Being locked up with nothing to do but serve time, can drive an incarcerated man or woman to the point of suicidal ideation. ... No matter how much effort is being put into preventing suicide, it still does happen and there are several more factors as to why inmates attempt suicide. ... Proper management of the prison environment is one of the main keys to preventing any suicidal act. ... Daniel gives three topics to train for and they are: "identification of high-risk offenders; how to identify signs and symptoms of mental illness; and how to handle communication of intent." ... It's a ...

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Refugees are often forced to flee suddenly and usually do not have the opportunity to make preparations to leave their country or to arrive in a new one. The Refugee Act of 1980 defines a refugee as a person who cannot return home because of a "well-founded fear of persecution on the basis of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion" who is not able to seek or receive protection from their country of origin (www.unhcr.org 2014). ... The assessment of refugees' psychological distress is difficult. ... There are also other factors ...

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It may be unreasonable to suggest discarding the DSM completely, however, ethical considerations need to be taken into account in how to use the manual effectively to ensure client's health and well-being is not put at risk of harm (APS, 2007). ... One may query how informed a client actually is upon receiving a psychological diagnosis. ... Furthermore, diagnosis may act as a self-fulfilling prophecy, whereby clients attribute all other adverse situations to their disorder. ... Since the notion of informed consent does not appear to be diminishing, it is vital that psychological process...

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Although how is the contrary proven? ... Did the defendant choose to do the wrong thing?... To act with mens rea is to act without legal excuse ((Ten C.L, Crime Guilt and Punishment, 1990 pg 3) If you are legally sane, you therefore have free will and if you are not, you do not. You do not act with mens rea. ... The Act contains provisions for assessment, treatment, and patient rights. ...

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This paper will explain how depression has been treated throughout mankind. ... Some depression seems to come out of the blue, even when things are going well for someone. ... In addition, an underactive or overactive thyroid gland can lead to depression as well (Harvard Health Publications, 2013). ... Doing so would allow others to be supportive of the patient (Psychosom Med, 2007). ... Knowing how frequent the patient feels depressed can help determine the type of help. ...

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