Reflection Paper

The thoughts and opinions you have about clients will influence your treatment of them. To discover
your own assumptions about those with mental health disorders, answer the following questions
based on your own thoughts and opinions. There are no right or wrong answers.

1. What causes the movement on the adaptive–maladaptive mental health continuum? That is,
   what motivates people to exhibit maladaptive behaviors?
2. How will you measure therapeutic success? Take into account the degree of maladaptation
   possible.
   Describe your thoughts/beliefs about the following: Mental Illness, Depression, Anorexia, etc
   

Reflection Paper

Mental health is the term used to describe one’s mental emotional, social, and physical well-being. It affects one’s behavior and feelings and influences how people interact to others, manage anxiety, and make sensible decisions. Many factors can adversely impact the health of an individual, resulting in the need for medical assistance to ensure an optimal state of mental health. This paper reflects my views and beliefs regarding mental health, assessing the effectiveness of therapy and how these concerns influence the trust of the patient and the people who are around them.

Movement on Adaptive-Maladaptive Mental Health Continuum

In examining triggers and the consequences they have and their consequences, it is evident that there is a receptive manner in which expectations could be described as too much or not enough. Stress triggers cause the person to respond in a certain way, repeatedly. The stressor is constantly evoked to the extent that the susceptibility to control may be viewed as delaying or unsatisfactory as a survival technique. For instance, when an alarm sounds in a crowd, and the panic begins, the person is paralyzed by shock. The result is a cumulative mix of events that occurred before , which creates a anxiety that triggers which leads to avoidance as a defense strategy. The vulnerability to negative effects of the external environment becomes crucial.