ADHD and the Rise in Stimulant Use Among Children

Mayes, Rick; Bagwell, Catherine L.; Erkulwater, Jennifer

doi:10.1080/10673220802167782

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“…This indicated that the rehabilitation centers used vocational activities closer to the natural life of the residents. This is being substantiated by Mueser et al (1997) who found that successful rehabilitation processes are close to the natural environment of the mentally ill persons. Further, these rehabilitation activities do not require trained instructors too.…”

Section: Rehabilitation Processesmentioning

confidence: 77%

An Evaluation of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Facilities for Homeless Mentally Ill in India

Anish

2013

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Homelessness due to chronic mental illness has become a major burden for most of the resource poor countries. The Kerala State in India has witnessed the efforts from the faith based organizations and religiously oriented families in the care and rehabilitation of the homeless mentally ill. This paper explores the processes used by these facilities for the care and rehabilitation of homeless mentally ill. Data were collected from the chief functionary of rehabilitation facilities, persons with mental illness residing in the rehabilitation centers, and volunteer care providers using interview schedules for the study of rehabilitation processes and profile of chief functionary and care providers. Otehre tools were, WHO QoL to measure the quality of life and level of functioning scale and Global Assessment of Functioning Scale for measuring the functioning. The care providers' orientation to mental illness was assessed using Orientation to Mental Illness Scale (Prabhu, 1983). 65% of the centers displayed above average patient care services whereas 25% had poor overall quality of patient care services. The residents showed moderate level of quality of life in the area of physical health, psychological health, social relationships and high level of quality of life in the * Asst Professor of Social Work, Rajagiri School of Social Sciences, Kerala; anishkrk@gmail.com. Anish K R ISSN 0975-329X2 domain of environment. The research has also identified several gaps in functioning of the facilities.

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Section: Rehabilitation Processesmentioning

confidence: 77%

An Evaluation of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Facilities for Homeless Mentally Ill in India

Anish

2013

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“…36,37 Issues that warrant attention include the long-term effect of medications on the developing brain; the distinction between normal and disordered cognitive and affective development; and the determination of decision-making capacity for children, adolescents, and teens whose wishes regarding neuroenhancement medications may differ from those of their parents. A comprehensive review and set of recommendations would require further effort by the American Academy of Neurology and related specialty societies.…”

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confidence: 99%

Responding to requests from adult patients for neuroenhancements

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In the last decade, persons who have no diagnosed medical or mental health condition are increasingly seeking and utilizing, for the ostensible purpose of enhancing their memory or cognitive skills, prescription drugs that were originally developed to improve executive function or memory in persons diagnosed with disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or Alzheimer disease. Evidence suggests that this practice, now known as neuroenhancement, is gathering momentum. As a result, neurologists may be encountering patients without a diagnosed illness asking for medications with the goal of improving their memory, cognitive focus, or attention span. Strong arguments have been made for and against this practice, often reflecting strongly held convictions concerning the appropriate practice of medicine. The purpose of this report is to provide neurologists with an overview of the ethical, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of pharmaceuticals prescribed to enhance or augment normal cognitive or affective functioning, as well as practical guidance for responding to an adult patient's request for neuroenhancement.

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“…Such knowledge of the physiological and pharmacological relevance of estrogen actions in the brain is essential if we are to realize the full translational potential of this ubiquitous steroid for promoting human health and wellbeing. Furthermore, it will highlight the importance of adopting a sex-specific approach to treating highly debilitating neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions, the prevalence of which is increasing (Szpir, 2006;Becker and Hu, 2008;Mayes et al, 2008;Williams et al, 2008).…”

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confidence: 99%