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mental retardation in children symptoms
mental retardation in children symptoms Mental retardation is a condition that will last the lifetime of the affected child. If we can prevent mental retardation, we will have provided the child with better overall health and life opportunities. You can do much to help prevent mental retardation. The single most important preventive steps are to provide good-quality […]
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Caregiver Stress Syndrome Symptoms
Caregiver Stress Syndrome Symptoms This section is about the mental health needs of people who care for others with chronic or terminal illnesses. Most carers are women: wives, daughters, mothers, daughters-in-law. Caring is associated with stresses that can affect health. Yet carers’ health problems often go unnoticed because of the presence of a sick person in the home.The stresses […]
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common elderly health problems
common elderly health problems The mental health problems faced by the elderly In some situations, however, the elderly can suffer mental illnesses. There are many reasons for these problems. • Loneliness. In many places, joint family systems are giving way to smaller families. More and more elderly people are living alone with little support from their children. Loneliness is […]
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elderly health issues
elderly health issues The health of the elderly In most countries, as physical health improves, people are living longer. In some countries, the average number of years that a person may expect to live is now well over 60. It means a longer life to share, learn, experience and contribute. However, it is also true that, as people grow older, […]
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Difficult to work with prisoners
It is often difficult to work with prisoners because the entire prison system can be unsympathetic towards the emotional needs of the inmates. Working in prisons can also be stressful, leading to emotional problems for wardens, guards and others. You can play a useful role in improving the quality of life within prisons, and this will ultimately benefit […]
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Mental Illness and Crime Facts
Mental Illness and Crime Facts Mental illness and crime Certain kinds of mental illness may influence sufferers’ behaviour in such a way that they do things that break the law. These are typical examples: • Violent behaviour can occur in people who are suffering from severe mental disorders. For example, during a psychotic phase, they may […]
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Gynaecological health and mental health
Gynaecological health and mental health Three specific types of gynaecological problem are important from a mental health perspective: • Gynaecological complaints. Gynaecological health complaints are common, particularly vaginal discharge and pain in the lower abdomen. Many women with such problems also suffer from tiredness and weakness, and depression and anxiety. • Menstrual complaints. Some women complain of […]
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most common mental health disorders in primary care
Mental disorders in primary care most common mental health disorders in primary care Any mental disorder may be seen in the primary care setting. However, there are two types of disorders that are especially common. These are depression and anxiety, and alcohol misuse. However, a person’s complaints often do not offer clues to the underlying mental problem. Typically, […]
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general health care definition
general health care definition Primary and general health care General health care refers to health care focusing on general health problems in adults. While this manual as a whole is concerned with the mental health issues relevant to the health worker based in a primary or general health care setting, this section provides a brief overview of the […]
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Case Study Teen Depression
Case Study Teen Depression Thomas was a 16-year-old boy who was in his final year of secondary school. This was an important year for him and his family. His family had spent a lot of money on his private schooling. They were all hoping that Thomas would go to medical school and become a doctor. But […]
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