Abstract
This paper presents the personal statement of a person pursuing studies in mental health and counseling. The paper relates that, in order to pay for these studies, the applicant worked with an adoption agency, and being of Chinese origin felt personally rewarded by assisting in the placement of Chinese children and specifically that of a little Chinese girl. The paper concludes with a discussion about the writer's intentions of pursuing a health and counseling career, which would be of value in assisting the underprivileged, as demonstrated by the help given to the adopted Chinese girl.

From the Paper
"I was put in charge of the Chinese adoption program because I am originally from China; my employers felt this background, especially culturally and linguistically, was invaluable to meet their ends. I found that I was able to help mediate issues that naturally arose between adopted children and their new families in this country. Especially when it came to older children, the importance of acting as a bridge between them and their new families was a crucial aspect of my work."

Tags:undergraduate, linguistically, background, language, culture

Abstract
In this article, the writer examines how the under-utilization of mental health services by Hispanics has been a growing concern in research and clinical practice. The writer notes that language differences may be perhaps the most important stumbling block to the effective counseling and assessment of this population. The writer looks carefully at this issue and determines how much treatment is affected and whether there is anything that can to done to help Hispanics get better mental health treatment, even if they cannot speak English, or cannot speak it well. The writer points out that when clients and their therapists cannot communicate in the same language, they can often misunderstand each other, and this makes it very difficult to interact and provide what is needed by the therapeutic relationship. Further the writer highlights that since this is the case, mental health services are very under-utilized by the Hispanic population, and this issue must be addressed if this population is to be helped.

From the Paper
"The interaction between therapists and their patients has long been a subject of study. Usually, these studies relate to Caucasian therapists and how their Caucasian clients respond to them. It seems as though there is the greater amount of Caucasian people in the therapy profession, and therefore the relationship between Caucasian therapists and Caucasian patients is easier to study. While it is true that there are many Caucasian therapists, there are also many therapists out there with a different ethnic background. Some are African-American, as well as Native American, Asian, Hispanic, and other nationalities. There are also many patients with a different ethnic background, and many of these individuals do not speak English, or do not speak it well enough to really communicate their thoughts and feelings in a therapeutic setting. While Hispanics are the main focus here, others will also be mentioned briefly, to shed some light on how large the actual problem is."

Tags:Hispanics, communicate, counseling, therapists

Abstract
This paper examines the current state of scholarship with regard to how language and culture can impact the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders. The paper contends that there is much research but still relatively little in the way of concrete guidance for the therapist in everyday practice. The paper claims that is necessary for behavioral health professionals to first look at their own attitudes toward diversity and then for them to recognize and accept the reality of difference in the people they will deal with. The paper asserts that before a therapist can accurately create either a diagnosis or a treatment plan, he or she must understand where the subject comes from, not only as far as personal history but with respect to the cultural views that shape response to whatever happened to the person individually.

Outline
Introduction
The Scope of the Issue
Language
Cross-cultural Prevalence of Mental Disorders
Methodology
Review of Literature
How Well is the Issue Being Addressed?

From the Paper
"These issues do not just present treatment problems. How can one ethically diagnose and treat someone he or she does not understand? It becomes a most serious matter of being incompetent to provide adequate treatment to the Asian or Arab immigrant. It is also frequently the case that, as professionals, counselors are not aware that the African-American or Hispanic-American person sitting across the desk, comes from a different cultural perspective even though he or she may have been born and raised in this country. Bluntly, incompetence is not acceptable in any health care setting. It would seem that it is now necessary for members of the behavioral health professions to develop new skills and tools if they are to deserve the confidence and trust of the people they will be treating."

Tags:foreign, psychotherapy, immigrant

Abstract
This paper discusses that it is important for nurses today to not only know how to use computer technology but also how to collect data for use in patient care. The paper states that in the future nurses will not only be using computer technologies, but over the years information processing, decision theory, language development, and computer interface design will be important. The author feels that telehealth clinics will be abundant, especially in rural areas with nurses increasingly serving as coaches, teachers, and colleagues, working side-by-side with empowered consumers in a high-quality system of computer-supported, low-cost, self-managed mental health care.

Table of Contents
Introduction
What is Now?
What is Possible?
What is Probable?
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Patients will be able to access information about their disorder and consult health care professionals who are experts in mental health via the Internet. Self-help communities will be established in cyberspace, with each site devoted to a single health-related topic such as anxiety or depression. These communities will provide "technical medical information, practical coping tips, emotional support, and online second opinions." The patient will be instructed to take more responsibility for his or her care."

Tags:telehealth, consumerrs, coaches, self-help, design

Abstract
This paper provides an insight into the condition of deafness. It discusses how the deaf population is severely under-served, especially those that suffer some form of mental illness and require attention from the counseling profession. It also examines the issues that arise when formulating a counseling relationship between a deaf client and a counselor in view of the language and cultural differences.

From the Paper
"Specialization in counseling the deaf person is a recent development. Many issues arise when formulating a counseling relationship between a deaf client and a counselor. These issues include communication mode, cultural differences and language deficits. Communication difficulties pose the biggest barrier to counseling. Most psychologists agree that they should conduct sessions in the mode of communication that the client who is hearing impaired prefers (Happ & Altmaier, 1982)."

Tags:disabled, population, counseling, services, psychopathology, mental, health

Abstract
This paper explains that the concept of addiction is most often used in the structural context of mental health because the mental health profession is concerned with how to care for the individual who is substance dependent. The author relates that addiction is the sum of the characteristics of unpredictable behavior changes, the inability to maintain impulses and self-control, and the compulsiveness to be gratified through an increase in dependency on the substances abused for pleasure. The paper concludes that the practical results of this conceptual analysis reveal that nurses can better understand and assess the need to care for the addicted client, worker, or family member when they have an increased consciousness about the structural forms that contribute to the solidification of addiction.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Isolating Questions of the Concept
Right Answers
Model Case
Contrary Case
Borderline Case
Invented Case
Social Context
Underlying Anxieties
Practical Results
Results in Language
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The following case story serves as a pure example of all of the elements that comprise concept of addiction. Jim is a 35-year-old Caucasian male who began to "shoot heroin" with coworkers after work. His heroin addiction started out as a half a gram of heroin injected intravenously after work and over two years, grew to two grams of heroin per day. John has begun to let his personal appearance deteriorate. His job performance declined and he was fired. A usual day for him now involves sitting in front of the television in a state of euphoria. His wife and daughter, who live with him, urge him to seek help for his illness. His wife states, ?He has become moody and easily agitated."

Tags:mental, dependent, unpredictable, self-control, care

Abstract
This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of domestic violence against Asian-American women. Specifically, the paper discusses domestic violence among Asian-Americans in the United States.

Introduction
Reason Why People Left Their Own Home (Country)
General Idea about Domestic Violence/Welfare and API
Domestic Violence Specific to API Women - Vietnamese
Distinguishing Dynamics
Meaning of Physical Abuse
Abusive Community Norms
Negative Effects on the Community
Language as Well as Culture
Mental Health Issues of Family and Child Rearing
Recommendation
Question and Answer for Immigrant and Refugee Women
You have a Right to be Free from Violence in your Own Home
Conclusion
Confront the Problem of Resettlement
The Different Individuals Deal with their Heritage and Create a New Life for Themselves in a Country That Is Not Always Welcoming Them

From the Paper
"Domestic violence is widespread in the United States, and widespread among Asian American women. Studies indicate that some form of domestic abuse occurs in one out of two marital relationships (Rimonte 328). Researchers estimate that domestic abuse involves at least 2 million married Americans each year. The number rises even more when researchers add in the numbers of abusive non-married and gay couples (Hamberger and Renzetti xi). As the numbers indicate, domestic abuse can occur in any relationship, from male-female to gay and lesbian. In the American community, many of these abusive relationships go unreported, and the same is true of the Asian community. Most abusers have a pattern of abuse as children, or are prone to violent and/or antisocial behavior. In fact, many abusers have much in common with violent criminals."

Tags:clash, cultures, goldfields, california, railroads, immigrants, assimilating, marital, relationships, vietnamese, korean

Abstract
This paper describes Infotech's successfully marketed product, the game BrainTrain, and the company's plan to expand its market to Canada and other countries. The writer explains that Infotech has already prepared a Canadian version of the game, due to high demand, and that French and English language versions of the online game are available. The writer lists the many advantages of the Canadian market, and Infotech's plan for promoting the product there.

Outline
Introduction
Description of Product
Characteristics of Target Market
Market Screening
Basic Need Potential
Exchange Rate Trends
Import Restrictions
Price Controls
Government and Public Attitudes to US Products
Size, Number and Financial Strength of Competitors
Sociocultural Forces
Attitudes and Beliefs
Languages
Education
Export Marketing Strategies
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Infotech, BrainTrain is a hand held memory recall game that encompasses two game formats. The game can be used by all ages, as the simpler games in the system require no reading skills and rely on shape, color, size and image memory games, similar to variations on the popular card game memory, with the addition of dimension puzzles. The second aspect of the game system is a current event memory game, which can be updated utilizing any internet connected computer with BrainTrain software and a USP cord, which users use to log on to the BrainTrain website and upload current question data. Questions range from simple to complex and the game is a basic trivia game that includes pertinent pop culture as well as name recognition and event data specific to national and international events, from the last 20 years."

Tags:technology sales Nintendo, mental health, medical economy blog

Abstract
The paper discusses how narrative therapy was developed by, among others, Dr. White in the 1950s, and has been found especially useful in helping overcome verbal limitations of autism, as well as developing bridges for those whose English language is limited and who may not be able to fully express themselves.

From the Paper
"We live in a stressful world. Many lives are more fragile- or at least detected as such. Therefore, more and more diverse types of therapy are utilized. Some work, some do not. Some provide permanent relief; some, only temporary easement of anguish and mental health problems. Narrative therapy is one aspect of trying to ease some pain that has seen beneficial and inconclusive results. Narrative therapy is a good way to externalize problems: "When the problem becomes an entity that is separate from the person, and when people are not tied to... negative 'certainties' about their lives, new options for...""

Tags:therapy, asperger's syndrome, mental health

Abstract
This paper defines cognition and explains the effects of aging on the brain in relation to memory, attention, metacognition, effects on language and the effects of aging on the executive function and finally cognitive function in very old age.

Introduction
Causes
Overview of Findings in Relation to Cognition and Aging
Cognitive Aging and Working Memory
Long-Term Memory
Environmental Support Indications
Health-Related Cognitive Function Impairment
Changes in Hormonal Levels Associated with Cognitive Decline
Medical Treatments Available
Dietary Changes
Lifestyle Changes
Nutritional Aids in Combating Cognitive Dysfunction
Summary
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Manifestations of the age-associated cognitive disorder may be in various forms including senility, loss of memory, Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Dementia is inclusive of diseases that involve nerve cell deterioration with loss in two complex behavior areas including language, memory, visual abilities, spatial abilities, and judgment."

Tags:mental, process, knowing, thinking, learning, judging, dysfunction, disturbances