The Disproportionate Impact of Medical and Social Frameworks of Madness on Women: A Historical Analysis through Mad Studies
Introduction Mad Studies, an emerging interdisciplinary field, critically examines the concepts of madness and mental health through the lenses of survivor experiences, social justice, ...
Mental Health, Therapeutic Approaches and Interventions
Introduction Mental health remains a critical area of study within counselling, encompassing a broad spectrum of difficulties that affect individuals’ emotional, psychological, and social ...
The Day Someone Asked “Are You Okay?” — Mental Health as an Everyday Essential
Introduction This essay explores mental health as an essential component of daily life, drawing from psychological perspectives on wellbeing and support systems. As a ...
Research Design for Studying Mental Health Among Young People in South Africa
Introduction Mental health among young people in South Africa represents a pressing social issue, shaped by the country’s unique historical, economic, and cultural contexts. ...
Case Study Analysis: Assessments, Case Formulation, and Recommendations for Intervention in a First-Episode Psychosis Case
Introduction This essay provides a case study analysis of Yeung PL (Y), a 34-year-old male experiencing first-episode psychosis, potentially indicative of schizophrenia. Drawing from ...
The Weight of Loss: Rethinking Mental Health Support through the Weez Walk Movement
Introduction This essay examines how the Weez Walk movement, initiated by Tony Bruno in Hong Kong, is reshaping mental health support within communities, specifically ...
Literature Review: Improving Depression Screening and Follow-Up in Primary Care
Introduction Depression remains a prevalent and debilitating mental health condition, profoundly affecting individuals’ quality of life, physical health, and healthcare utilisation. In primary care ...
Critically Discuss the Concept of Quality of Life, Including Its Application and Value in Understanding Mental Health Burdens
Introduction Quality of Life (QoL) is a multidimensional concept that encapsulates an individual’s subjective perception of their physical, psychological, and social well-being. In the ...
How Music Therapy Aids Mental Health
Introduction Music therapy, a clinical intervention that utilises music to address psychological, emotional, and social needs, has increasingly gained recognition as a valuable tool ...
Reform Proposals to the Mental Health Act 1983 Regarding People with Learning Disabilities and Autistic People
Introduction The Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA 1983) has long served as the cornerstone of mental health legislation in England and Wales, governing the ...
