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The Impact of Low Vision on Mental Health

Vision impairment affects millions around the world. Though many are aware of the physical impacts of low vision, its profound

How Do You Detect Autism in Early Stages?

In our quest for understanding the complexities of autism and its early detection, we embark on a journey that encompasses

OCD: What is it and What Can Help You Break From it?

Do obsessive thoughts & compulsive behaviors disrupt your life? Learn more about this disorder or how online therapy can help

Sleep Better, Feel Better: Preventing Sleep Deprivation in College Students

Healthy sleep has always been one of the main factors for success in any student's academic career. A student must

How Exercise Can Boost Your Mental Health as You Age

Introduction As you get older, you may notice some changes in your mental health. You may feel more sad, anxious,

Evaluation of a Quantitative Study

  Evaluation of the Research Problem The research problem in this article is: Is there a relationship between discrimination in

Service Team Roles

  Service Team Roles Joshua is a thirteen year old male who was brought in for treatment by his mother

Intelligence Across the African-American and Latino Cultures

Shiraev & Levy (2013) defines intelligence as, “The global capacity to think rationally, act purposefully, overcome obstacles, and adapt to

Cultural Norms & Values in the African-American Population

Shiraev & Levy (2013) defines culture as, “A set of attitudes, behaviors, and symbols shared by a large group of

Evaluation of a Qualitative Study

Evaluation of the Research Problem The research problem is: Addressing effectiveness in interventions used in substance abuse programs. Another part

Crisis Intervention

The intermittent improvisation, instead of particularly remedial, utilization so psychotherapy or counseling to help people, families, and sets of people

DSM-5 Criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder

Sam’s Diagnosis/DSM-5 Criteria Sam has struggled to engage in conversations with others, and experiences anxiety on days that he must

Selecting a Diagnosis

  DSM-5 Diagnosis Schizophrenia is a disorder that has positive and negative symptoms. Rigby & Alexander (2008) states that positive

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

Client Description/Presenting Symptoms The client is Kristopher, who is a 19-year-old male who was in the military and was deployed

Diagnosing Depressive Disorders

Depressive Disorder Diagnosis The learner would consider diagnosing Christina with major depressive disorder. Nolen-Hoeksema (2014) defines major depressive disorder as

Legality and Ethics for Case Management

  Legality and Ethics for Case Management When it relates to addictions counseling, case management is meant to help design

Discrimination and Mental Illness in the LGBT Population

Research Problem The research problem is studying the lived experiences of discrimination and mental illness in the LGBT population. When

Identifying Relevant Theories and Models

Psychoanalytic Theory             Psychoanalytic theory mandates that part of our personality lies in the unconscious (Hyde & DeLamater, 2014). Sigmund

Developing a Case Study

Developing a Case Study The clients name for this case study is John and he is an 21-year-old Caucasian male

Crisis Diagnosis and Intervention

The hybrid model of crisis intervention model would help provide a flexible approach to help Rita. This model is helpful