Abstract
This paper reports that the demonstrative research associated with post-abortion emotional distress is clouded by ideologically driven bias. The author points out that more balanced research indicates that there are relatively few cases of extreme emotional distress post-abortion and often those extremes occur because of secondary causation such as high risk factors for emotional distress. The paper indicates (1) that post-abortion emotional complications can be dealt with similar to any other serious life stress emotional response and (2) that abortion gives woman access to intervention thus reducing potential stress from an unwanted pregnancy. The paper includes several long quotations.

Table of Contents:
The Abortion Debate
Divergent Opinions
Extreme Ideologies
Research on Post-Abortion Emotional Distress
Driven by Ideology
Consensus is Most Emotional Responses are Moderate
Post-Abortion Emotional Intervention
Environment of Abortion
Treatment should be as with Any Other Life Stressor
Unique Opportunity to Access
Conclusion

From the Paper
"This trauma can then be dealt with in a logical and constructive manner, befitting any other stressful life event, such as the loss of a partner in a separation, being fired from a job or getting into a car accident. Depression, protracted grief or general feelings of guilt, when they occurs must be treated as a logical outgrowth of life stress not as a special case of social and emotional concern, because of the nature of the stress. Though this is not to say that the situation does not require consideration of emotions particular to the guilt, sadness and or feelings of abandonment that could be directly ..."

Tags:counseling, stressor, ideologies, guilt, biases

Abstract
This paper presents a proposal for the treatment of the psychological distress experienced by the mother (Mrs. M) of an 11- year-old child (Rita) with asthma. It discusses how psychological distress is defined as an internal response to a stressor (i.e., having a child with a chronic illness) that is commonly associated with negative psycho-emotional aspects such as anger, anxiety, depression and sometimes guilt.

Outline
The Problem
Case History
The Intervention
Treatment Predictions

From the Paper
"Given the foregoing, it seems reasonable to recommend cognitive therapy aimed at restructuring Mrs. M's thought patterns. Most likely Mrs. M should receive Rational Emotion Therapy which is based on the principle that irrational assumptions and patterns of thinking lead to psychoemotional problems. According to the Albert Ellis Institute (1999), this form of cognitive therapy postulates that how we emotionally respond at any moment depends on our interpretations---our views, our beliefs, our thoughts---of the situation. In other words, the things we think and say to ourselves, not what actually happens to us, constitute those factors that cause our positive or negative emotions."

Tags:anger, anxiety, depression, cognitive, therapy

Abstract
This paper examines acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It discusses precipitating factors and risk factors, as well as signs and symptoms and potential medical management of patients with ARDS. The paper discusses nursing and medical management as well as potential outcome and recovery even with optimized treatment.

Table of Contents:
Precipitating Factors
Overall Symptoms
Critical Pathway of Symptoms
Nursing and Medical Management
Outcome and Recovery

From the Paper
"ARDS has continually gained emphasis as its severity has claimed many lives. Even with prior knowledge of this syndrome, it is impossible to prevent in whole, as it usually coincide with other variations of lung trauma. As voluntary activities such as drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes are considered to have a positive correlation with ARDS, individuals should curtail these habits to alleviate some of the risk involved with suffering an ARDS episode. As ARDS affects multiple areas within the individual, medical treatment associated with this illness has continually evolved. Thus, there is still much to learn about how to nursing and medical management such treat this syndrome, and how it can be alleviated to create a better outcome for patients that suffer any type of respiratory trauma."

Tags:lungs, trauma, recovery

Abstract
This paper analyzes Esther Greenwood's "By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept" and Sylvia Plath's "The Bell Jar." In particular, the paper examines the two women in the stories and their problems in society. One may wonder, the paper proposes, to what extent people are responsible for their own happiness in life. In the case of Esther Greenwood and the woman from "By Grand Central Station I Sat Down and Wept," the paper proves, the different circumstances surrounding their distress play a crucial role in determining their emotional outcomes.

From the Paper
"She feels that Doreen corrupts her and rejects her as a friend, AI decided I would watch her and listen to what she said, but deep down I would have nothing to do with her. Deep down, I would be loyal to Betsy and her innocent friends. It was Betsy I resembled at heart."

Tags:elisabeth, plath, smart, society, sylvia, women

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses that the U.S. economy has various basic problems that together produce what could be considered as a bleak economic outlook. The writer discusses that the major economic related issue concerns the housing market and then following on from this are unemployment and underemployment.

From the Paper
"The U.S. economy has several fundamental problems, in my opinion, that together amount to what should be a fairly poor economic outlook. The largest obvious economic issue is the current downturn in the housing market which has implications across most markets of the U.S. and across several sectors. Next in line would be unemployment and underemployment. The pervasiveness of underemployment often goes unnoticed or unacknowledged by both analysts and politicians alike. Finally, the ..."

Tags:economy, distress, unemployment

From the Paper
"Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome involves a pathophysiologic deficit of pulmonary surfactant. This complex mixture of phospholipids, neutral lipids, and protein normally increases lung compliance and facilitates gas exchange. Preterm infants born with this disorder often develop life-threatening complications.

During the 1970s and 1980s, significant advances were made in neonatology. As a result, the survival of very-low-birth-weight, premature infants improved from three- to sevenfold. Unfortunately though, this success gave rise to an increase in ventilator-dependent infants suffering from severe chronic lung disease.

Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) was originally referred ... "

Abstract
The paper asserts that no two people experience pain the same, but what is a similar experience with pain is that it signifies that there is pain something is wrong. The paper relates that no one can judge another's pain. In fact, the paper notes that pain measuring scales have been created to help children tell physicians just how much pain they are in. The paper discusses how there are a variety of feelings that are associated with pain, and when trying to manage pain in a patient nurses must be aware and understand the significance of the feelings associated with pain.

From the Paper
"No two people experience pain the same. What is a similar experience with pain is that it signifies that there is pain, something is wrong. No one can judge another's pain. In fact, pain measuring scales have been created to help children tell physicians just how much pain they are in. There are a variety of feelings that are associated with pain. When trying to manage pain in a patient nurses must be aware and understand the significance of the feelings associated with pain. "

Tags:nurse's, pain, management

From the Paper
"Crisis Theory and Intervention Compared With Psychodynamic Intervention


Introduction
Both crisis theory and intervention and psychodynamic intervention are applied in clinical practice in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families experiencing acute or chronic psychological distress (Cope, 1994, pp. 67.81). These two approaches to such treatment are compared in this research.


Psychodynamics
Psychodynamic therapy is based on the premise that an organism achieves adaptation through an interaction with the surrounding environment (Aguilera, 1990, p. 3). Within the psychodynamic context, behavior is viewed in terms of interaction as well as in terms of cause and effect with a goal of increasing..."

Abstract
Research has found that short-term, reality-based psychotherapies using cognitive or behavioral theories, focusing on changing an individual's thoughts in order to change his or her behavior and emotional state are both cost and outcome effective in cases of abuse, PTSD, etc. The purpose of this study proposal is to show that cognitive behavior therapy is the correct and more effective approach in treating distressed adolescents with a history of sexual abuse, with certain modifications of previous study designs.

Paper Outline
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Specific Study Objectives
Methods
Discussion
References

From the Paper
"The object of cognitive therapy is to make the patients aware of these distorted thinking patterns and change them. This process is called cognitive restructuring.(Enright, S 1997) This is followed by behavior modification,, helping individuals replace undesirable behaviors with healthier patterns. It is different from the previously common psychodynamic therapies used in cases of CSA that focused on uncovering or understanding the unconscious motivations that may lie behind the maladaptive behavior."

Tags:CBT, CSA, PTSD, depression

Abstract
This paper examines how, in recent years, there has been a marked increase in litigation related to recovering damages for emotional distress -- a kind of damage that is not measured by the extent of physical harm to an individual, but instead, measured by the extent of emotional and psychological harm inflicted upon an individual. Unlike determining the extent of physical harm, determining the extent of emotional distress or pain and suffering presents its unique share of challenges - particularly with regard to determining if, indeed, an individual has been inflicted with emotional distress and if that individual merits relief from the defendant or defendants. This paper looks at how assessing the nature and amount of relief to be awarded to the plaintiff also presents challenges to the judicial system.

From the Paper
"The United Kingdom's judicial system it appears has taken steps to clearly define the criteria for nervous shock. For example, it has been determined that "the plaintiff cannot recover for experiencing normal human emotions such as the grief experienced when a loved one dies." There must be more than just an emotional response to a sudden and saddening event. See MIM v. Pusey, [1970] 125 CLR 383 at 394-395. With the shift of judicial decisions on emotional distress cases in the U.S. toward a generally "moderate" stance, it seems that the courts in the United Kingdom are also ruling on such cases - in particular on nervous shock cases - with more leniency and flexibility."

Tags:judicial, system, damage, defendant