Essays on Mental Health Field

Abstract

The effects of the terrorist events which occurred over a decade ago are still evident today, with many of the first responders bearing both visible and invisible scars, serving as a reminder of that fateful day. While many of the responders and mental health workers involved in the aftermath had engaged in training prior to 9/11, nothing could prepare them for the impact the attacks would have in downtown New York. The following paper analyzes the psychological impact of the 9/11 disaster, how the local jurisdiction responded to the mental health needs of the community, and the impact the interventions had ...

Introduction

Recent disasters in the mental health field have vividly demonstrated that emergency responders are the significant focus during such events. Thus, proper crisis management such as operational control and adequate coordination should be implemented in the mental health organizations to ensure effective communication. The paper will analyze how communication channels for first responders are maintained and utilized to facilitate constant flow of information. Meanwhile, it will explore various communication and information management systems that are used to ensure that psychological assistance is offered for first responders.the paper will address how to implement a performance management system and how to enable ...

A mini thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Magister Curationis in Psychiatry, University of the Western Cape.

ABSTRACT Within South Africa there is a growing need for qualified Professional Nurses, as mental health nursing has consistently emerged as an unpopular career choice within the comprehensive nursing program (R425). Nurses that have completed the R425 program report fear, mistrust, and dislike of the mentally ill as reasons for not pursuing a career in mental health nursing. As such, the nursing profession struggles to attract graduates into this discipline. Professional nurses with additional training in mental ...