Mental Disorders

Case Study 1

Michael is suffering from an adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressive mood. When initially making a diagnosis, the key aspects one must observe are the cause of the disorder and the symptoms associated with this disorder (‘Psychiatric disorders’, n.d). Michael’s disorder began... read more

Assessment in mental health practice of a social worker is the identification of the nature and causes of physical or mental illness, based on a comprehensive study of the patient. Mental illnesses are the result of complex interactions between the patient, other individuals and groups. Diagnoses of mental illness should always take into account socio-cultural aspects and effects of the envi... read more

Review is based upon the research of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Ontario, Canada) about psychological aspects of women’s alcoholism and possible consequences.

To begin with, the relationships between mental health and substance use are complex and difficult to state. Some individuals with complicated mental is... read more

Abstract

The paper discusses the healthcare information taken from the videos. The suggestions for the healthcare organizations are made, and the barriers in providing culturally competent healthcare are discussed.

Keywords: healthcare, services, barriers

David J. Pate. Am I My Brother’s Keeper: An Explor... read more

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that aggravates a personʼs ability to think clearly, to build interpersonal relations and manage emotions (Summerville and Atherley, 2012). More than two million Americans suffer from this illness today, which shows relatively high frequency of its occurrence. Schizophrenia can be developed at any age, still t... read more

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