scholarly journals Adult mental health practitioner beliefs about psychosis, parenting, and the role of the practitioner: A Q methodological investigation

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hope Adderley ◽  
Anja Wittkowski ◽  
Rachel Calam ◽  
Lynsey Gregg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Practitioner ◽  
Mental Health Practitioner ◽  
Adult Mental Health

scholarly journals Pain Assessment and the Mental Health Practitioner: A Mind-Body Approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Eliezer Schnall
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pain Assessment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Special Populations ◽  
Health Practitioner ◽  
Medical Doctors ◽  
Mental Health Practitioner ◽  
Biopsychosocial Approach ◽  
Cognitive Components

Pain is the most common reason individuals visit physi- cians, yet medical doctors are often inadequately trained in pain assessment. Furthermore, pain is increasinglyviewed as having significant affective and cognitive components necessitating a biopsychosocial approach. The role of the mental health practitioner is essential in amind-body approach to pain assessment. In addition, issues arising in special populations, such as children and the elderly, require special attention.

Intersecting voices of wellness vs. rawness in illustration

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-204
Author(s):  
Amberlee Green ◽  
Jhinuk Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Black People ◽  
Health Practitioner ◽  
Mental Health Practitioner ◽  
Health Experiences ◽  
Cultural Preference ◽  
The Creation

This article reflects on the use of illustration as a tool in mental health, and attempts to answer the question, can depicting wellness or rawness of mental health experiences in illustration contribute towards recovery? The two authors of this article speak from their experiences from several roles: as illustrators; a disability adviser and mental health practitioner; as teachers and women of colour. They explore their own creative practices through their intersectionality. The first author presents wellness in illustration, the origins of both black illustrators communicating through their work alongside how black people are represented in illustration. This uncovers societal cultural preference, authenticity and overarchingly, the question of who decides our narratives. In exploring rawness, the role of illustrator, and how it connects to others through honest human experiences, the second author questions where this is impacted. The reflection throughout this article encourages true consideration of intersectionality in the creation, engagement and taught aspects of illustration, considering how this communicative instrument can continue to be used to promote wellness. This article proves that illustration can provide a space for recovery in a mental health context, ultimately demonstrating how illustration is used to portray experiences where words cannot, providing a cathartic process for practitioners, and is used as a tool to promote powerful inclusivity.

If I Treat My Staff Well, They Will Take Care of Me and Look Out for My Best Interests

2019 ◽  
pp. 81-85
Author(s):  
Jeffrey E. Barnett ◽  
Jeffrey Zimmerman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Best Interests ◽  
Health Practitioner ◽  
Business Owner ◽  
Mental Health Practitioner ◽  
Employment Practices ◽  
Primary Motivation ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Policies And Procedures

It may be easy to believe that if one treats one’s employees well, the employees will look out for the practice owner’s best interests. After all, they each should have the success of the practice as their primary motivation for decisions made and actions taken. Yet, as this chapter illustrates, this frequently is not the case. Employees, while often responding more favorably to positive employment practices, nevertheless may not share the practice owner’s interests. Each mental health practitioner who hires employees and staff members should create policies and procedures relevant to the effective running of the practice and then provide sufficient oversight to ensure that all employees follow them. This chapter emphasizes how the business owner is responsible for the success of the business. Specific strategies and steps to take to help ensure the effective running of one’s practice are provided. Common staff challenges are highlighted and specific recommendations for addressing them are provided.

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