Summary of “Treating PTSD: A Review of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Interventions” Article summary In the article, Treating PTSD: A Review of Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Interventions, (Watkins et al., 2018) evaluate the 2017 guidelines on the treatment of PTSD and the psychological therapies recommended. The subject of the article is a review of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder with a particular focus on diagnosis and treatment of the condition based on the guidelines set in 2017 by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Veterans Health Administration and Department of Defense (VA/DoD). The paper is authored by Laura E. Watkins, Kelsey R. Sprang, and Barbara O. Rothbaum of the Emory University School of Medicine. The article is subdivided into four subsections that focus on the main aspects of the review. The four topics addressed in the article are the diagnostic criteria, treatment guidelines, recommended treatments, and the implications and future directions. The first section of the paper includes an evaluation of the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. The authors note that diagnosis for PTSD has undergone several changes since inclusion in the third edition of the…
Assessing and Treating Co-occurring Disorders in Adolescents The selected article titled Assessing and Treating Co-occurring Disorders in Adolescents was done by Lichtenstein, Spirito, and Zimmermann in 2010. This article unearths or explores the co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder more specifically among adolescents. Of great importance to note is that the main points that the article tries to bring it out clearly are; One is that the article majors mainly on the idea that limited or no effort have been channeled or directed towards the fight against the co-occurring disorders. Moreover, the article gives an outlook on the existing or rather the present common practices of the caregivers with respect to these co-occurring disorder’s assessment. This was done by carrying out an interview among the caregivers of both the mental and substance use settings. In conclusion, the last main point of the article was to identify the relationship between co-occurring disorder and the external environment. The most interesting information that apparently raised eyebrows was the fact that there is a lack of enough effort offered to counter the co-occurring…
Compare and contrast the effects of Starbucks entering the global market People from different parts of the world are now more connected than ever. Money and information now flow much faster than ever. Global manufactured goods and services that are produced in one part of the world have become increasingly available in all parts of the world. Most businesses and companies have now gone global which means that operate their business in many countries around the world. Going global is a business strategy that has been fueled by advances in information technology, fast means of global travels such as airplanes and the increasing globalization of cultures and economies. Entering Starbucks into the global market is a business strategy surrounded by numerous opportunities for growth and expansion as well as multiple setbacks or limitations. The purpose of this essay is to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of entering the global food market. There are many advantages of Starbucks entering the global food market. Proponents of globalization argue that going global has the potential of making the world a better place to…
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subsistence patterns of food foraging Compare the four subsistence patterns of food foraging, pastoralism, horticulture, and agriculture in terms of settlement pattern, degree of specialization of labor, and stratification. 2.Describe an example of one society in each group focusing on gender roles and the division of labor. What might your life be like if you had to make your living in one of these ways? Describe the structure and workings of the Highland Maya cargo system. Is it a true leveling device for modern Maya society? Why or why not? Read the “Leveling Mechanisms” section from the 12th edition of Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge to help answer this question. Additionally, you may want to do some internet research on the topic.[unique_solution] Compare the four subsistence patterns of food foraging, pastoralism, horticulture, and agriculture in terms of settlement pattern, degree of specialization of labor, and stratification. 2.Describe an example of one society in each group focusing on gender roles and the division of labor. What might your life be like if you had to make your living in one of…
Nutrition Recommendations for Stroke Introduction The Western diet is characterized by a high intake of saturated fats, omega-6 fatty acids, reduced omega 3 fats intake, the overconsumption of salt and excessive amounts of refined sugar.1Many individuals are aware that this type of diet could lead to many chronic diseases including cardiovascular diseases. However, individuals lack nutritional education and knowledge, and consequently do not take seriously the type of diet followed. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a group of diseases that affect both the heart and the blood vessels.2Common types of cardiovascular diseases include coronary heart disease (CHD), stroke, hypertension, and congestive heart failure.3There are a wide range of serious cardiovascular diseases impact areas including atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, congenital cardiovascular disorders, rheumatic heart disease, peripheral artery disease, and other conditions affecting the circulatory system such as deep thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.3 However, the focus of this paper will be to explain in detail what a stroke is, the prevalence of stroke, types of stroke, risk factors for stroke, and nutrition recommendation to prevent a stroke. Stroke is characterized by neurological deficit…
Macroeconomic Introduction I have chosen the Coca Cola company for my report to help me answer and meet the expectations of the question. Coca-cola is an American multinational company, it deals with the manufacturing, retailing and marketing of the nonalcoholic beverages and syrups (Duffie, at el 2016). The company has thrived in the market for a long time and helping her clients to have access to their products that are affordable in countries that they are conducting their sales. The company is an equal employer who has employed many people all over the world, and it has covered the market well through their products and meeting her clients’ needs. The company has contributed a lot towards the economy of countries that it is operating. Growth of the industry Coca-cola has been having a continuous trend of growth that has helped its developments and spreading of their business all over the world. In 2019, the company made a huge sale of their products through a huge stoke in that they had a stoke lagged selling and the purchases at 500 that…
What Are Appetizers? Tiny bits of appetizers are served before the main course. Appetizer is small servings that are meant to increase your appetite for the food that you are about to be served. Then the taste of the servings must coordinate with the main course. Many people call them the first taste of the meal. Appetizer is of different types. If you visit most of the restaurants, you will only be provided with the appetizer only after making the order. It will depend on what you have ordered. One of the primary characteristics of these foods is that they are small and not hard to use. It ought to be light but making your demand for more. Most of the appetizers are made of vegetables. When you finish eating the appetizer, it will leave you with a desire for more. Since the flavor is coordinated with the main food, you will be eagerly waiting for the main meal. In some places, you will be served a soup as an appetizer. In other areas, you will be…
The commercialization of healthy and ethical eating I select vegetables as my food group to discuss. Vegetables are part of plants that are consumed by both human beings and animals. It includes flower, fruit, stem, the leaves, roots, and the seed. We are advised to make a habit of eating vegetables every day because of its health benefits (Eriksson & Machin, 2020). Green makes our body to have a lot of strength; it helps in maintaining healthy weight such that when taking herbs, one cannot be underweight or overweight. It also improves the health of our eyes, skin, and it makes our hair grow well. Finally, vegetables are rich in antioxidants, and it prevents hypertension. Vegetables consist of nutrients such as fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron. There are different types of plants, for instance, there are vegetables which are dark green, some are starchy, and others are red and orange, but they are all health to the consumption of the human body. However, there is a risk of not taking vegetables, first, lack of enough blood…
Fly With Saudi Arabian Airlines Also known as Saudia, Saudi Arabian Airlines has its base in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and is the country’s national airline carrier. Saudia began in 1945 after the then US President, Franklin D. Roosevelt gifted King Abdul Aziz with a Douglas DC-3 airliner. The government then purchased two more DC-3s and established Saudia as the nation’s carrier in September of 1945, giving the Trans World Airlines a management contract to run the airline. Today, Saudi Arabian Airlines boasts of 142 aircraft, which includes some of the latest aircraft technology. The airline’s fleet comprises of 93 and 49 airbus and Boeing aircraft respectively. Saudia is the third largest airline in the Middle East, flying about 34 million passengers annually, to over 95 global destinations. Although Saudi Arabian Airlines operates on a daily, the airline is particularly popular in the Ramadhan and Hajj months. This is so much so that the airline was crowned the Best Hajj Airline and the Best Umran Airline. Saudi also has several other awards and recognitions. Some of the more notable ones include…