Early Intervention Case Studies

In the video ‘Early Intervention: The Missing Link’ a presumably deaf woman explains how confident deaf people are, how they are not disabled, and how doctors should be more sensitive with families of deaf children. However, I think this is not only a presumptuous point of view, but also a fine example of how political correctness is slowly taking over society.

The recovery movement is recognized in terms of growth potential instead of disease identification, which is the manner for which the medical model has basis. Recovery from mental illness from the current perspective originated in the 1980s. A demonstrated study published during that timeframe demonstrated that the course of severe illness does not have to lead to inevitable deterioration as well as first person accounts by patients describing experiences with a diagnosed mental illness with a detailed account of how they managed or struggled and still emerged intact or recovered. Professionals in the field of mental health formulates theoretical and practical models based on those accounts of recovery to be adapted in psychosocial rehabilitation and a variety of other mental health services. Based on the results of the above outcomes, during the 1990s, states struggled with challenges to reconfigure publicly funded mental health services based on the principles that promoted management of care. It was at that time that recovery became a toll for guiding policy and practical system reform. Recovery in terms of outcome, research, personal narrative and service provision as well as system reform can be

Research suggests that recovery is nurtured by positive relationships. These relationships encapsulate those with friends, family, service providers and connections with their personal community and culture. Such connections support individuals in becoming more than their “mental illness” identity. Important in fostering these connections are concepts of treating people with dignity, compassion and understanding.

According to William Anthony, who is known to be an ardent supporter of the Recovery Model, describes the process of recovery as “the development of new meaning and purpose in one’s life as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of mental illness” (Frese, Stanley, Kress, and Vogel-Scibilla, 2001, p. 1463). In mental health, the Recovery Model is used to enable patients to participate in the decision making of their health and well-being. It focuses on empowering the patients to have control and be more independent regarding treatment for their mental illness. The purpose of this scholarly paper is to explore an experience where the Recovery Model is used in patient care and how it can help enhance one’s quality of life. As described by Anthony (2003), the crux of the Recovery Model is to view the patient with a mental illness as a person first before treating them for their illness (p. 1). The Recovery Model is an approach used in mental health which prioritizes patient choice and focuses on helping patients with identifying their own goals in treatment. This paper will first focus on providing a detailed description of a patient and their journey in living with a mental illness. The paper will then talk about the principles and theory behind the Recovery Model, followed by an analysis of how the Recovery Model is used on the patient who is recovering from a mental illness.

Regarding the treatment of mental illness, there are two effective forms that have caused considerable debates in the field of psychology: the medical and the recovery models. While there are significant differences between these two models, they are both effective when used concurrently. The efficacy of the medical model alone is diminishing as it focuses too narrowly on treatment goals, and may ignore the needs of the client. On the other hand, the recovery model focuses on the client and allows them to take control of their treatment and rehabilitation, which helps promote positive change. Recovery is often seen as a lifelong journey that requires the client to be wholly involved in the recovery process. This is why the recovery model values

Contemporary mental health care is a changing and developing field. Traditional practices of understanding and caring for those with mental illness are being challenged (Trenoweth, 2017). Personal recovery is not a new concept. Although it is significantly different to the biomedical model, it has been well written about in literature, putting a significant influence on policies and the delivery of care within today’s practices. When people with a lived experience of mental illness started to challenge the biomedical model of care, recovery orientated health care began to grow (Barkway, 2013). Before further exploring both personal recovery and the biomedical approach, we will look at what recovery is. Slade (2009) outlines a two part definition

Once hospitalized, SC was enrolled in the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program. This pilot provides timely treatment for individuals under 25 who are newly diagnosed, or have untreated psychosis (Vancouver Coastal Health, 2016). SC met these criteria. EPI is based on the idea that if psychosis is recognized and treated early, interventions can limit the potential for ongoing negative consequences (BC Early Psychosis Intervention Program, 2016). Although this was SC’s fourth hospitalization, this was her first time on the EPI. By not being treated effectively on her first admission, her chances of success were reduced. A substantial barrier for EPI is a client’s delay, or refusal to access services (BC Schizophrenia Society, 2012). SC had not been ready to accept treatment during previous admissions. Lappin et al. (2016) also argue that there needs to be available services specifically for young adults early in their illness that also have particular interventions for drug related psychosis. This addictions component is not specifically addressed in the current EPI model. However, it specifically targets young adults.

There is a lot of importance in the idea of recovery from mental illness in the world. (Ralph, 2000). The concept of recovery is about staying in control of their life despite living through a mental illness is a definition shared by most people. These ideas are often referred to as “Recovery Model” by health care professionals. Placing recoveries into action means focusing care on supporting recovery and help build resilience of people with mental illness and not just a focus on symptoms. In mental health, recovery does not always refer to the process of complete recovery compared to the way we may recover from a physical health problem (Mental Health Foundation, 2015). My area of practice a Forensic mental health setting which predominantly focuses on “recovery” and rehabilitation to help the service users to be able to manage their illness and learn skills to integrate back into the community.

Antonio is very loving towards his daughter Anessa and is happy she is enrolled in daycare. Antonio picks Anessa up after daycare and takes the child to his home in Somerville. Anessa spends some nights with Antonio and will at times go back with her mother at night. Antonio has appropriate space for Anessa and the home is clean and free of hazards. I have observed Anessa with Antonio and his interaction is appropriate. Antonio agreed to the Early Intervention screening and was present during the evaluation process. Michelle Sharp from the Guidance Center reported Antonio asked thoughtful and inquisitive questions and appeared to have a good understanding of things Anessa should be doing given her age of 1 year.

Recovery from serious mental illness is an arduous but not unattainable goal. To better understand the recovery process, this study asked, “Are there changes in participant’s recovery trajectories over time?” and “What is the lived experience of recovery over time?”.

To make this a successful, transforming the mental health services delivery system rest on two principles. First, services and treatments must be consumer and family centered by giving real meaningful choices about treatment, care must focus on increasing consumer’s abilities to successful cope with life’s challenges, facilitating recovery, and build resilience. (National Alliance On Mental Illness, 2012)

This essay will investigate and critically evaluate two reading and two writing strategies for the early primary school context. Each strategy will be described providing an understanding of what it is and how it is used in the early years classroom setting. The strengths and limitation of each strategy will be discussed, key consideration teachers need to consider when adopting these in the classroom will also be highlighted. Using curriculum documents the relationship to these will be linked to better understand how they relate to these educational policies. For the teaching of reading the use of modelled reading and shared reading will be explored, linking the curriculum documents of the Australian Curriculum (AC) and the Early Years Learning

When an illness is diagnosed, one’s ordinary reaction is to inquire about the time it will take to get better and make a full recovery. This holds true to mental illness as well, except that time is uncertain, as these illnesses are often long-lasting with residual symptomatology. Recovery generally is understood as a process of being rehabilitated back to one’s former state. Recovery differs among multiple health care disciplines, especially within a mental health care setting. Recovery from mental illness is a unique and individualized process where the one with a mental illness develops their own definition of recovery over an extended period of time (Harding, Brooks, Asolaga, Strauss & Briere, 1987) . This is important

D-The patient reports being stable on her dose and denies the need for an decrease. Denies any sort of cravings/withdrawals. Then the patient spent the session discussing how she spent her Mother's Day, competing with her mother in the game of Scramble, and her commitment to her recovery process. Lastly, the patient discussed the abusive relationship that her son is in with his girlfriend, who the patient son has been in the relationship with his girlfriend since he was 15 years old. The patient discussed about the family intervention and then asked this writer about a referral to a professional, who can come to her son's apartment to provide further intervention. This writer provided the patient with the 211 referral line to assist with the intervention.

I received Elyjah Reed’s referral from my supervisor, Louise Baca-Sena. I proceeded to review the files and to organize them in a folder. I called mom, Monica, and left her a voice-mail with general information, including a personal introduction of myself as the FSC at New Vistas, the reason of my phone call (to follow up on the referral), and my contact information for her to call me back at her best convenience.