complementary therapy
Introduction In this assignment I am going to discuss the factors which may either deter or influence complementary therapy. Complementary therapy is a natural therapy which is used instead of orthodox medication; there are many different reasons to why individuals may chose to use their own remedies and therapies. The factors that I will be discussing include the following * Geographical * Social-economics/cost of CT * Cultural * Education * Referrals * Perception Physical factors Many individuals may experience many physical factors such as pain and mobility problems, some individuals may feel that taking orthodox medicines such as paracetamol may not be the best pain relief or option available. Different people may encounter different side effects from taking medicines therefore they may choose natural alternatives such as massages and acupuncture, this influences therapies such as these as pain can be eliminated naturally without any side effects. However individuals may feel that therapies may not be the best option as you may have to have several treatments before the problem is treated, secondly individuals may use orthodox methods as the pain their experiencing many go away much quicker. Mobility is a factor that can either promote or hinder an individual's access to complementary therapy for example due to an individuals mobility they may be unable to
FactorsWhen looking at Susan's depression there are three sets of factors that need to be considered; predisposing, precipitating
Types of depression When looking at depression there are three different kinds of depression; major depression, dysthymia and bipolar depression. Major depression interferes with your ability to work, eat, sleep, and enjoy activities that was once found pleasurable. Dysthymia is a long term depression; the symptoms are not disabling but keep the individual from feeling well or happy with themselves. Bipolar depression is also known as manic depressive illness, this is when the individual gets episodes of extreme highs and complete lows, these mood changes can occur quickly. With regards to the case study major depression seems to be the category Susan falls intoLooking at depression it is an illness that affects the mood, body and thoughts of a person, it affects the person in the everyday life. Within this case study it is presented that Susan becomes increasingly pessimistic and stressed at work, these in themselves are sure signs of depression. When looking at depression there are three different kinds of depression; major depression, dysthymia and bipolar depression. Major depression interferes with your ability to work, eat, sleep, and enjoy activities that was once found pleasurable. Dysthymia is a long term depression; the symptoms are not disabling but keep the individual from feeling well or happy with themselves. Bipolar depression is also known as manic depressive
Effectiveness of Drug Treatment Programs.
Jeanne M. Newman Effectiveness of Drug Treatment Programs Sociology 150: Society and Social Issues Prof. Melanie Sinclair, MSW December 8, 2003 In view of the amount of the annual budget that is put into drug treatment each year in America, one would expect that successful outcomes and statistical data can be found to back them up. When I began this project, I anticipated finding definitively which rehabilitation programs were the answer to drug addiction. As I began my research, however, it was obvious that I was not going to be provided with unequivocal answers to the drug abuse problem, revealing what a complex social issue drugs have become. Drug treatment centers are confronted with abusers of many types of drugs. According to McMillan (1991), these drugs can be classified into four major groups, based on the effects they have on the user. Uppers, which stimulate the nervous system and create a feeling of euphoria, include cocaine and amphetamines. Downers, such as heroin and other opiates, slow down or depress the nervous system. Hallucinogens, such as marijuana and LSD, temporarily alter consciousness. Dissociative anesthetics result in separation from reality. PCP or angel dust is an example of this type of drug (p. 20). All of these substances are included in research results of drug treatment centers. To outsiders who are not involved in drug
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Critically examine the philosophy and application for one chosen counselling or psychotherapy theory.
Hannah Bannister Word Count Excluding Bibliography- 2,429 Counselling theories Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Critically examine the philosophy and application for one chosen counselling or psychotherapy theory. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) focuses on the way people think and act, to help them with their emotional behavioural problems (Branch, R and Willson, R 2010: 9-11). Cognitive therapy was developed by American psychiatrist Aaron T. Beck in the 1960’s. His theory aims to treat various patients by changing their perceptions and views. For example if a patient was afraid of car parks due to a traumatic event, and the patient now associates car parks with such trauma. Then cognitive behaviour therapy in this case aims to help the patient stop associating the car park with the trauma but rather of a pleasant event instead (Dickstein, LJ et al 1997: 171). There has been ample research into such taught behaviours especially by B.F Skinner and Ivan Pavlov both of whom researched into conditioning behaviour (Rott, P 2005: 4-5). Cognitive behavioural therapy is an evidence based psychological approach, practised by a range of professionals, for the treatment of mental health and other personal and family problems (Sheldon, B 2011: 3). The term cognitive behavioural reflects the importance of both
Principles of Care - Depression
Principles of care Introduction This assessment will look at Mr Jones. Mr Simon Jones is a thirty year old man, referred to Mental Health Services by his General Practitioner (G.P) He is married with 2 children and works as a supervisor at a local call centre. He is buying his own home and runs a car. He has been worrying a lot, feels under pressure and has been increasingly depressed in the last 3 months. His sleep and appetite are poor and he has fleeting ideas of killing himself. Case Study Mr Jones walked home alone and bewildered after his consultation with his G.P, he was sure to be labelled as a nutter by his colleagues at work once they knew that he had to been referred to the Mental Health Services. The thoughts crowded his head as he turned the box of Prozac over and over in his hands. He opened the box and retrieved the leaflet from inside reading the first part: What your medication is prescribed for. Prozac (Generic Name: fluoxetine) affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Prozac is used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa (an eating disorder) obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic disorder. Drugs (2006) Mr Jones's G.P had explained to him about Sever depression, also called major depression which can dramatically impair a person's ability to
Describe and discuss the contribution of two different models of mental health in explaining Depression.
Describe and discuss the contribution of two different models of mental health in explaining Depression Mental ill health has not always been identified in our society; it is only in the 20th century that illness' like schizophrenia and depression have been recognised. Before this time, anyone presenting behaviour that did not fit in with the social norm was seen to be 'possessed' by an evil spirit. It has been suggested that the accused in the Salem witch trials may have been mentally ill people, a theory which would make sense. The idea that people with psychological problems were possessed was very much a belief held by most of society however, the idea that these abnormalities came from our biology was not revolutionary. Hippocrates believed that 'psychopathology resulted from bodily disturbances' (Hippocrates, n.d., cited in Joseph. S, 2001, 33) He believed that the body consisted of 4 chemicals named the 4 humours, (black bile, yellow bile, blood and phlegm) if these 4 chemicals became unbalanced then we became ill either physically or mentally and the treatment would be to try and balance the chemicals by- for example- blood letting. These ideas were the beginnings of what is now known as the medical model in mental health. The medical model now assumes that biology and neurochemistry are the causes of mental illness and 'A person's behaviour and experience may
Health plan and individual needs in health and social care for a drug using client.
Nathan Nathan is 26 years old and is addicted to cannabis. He doesn't work and is on ESA (Employment Support Allowance) and DLA (Disability Living Allowance). He is housed by the council and lives with his girlfriend who is also his career. He very rarely goes out unless he has to but it will only be for himself or if he has an appointment somewhere, or to get more cannabis. He suffers from Anxiety, which causes him to feel worried, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. He also suffers with Impulsive Anger Disorder which is a behavioral disorder characterized by extreme expressions of anger, often to the point of uncontrollable rage another illness his suffers from is Psychosis which is a severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are so impaired that contact is lost with external reality. He's supposed to take medication but doesn't take them regularly. Because Nathan smokes cannabis it cause's all his illness to be worse. Nathan is on more then one place on Maslow Hierarchy of Needs. Nathan is on the Physiological need as he has food, water, sex, sleep; He also just comes into the Safety needs on Maslow's chart as he does have property. Nathan also comes under the Love and belonging need as he has family, sexual intimacy and a small amount of friends. P3 Medical Questionnaire This questionnaire is
Can a case be made for the use of homeopathy in the treatment of depression?
Extended Essay- Psychology Can a case be made for the use of homeopathy in the treatment of depression? Name: Hana Holdijk Centre number: 0528 Candidate number: 010 Abstract: This essay describes depression and the various ways that it has been treated throughout the years. Statistics show that most people who have had severe depression in their life have a 50-80% chance of it returning. The side effects of modern drugs used to treat various diseases are extremely unpleasant. Research shows depression treated with psychotherapy does not prove to be very successful. It is also very hard to assess the effectiveness of psychotherapy and many people are rarely cured from depression. Homeopathy offers a safer, viable alternative to psychotherapy and drug treatment. It has no side effects and cures on a deeper level, preventing the patient from having a relapse later on. If it works, the effect is a long term curative one. If not, the palliative effect it creates is not harmful in any way. In this essay, the basic principles and method of treatment of homeopathy are discussed to try and enlighten the reader with an alternative form of healing. Homeopathy has become increasingly popular throughout the world because of the success rate it has with patients suffering from all kinds of diseases. I was inspired to write this paper because as the daughter of two homeopaths, I am
What is a human drug trial?
What is a human drug trial? A human drug trial is a trial conducted with volunteered patients to evaluate a new drug which may have been discovered. The purpose of the trial is to find new improved methods to treat patients with certain diseases or illnesses. With any new drug there are possible risks as well as benefits. So therefore any new drug has to undergo some procedures such as drug trials were some volunteers take the drug. These drug trials help doctors to determine: - If the drug is safe and effective, - If the new drug is better than the current drug available, - If there are any serious side effects, - If the drug works on the patient carrying the illness or disease. How are drugs licensed? When a new drug has been discovered it has to be licensed to the public that it can be used effectively and safely to cure any disease or illness. The best way to do this is undergo a human drug trial where the drug goes through some procedures. Human drug trials are conducted in three phases, and each of the phase are designed to find out different specific information. The phases of a human drug trial are: Phase 1 - Laboratory Stage . The first stage of a human drug trial is that before the drug is tested on humans, or animals, it must be tested on a few human tissue samples in the laboratory to make sure the drug reacts with the cell. 2. If step one's result
Stem Cell Therapy
Stem Cell Therapy Stem cells are those cells in our multi-cellular organisms which have retained their power to divide into different specialized cell types, therefore it is unspecialized. Having this unique property, the new and healthy cells made from stem cells can be used to replace damaged cells in adult organisms. Stem cells are very important to living organisms, as it is the stem cells in the blastocyst which develop different specialized cells that build up our heart, muscles, lungs, skin and other tissues. Stem cells are also present in the blood in the umbilical cord and in some adult tissues, like the bone marrow, muscle and brain. Even though there are no mainstream embryonic stem cell (stem cells from blastocyst) therapies today, there are therapies which use adult stem cells. The best known of all these therapies is the bone marrow transplant, which is used to treat patients with blood or immune system disorders such as leukaemia. Leukaemia is when leukocytes start to grow abnormally, becoming cancer. As bone marrow is the place where new blood cells are made, the marrow contains hematopoietic stem cells. This type of stem cell is responsible for creating all kinds of blood cells. Therefore, a bone marrow transplant can replace the damaged stem cells and white blood cells (leukocytes) after chemotherapy and radiation has killed all the abnormal stem cells
