Domectic Violence in the United States Domestic
Introduction
Domestic violence is not a new phenomenon associated with modern times. It has been a common occurrence throughout history. From a social/cultural point of view, the woman was considered the property of the man and his duty was to discipline her and the children (and slaves/servants) with thorough beatings. Consistent with eighteenth-century English common law, the only concerns about this related to the thickness of the stick that the law allowed for the beatings. Although there were some earlier unenforced laws against spousal abuse, it was only as recently as the 1970s that the U.S. justice system began to view the problem with any seriousness and consideration of domestic violence as a crime. Until that time, social services for the victims of domestic violence were almost nonexistent (Bronfman, et al., 2005).
Literature reviews on mental health and substance abuse in social work
A drug can be any substance, which can modify the functions of every living organism that consumes it. In medical terms, drugs provide instant but temporary relief from several unhealthy symptoms. Drugs such as Heroin produce many unwanted side effects. They are extremely toxic and can lead to a very unhealthy dependency that has behavioral and physiological roots, both. Heroin has lasting health consequences; it can also lead to death. The purpose of this essay is to provide a literature review of causes and consequences of heroin abuse and addiction. Our culture surrounds abuse of the heroin substance that leads to diseases and other problems indirectly.
How depression affects productivity
Depression in the Workplace
Introduction – Background and Statement of the Problem
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that in any given year, about 18.8 million adults in the United States – that is 9.5% of the adult population – will suffer from depression. About 80% of those 18.8 million, the CDC explains, will experience "some level of functional impairment," and 27% of the 18.8 million will have "…serious difficulties in work and home life" (CDC, 2011). Moreover, in any 3-month period, people with depression miss approximately 4.8 workdays "…and suffer 11.5 days of reduced productivity" (CDC, p. 1).
What are employers doing to help those suffering from depression in the workplace? The peer-reviewed literature shows a variety of responses to this health problem. One survey reports that managers with "less familiarity with depression" showed "greater reticence to seek help" (Martin, 2010); another study reflects that when depressed employees receive treatment there is "decreased sporadic absenteeism" and "productivity improvements" and "workplace savings" (Birnbaum, et al, 2000). This paper presents scholarly research showing that employers with a proactive approach to helping depressed employees save money, increase productivity, and set a good example for other businesses to follow suit.