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Stop The Madness! An Examination Of Mental Health Stigma And Proposal To Implement Widespread Efforts For Its Reduction, Karon Donahue

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Many people in the United States are affected by mental health conditions. Mental health stigma is a social problem characterized by negative representation in the media, numerous barriers to obtaining treatment, and feelings of shame for those affected by a mental health disorder. While there is evidence of positive outcomes to some anti-stigma campaigns, there has been a failure for these programs to become widespread, covering all parts of American society. This paper has been created to present recommendations for widespread initiatives at the federal and state level. Recommendations for training and sensitivity programs targeting places of employment and schools, …

Suicide Prevention In Early Childhood, Terry Coniglio-Mcquay

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Adult Depressive Disorders, Lisa Butler

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The American Psychiatric Associations' Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (2013) provides diagnostic criteria and characteristics specific to the numerous classifications of adult depressive disorders that many consider broad and complex, having a great deal of subtle differences in symptomology and a significant amount of overlap and consistent co-morbidity with various other mental health disorders. Therefore, the depressive condition tends to be difficult to thoroughly understand and adequately treat in clinical settings. This type of clinical conundrum can lead to misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment and interventions, leaving the client's core problems poorly-addressed and the client vulnerable to an increased …

Law Enforcement Understanding Their Impact And Building A Better Rapport With People With Disabilities (Pwd), Tashara Mccoy

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For years, law enforcement didn’t have adequate training in knowing how to handle cases that involved people with disabilities (PWD). As an ending result, it left PWD either traumatized or dead. Officers negative impact have loved ones fearing and uncertain if calling officers would be the best decision for the situation. Several cases show where officers acted out in violence and excessive force due to fearing the unknown of what would happen. Officers approach and interactional styles are poor and in need of improvement.

Appropriate training courses are now enforced upon certain states, cities, and counties due to too many …

Vocational Needs For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities: A Person-Centered Approach, Erin Kennedy

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Individual Placement And Support: What Factors Contribute To The High Rate Of Success Of The Ips Model In Facilitating Job Retention Among Persons With Smi?, Shay Frailey

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Helping People With Substance Use Disorders: Drug Court And Care Farms, Carolynne Jorgenson

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Vocational Counseling Assisting Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury To Be Independent, Frank Vahl

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The purpose of this Research paper is to look at ways a vocational counselor may better assist individuals with a spinal cord injury in becoming independent. By reviewing literature that has been published to see if it has any significance to assist individuals with a spinal cord injury to become independent. To better understand the needs of individuals with spinal cord injuries this paper will review quality of life, assistive technology, and discrimination. If vocational counselors advocate for individuals with spinal cord injuries against discrimination and assist in getting up to date assistive technology it may encourage individuals with spinal …

Employment Outcomes Following Traumatic Brain Injury: A Literature Review On The Effectiveness Of Vocational Intervention, Megan Welk

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Successful Life Long Transitions In Life Of Learning Disability After High School / College, Lisa Carlock

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Exploring The Impact Of Discrimination On The Quality Of Life Of African Americans In America, Jariah Henderson

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Understanding The Factors That Prompt The Closing Of Rehabilitation Centers In Chicago And Its Impact On The Community, Andre Brown

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The Efficacy Of Music Therapy In Rehabilitation, Archie Dean Thompson Jr

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The Iconic Impact Of Substance Use And High Recidivism In The Criminal Justice System: An Exploration Of Interventions Within America's Most Costly "Solution", Chelsea Davis

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Mental Health Treatment Practices Within African American Communities, Karen Caldwell

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This research paper explores several textbooks and articles that report on mental health treatment practices within African American communities. The research paper will also confer lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/sexual, queer (LGBTQ) identities, as it relates to mental health. This research will explain how specific psychiatric disabilities can have detrimental effects on African American communities, if left untreated. Moreover, this paper will discuss how unaddressed mental health treatment barriers disrupt quality of life in terms of social support, education, and judicial systems within African American communities. Although African Americans and LGBTQ populations are different minority groups, there are similarities within groups …

Impact Of Client Criminal History: Barriers To Consider For The Rehabilitation Counselor, Brent Van Ham

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For people navigating the world with a disability, the presence of a criminal record may present them with yet another challenge to function within their lives to the fullest extent possible. The prevalence of people who seek rehabilitative services who have criminal records may require counselors to have more knowledge of the barriers that they frequently encounter. The rehabilitation counselor who works with these clients must take these barriers into account when planning and implementing services for them, just as they must take into account other barriers that are socially derived, such as discrimination in all of its forms and …

The Intersection Between Substance Use, Incarceration, And Disability: An Exploration Of Intervention Efficacy For Persons With Disabilities Within The Criminal Justice System, Sarah A. Bjorling

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Our Veterans In The Criminal Justice System: What Is Being Done To Decrease Their Involvement?, Tiffinee Hamlin

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As the number of United States military veterans reaches above 20 million, the number of serious mental and emotional problem diagnoses, substance use disorders, as well as personal issues are also on the rise. With these diagnoses and struggles, the probability of veterans being involved in the criminal justice system increases. Currently United States veterans account for 9% of the United States population, while also accounting for 8% of the prison and 7% of the jail population.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has several programs and services available to veterans, programs established to promote overall well-being and to serve veterans …

College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder In Higher Education, George D. Lowery

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Although there is a wealth of literature available on children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the scholarship regarding adults with ASD is much thinner. Serving adults with ASD in higher education is an emerging area of research in the study of autism in adulthood. As more people are being diagnosed with higher functioning forms of ASD, it is logical to assume that some adults with ASD will choose to pursue some form of post-secondary education. Despite the increase in students with ASD, very few institutions of higher education offer disability-specific services for students on the autism spectrum. The purpose …

Phenotype Discrimination And Its Effect On Mental Health: The Way We Look Matters, Kimberley J. Cambridge

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Alternative Treatment Options For Substance Use Disorder In Rural Areas, Jonnie L. Ellet

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Treatment For Patients With Dual Diagnosis Of Bipolar And Substance Dependence, Paula L. Lawrence

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE RESEARCH PAPER OF

PAULA LAWRENCE, for the Master of Science degree in REHABILITATION COUNSELING, presented on APRIL 14, 2017, at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

TITLE: TREATMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH DUAL DIAGNOSIS OF BIPOLAR DISORDER AND SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE

MAJOR PROFESSOR: Dr. Thomas Upton

This paper researched publications and articles to understand the treatment options for persons diagnosed with bipolar disorder and substance use disorders. Upon gaining information regarding treatment options for both conditions, the author of this paper sought to provide knowledge of counseling techniques to be used by professional in the rehabilitation field as well as …

Traumatic Brain Injuries In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Maram Humaid Alhumaid

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African American Women And Their Experiences With Behavioral Health: Implications For Rehabilitation, Kaitlin M. Blakeney

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The Effects Of Opioids On People With Disabilities, Employment And Recommendations For Rehabilitation Professionals, Samantha Mcdorman

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Transition From School To Work For Students With Dsiabilities: Challenges, Legislations, And Programs, Leila Molaie

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Transition to adult life is challenging because the adolescents are challenged to adapt societal expectations, and engage in employment activities, higher education, or community programs. This challenge is even greater for individuals with disabilities. Many researches on employment and educational outcome for individuals with disabilities have shown really discouraging outcomes considering the positive impact of employment on this population’s quality of life. Students with disabilities experience poor outcome later in life in employment, educational achievements, and independent living. These challenges can be due to multiple reasons including exit entitlement driven system, lack of information, lack of self-determination and self-advocacy, and …

Artistic Transformation: The Benefits Of Music Therapy In U.S. Veterans, Ashley M. Kern

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Overcoming Barriers To Assist Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities Obtain Employment Outcomes, Cassandra A. Payne

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A History Of Antisocial Personality Disorder In The Diagnostic And Statistical Manual Of Mental Illness And Treatment From A Rehabilitation Perspective, Mallory Cole Houser

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This paper researched publications and articles to understand the history of antisocial personality disorder in the DSM. Upon gaining information regarding the history and diagnostic criteria of the antisocial personality disorder in the DSM, the author of this paper sought to provide knowledge of counseling techniques to be used by rehabilitation counselors and other counseling professionals when treating antisocial personality disorder. Many people diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder find themselves in the criminal justice system and have many problems involving interactions and socialization with others in the community. By delivering history and techniques, this author hopes to make …

Steroid Psychosis, History Of Corticosteroid Use And Associated Side Effects: Implications For Rehabilitation Counselors, Mark E. Yasaitis

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Throughout the medical community, corticosteroid medications are widely used for the treatment of ailments ranging from inflammatory disorders such as arthritic conditions and spinal cord injuries, to skin conditions such eczema and psoriasis. Additional conditions could also include such disorders as inflammatory bowel disease. Also associated with corticosteroid treatments is the anabolic steroid family. These types of steroids are most commonly used for the enhancement of human tissues such as muscle growth associated with athletes referred to as performance enhancing drugs. Additionally, the use of diuretics, predominately in women, have a base of some type of steroid. For the users …