PSY 325 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Vincent De Paul, Emil Kraepelin, Clinical Psychology
11 Dec 2013
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In the section on clinical workonly comparing psychologists to psychiatrists on exam - Mental health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. In emergencies, the number of people with mental dis- orders is estimated to increase by 6 11%. About half of mental disorders begin before age 14. Worldwide, 800,000 people commit suicide every year. Mental disorders increase the risk for physical disorders. Many health conditions increase the risk of mental disorders. Stigma prevents many people from seeking mental health care. There are great inequities in the availability of mental health professionals across the world. 1 in 4 adult americans suffers from a mental disorder. Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on developing assessment strategies and interventions to deal with these painful experiences that touch everyone"s life.
