Section One: There has been a viral pandemic outbreak that has affected a vast majority of the planet earth. I am within a small group who has fled to the Adirondack Mountains within New York to survive. The viral outbreak started in Hawaii and was picked up by tourists and became a pandemic that has raced across the planet slowly at first until it picked up speed. The virus affects the central nervous system and the brain, the host gets sick and dies within 1-2 weeks. Once the host has passed away the virus almost like a jump-start to the brain turns on the basic function of any living creature which is hunger, and these now revived humans will feast on anything around them that is living. I was with my friends one day when we heard about a viral pandemic spreading throughout the country. We were at school when the news came on, the newscaster was talking about the pandemic. The scientist who created the virus that was spreading was put on to talk about it. He explained that he was trying to create a cure for cancer and that one of his colleagues accidentally put the wrong virus into the cure. The virus took over the cure completely. While they were trying to dispose of it, the beaker slipped out of their hands and broke. The janitor came to clean it up and they’re guessing that he contracted the virus while cleaning up. They went on to explain what the virus does, and explained that once you contract it you get really sick and die within 1-2 weeks. They made clear that the virus was contagious. My friends and I didn’t know what to think. The newscaster advised everyone to stay indoors and avoid people that are sick, also to wear masks to cover the nose and mouth because the virus becomes airborne. We decided to leave the scho... ... middle of paper ... ...o is to have certain activities within the group to relieve our depression and the stress caused by it. There are many types of psychological therapies available. The type of psychological therapy that I would most likely choose in dealing with mental issues as I survive is talk therapy. I would choose talk therapy because it gives the person a chance to talk about how they are feeling and what they think about. Another reason I would choose talk therapy is because commonly there is always a lack of communication within groups in a stressful situation. Talk therapy would help increase the morale of the group and help levy some of the depression that members may have. The last reason I would choose talk therapy is because it could talk someone out of a dangerous situation and it is always vital to keep any members you have within a group to keep the group strong.
...influenza pandemic in one way or another; the use of quarantines were extremely prevalent among them. Also, the pandemic is directly responsible for the creation of many health organizations across the globe. The organizations help track and research illnesses across the globe. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) for example, strive to prevent epidemics and pandemics. They also provide a governing body with directives to follow in case an outbreak does occur, and if one shall occur the efforts of organizations across the globe will be crucial for its containment. It is amazing that with modern medicine and proper organization that influenza still manages to make its appearance across the globe annually.
For those infected, skin glistens with sweat, hair hangs from the weight of dampness, and faces flush with fever. He shows the dead with a pale green cast, staring straight ahead with vomit drying to their faces. To illustrate the virus’ spread, he frames scenes at hand-level showing fingers pushing elevator buttons, gripping poles on public transportation, passing water glasses, and signing paperwork. This element of cinematography highlights society’s vulnerability to the invisibility of the virus due to its rapid spread via common
The viruses are spread in many different ways in the novel, but all are due to human mistakes. One of the most common forms of errors found in the medical field is the recycling of soiled equipment. The repeated use of dirty medical equipment is found commonly in the poor regions of the world where resources are limited and fundings are bound. This is an example of the errors the human race performs that lead to disaster.
A few years before 1918, in the height of the First World War, a calamity occurred that stripped the globe of at least 50 million lives. (Taubenberger, 1918) This calamity was not the death toll of the war; albeit, some individuals may argue the globalization associated with the First World War perpetuated the persistence of this calamity. This calamity was referred to the Spanish Flu of 1918, but calling this devastating pestilence the “Spanish Flu” may be a historical inaccuracy, as research and historians suggest that the likelihood of this disease originating in Spain seams greatly improbable. Despite it’s misnomer, the Spanish Flu, or its virus name H1N1, still swept across the globe passing from human to human by exhaled drops of water that contained a deadly strand of RNA wrapped with a protein casing. Individuals who were unfortunate enough to come in contact with the contents of the protein casing generally developed severe respiratory inflammation, as the Immune system’s own response towards the infected lung cells would destroy much of the lungs, thus causing the lungs to flood with fluids. Due to this flooding, pneumonia was a common cause of death for those infected with Spanish Flu. Due its genetic similarity with Avian Flu, the Spanish Flu is thought to be descended from Avian Flu which is commonly known as “Bird Flu.” (Billings,1997) The Spanish Flu of 1918 has had a larger impact in terms of global significance than any other disease has had because it was the most deadly, easily transmitted across the entire globe, and occurred in an ideal time period for a disease to happen.
Irvin D. Yalom, author of the book The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, has vast knowledge and experience with group therapy and, in this book, imparted it to neophyte counselors in a logical and detailed format. The author carefully explained the therapeutic value of a group, the factors necessary to facilitate change, and the role of the therapist. The author emphasized the here-and-now focus, and how group members create a social microcosm of their life within the therapy group. Yalom advised on practical matters, like the selection of clients and the creation of the group. He then carefully explored the stages that groups move through and some problem members could encounter.
Unlike the influenza virus that many are familiar with today, this form of the virus targeted -- and killed -- the young and healthy. This to me was an interesting fact as it is more common that viruses affect those who are elderly, pregnant, under the age of five, or suffer from chronic conditions. Although they did mention in the video that those who were pregnant died just as fast those who were young and healthy. The thing that got me is that they said they were unsure as to why the pregnant were dying just as fast. Using what I have learned throughout my semesters in college, it seems to me that these women were dying because of the s...
Within the mental health profession, psychotherapeutic group processes have become increasingly popular. In this age of managed care, therapeutic group have proven to be a timely a cost-effective alternative to individualized treatment. Furthermore, group therapy has been shown to be, “as effective as individual therapy in treating a range of psychological and psychiatric problems” (Markus & King, 2003, p. 203). However, just as group treatment can provide powerful therapeutic change and growth when properly facilitated, if poorly planned, it can have the opposite effect. Furthermore, in addition to the conventional ethical dilemmas and concerns posed by individual therapy, group work presents its own unique challenges, which must be taken into consideration (Kottler, 1994). Given the recent rise in group therapy utilization, it has become increasingly imperative for mental health professionals to make themselves aware of these potential challenges, as well as maintain a solid grasp of the ethical standards that guide therapeutic group work.
There are many symptoms such as: high fever, delirium, vomiting, muscle pain, bleeding from the lungs, mental confusion, being tired, weakness, and heavily sweating. When victims start to get these symptoms, it is most likely that they have the disease. After catching the disease people on average only survived for two to four more days. It was rare that the disease spread from person to person. Most cases it is when a human gets bit by an infected flea containing the disease. (The Black Death 245)
It requires ongoing treatment, and those treatments vary from patient to patient. Mental conditions can be treated with one or a combination of treatments such as medication, psychotherapy, hospital treatment, and group therapy (Medicine Net). While medication does not completely cure mental illness, it does help control the symptoms of said mental problem. Psychotherapy is performed by a trained mental health professional who studies the patient’s emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to assess what is best for the individual’s health. The most effective way to treat mental illness is a combination of psychotherapy with medication. The need for hospitalization is rare among mental health cases; it is only necessary for patients who need to be monitored closely because they are a danger to themselves or society. Group therapies, also referred to as support groups, are meetings where members help guide each other towards their shared goal of recovery (Mental Health America). Support groups are beneficial because it comprises of peers who are going through the same experiences and
Influenza, normally called “the flu”, the influenza virus causes an infection in the respiration tract. Even though the influenza virus can sometimes be compared with the common cold. It also can cause a more severe illness or death. During this past century, pandemics took place in 1918, 1957, and 1968, in all of these cases there where unfortunately many deaths. The “Spanish flu” in 1918, killed approximately half a million people in the United States alone. It killed around 20 million worldwide. The “Asian flu” in 1957, in the United States their 70,000 people died. In 1968 the “Hong-Kong flu” There where 34,000 deaths in the United States.
The STOP principle can be used for any emergency situation. Whether there is a fire, your dog darted out through the door or you are lost, the steps are the same. Stop, think, observe and plan, then take action. The STOP principle is key to remaining calm and devising an effective plan of action. You got yourself into the situation and, more than likely, you can get yourself out of it.
It is over in a matter of days. The victim staggers, disoriented and exhausted, and collapses in a fever. His eyes turn bright red, and he starts vomiting blood. Within a matter of hours, he "crashes" and "bleeds out" surcumming to agonizing death with blood seeping from his eyes, ears and other orifices. At autopsy, pathologists discover, aghast, that the patients internal organs have disintegrated into an indistinguishable mass of bloodied tissue. The killer: A "hot" virus, a highly contagious and deadly microbe that has never been seen before, and has no known cure. (Bib5, CQ Researcher, 495)
Living creatures of all species in their most natural state have one purpose: to survive. Humans are certainly no exception to this rule. However, human kind has a unique trait that acts as a means for survival even in the face of great adversity; the human spirit. Humans have a natural inclination to survive, but the higher component of human nature uses that inclination to help humans survive (whether it be emotionally, physically, or both) even the most tragic of situations. The finest example of this proclivity for survival can be seen in the literature from World Wars I and II. Much of the writing from this period exhibits narratives, both non-fiction and derivative, that demonstrate the human spirit’s desire and ability to survive in any conditions.
for which no cure has yet been created. It is important to know however, that methods are currently available which can prevent the transfer of this virus, and even slow down its malicious effects. before they become fatal. It is equally important to know how to avoid getting the virus and also the symptoms in case you might run across them. They are all a lot.
...ith someone, let out a good cry or engage in some kind of exercise, I notice the pain subsides. I believe these strategies will continue to help me in the future. These strategies will not only help me live a more fulfilling life, but they will also help me to not let stress interfere with my daily life such as going to work and interacting with my children.