To play an active role in solving the problems and
issues of mental health patients in an effective manner by accepting all kinds of challenges on the job.
Not exact matches
Unfortunately, this type
of scenario is all too common among
patients who suffer
mental health issues.
Kendra's Law, a measure that requires mandatory
mental health care for some
patients, is one
of those
issues.
These
patients, the so - called super-utilizers, have behavioral and
mental health issues, substance abuse problems, multiple chronic conditions, sometimes all
of the above.
The study — the largest to date assessing the
mental and emotional
health of patients with cancer using a fully standardized, diagnostic face - to - face interview — is published in the October 6
issue of the Journal
of Clinical Oncology.
Researchers conducted a meta - analysis
of 186 studies
of patients seeking help for
mental health issues that examined whether they accepted the treatment that was recommended and if they did, whether they completed it.
The investigators found that 32 %
of patients experienced at least one clinically meaningful
mental health issue (defined in the study as a
mental health disorder)-- a prevalence higher than in the general population, in which 18 - 20 % are estimated to have a clinically meaningful
mental disorder.
When the researchers interviewed a group
of health care providers, they found that the primary care providers and pediatricians were less confident than the child and adolescent psychiatrists in their ability to tell whether irritability in young
patients was normal or could be linked to a deeper
mental health issues.
This retrospective study was based on a previous quality improvement project that assessed
mental health issues among English - speaking
patients, 12 years
of age or older.
«Addressing chemo brain will help improve a
patient's quality
of life since these side effects can lead to emotional and
mental health issues that affect a person's ability to function in society.»
Patients were asked to answer 11 yes / no questions that covered a range
of mental health issues including hyperactivity, exposure to domestic violence, drug and alcohol use, bullying and thoughts
of suicide.
Patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders were also less likely to benefit from the community programs, because
of the nature and severity
of their
mental health issues.
«In light
of these risks, the FDA has
issued warnings
of increased mortality regarding antipsychotics in elderly
patients with dementia, particularly for «atypical» (or 2nd generation) antipsychotics» said Michael Schoenbaum, Ph.D., senior advisor for
mental health service, epidemiology and economics at NIMH and one
of the co-authors
of the report.
But even in
patients with no known
mental issues, psychotherapy improves gut
health, as research published online in February in the Asian Journal
of Psychiatry showed.
«It is known that spouses
of older stroke
patients experience
health - related physical and
mental issues, and that the degree
of their problems is associated with the severity
of the stroke, but ours is the first long - term study
of seven years follow up to explore this in a younger group
of people,» said Josefine Persson, M.Sc., study author and a researcher and Ph.D. candidate at the Institute
of Neuroscience and Physiology at Sahlgrenska Academy, University
of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Dr. Corn augments his physical therapy practice by also counseling his
patients on wellness
issues ranging from benefits
of regular exercise, meditation for
mental and spiritual
health, and healthy nutrition, including nutrition supplements.
Aside from helping
patients with bipolar disorder and similar
mental health issues, lithium has a wide and ever - growing list
of health benefits.
Kelly dives deeper this week into healing therapies that she recommends for all
of her
patients that address the root cause
of mental health issues, rather than simply suppressing symptoms.
Unfortunately, the majority
of clinicians dealing with
patients who have
mental health issues are unlikely to suspect heavy metal toxicity as a cause
of their
patient's problems due to a general lack
of knowledge
of this subject in the medical community.
that the
health of their
patients is as much an
issue of mental well being as it physical.
When it comes to treating the human body, doctors and nurses are fully aware that the
health of their
patients is as much an
issue of mental well being as it physical.
This includes both public law and private law claims, and relates to, amongst other things: challenges by way
of judicial review to hospital closures and reconfigurations, availability
of specific treatments and drugs, contractual and structural
issues in the NHS (especially GPs and dentists),
mental health law, medical product liability, cases involving ethical questions such as consent to treatment, and cases relating to confidentiality and
patient information.
Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations
of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe
mental health and behavioral
issues arose.Documented all
patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Conducted outreach, advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention.
Detail - oriented and
patient - centered nursing professional with over 7 + years
of experience in handling
mental health issues.
Counselor for court - involved adolescents and their families on
mental health and substance abuse
issues, at a non-profit agency in, out -
patient setting, short - term, emergency residential shelter (where clients were in the custody
of either Youth Services, Human Services, or were «run - aways»).
How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: 334-215-3706 Cell Phone: 334-233-2631 Fax: 334-273-0477 E-mail:
[email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages
of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis
of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation
of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation
of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill
patients confined to state
mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve
issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court
of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor
of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright
issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation
of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction
of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection
of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on
issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger
of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President
of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches
of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel
of Banko Communicated with vendors
of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion
of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry
of the progress and popularity
of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department
of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification
of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster
of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request
Create Resume Noah Martin 100 Broadway LaneNew Parkland, CA, 91010Cell: (555) 987-1234
[email protected] Professional Summary
Patient and caring Psychological Aide with thorough understanding
of a range
of common
mental health issues including Autism, Conduct Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder.
Delivery
of wide - array
of rehabilitation and support services to adult
mental health patients, individuals with
mental health issues
• Modified treatment according to each
patient's progress reports, to ensure delivery
of a continually focused
mental health treatment • Provided one - on - one counseling to
patients while ensuring that no judgement is passed • Examined and treated
issues such as substance abuse, aging, anger management, depression and self - image • Created and maintained records
of all
patients under care and ensured that they are updated periodically
• Functional knowledge
of mental health issues, such as ADHD and autism and developmental disabilities • Expertise in developing correlating treatment and rehabilitation programs to assist
patients in overcoming limitations • Adept at implementing core behavioral management programs, targeted at the
mental and physical and
mental well - being
of each individual • Able to analyze a variety
of cases
of violent crime to provide precedents for perpetrators» motives
The
mental health counselors perform the role
of counseling the different
mental health patients by discussing
issues with them and helping them to solve it amicably and in a bold manner.
They work in hospitals that cater to
patients with
mental health issues or in psychiatric wards
of general hospitals.
• Confer with
patients and families to determine
mental health issues • Take and record
patients»
mental health histories and medical backgrounds • Assist
mental health professionals in diagnosing
mental health diseases • Provide support in evaluating
patients»
mental health for the purpose
of formulating care plans • Formulate and implement
mental healthcare plans according to each
patient's specific needs • Supervise treatments administered to
patients with
mental health issues • Observe and changes in behavior or response to medication and communicate findings to healthcare professionals
Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 20 sessions per week.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development
of treatment plans.Documented all
patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment
of problems.Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes,
issues with medicine compliance and efficacy
of medications.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Evaluated
patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient
mental health facilities.Led
patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.
Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations
of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe
mental health and behavioral
issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development
of treatment plans.Documented all
patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment
of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes,
issues with medicine compliance and efficacy
of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification
of medically - related social and emotional needs
of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness
of these activities.Evaluated
patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored
patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated
patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient
mental health facilities.Administered medication to
patients presenting serious risk
of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led
patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed
mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive
patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed
patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.
She also worked as an out
patient therapist, with individuals and families that present with co - occurring diagnoses
of both
mental health issues and chemical dependency.
I have had the privilege
of working with clients from a broad spectrum
of life circumstances and
issues, including community
mental health patients, abuse, trauma, and domestic violence survivors, persons struggling with substance addictions, adolescents, senior citizens, school - aged and foster children, couples, and families.
I have developed a technique that blends cognitive and behavioral therapy with thought - stopping, relaxation and visualization.I see
patients of all ages and with many
mental health issues.
He has worked in the
mental health field since the age
of 16 and has experience with chronically mentally ill
patients struggling with severe attachment
issues, depression and anxiety.
And, even in cases where
mental health counselors are engaged with
patients who have less severe and / or sensitive
issues, providing advice and guidance in a clinical setting is a big responsibility, one that calls for more than just an average degree
of sensitivity, compassion, and respect for privacy and confidentiality.
She has dedicated her lifeâ $ ™ s work to excellence within her private practice and is highly trained to meet the needs
of various
patient issues associated with mental health including specialized training in depression, anxiety and relationship I
issues associated with
mental health including specialized training in depression, anxiety and relationship
IssuesIssues.
He has authored four books and a number
of chapters and articles on psychological ethics and other clinical
issues, and provides consultation to
mental health care providers,
patients, students, and educators.
He previously worked for a number
of years as a healthcare assistant in psychiatry on inpatient wards with schizophrenic and severely depressed
patients, which provided him with an insight into acute
mental health issues.