habits of my mind In life, every person has a distinct mind habits which makes him standout to be successful or a failure in life. It is through these distinct habits in life that brings difference between people even in their adult life. Personally, my two strongest habits in my life have always been responsibility and curiosity. However, these two habits of my mind have not been without a stain as persistence to doing things which I have less interest in has been my major weakness not only in my academic journey but also in my general life as a child. Being the first born in my family has greatly natured my two mind habits. Compared to my initial experiences as the first born, where I could be left in charge of my two young brothers whenever my parents were not around only for them to return home and find nothing has been done, today the case is different. This is because I have learnt to be responsible enough to run the family whenever my parents are not around and…
Substance Use Disorder DSM-5 criteria of substance use and related disorders Substance use disorder as per DSM-5 is part of a class disorder related to the taking of a drug of abuse. The disorders include alcohol use disorder, caffeine use disorder, cannabis use disorder, phencyclidine, and other hallucinogen use disorder, inhalant use disorder, opioid use disorder, stimulant use disorder, sedative, hypnotic or anxiolytic use disorder, and tobacco use disorder. The psychological and developmental impact of the legalization of marijuana The legalization of marijuana has led to increased use among adolescents. Prolonged usage of cannabis among young adults is a matter of concern considering the effect it has on their psychological development. According to Krista et al. (2014), regular marijuana use during the adolescent and emerging adult years may disrupt brain function and result in reduced cognitive functioning. Furthermore, even subtle reductions in sustained attention, new learning, psychomotor speed, and executive functioning which may result in significant psychosocial consequences during the neurodevelopment period that is typically rich in new knowledge and continued education and training. As such, the legalization of marijuana…
Schizotypal personality disorder (SPD) Introduction The schizotypal personality disorder is a type of psychiatric condition whereby the patient experiences a disturbance in thoughts, behavior. Also, the patient tends to harbor strange beliefs as well as fears. These unusual behaviors often affect their capability of forming and maintaining relationships. Description of disorder According to Loranger (1997), the diagnosis for schizotypal personality disorder is mainly through observation, cross-examination, and judgment of an experienced clinician. The clinician assessment takes various methods such as personality disorder interviews; this is whereby a clinician interviews with the patient to establish the extent of the disorder. Also, a close friend or relative of the patient can be interrogated to find out the personality of the patient before the disease as well as giving detailed information of how the patient behaves and interacts with people. In line with Pulay et al. (2009), the prevalence of schizotypal personality disorder ranges at 3.9%. The prevalence of schizotypal personality disorder is higher in men than in women. However, the study by Pulay et al. (2009), observed that the SPD disorder was…
ROLE OF GENETICS IN DEVELOPMENT AND ITS ASSOCIATED DISORDERS Abstract There are a number of factors which contribute to child development. But among them, genetic role has been proven to be the main factor. The genetic makeup of a child depends both on the genetic traits of the parents, male and female. Considering this sharing of genes between the two parents, the child usually end up adopting his or her traits from the parents. However, there are some traits which may result into disorders, genetic disorders. For instance, this paper has looked at one of the disorders associated with genetics, sickle cell anemia and how it results as well as its impacts. Introduction While it has not been possible for every single factor that contributes to a child development to be accounted, researchers have looked into and presented some apparent factors. These factors include genetics, experiences and relationships. By scrutinizing the roles played by each of these factors, researchers have been able to give an account of how they contribute to child development. These influences can therefore be thought of,…
. Generalized Anxiety Disorder-diagnosis and treatment Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a psychological problem of nervousness where the person affected tends to worry about almost everything around them with no valid reason. People with this condition tend to always expect the worst in life and can’t help worrying about their future, finances, family, school and/or work. The main causes of this condition are reportedly childhood abuse and a history of family anxiety. In the case of Bob’s diagnosis, he suffered from moderate GAD which can b,e traced back to his troubled past characterized by a history of divorce in his immediate as well as his nuclear family. After a number of sessions with a counselor, generalized anxiety disorder is diagnosed by asking therapy questions. The client’s symptoms and response guides the counselor to diagnose the condition and refer the patient to mental health consultants. Upon diagnosis, a psychiatrist will most likely prescribe antidepressant medication which is the main pharmacological treatment for GAD. With reference to Bob, the physician prescribed a dosage of Alprazolam (commonly known as Xanax) which is the…
Life Transition on Older People Introduction Older adults are faced with various challenges as they attempt to transition to a new lifestyle. In most instances, older adults plan for their old age and how they intend to live after retirement. However, at times it is difficult to plan and circumstances can lead to a change in lifestyle. For instance, loss of employment or unplanned retirement can greatly influence how older adults face the world. The role played by nurses in helping older adults transition and get comfortable in a new living style cannot be ignored. Therefore, it is crucial to look into various aspects that affect older people. Living in a familiar environment is a crucial aspect held dearly by aging persons facing retirement. Illnesses are prone to occur among older people because their immunity is weak. Providing retiring older patients with necessary observation and treatment is paramount for allowing a peaceful transition without increased stress. On many occasions, older patients have been neglected by their caregivers, nurses, or family members leading to anxiety and depression. It is highly essential…
Healthcare policy for the homeless Introduction Healthcare is a fundamental requirement for every person in any country around the world. It is everyone’s right to have access to good healthcare which is affordable. Thus, it is upon every government to provide quality, accessible and sufficient healthcare services to its esteemed citizens. This study explores ways of implementing a healthcare policy in Maryland that serves to allow for the provision of mobile healthcare services to the people who are homeless and how to lobby for the legislators and other lawmakers to support this policy. This new policy will require modification of some of the laws and it might also face challenges for its implementation due to the existing laws. Modification of the existing law The idea of having mobile health services to the homeless is a new concept that will have so many plans put in place to have it fully implemented. To implement the new policy, several amendments will have to be made on the current laws. Already there are laws and policies in existence that relates to the running…
Social Services in Singapore Introduction Many countries across the world are faced with the challenge of taking care of their elderly people. This is a group of people who are in a delicate stage of life where they need to be well taken care of to avoid their premature death due to elderly health issues or having them live in isolation. Ageing is one of the most critical social issues that affect the current society. This is because if the elderly people do not have a source of living the rate of dependency is increased. As a result, they become a burden to the society. Furthermore, because of ageing, their healthcare needs are so demanding that it requires people with stable income to maintain their health. Therefore, there is a need for the governments to have policies that would support the ageing people to help them to lead a comfortable life. This study explores the issue of ageing population as a major social issue in Singapore and examines the policies that have been put in place by the government of…
Hand Hygiene Research on hand-washing hygiene is a contentious issue in the healthcare sector. Healthcare-related infections have been drawing increased attention among healthcare workers, patients, government, and insurance companies, raising concern on the role played by hand hygiene in such cases. The concern on hand hygiene is not only raised because of the associated impacts such as mortality and increased costs of management but also because most of the complications are preventable if hygiene is considered. Most infections are transmitted when health care workers attend to patients with contaminated hands and also risk being infected. Also, infections may be transmitted from the patients to the healthcare workers, or from a patient to another patient due to poor hygiene. The issue of hand hygiene creates controversy in that the level of hygiene is an issue of concern because not clear guidelines are set on the level of hygiene that should be maintained. Poor hand hygiene is responsible for several infections acquired from the healthcare facilities and should be improved to avoid cases of infections that would be prevented. Significance of…
research project pertaining to healthcare & public administration Week 2 Project Assignment You have already completed the first phase of your final project by selecting a topic and conducting the preliminary literature review last week. (Healthcare & Public Administration) This week, you will start working on the general-purpose statement and background for the final project by performing the following tasks. Complete the introduction section of your research paper. a. Define the research topic. b. State the general-purpose statement. Start the preliminary draft of the literature review section of the research paper. Consider three ethical issues that you think might come up for this project and how you might address them. Submission Details: Complete this section of your paper in a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document. Cite sources in the correct APA format. Save the paper as SU_MPA6001_W2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc. Submit the paper to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.[unique_solution] research project pertaining to healthcare & public administration Week 2 Project Assignment You have already completed the first phase of your final project by selecting a topic and conducting the…