees emotional sickness as a substantial procedure.
Mental disorders are rapidly becoming more common with each new generation born in the world. Currently, nearly one in two people suffer from some form of depression, anxiety, or other mental health problem at some point in their lives (Editor). With so many people suffering from their mental illnesses, steps have been taken in order to get help needed for these people but progress has been slow. In the medical world, hospitals are treating those with physical problems with more care than those with mental problems. Prescription drugs can only do so much helping the mentally ill go through their daily lives and more should be done to help those who need more than medicine to cope with their illness. Mental health should be considered just as important as physical health because of how advanced physical healing is, how the public reacts to those with mental illness, and due to the consequences that could happen if the illness is not correctly helped.
Mental illness is the condition that significantly impede with an individual’s emotional, cognitive or social abilities (Savy and Sawyer, 2009). According to (Savy and Sawyer, 2009) neurological, metabolic, genetic and psychological causes are contributing factors for various types of mental illness like depression, schizophrenia, substance abuse and progression of condition. An elaborate system known as DSM-IV-TR gives a classification system that acts to separate mental illness into diagnostic categories based on the description of symptoms of illness (Savy and Sawyer, 2009). The exact primarily causes of mental illness are complicated, however, it seems to occur in a psychologically and biologically prone individual, in the trigger of environmental and social stress (Elder, Evans and Nizette, 2007).