Abstract
The author states that 50 per cent of the mental ill population has a substance abuse problem. He continues that the families of the mentally ill and their health professionals often are not aware of the additional substance abuse problem. The paper concludes that families cannot stop this behavior, but they can help minimize it by avoiding cover-ups and denial.

Table of Contents
Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Mental Illness and Violence
Mental Illness, Substance Abuse and Violence - The 3Way Inter-Relation
Management and Prevention of the Condition
Recognizing the Problem
Action Plan - Support and Self-care for the Family

From the Paper
"Almost every aspect of care for the person with mental illness is complicated by substance abuse. To start with, these individuals are, by no doubt, very problematical to engage in treatment. Diagnosis becomes prolonged and difficult because unraveling the interacting effects of substance abuse and the mental illness are time consuming. Adding to this, cases of such individuals are found to be having difficulty in being accommodated at home, nor are tolerated in community residences of rehabilitation programs. They lose their support systems soon and commonly undergo hospitalizations due to frequent relapses."

Tags:prevention, treatment, mental, illness, rehabilitation, family, bio-psychosocial, equation, violence, medication, support, group

Abstract
This paper attempts to demonstrate how breaking bad news using a bio-psychosocial approach can influence the patient's perception of their illness and have a positive influence on their ability to manage their illness. The paper begins with a critical evaluation between the biomedical and bio-psychosocial approaches to medicine followed by a definition of health and the key bio-psychosocial concerns of a patient recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The importance of the patient's prior knowledge and beliefs regards breast cancer and the possible detrimental effects the diagnosis can hold is also discussed.

From the Paper
"The relationship between how the mind, environment and social factors influence the physical health of the body has been proven in more recent times, especially in the treatment of chronic conditions such as heart disease and cancer (White 2005). Engel (1980) compared the two approaches, in the acute management of a patient presenting with a myocardial infarction, the outcome for the patient was potentially far better when the bio-psychosocial approach was implemented compared to the biomedical approach. This study concluded that although the biomedical model is used more in the acute sector, there is evidenced based research demonstrating the value of the bio-psychosocial approach in the acute management of patients as well as in the chronic management. Despite this the biomedical model is still considered of value, although it is seen more today in the management of acute illness."

Tags:nursing, health, promotion, class

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses the case of Mary, a female of Aboriginal descent, who is 29 years of age and in generally good physical condition. The writer notes that Mary does have some problems with her weight, which is often in considerable flux, and is concerned about diabetes. In addition, the writer points out that Mary also possesses an inherited genetic disability that runs in her family. This paper approaches the health profile of Mary from a multidimensional perspective. The writer concludes that Mary's health profile reveals not only the importance of a multi-dimensional bio-psychosocial approach to health, but also the extraordinary degree to which psychological, biological and social factors overlap each other as primary determinants of her state of health as revealed in the health profile.

Outline:
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Conclusion
Appendix

From the Paper
"Eating and weight are issues of prominent concern in Mary's life. These concerns are associated with her concern about diabetes given her Aboriginal heritage, as noted above. However, they are also connected to family history concerns as well as personal body image problems in youth. She recognizes this is a socialized model of beauty as being equated with extreme thinness that she has inherited from society. Nonetheless, however, Mary is committed to weight reduction through dieting and exercise. It must be noted, however, that her weight has often been in flux due to her admitted habit of "binge eating" on occasion to cope with severe stress or depression."

Tags:bio-psychosocial, weight, health, profile

Abstract
This paper uses Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development as the basis for an analysis of the life of William James, the pioneering American psychologist and philosopher. The writer explains that this theory states that the cultural environment shapes the individual throughout his lifespan in eight specific stages, each one manifesting a unique conflict that may or may not be resolved.

From the Paper
"William James Psychosocial Development Analysis Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development states that the surrounding cultural environment "challenge and shape" the individual throughout the individual's lifespan in eight specific stages, each one manifesting a unique conflict that may or may not be resolved; the resolution of the dilemma (or lack thereof) is presumed to carry implications for the individual's further self-development. While Erikson's theory has been criticized on a number of levels (for instance, it's emphasis on the male lifespan, its limited ability to predict future behavior) it remains a strong theory that, unlike Freud's ..."

Tags:psychosocial, development

Abstract
This paper discusses Toronto's burgeoning bio-tech industry. In particular, it looks at where these companies are located, what they are, what they look like and where they rank internationally. The paper also focuses particular attention upon Affinium Pharmaceuticals. Ultimately, the paper describes Toronto's bio-tech sector and illustrates Toronto's growing profile among the bio-technology centers of North America.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Geography Of Toronto's Bio-Tech Industry
Toronto's Bio-Tech Companies: What They Are And What They Look Like (A Representative Sampling)
The International Status Of Toronto's Bio-Tech Companies
Conclusions

From the Paper
"Even if Toronto's bio-tech sector is still relatively fledgling compared to its U.S. counterparts, the city is quickly developing an enviable reputation. For one thing, the well-regarded University of Toronto - the school with which Affinium Pharmaceuticals has such a strong relationship - has more than 16,000 researchers on its campus and at affiliated teaching hospitals. Further, the Samuel Lunefeld Research Institute, the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children, the Ontario Cancer Institute and the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry are all held in high esteem as research "hot beds" and employ literally thousands (Biotechnology Ontario, "Toronto: Profile," para.1-5)."

Tags:Affinium, Pharmaceuticals, biologics, biotechnology, GTA

Abstract
The use of bio fuels has long been viewed as a potential solution to solve the world's dependency on petroleum and its negative environmental impact. Recently, many Western countries, Canada among them, have begun to make a deeper examination of bio fuels, and specifically bio diesel, now that both its production costs have been lowered due to technology advances and its cost-basis is improved due to petroleum's high market costs. This paper examines the issue concerning the artificiality of the gasoline demand curve that creates a greater need for bio diesel irrespective of its benefits related to lowering the external costs associated with gasoline.

Tags:soybean, biodiesel, bus

Abstract
An introduction to PTSD includes a description of the key features and symptoms of this disorder. This is followed by a bio-psychosocial explanation of how these symptoms develop in the disorder. Next the combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy is applied to the treatment of this disorder with specific methods used and rationale for the efficacy of these choices.

From the Paper
"The following presents the topic of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). An introduction to PTSD includes a description of the key features and symptoms of this disorder. This is followed by a bio-psychosocial explanation of how these symptoms develop in the disorder. Next the combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy and pharmacotherapy is applied to the treatment of this disorder with specific methods used and rationale for the efficacy of these choices. Millions of Americans experience a traumatic event and PTSD is the most ..."

Tags:ptsd

Abstract
In this paper, the writer examines the problem of the homeless mentally ill from a theoretical frame of reference, including the theory of resilience. Internal and external factors are discussed. The writer contends that both a psychosocial and bio-social approach to treating the mentally ill homeless population is needed, as well as a multi-disciplinary policy.

From the Paper
"A theoretical frame of reference may be used to explain the problem and the orientation of this study. Cora-Bramble presented the theory of resilience as a conceptual framework to understand how people face risk and increase their resilience. Resilience refers to the process of adapting positively in a situation of adversity Within this perspective to increase resilience the risks factors must be understood and used to help support positive outcomes or avoid negative outcomes. Cora-Bramble reported that the theory ..."

Tags:mentally, ill, homeless, psychosocial, bio-social, theory

Abstract
This paper gives an analysis of the first chapter of the book that concentrates on the bio-social, cognitive and psychosocial aspects of development. The paper shows how the student can explore the processes undergone in the human life-cycle and learn about the influences on development such as socio-economic status, genetics, culture, school, family and society. The different research methods are explained.

From the Paper
"Firstly, the development means change in quantity such as increase in vocabulary and then in quality such as acquiring the concept of rhyming words. However, special concern is given to distinctive new thought along with the behavior patterns. Secondly, the author's developmental psychology book is concerned with not only identifying what changes occur during the human life cycle, but also discovering why these changes take place, and how they take place."

Tags:child, adult, learn, life-cycle, baby

Abstract
This paper explains that, although currently human cloning is banned, the presupposition is that human cloning has or will be used to produce not two identical twins but rather clones of parents that will then be biologically related to these infertile parents. Next, the author reviews the theories behind the nature argument that the cloned human have a personality more closely matched to the person from which he or she was created or the nurture argument that the clone would be a completely unique person as a result of environmental influences. The paper concludes that, regardless of the position on the nature vs. nurture debate, the ethical concerns about human cloning will remain.

From the Paper
"The bio-psychosocial perspective of the debate would indicate that like identical twins living in different times and likely different places and therefore environments the two individuals would be a lot alike in temperament and personality but would still become different people. Furthermore as it would be impossible to completely reproduce the real environment of the donor the clone would therefore logically be offered different opportunities which would result in real individuality.
"The clone's adult personality still would resemble more likely closely that of the donor but would not be an exact match of the other. The issue of temperament has a great deal to do with decisions, as when certain offerings are made to the individual infant, the individual infant will likely respond in a consistent manner according to his or her temperament. Temperament, according to Myers, is the least variable aspect of the individual, as seen by adoptive studies associated with what adoptive parent's can influence or change and what they can not.
"The adult personality of monozygotic twins clearly differs, despite the fact that they share exactly the same DNA and presumably grew up in the same household."

Tags:ban infertile bio-psychosocial, monozygotic twins, experimentation