As we move through the 21st century one of the most dramatic demographic changes is the increasing population of elderly people (Stansfeld, 1998). ... In regard to the elderly population, social support systems can provide tangible goods, information and advice related to social services, and instrumental help with activities to deter further deterioration of health. ... The variability of findings is a consequence of the complexity of the structure, quality and sources of social support (Forster & Stoller, 1992, cited in Choi & Wodarski, 1996). ...

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"Gambling Risks within the Male Population" My family had been experiencing many difficulties with my father's addiction to gambling. ... Currently, gambling within the male population has been increasing substantially in the United States. ... Within this year, approximately 61% of the US population gambled and estimated that Americans legally wagered $17.35 billion (Lee). In 1988 they legally wagered $210 billion and in 1992 it increased to $330 billion resulting in a 19 fold increase within the 20 years (Lee). This means that a large majority of Americans gamble and contribute ...

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Suicide "There's nothing to live for. Nobody cares about me. What's the point of living? Nobody understands me. Everybody hates me."" These are the some of the thoughts that go on in the mind of those who take part in suicidal behaviors. One of the top ten reasons for death in the U.S. is suici...

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Cole and Putnam (1992) states, "Victims experience depression, guilt, learning difficulties, sexual acting out, running away, somatic complaints (such as headaches and stomachaches), hysterical seizures, phobias and nightmares, compulsive rituals, self-destructive behaviors, and suicide Certain members of the family can begin to lay blame on the abused child for bringing problems into the family. ... "Unsurprisingly, the prevalence of childhood sexual abuse has been shown consistently to be higher in psychiatric populations" (Bagley & Ramsay, 1985; Carmen, Rieker, & Mills, 1984). ...

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Confidentiality 2 Mental Illness Mental illness, especially the three serious diseases of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depression are a huge social problem that affects more than just those it afflicts. More than 2.3 million Americans suffer from bipolar d...

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