Category: Illness

Introduction It is universally accepted that healthcare, including management of chronic illness, entails more than physical treatment of the sick. Healthcare relational models indicate that adequate care for the sick involves making sure that all the patient’s lifestyle relationships are taken care of. In other words, such issues as “biological, neurological, psychological, social, and spiritual”…

This study poses a number of research objectives, which are reflected in the following questions: What are the misconceptions and stigmas about mental illnesses and their treatment among communities of people of color? What are their origins and causes, and how do they affect the behavior of people of color? Are there any healthcare disparities…

Table of Contents Abstract Social Problem Addressing the Social Problem Living with Mental Illness Interventions and Policies Policy Suggestion References Abstract Severe mental illness is a topic which both historically and in modern day has been viewed by the public with great discomfort. Individuals affected by such mental health issues are left misunderstood, stigmatized, and…

Table of Contents Research Problem Literature Review Objectivity, Ethics, and Sampling Research Methodology Research Schedule References Research Problem Uninsured patients with bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses have limited access to healthcare services because diagnosis, treatment, and management of the disorder are very expensive. Bipolar disorder is a lifetime disorder that requires early diagnosis and…

Table of Contents Biomedicine Biomedical Model Health and Illness behavior Importance of illness narrative Mrs. Summer’s Narration Demographic Information and diagnosis The Life Course theory Conclusion List of References Narratives are personal accounts about the experiences of illness and health told inform of stories to other people. Narratives play an important role in health care…

Usher syndrome belongs to the number of hereditary diseases that occur extremely rarely. Its negative impact on the human body cannot be overstated as there are a lot of cases when this diagnosis is associated with various mental diseases such as schizophrenia in people of different age (Domanico, Fragiotta, Trabucco, Nebbioso, & Vingolo, 2012, p.1).…

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”, “counseling”, “stigma”, “mental health services”, “mistrust”, “disparities”, “help-seeking behavior”,…

A substantial proportion of the American population suffers from the impact of chronic illnesses (Mauk, 2013). Effects of such diseases tend to exacerbate as a person ages and can result in a wide range of problems in various spheres of life of older people. A family of a person of advanced age who suffers from…

Table of Contents Introduction Existing Initiatives Goals in Addressing the Gap Circumstances Surrounding the Initiative Development Resources Reasons for Failure of the System Conclusion References Introduction One of the healthcare tragedies in the contemporary world is the complexity of treatment and management, which involves multiple practitioners who may not even know each other. The implication…

Table of Contents Introduction Isaac Newton’s 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, work, or family activities. Like…