Author Archive: Yvonne M
Impact on Nursing Research and Technology
Many times it is not enough to simply produce a good idea that you think may work to help patients. In order for an initiative to truly have a positive impact on the patient, you must explore the “why” behind it. This is where nursing research and evidence-based practice become essential to improving patient outcomes. […]
Causes of Clinical Depression
Over nine million Americans are diagnosed with clinical depression at some point in their lives. Many more people suffer from clinical depression because they do not seek treatment. They may feel that depression is a personal weakness, or try to cope with their symptoms alone. On the other hand, some people are comfortable with admitting […]
The Brain-Mind Connection
In the past, when people had psychological problems, neuroscientists would often wrongly jump to the conclusion that something in the persons” past was to blame. Nowadays, scientists know more than ever about the growing field of neuroscience. In “The Brain-Mind Connection: A Quarter Century of Neuroscience”, Beth Horning discusses the future possibilities for this growing […]
Health Promotion Among Diverse Population
Analyze the health status of a specific minority group. Select a minority group that is represented in the United States (examples include American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). In an essay of 750-1,000 words, compare and contrast the health status of the minority group […]
The Relationship between the Body and Mind
Are body and mind one and the same or are they two different entities that in a sense inhabit the same space? This is a philosophical question that no doubt many have tried to come up with an answer to. The mind is the center of our whole being. Our mind helps us to […]
Natural Occurence in Society
Autonomy as a Natural Occurrence in Society. “Human nature is not a machine to be built after a model, and set to do exactly the work prescribed for it, but a tree, which requires to grow and develop itself on all sides, according to the tendency of the inward forces which make it a living […]
Relevance of Day Care Centers to the Child and Parents
Young families today face many tough decisions. Financially it is almost imperative that both adult members of the family work. With this, a reality can one rest assured that their children are being taken care of properly? Health, socialization, and morals are just a few things that influence the decision that one has to make […]
Maternal Depression and Factors in Abnormal development
Is there a direct relationship between children”s developmental stages and maternal depression? Research suggests that children”s development can be adversely affected by maternal depression. A depressed person has more negative cognitions than that of non-depressed counterparts. Depressed adults have also been found to demonstrate negative self-perceptions in their cognition, including negative internal, stable, and global […]
Obsessive-Compulsive is an Anxiety and Distress Disorders
Obsessive ¡V Compulsive Disorder (OCD) . Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (henceforth OCD) is an anxiety-related disorder and is a potentially disabling condition that can persist throughout a person¡s life. The key features of OCD are obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions can be defined as persistent ideas, thoughts impulses or images that are experienced as inappropriate and intrusive. This […]
The phenomenon of bipolar affective disorder
The phenomenon of the bipolar affective disorder has been a mystery since the 16th. History has shown that this affliction can appear in almost anyone. Even the Great painter Vincent Van Gogh is believed to have had bipolar disorder. It is clear that in our society many people live with bipolar disorder; however, despite the […]
