Category: Illness

Schizophrenia: Physiological Basis of a Mental Illness Table of Contents Symptom manifestation Diagnostic criterion Possible treatment considerations References Schizophrenia is mental illness with a genetic basis and its complexity is presents in form of chronic psychosis and the cognitive ability of the individual becomes impaired. The definitive cause of schizophrenia is not established yet. However,…

Biopsychosocial Approach in Mental Illness Table of Contents Introduction Biological Psychological Social Conclusion References Introduction Biopsychosocial approach in mental illness requires that the health care professional considers the biological, psychological and social aspects of the patient. The approach operates under a principle that the mind, the body as well as the environment interact and cause…

Mental Illness for Brilliant People Table of Contents Introduction Isaac Newtons Biography Fame Mental Illness Witnessed Stigma Strategies to reduce the stigma Conclusion References Introduction Mental illness is defined as a health condition with changes in ones emotions and behavioral change. Mental illness is said to accrue from stress or challenges after engaging in social,…

Mental Illness and People of Color: Misconceptions and Stigmas Table of Contents Research Design Data Analysis and Report Writing Conclusion References This research examined the personal attitudes, mistrust, and stigma of people of color regarding mental health services and their influence on the utilization of these services. The study mentions conceptualized terms attitude, mental health,…

The Prevalence of Mental Illness in the United States The prevalence of mental illness in the United States is high, and the number of people experiencing mental health conditions affects how society continues to function. According to the National Institute of Mental Health ([NIMH], 2019), there were more than 46 million adults with a mental…

Marginalized Women with Mental Illness Table of Contents Introduction Background Information Economic Aspects of Marginalized Women with Mental Illness Social Justice and Health Disparities Ethical Issues Plan of Actions Conclusion References Introduction Mental health plays a significant role in humans daily life and drives their decision-making and opportunities. While people of all genders might be…

Problems of Prisoners With Mental Illness American criminal justice system is a controversial subject, and many of its aspects are issues of current interest. The United States has as much as 200,000 women incarcerated  the greatest number among the worlds countries  and the female prison population is steadily rising (Sawyer, 2015). Many of…

Chronic Illnesses Care Coordination Quality Introduction A gap in quality-related care coordination for individuals with chronic illness has embellished a heightened concern in healthcare organizations and the contemporary world. I believe empathy is a gap in quality-related care coordination for individuals with chronic diseases. Numerous individuals cannot acquire genuine care to manage their chronic illnesses…

Multiple Chronic Illnesses Analysis The claim that multiple chronic conditions (MCC) cannot be addressed in current disease activities means that the current health system is not built to cater to such conditions. According to Wallace et al. (2012), the contemporary health system was built around an episode-of-care model since the days of family doctors making…

Communicable Illnesses in Miami Table of Contents Introduction Impact of the Three Communicable Illnesses on My Community Identifying the Illnesses Conclusion References Introduction In the past few decades, nations all over the world have strived to eradicate preventable illnesses to achieve a healthy population. The Healthy People 2020 is one of the forces that drive…