Family health assessment using Gordon's functional health patterns
After interviewing the Finkelstein family, I found there were issues in the physical areas such as in Values, health perception, Nutrition, Activity/Exercise and Sleep/Rest with the exception of Elimination. However, the psychological areas such as Cognitive, Sensory-Perception, Self-Perception, Role Relationship, Sexuality, and Coping were extremely functional among three people excluding the father.
Research Paper
Undergraduate
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT Techniques for Combat Veterans With Posttraumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
This paper examines the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in veterans. Although not limited to veterans, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) may be the single most significant mental health risk to veterans, particularly to those veterans that have seen combat. PTSD is an anxiety disorder, which occurs after a person has seen or experienced a traumatic event.
Future challenges and professional psychology for special populations
Specific population groups, including women and minorities have had a substantial impact upon the history of psychology. This paper discusses different population groups that are having a similarly significant impact upon patient-related controversies, such as children, Asian-Americans and Latin-Americans. The need to provide individualized care is essential in the field of mental heath.