As a psychology we are expected to have an idea of what mental well-being and mental health is. Frost of all, what is mental well-being or mental health.
Mental health or mental well-being can be defined according to world health organization as Mental health is not just the absence of mental disorder. It is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community." been a psychology student,we had the idea of what does terms means. We have the privilege to talk with someone in-patient,the reasons why their family members brought them to the psychiatric home. We also has a "ward round "with both the in-patient and out-patient,this "ward round"experience or activity,is to know how the patient are coping with their medication,to know how they are improving and to know is there should be any change of drugs precautions.
At the psychiatric hospital there are various departments,for various purposes. There is emergency department, treatment room, out-patient department, in-patient department and the pharmacy room. Each patient is expected to pay for their drugs and bed space. Friends and family are also allowed to visit and bring things for their relations in the psychiatric hospital. It was indeed an wonderful experience. I learnt that most case aren't spiritual but physical,most of the mental cases are caused by the misuse of drugs or alcohol,or the excess abuse of substance. And some are caused by spiritual attack. I also learnt that there are some mental disorder that can be cause by genetic and some from environmental influences. They are some mental illness that can be cause by physical influences like,lost of a loved one, divorce and accident e.t.c.
Each patient is expected to a list go for a psycho-therapy for a quick recovery. We have fun talking to the patient, taking record of their condition, treatment plan e.tc.
