Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Mental Health shopping experience:
1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Mental Health offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Mental Health at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Mental Health? Wrong! If the Mental Health is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Mental Health then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Mental Health? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Mental Health and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.
6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Mental Health wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Mental Health then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Mental Health site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Mental Health, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Mental Health, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
Mental health is a term used to describe either a level of
cognition or emotional
Quality of life or an absence of a
mental disorder.About.com (2006, July 25).
What is Mental Health?. Retrieved June 01, 2007, from http://mentalhealth.about.com/cs/stressmanagement/a/whatismental.htmPrinceton University. (Unknown last update). Retrieved June 01, 2007, from http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mental%20health From perspectives of the discipline of positive psychology or
holism mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life, procure a balance between life activities, and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
The World Health Organization states that there is no one "official" definition of mental health. Cultural differences, subjective assessments, and competing professional theories all affect how "mental health" is defined. World Health Report 2001 - Mental Health: New Understanding, New Hope, World Health Organization, 2001
History
In the mid 19th century William Sweetzer was the first to introduce an idea of mental hygiene.Johns Hopkins University. (2007).
Origins of Mental Health. Retrieved June 01, 2007, from http://www.jhsph.edu/dept/mh/about/origins.html Isaac Ray, one of thirteen founders of the
American Psychiatric Association, further defined mental hygiene as an art to preserve the mind against incidents and influences which would inhibit or destroy its energy, quality or development. At the beginning of the 20th century,
Clifford Whittingham Beers founded the National Committee for Mental Hygiene and opened the first outpatient mental health clinic in the United States.Clifford Beers Clinic. (2006, October 30).
About Clifford Beers Clinic. Retrieved June 01, 2007, from http://www.cliffordbeers.org/aboutus.htm
Perspectives
Mental wellbeing
Mental health can be seen as a continuum (mathematics), wherein an individual's mental health may have many different possible values. Mental wellness is generally viewed as a positive attribute, such that a person can reach enhanced levels of mental health, even if they do not have any diagnosable mental health condition. This definition of mental health highlights emotional well being, the capacity to live a full and Creativity life, and the flexibility to deal with life's inevitable challenges. Many therapeutic systems and self-help books offer methods and philosophies espousing strategies and techniques vaunted as effective for further improving the mental wellness of otherwise healthy people.
Positive psychology is increasingly prominent in mental health.
A Holism model of mental health generally includes concepts based upon
Anthropology, educational, psychology,
Religion and Sociology perspectives, as well as theoretical perspectives from
Personality psychology, Social psychology, Clinical Psychology,
Health psychology and Developmental psychology psychology.
An example of a
wellness model includes one developed by Myers, Sweeny and Witmer. It includes five life tasks — essence or spirituality, Labour (economics) and leisure,
friendship, love and self-direction—and twelve sub tasks—
Self-esteem, sense of control, realistic beliefs, emotional awareness and coping,
problem solving and
creativity, Humour,
nutrition, exercise, self care,
stress management, gender identity, and cultural identity—are identified as characteristics of healthy functioning and a major component of wellness. The components provide a means of responding to the circumstances of life in a manner that promotes healthy functioning.
Lack of a mental disorder
Mental health can also be defined as an absence of a major mental health condition.
Cultural and religious considerations
Mental health can be socially constructed and socially defined; that is, different professions,
Community, Society and cultures have very different ways of conceptualizing its nature and causes, determining what is mentally healthy, and deciding what interventions are appropriate. Thus, different professionals will have different cultural and religious backgrounds and experiences, which may impact the methodology applied during treatment.
Many
mental health professionals are beginning to, or already understand, the importance of competency in religious diversity and
spirituality. The
American Psychological Association explicitly states that religion must be respected. Education in Spirituality and religious matters is also required by the American Psychiatric Association.
Mental health profession
A number of professions have developed specializing in mental disorders, including the Medicine speciality of psychiatry, divisions of psychology known as
clinical psychology,
abnormal psychology, positive psychology, clinical or mental health
social work, mental health counselors, Family therapy,
psychotherapists, counselors and public Health professionals.King, L.S. (1952) Is Medicine an Exact Science?.
Philosophy of Science, 19, 131-140.A, N.C. (1997). What is Psychiatry?
The American Journal of Psychiatry, 154, 591-593.American Psychiatric Association. (2006).
About APA. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://www.psych.org/about_apa/Princeton University. (2006).
psychiatry. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=psychiatrySouth County Hospital Healthcare System. (2006).
Glossary of Specialties. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://www.schospital.com/glossary.cfmUniversity of Melbourne. (2005, August 19).
What is Psychiatry?. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://www.psychiatry.unimelb.edu.au/info/what_is_psych.htmlStedman, T. (2005). Psychiatry. In
Stedman's Medical Dictionary (28th Edition). Pennsylvania: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.Stony Brook University Medical Center. (Unknown last update).
Psychiatry. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/index.cfm?id=1874#whatisCalifornia Psychiatric Association. (2007, February 28).
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychiatry & Psychiatrists. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://www.calpsych.org/publications/cpa/faqs.html Different clinical and academic professions tend to favor differing models, explanations and goals.Rogers, A. & Pilgram, D. (2005)
A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness, Open University Press, 3rd Edition. ISBN 0335215831
See also
- Global Mental Health
- Public health
- Self-help groups for mental health
Related concepts
Related disciplines and specialties
*
DSM-IV Codes
References
Further reading
- Nesse, R.M. (2005). Evolutionary Psychology and Mental Health. In David Buss, (Ed.), Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology. John Wiley and Sons: Hoboken , NJ. Pp. 903-937. Full text
Notes
External links
- International Mental Health
- Mental Health Department of Health (United Kingdom)
- National Institute of Mental Health (United States)
- Like Minds, Like Mine (New Zealand)
Mental health is a term used to describe either a level of cognition or
emotional
Quality of life or an absence of a
mental disorder.About.com (2006, July 25).
What is Mental Health?. Retrieved June 01, 2007, from http://mentalhealth.about.com/cs/stressmanagement/a/whatismental.htmPrinceton University. (Unknown last update). Retrieved June 01, 2007, from http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mental%20health From perspectives of the discipline of
positive psychology or holism mental health may include an individual's ability to enjoy life, procure a balance between life activities, and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
The World Health Organization states that there is no one "official" definition of mental health. Cultural differences, subjective assessments, and competing professional theories all affect how "mental health" is defined. World Health Report 2001 - Mental Health: New Understanding, New Hope, World Health Organization, 2001
History
In the mid 19th century William Sweetzer was the first to introduce an idea of mental hygiene.Johns Hopkins University. (2007).
Origins of Mental Health. Retrieved June 01, 2007, from http://www.jhsph.edu/dept/mh/about/origins.html
Isaac Ray, one of thirteen founders of the American Psychiatric Association, further defined mental hygiene as an art to preserve the mind against incidents and influences which would inhibit or destroy its energy, quality or development. At the beginning of the
20th century, Clifford Whittingham Beers founded the National Committee for Mental Hygiene and opened the first outpatient mental health clinic in the
United States.Clifford Beers Clinic. (2006, October 30).
About Clifford Beers Clinic. Retrieved June 01, 2007, from http://www.cliffordbeers.org/aboutus.htm
Perspectives
Mental wellbeing
Mental health can be seen as a
continuum (mathematics), wherein an individual's mental health may have many different possible values. Mental wellness is generally viewed as a positive attribute, such that a person can reach enhanced levels of mental health, even if they do not have any diagnosable mental health condition. This definition of mental health highlights
emotional well being, the capacity to live a full and
Creativity life, and the flexibility to deal with life's inevitable challenges. Many therapeutic systems and self-help books offer methods and philosophies espousing strategies and techniques vaunted as effective for further improving the mental wellness of otherwise healthy people. Positive psychology is increasingly prominent in mental health.
A Holism model of mental health generally includes concepts based upon Anthropology,
educational,
psychology,
Religion and Sociology perspectives, as well as theoretical perspectives from Personality psychology,
Social psychology, Clinical Psychology, Health psychology and Developmental psychology psychology.
An example of a
wellness model includes one developed by Myers, Sweeny and Witmer. It includes five life tasks — essence or spirituality, Labour (economics) and
leisure, friendship, love and self-direction—and twelve sub tasks—
Self-esteem, sense of control, realistic beliefs, emotional awareness and coping, problem solving and creativity, Humour, nutrition, exercise, self care, stress management, gender identity, and cultural identity—are identified as characteristics of healthy functioning and a major component of wellness. The components provide a means of responding to the circumstances of life in a manner that promotes healthy functioning.
Lack of a mental disorder
Mental health can also be defined as an absence of a major mental health condition.
Cultural and religious considerations
Mental health can be socially constructed and socially defined; that is, different professions,
Community,
Society and
cultures have very different ways of conceptualizing its nature and causes, determining what is mentally healthy, and deciding what interventions are appropriate. Thus, different professionals will have different cultural and religious backgrounds and experiences, which may impact the methodology applied during treatment.
Many
mental health professionals are beginning to, or already understand, the importance of competency in religious diversity and
spirituality. The American Psychological Association explicitly states that religion must be respected. Education in
Spirituality and religious matters is also required by the
American Psychiatric Association.
Mental health profession
A number of
professions have developed specializing in mental disorders, including the Medicine speciality of
psychiatry, divisions of
psychology known as clinical psychology, abnormal psychology, positive psychology, clinical or mental health social work, mental health counselors, Family therapy,
psychotherapists, counselors and public Health professionals.King, L.S. (1952) Is Medicine an Exact Science?.
Philosophy of Science, 19, 131-140.A, N.C. (1997). What is Psychiatry?
The American Journal of Psychiatry, 154, 591-593.American Psychiatric Association. (2006).
About APA. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://www.psych.org/about_apa/Princeton University. (2006).
psychiatry. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=psychiatrySouth County Hospital Healthcare System. (2006).
Glossary of Specialties. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://www.schospital.com/glossary.cfmUniversity of Melbourne. (2005, August 19).
What is Psychiatry?. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://www.psychiatry.unimelb.edu.au/info/what_is_psych.htmlStedman, T. (2005). Psychiatry. In
Stedman's Medical Dictionary (28th Edition). Pennsylvania: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.Stony Brook University Medical Center. (Unknown last update).
Psychiatry. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://www.stonybrookhospital.com/index.cfm?id=1874#whatisCalifornia Psychiatric Association. (2007, February 28).
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychiatry & Psychiatrists. Retrieved April 19, 2007, from http://www.calpsych.org/publications/cpa/faqs.html Different clinical and academic professions tend to favor differing models, explanations and goals.Rogers, A. & Pilgram, D. (2005)
A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness, Open University Press, 3rd Edition. ISBN 0335215831
See also
Related concepts
Related disciplines and specialties
* DSM-IV Codes
References
Further reading
- Nesse, R.M. (2005). Evolutionary Psychology and Mental Health. In David Buss, (Ed.), Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology. John Wiley and Sons: Hoboken , NJ. Pp. 903-937. Full text
Notes
External links
- International Mental Health
- Mental Health Department of Health (United Kingdom)
- National Institute of Mental Health (United States)
- Like Minds, Like Mine (New Zealand)
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