Introduction Anxiety and depression remain one of the leading common mental illnesses globally. I have chosen to critically analyze anxiety and depression because they are the most common and severe mental health conditions that affect people’s thinking, feeling, and actions. Some people view anxiety and depression as a fluctuation from...
Due to the prevalence of moral difficulties in social service settings, it can be particularly challenging to uphold ethical norms when working with a group and providing individual therapy. Even though the concern is restricted to the confines of the group, therapy counselors occasionally worry about their capacity to give...
Therapy is an essential mental health practice for patients due to the positive short and long-term rehabilitative effects. Different treatment remedies pose distinctive effect to the clients hence the prominence in identifying the risks and mitigations. Transcendentally, the margin between individual and group counseling encompasses the ideological necessity from the...
Adolescence refers to a phase when children undergo numerous changes, including social and biological developments, transitioning from childhood to maturity. During this stage, adolescents are vulnerable to experiencing several problems associated with adolescence, like unhealthy behaviors that can cause significant problems in later life (Martin, 2018). Concerns regarding adolescent behavior...
Introduction The field of psychology has primarily focused on documenting human pathology rather than wellness. In the article Psychological Well-Being in Adult Life, Carol Ryff argues that prioritizing research on dysfunction over positive mental functioning has detrimental effects on the lives of patients and the field at large. Rather than...
Abstract Among the most remarkable capacities of man is his ability to form visualizations without external stimuli. This skill reaches the highest level of comprehensibility in the depictions of visions and fantasies and symbolic characterization in the less remarkable depictions of the mind’s eye in everyday thoughts and emotions. In...
Abstract Counselors do a complex job of maintaining the well-being of their clients. Mental health, which specialists contribute to, is an essential part of a happy and fulfilling life. At the same time, the fact that counselors are aware of various methods of maintaining well-being and crisis coping strategies does...
Summary Parents often wonder how to be more involved in the development of their teenagers. In the “Online Snooping Case Study,” one strategy that I would use to help the parents effectively communicate with their children about sex and sexuality is giving advice. For instance, I would advise them to...
In “A Mad Fight: Psychiatry and Disability Activism,” Bradley Lewis highlights the contemporary conflicts between psychiatry and disability activism. According to the New York University faculty website (2022), Bradley Lewis is an associate professor at NYU with interdisciplinary training in continental philosophy, psychiatry, and humanities. Bradley Lewis appears to fight...
The task of educating children is critical for their future well-being, and its complexity in terms of psychology does not allow for neglecting individual characteristics. However, this problem seems common for many institutions since teachers do not have either time or resources to approach each student’s needs on a case-by-case...
Introduction From the perspective of mental health treatment, Native Americans’ and other clients’ expectations and needs might differ drastically, including the need for culture-specific rituals to promote energy healing. Mainstream and minority cultures are also dissimilar in their concepts of self-disclosure, self-discipline, sources of wisdom, and the importance of family...
The existential approach to therapy aims to help the client resolve an inner conflict and reduce anxiety through meaning-making, responsibility, and self-determination. It is based on the principles of humanism, individual freedom, and potential for growth (Diamond, 2021). In the case of Gwen, there are several existential questions she faces...
The article includes many ideas that address most of the problematic points when interacting with adolescents. This collection of strategies allows professionals to prepare for most situations during consultations. It also contains several key ideas that should be considered central thoughts necessary for achieving success. First of all, it must...
The concept of reconciliation has moved from the theological realm to social and political life, explaining the principles of building a democratic society based on past experience. The essay will try to prove that reviewing past experiences, including traumatic aspects of them, is the basis for reconciliation. For the development...
Introduction: Explanation of Experiment The selected experiment for this analysis is the simulated prison experiment of 1971 by Philip Zimbardo, famously known as the Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE). This professor recruited a number of male citizens from the community to be part of the intended psychological and behavioral study (Favaretto...
Abstract Today, psychology is a popular discipline which is studied not only by professionals but also amateurs. Psychology is constantly evolving and receives new iterations, one of such unique approaches was introduced by Megan Anna Neff and Mark R. McMinn in their book “A Fresh Look at Christianity in the...
Introduction The opioid epidemic is a crucial issue for the United States. As such, the numbers of Veterans from Ethnic Minorities receiving opioid misuse treatment continue to increase (SAMHSA, 2018). The purpose of the current Specialization Plan was to conduct an extensive search of available treatment strategies, support policies, and...
Biological Level Humans are complex beings whose behavior depends on many factors. They can be divided into three main levels, which are the basis for analyzing behavioral reactions and their causes. The first of these is biological, the essence of which is the brain’s response to various bodily signals. It...
Introduction Bullying is an issue that impacts students’ lives at many levels, and it could potentially lead to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress. These symptoms could be typical not only to the victims of bullying but also to the bystanders. Given the potential severity of consequences of being subjected to...
The First Account I have decided to volunteer in a social psychology experiment, and now there is a person being restrained to a chair in front of me. I have been told to use the electric shocks to investigate how this person learns, but I am wary, as I will...
Religion and psychology, in general, have similar features in terms of what goals they have in relation to human life. Religion, in particular, is a source of meaning for many people and also gives them a sense of security. At the same time, psychology pursues the same goal but uses...
Summary The process of addressing and overcoming trauma is a complex journey that entails time- and effort-consuming therapy and healing. In a research paper presented by Elliott (2010), the author appeals to the phenomenon of forgiveness as one of the most significant spiritual and psychological practices able to liberate people...
Introduction To begin with, acrophobia can be defined as an intense fear of heights experienced by many people in the world. The established system of personal beliefs usually causes this fear and, therefore, may be treated. Moreover, acrophobia may cause anxiety and panic attacks, which is why people should deal...
The chapter by Blanchette and Richards (2010) in Cognition & Emotion reviews the numerous behavioral types of research that concern the impact of affective variables on higher-level cognitive processes. Namely, four processes are examined: “interpretation, judgment, decision making, and reasoning” (Blanchette & Richards, 2010, p. 561). They are represented as...
Abstract Throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, the issue of terrorism has been becoming increasingly severe. Nowadays, due to the development of mass media and the Internet, terrorist and extremist acts are growing even quicker than before. Often terrorist acts are used as means of forcing political agenda, governmental changes,...
Introduction Contemporary youth is disproportionately exposed to appearance models distributed through the images persisting in social media and advertisements. The standards of looks and beauty transmitted through these communication channels are particularly influential for teenagers and youths who are psychologically vulnerable to external factors. Their self-images are formed under the...
Sometimes it is impossible to achieve total objectivity about one’s self, which indicates several self-awareness degrees. Many people have a fundamental concept of the meaning of self-awareness, but they may not know where it originates from. Self-awareness occurs when people are cognizant of motives, behaviors, and feelings, facilitated by deeper...
Summary The provision of mental health services for transgender and non-gender-responsive (TGNC) people is a complex and multi-criteria task that has not yet been sufficiently developed in the scientific literature and practice. This paper assesses service quality indicators and challenges in Lubbock, Texas, and looks into the future to extend...
Mental health is an essential element of a person’s well-being and ability to function in society. Mental health illness hinders one’s ability to work, socialize, and complete typical daily activities necessary for survival. However, psychology and psychiatry development ensured that these problems could be addressed either through medication or by...
Introduction Mental health is an essential element of a person’s well-being and ability to function in society. Mental health illness hinders one’s ability to work, socialize, and complete typical daily activities necessary for survival. However, psychology and psychiatry development ensured that these problems could be addressed either through medication or...
Lawrence thought he would never come out from underneath the hiding spot while he was despondent. Even some of the most severe depression, nonetheless, can be treated. There are numerous alternative treatments, ranging from psychotherapy to medicine to positive lifestyle modifications. Among all other individuals, just as no two individuals...
It is worth starting with the fact that Rosenhan’s article presents a particular critical study aimed at substantiating the problems of psychiatric diagnosis. The direct support of the study was the question of the difference between sanity and insanity. Rosenhan’s central claim is that there is a certain amount of...
It is important to point out that stage fright is a psychological challenge, which is a form of performance anxiety linked to the factor of performing in front of a group of people, such an audience. The phenomenon can affect individuals experiencing or prone to stage fright on a multitude...
Effective stress management requires natural body relaxation responses induced by practicing regular meditation and muscle relaxation activities. According to research by Robinson et al., deep breathing, yoga or Tai Chi, and meditation are practical activities for stress management. The activities are flexible and fit into lifestyles and preferences to find...
The article by Earley et al. (2019) was published in the British Journal of Guidance and Counselling. The researchers aimed to qualitatively explore gay men’s experiences with counseling and provide practice-oriented suggestions. There was no definitive hypothesis due to the willingness to explore the understudied phenomenon holistically. However, based on...
Cultural diversity in the US emerged due to many historical and political reasons. These reasons did not depend on the will and desires of people who fall out of the cohort. In the 60s of the 20th century, the first movements appeared that protected the civil and human rights of...
I want to create a persuasive that will increase the rate of college students seeking treatment for mental health. Problem The mental health of college students has been a growing concern over the last decade, with the issue being exacerbated by the challenges of modern education and realities. In a...
Many people have debated on what can be considered as a psychological problem and medical problem. Psychological issues are defined as illnesses associated with changes in emotion, thinking, and behavior (Minghetti et al., 2018). Some of these conditions are depression, dementia, schizophrenia, and anxiety. The medical problem is a broad...
As a counseling student who provides services at a counseling internship placement site, the most difficult type of client would be the ones with criminal records. The main issues are the fact that it is necessary to ensure anonymity, where the given category of a client might reveal something troublesome....
Applying Ecological Model to Tackle Social Issue Community psychology is the field that thoroughly studies human interactions and their influence on the functioning of the whole community. Furthermore, it is also based on social issues, organizations, and circumstances that might considerably impact people, groups, and society on the whole (Kagan...
Introduction Considering that the 21st century can be characterized as the period of social awakening and upheaval, people with various backgrounds aim to get acquainted with the world in the most appropriate manner. In order to achieve this goal, they usually ask for help from counselors. In turn, social workers...
Abstract This paper applies the ethical decision-making model to solve the dilemma of a particular scenario. It discusses if using the client base of private counseling to sell homeopathic remedies was an appropriate decision or not. The approach of the scenario’s character creates an ethical dilemma that needs to be...
I chose the Jane Elliott experiment “The Blue Eyes and Brown Eyes Experiment” for this task. I believe that the main problems are some incitements to humiliation by “privileged” children of a group of outsiders and the lack of consent to the passage of this experiment. That directly contradicts Principle...
“Ethical Problems in Psychiatric Research” article was published by Lehrman and Sharav in The Journal of Mental Health Administration in 1997, addressing the morality of experiments on patients with low mental capacity. The scientific work analyzed several intervention cases for treatment like NIMH-funded research and projects exploring schizophrenia where individuals’...
The chosen poster is made by Grace DiDomenico and Hannah S. Snyder for the Psychology conference held at Brandeis University in 2020. It presents the research about effortful control problems and stress that were equally elevated in depressed college students. Information about the research’s topic, background, methodology, results, conclusions, and...
Nowadays, human trafficking still seems to be an unresolved and thorny issue. Burt, the author of the article “Modern-day slavery in the U.S.: Human trafficking and counselor awareness,” states the purpose of providing possible solutions to increasing counselors’ awareness of human trafficking. In other words, Burt explains what counselors should...
Statement of Problem Work pressure has occupied a great part of a consideration in social psychological exploration, and the psychological well-being of employees in the workplace is critical to avoid stress and improve employees’ performance (Vainio, 2015). Stress is inevitable in the workplace, and the effects of stress are mostly...
Self-handicapping belongs to the number of attributional techniques that help people to prevent potential failures from severely affecting their psychological well-being and self-esteem. From a long-term perspective, self-handicapping can reduce people’s chances to fulfill their true potential. As a future specialist, I hypothesize that exploring people’s predisposition to putting obstacles...
Introduction The problem of substance use disorder (SUD) is getting more and more complicated nowadays. To control this grievous development in society a row of varied treatment approaches were developed. These treatment approaches are dependent on their connection to a few major theories explaining the reasons why people are affected...
People’s reaction to the loss The loss causes a lot of consequences on a human life. People cope with the loss in many ways. The reaction of people depends on their psychological state, personal abilities and the relationships with the person who has died. There are a lot of other...
Introduction The Little Albert Experiment refers to a psychology experiment carried out by John Watson and Rosalie Rayner. The experiment, which took place in 1920, was an extension of an earlier experiment that involved the reflexive relationships of stimulus-response conditioning. This earlier experiment took place with the supervision of a...
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is an important concept that is impalpable but rather impactful. Individuals with a higher level of EQ have a better chance of navigating through social complexities and making decisions that are in line with the existing environment (Bradberry, 2020). In order for emotional intelligence to be beneficial,...
