Discussion Post: Mental Health
Read about the poor state of mental health care in the United States. In this discussion, choose one of the topics listed below and provide the following overview information and scenario completion:
A. Scientific name of illness and any "common" terms it may also be known by
a. Symptoms
b. Treatment options
c. Number of people estimated to be effected
d. Side effects associated with most common treatment method
B. Scenario: You are a public health professional, and someone comes into your office displaying the symptoms of your chosen mental illness. What is your course of action to assist this person?
a. How would you speak to them?
b. What questions would you ask?
c. What services do you believe public health can offer?
d. Would you refer this person to another office?
e. How would you follow up with this individual?
Mental illness topics: Panic disorder.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.