Essays about: "mental illness"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 182 essays containing the words mental illness.

  1. 1. Comparison of psychedelic therapies versus placebo in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses: a systematic review of randomized trials including placebo controls

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Aleksandra Barbara Barstowe; [2023]
    Keywords : psychedelic-assisted therapy; placebo; psychiatric illness; psykedelisk-assisterad terapi; psykiatrisk sjukdom; Social Sciences; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Psychedelics have long been recognized for their powerful effects on the human psyche and psychedelic-assisted therapy is becoming increasingly acknowledged as an effective therapeutic intervention. Placebos are used in clinical research to validate the efficacy of a therapy or treatment. READ MORE

  3. 2. SELF-INDUCED TEMPORARY INSANITY AND DRUG ABUSE : COURT PRACTICE AND THE CURRENT SOCIOLOGY OF PUNISHMENT

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

    Author : Jeanette Rosenblom Petersson; [2023]
    Keywords : Addiction; Courts of Appeals; Self-induced temporary insanity. Severe Mental Disorder; Sociology of Punishment; Missbruk; Hovrätten; Självförvållad tillfällig sinnesförvirring; Allvarlig psykisk störning; Straffets sociologi;

    Abstract : Background: The Swedish penal code has viewed self-induced temporary insanity, caused by intoxication, depending on which Sociology of Punishment is currently active. Starting from a lenient view of drug-induced insanity in the Middle Ages towards a harsher penal climate today. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ridlärarens/tränarens bemötande av ungdomar med ätstörning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Annie Strand; Ella Åberg; Emma Forslöw Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Ätstörningar; ungdomsryttare; ridlärare; tränare; hästunderstödd terapi;

    Abstract : Att upptäcka en elev med ätstörning är svårt då det inte alltid syns på utsidan. Ätstörning handlar snarare om en orättvis självbild, negativa tankar och känslor om sig själv. Elever med ätstörningar är därför en utmaning för ridlärare och tränare då kunskapen ofta brister. READ MORE

  5. 4. What is it really like? - Mental illness among the Sámi : -

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för omvårdnad

    Author : Amanda Digan; Aana Edmondson; [2023]
    Keywords : Culture; Mental Illness; Sámi; Indigenous; Kultuvrra; sielulasj dávdda; sábme; álggoálmmuk; Kultur; Psykisk ohälsa; Same; Urfolk;

    Abstract : Background: Mental illness is a problem in today's society. Research shows that indigenous people are more at risk for mental health problems than their non-indigenous peers. Discrimination can affect individuals' self-image and mental health. Research shows that healthcare professionals lack cultural understanding for ethnic minorities. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring Young Adults' Relationship to Forest Visits in Sweden: A Grounded Theory Study with Implications for Policy Planning

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Helena Gullberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Forest visits; Young adults; Adolescents; Outdoor recreation; Policy Planning; Policy Implementation; Mental Health; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Mental illness is a significant public health issue among young adults in Sweden, who are also spending less time in nature despite its proven positive health effects. However, there is limited research on young adults’ relationship with forest visits from a mental health perspective. READ MORE