{"title":"The Self: Can Behaviorism Inform the Study of The Self?","authors":"G. Hunter","doi":"10.24966/PDA-0150/100021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24966/PDA-0150/100021","url":null,"abstract":"Burrhus Frederic Skinner’s discussion of Self-Control begins with the explanation of its implicit nature in establishing relations between stimuli and responses. In functional analysis an independent variable operates as a means of controlling a behavior response for either an analyst or individual. This phenomenon is the focus of experimental science and validating the relational effect is the objective of behaviorist study. Regarding individuals controlling their own behavior their issue of responsibility is of relevance. A major part of adolescent development is learning to take responsibility for his or her self. The learning process coincides with biological, social, and psychological developments that must be navigated with care to avoid negative effects on the individual’s self-concept and self-efficacy (belief in one’s capacity to function competently). Developing a behavior response repertoire to environmental stimuli is a moment to moment endeavor that Skinner acknowledges but insists on focusing on the behavior and not the behaving individual. By discriminating between stimuli and altering environmental circumstances organisms behave. Citation: Hunter G (2019) The Self: Can Behaviorism Inform the Study of The Self?. J Psychiatry Depress Anxiety 5: 021.","PeriodicalId":91269,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of psychiatry, depression & anxiety","volume":"22 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90554358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dose Positive CHD8 have a Role in Ketogenic Diet Response in Autism: A Case Report","authors":"","doi":"10.24966/PDA-0150/100012","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24966/PDA-0150/100012","url":null,"abstract":"Citation: AlQassmi A, AlOtiabi M, AlRabeeah F (2018) Dose Positive CHD8 have a Role in Ketogenic Diet Response in Autism: A Case Report. J Psychiatry Depress Anxiety 4: 012. Abstract Autism is a brain disorder that limits a person’s ability to commu-nicate and relate to other people. The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are poorly treated with current medications. Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are frequently co-morbid with a diagnosis of epilepsy. Ketogenic diets are remarkably effective in treatments for epilepsy in children in the same time there are several studies showed the effectiveness of ketogenic in Autism and behavior asso- ciated with it. This study tests the effects of ketogenic diet feeding in Autism and their behavior, a child with autism spectrum disorder. The child was started on ketogenic diet formulas starting at 5 years of age, diet protocols continued and performance of tests of sociability and repetitive behavior was assessed. A ketogenic diet improved behavioral characteristics of autism spectrum disorder. Ketogenic diet feeding improved multiple measures of sociability and reduced repetitive behavior in autism child. Positive gene mutation of autism may be an important factors in showing the response of high lipid diet in those children.","PeriodicalId":91269,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of psychiatry, depression & anxiety","volume":"21 9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88555453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mental Health First Aid Act: A Policy Analysis","authors":"S. Bhatta","doi":"10.24966/pda-0150/100013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24966/pda-0150/100013","url":null,"abstract":"Mental health is a critical part of overall wellness. Only 17% of United States adults are in a state of optimal mental health. Depression is the most common type of mental illness. Likewise, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is common in childhood and adolescence and is associated with functional impairment and suicide. Among teenagers and young adults, suicide was the second leading cause of death in 2013. Adolescents in foster care have considerably more psychiatric symptoms than their other counterparts. Mental health problems are also associated with gun violence. The purpose of this policy analysis paper is to emphasize the importance of different proposed bills and implemented policies for improving mental health outcomes. Several efforts have been made in the past to improve mental health care in the United States. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provided opportunities for expanded access to behavioral health care and established mental health and substance abuse care as essential coverage. The Mental Health First Aid Act (MHFAA) was a bill introduced in Congress in order to improve awareness, identification, and ability to appropriately respond to the needs of persons experiencing symptoms of mental disorders. The goal of this act is to provide mental health first aid training to first responders. Mental health stigma is a significant barrier to participation in mental health care. Mental health first aid training can play a significant role in building community awareness and reducing stigma. Primary care providers can also play significant roles in early identification and establishment of care coordination of mental illnesses. The positive parenting programs that motivate parents to come and discuss their family issues without any fear or shame are advantageous in improving positive outcomes. Also, policies in reducing the scarcity of the mental health providers in all states and counties should be considered. Citation: Bhatta S (2018) Mental Health First Aid Act: A Policy Analysis. J Psychiatry Depress Anxiety 4: 013.","PeriodicalId":91269,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of psychiatry, depression & anxiety","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85704464","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Medical Monopoly on Assisted Suicide","authors":"J. Doomen","doi":"10.24966/PDA-0150/100014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24966/PDA-0150/100014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":91269,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of psychiatry, depression & anxiety","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86486579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}