What would be the benefits and drawbacks for Bronwyn, whose story was featured in Unit 2, of being assessed as having a psychiatric disorder? To be assessed as having a psychiatric disorder requires medical diagnosis, either from a doctor or a mental health practitioner. A treatment plan will be offered if a diagnosis is made that may include medication and a care plan. Bronwyn is an example of someone who is not classified with a psychiatric disorder, yet is questioning her mental health as life has become unmanageable and overwhelming (The Open University, 2008). The K225 Course Model examines the external influences of the service user and determines whether they have contributed to the mental distress being experienced (The Open University, 2008b, pp.26-27). This essay will use the K225 Model to discuss Bronwyn’s situation, working like a map to reveal the route that has led to her mental distress, explore both the benefits and the drawbacks of being diagnosed with a named psychiatric disorder and how the decision that she makes could impact her life. “To be placed in a category of ‘mental illness’ can have a significant impact on someone’s life” (The Open University, 2008d, p.105). The K225 model places Bronwyn at the centre and surrounds her with the social, environmental, economic and political dimensions of her life. Many of Bronwyn’s issues can be seen in more than one dimension and therefore can affect or be affected by other areas. The model shows that relating Bronwyn’s experience of mental distress to these external areas of her life will reveal a wider holistic view of her world (The Open University, 2008a, p.20). These dimensions are held together by Bronwyn’s ethics and values, which will also influence how sh... ... middle of paper ... ...o the psychosocial, biosocial and biopsychosocial models that combine aspects of other models and a holistic approach that considers the whole person to find the cause of mental distress. This essay has looked at Bronwyn’s life using the K225 model and has revealed that social, environmental, economic and political factors have all contributed to her mental distress. Drawing from course materials and external research the essay has explored the benefits and drawbacks of seeking a professional opinion that could lead to a psychiatric diagnosis. It has also looked at the diverse perspectives in mental health and how they can influence diagnosis and treatment options. With the information presented in this essay Bronwyn could consider the benefits and drawbacks of receiving a psychiatric diagnosis and the impact this would have on her life before making a decision.
Practitioners are likely to concentrate on the mental health issues rather than the overall issues that prevent the well-being of an individual. For instance, an individual could have other medical issues that need attention but the need could be ignored because a psychiatrist specialises in mental health needs. The previous negative experience of a service user and lack of insight could result in the service user not requesting the support they
From reading and reflecting her personal experience and journey with her sister, Pamela, I acquired a personal outlook of the deteriorating effects of mental illness as a whole, discovering how one individual’s symptoms could significantly impact others such as family and friends. From this new perspective mental health counseling provides a dominate field within not only individuals who may suffer mental illness such as Pamela, but also serve as a breaking point for family and friends who also travel through the illness, such as Carolyn.
(The Open University, 2015b). Looking at the language used in mental health and how this can change and shape people’s perspectives, for instance, the term ‘patient’ indicates that a person is ill. Once again this is taking on a biomedical approach, and the biomedical perspective are a result of physical or chemical malfunction in the brain (The Open University, 2015c) There are debates over the language used within mental health on how to refer to people, moving towards the terms ‘service user’ or ‘client’ which takes the focus away from an illness and more of a service being given and
This paper will discuss four potential persons I might become. I see myself most strongly becoming a Peer Specialist. The role of a Peer Specialist is very important in helping people suffering from mental illnesses to accept, educate, cope and advocate for themselves to bring down the barriers that have been a stereotypical thorn in their sides’ mainly through a social disease called discrimination. This discrimination is basically society’s lack of understanding the world of the mentally disturbed.
The biopsychosocial model of health was developed by George L. Engel (1977) whom determined the cause of diseases. Biopsychosocial has a deep interrelation with all three of the models or the factors which leads to the overall outcome of a person’s illness or disease. Each model in the biopsychosocial model of health has different insights in regards to patient’s body, health and diseases.
First of all, through this assignment, I have learned that a theory is an interrelated set of concepts and propositions, organized into deductive systems that explain relationships among different aspects. It is an overall explanation of the person in environment configuration, and helps explain why a problem is occurring. It will also provide a social worker with a set of ideas that will help the social worker get a better understanding of the problem. In addition, there are many different theories, and perspectives that are used in the social work field to empower people and to promote a positive society for all. This particular case is associated with bio-psychosocial approach
In order to explain the experience of mental health, its complexity needs to be both understood and appreciated. There are diverse perspectives in mental health that are used for assessment, diagnosis and treatment. This essay will use the K272 Holistic Model to illustrate a framework that can help explain the experience of mental health. Alongside this model are the experiences of Hilary, a case study used within the course materials whose physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual/personal meaning dimensions reveal the factors that may have contributed to her mental distress (The Open University, 2010, p.31-51). The effectiveness of the medical model providing an explanation will be considered and differing frameworks of understanding will be discussed. This essay will consider the opinion of different user groups regarding the usefulness of a holistic model and whether those within a particular group have the same view.
As humans when we are faced with any psychological or emotional problems, our initial thought is to turn to a therapist, doctor or any other health practitioners. Our initial thought when we are faced with problems regarding our health is to turn to a health professional because for ages that’s how it has been. When it comes to our health, health professionals nowadays do more harm than help. Many might disagree, but often patients are misdiagnosed with mental illnesses they do not have. Misdiagnosis occurs when a therapist or other health practitioners decide that a patient is suffering from a condition that he or she may not be suffering with. When misdiagnosed, patients are given unnecessary treatment, which could potentially
Aside from clinical management, this should also involve promoting acceptance and understanding of the experience in such a way that the illness is framed as part of the individual without defining them as a whole. The meaning attached by the individual to their experience can affect their progress and so, their life story, hopes, fears and unique social situation are central in the recovery process. While this serves to encourage acceptance of the individual’s distress, it also facilitates hope for resolution; therefore, professionals are required to enable the individual to unearth their own strengths and meaning. This means reclaiming a full and meaningful life either with or without psychotic symptoms so that the individual can maintain a life even if mental issues persist. Thus, services are required to facilitate a higher level of functioning for service users that enables the individual adapts their attitudes, values and experience; by taking personal responsibility through self-management to seek out help and support as required, rather than being clinically managed
middle of paper ... ... However, there is a large portion of mental health ill people that are able to find stability and maintain stability in their illness. Many of these people overcome their illness to some extent and manage to play an important role in society. Work Cited: Claire Henderson, Sara Evans-Lacko, Clare Flach, Graham, Thornicrofi.
This assignment is to discuss abnormality in mental health and the medical models used to diagnose mental disorders namely depression and eating disorders, why these models can be unreliable and theories behind what causes these disorders, whether it be environmental (nurture) or hereditary (nature) and how different cultures and societies can have an impact on diagnosing these disorders.
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Snuffing Stigmas and Igniting Inquiry Stigmas and social constructs create an environment where it is extremely difficult or unacceptable to discuss mental illnesses; which, only makes it harder for affected peoples to continue to exist, and therefore is important to inquire upon the topic of mental illness, rather than ignore it. Mental illness takes on many forms with in the human receptacle, but most commonly festers neurologically, altering mood, thinking, and behavior. Oftentimes, stigmas include characterizing victims as ‘crazy’ or ‘overdramatic’ in that people are unable to fathom the real extent to which mental illnesses dictate a person; which, creates a judgemental and uninterested society. Narrated and written by the dispassionate Susanna Kaysen, Girl, Interrupted focuses on the impending topic of mental illness, attempting to explain it and emphasize its place in society.
Moreover, the labeling perspective on mental illness... was first formulated decades ago, when mental hospitals were the predominant type of care for persons with mental health problems… Patients were described as undergoing a moral career, which involved the loss of all previous roles because of the way mental health care was structured, and which finally lead to a so-called spoiled identity, the result being that reintegration in society was very difficult, if not impossible (Verhaeghe et al.
The insight of Suzanna portrays what it was like to be a woman with a mental illness in the late 1960’s. Furthermore, many were quickly written off because, in that decade, women were thought to be just plain mental. On the other hand, the world is always evolving. A quote from the real Suzanna Kaysen helps remind the human population of this progression; “It’s a long way from not having enough serotonin to thinking the world is ‘stale, flat and unprofitable”. Additionally, today’s findings help to understand that approaches back then were severely outdated and caused more harm than good in most cases. In light of identity, women have come a long way since the 1960’s and are quickly becoming equals in the eyes of society. It is now known that more time and effort is needed in the world of psychology, and with all the technological advances being made throughout time we will only be making improvements in the