Understanding Depression: A Comprehensive Analysis of Contemporary Perspectives Depression is a complex mental health disorder that affects millions of individuals worldwide. This research essay aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of depression, examining its causes, symptoms, prevalence, and available treatment options. Drawing on scholarly and peer-reviewed sources published between 2016 and 2023, this article synthesizes […]
Assignment 2: Clinical Skills Self-Assessment Before embarking on any professional or academic activity, it is important to understand the background, knowledge, and experience you bring to it. You might ask yourself, “What do I already know? What do I need to know? And what do I want to know?” This critical self-reflection is especially important […]
Dementia: A Growing Public Health Concern Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 70-80% of dementia cases. Other types of dementia include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and Parkinson’s disease dementia. Dementia […]
Assignment 2: Practicum Journal Entry: Analyzing an Ethical Decision (Due in Week 4) In your role as a PMHNP, you will encounter several situations that will require your ability to make sound judgments and practice decisions for the safety and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. There may not be a clear-cut answer of how […]
Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common mental illness that can affect women after childbirth. It is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness and/or anxiety that interferes with a woman’s ability to function in her daily life. PPD can occur in any woman, regardless of her age, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or education […]
Discussion: Assessment and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria, Paraphilic Disorders, and Sexual Dysfunction Sexuality is an important part of each person’s quality of life. Research indicates that awareness of sexual identity and its importance may begin as early as age 3. However, individuals with varying diagnoses, disorders, or dysfunctions may grapple with issues related to their […]
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time each year, usually in the winter. Symptoms of SAD can include: Feeling sad, anxious, or irritable Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed Fatigue or increased energy Changes in appetite (either increased or decreased) Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much […]
Assessment Task – Written Student Name Celine Anderson Student Number 463415398 Unit Code/s & Name/s CHCGRP001 Support group activities Assessment Type Written Assessment Name Scenario Question Answers Assessment Task No. AT1 Assessment Due Date 09/05/2023 Date submitted Assessor Name Adi Loona Student Declaration: I declare that this assessment is my own work. Any ideas and […]
Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. People with schizophrenia may seem like they have lost touch with reality. Schizophrenia is not a split personality. People with schizophrenia do not have multiple personalities. They may have trouble understanding what is real and what is […]
Benchmark – Cross-Curricular Unit Plan . Assessment Traits Benchmark Requires Lopeswrite Assessment Description Data should drive instruction and, as a best practice, teachers should gather formal and informal data before, during, and after every lesson. This is especially important when integrating cross-curricular content into English language arts (ELA) lessons. Students who face learning challenges related […]
