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Women, Men And Fiction: 

Notes On How Not To Answer Hard Questions

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Nothing is more vexing than a question where 10 percent of the public discussion is spent trying to answer it and 90 percent is spent arguing about whether it matters.

Such is the question of why, in many major publications, far more books by men are reviewed than books by women. Probably the best-known set of statistics comes from an organization called VIDA (Women in the Literary Arts), which has created a feature called "The Count." That feature consists of pie charts that track the number of women and men both doing the reviewing and being reviewed. For instance, in 2011, they found that The New York Review Of Books reviewed 71 female authors and 293 male authors. In The New York Times, it was 273 women and 520 men.

Those in power, sometimes unaware of their privilege, are the ones who question whether this list and these activities matter.  In our very gender-ed social culture, that's men.  

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Assessment and Diagnosis, Treatment Planning (11%)

Diagnosis Can Miss ADHD in Girls

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MULTIAXIAL DIAGNOSIS

In the DSM-IV-TR system, an individual is diagnosed on five different domains, or "axes."  The multi-axial system in DSM-IV-TR was developed in part in order to capture more of the complexity surrounding psychiatric conditions.
Axis I: Clinical Disorders: Major psychiatric disorders are diagnosed on Axis I. For example, major depressive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder disorders of learning, and developmental disabilities.   Axis I tends to be reserved for major disorders that are thought to be somewhat episodic
Axis II: Personality Disorders or Mental Retardation: these are thought to be longer-standing conditions of thinking and behavior that are typically present before age 18.  For example, personality disorders and Mental retardation (or MR).  These are chronic conditions separated from Axis I conditions in order to allow them to be highlighted
Axis III: Medical or Physical Conditions: Axis III is reserved for medical or physical conditions that may affect or be affected by mental health issues.  For example, if someone has cancer, and their illness and treatment are affecting their mental health, that would be important information to be conveyed in the diagnosis.
Axis IV: Contributing Environmental or Psychosocial Factors: Often, a psychiatric diagnosis happens in the context of major environmental or social stressors. For example, job loss, divorce, financial problems, or homelessness.
Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning: The GAF is a number between 0 and 100 which is meant to indicate level of functioning, or a person's ability to engage in adaptive daily living.  Lower scores indicate lower functioning. 

Click here for the Expanded text on Multiaxial Diagnosis

 Axis I is reserved for clinical disorders and developmental and learning disorders. Disorders that may be present on Axis I include:

• Panic Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Social Phobia
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
• Specific Phobia

Axis II is for personality disorders or mental retardation. Disorders that may appear on Axis II include:

• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Histrionic Personality Disorder
• Dependent Personality Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Axis III is for medical and/or physical conditions or disorders. For example:

• Hyperthyroidism
• Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)

Axis IV indicates factors contributing to, or affecting, the current psychiatric disorder and treatment outcomes. These include:

• Lack of an adequate support system
• Social issues
• Educational problems
• Problems with work
• Financial difficulties
• Legal problems
• Other psychosocial and environmental problems

Axis V is for the GAF or global assessment functioning. This is a 100-point scale that the mental health professional uses to describe the patient’s overall level of performance in usual daily activities and social, occupational, academic and interpersonal functioning.

_Source:

American Psychiatric Association. "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed., text revision" 2000 Washington, DC: Author.  

DSM Decision Trees for Differential Diagnosis

The purpose of these decision trees is to aid the clinician in understanding the organization and hierarchical structure of the DSM-IV Classification. Each decision tree starts with a set of clinical features. When one of these features is a prominent part of the presenting clinical picture, the clinician can follow the series of questions to rule in or rule out various disorders.
I. Differential Diagnosis of Mental Disorders Due to a General Medical Condition
II. Differential Diagnosis of Substance-Induced Disorders
III. Differential Diagnosis of Psychotic Disorders
IV. Differential Diagnosis of Mood Disorders
V. Differential Diagnosis of Anxiety Disorders
VI. Differential Diagnosis of Somatoform Disorders
Click here for expanded text on Differential Diagnosis

Mental/Behavioral Health DISORDERS

Mood and Anxiety Disorders

 http://ptsd.about.com/od/ptsdbasics/a/PTSDoverview.htm

http://depression.about.com/od/whatisdepression/tp/facts.htm

Personality Disorders

http://bpd.about.com/od/relatedconditions/a/Personality-Disorders.htm

The DSM-IV-TR states that Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is an Axis II disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions/affects. The diagnostic criteria for BPD is that it is manifested by 5 or more symptoms, such as inappropriate, intense anger, fear of abandonment, impulsive self-damaging behaviors, suicidal threats and gestures, and chronic feelings of emptiness. People with BPD may have a tendency to themselves and others as all good or all bad, with no grey areas; this is termed “splitting.”

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AUTISM
http://autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/a/symptoms.htm

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Community Practice

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NPR Audio: Coping With College And Mental Illness

Entering College (with Autism, ADHD, and Depression)

 An Autistic Student's Journey To College : NPR

On Morning Edition, a great story about managing in college when one is diagnosed with mental health issues.  In this story, a student entering college talks about registering with Disability Services on-campus when he's dealt with several long-term illnesses from a young age.  He mentions planning to register with the office, even though he doesn't feel as if he needs services now -- he wants them to know that he comes with diagnoses and that now at the school.

It's smart to register because you get to learn about possible services that can be of immense help and you also have a contact to guide you through the process, who can also step in if   They talk about making the transition from home to school and necessary steps they need to take to make his experience successful.

Many students either don't know they have a mental/behavioral health disorder, or are in the dark about how to get help or the fact that they deserve support int he form of accommodations.  However, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures that a wide variety of accommodations are available for people with all types of disabilities (or, rather, different abilities from the majority) that help everyone to exist on more level playing field, and, in effect, increasing social justice in our culture.

Too often, work flow proceeds in a traditional way that no one questions because they have no trouble following those practices.  It's always been (done) that way?  But, discerning critical thinkers realize that these are just as socially created as "work" is itself.  There are a million different ways to do most tasks and to be productive.  Using the resources offered by the ADA is a way of celebrating the rights of all people, even those in the majority as far as abilities go.

Quit Smoking NOW: Smokefree.gov Resources

Smokefree.gov: Reasons for Quitting

Smokefree.gov: Smoking Triggers

Smokefree.gov: Putting a Stop to Smoky Thinking

Clearing the Air (2011) - Smokefree.gov's Online Guide to Quitting for all smokers interested in quitting

This booklet is designed to help you at any stage—whether you’re still thinking about quitting, have made the decision to quit, or have already taken steps to quit and just need help maintaining your new lifestyle. Both ex-smokers and experts have contributed to this guide. Clearing the Air can help people at all stages make it to their final goal—living smokefree. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Forever Free™ (2011) for smokers who have recently quit

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to stop smoking, and have taken real steps to quit. Now comes the next step: Staying smokefree. People who quit smoking initially fight to overcome their body’s addiction to the drug nicotine. But afterward, they still face challenges that can tempt them to smoke. Forever Free™ includes eight booklets that describe these challenges and ways to deal with them without smoking. Among the topics are controlling weight gain, dealing with stress, and what to do if you have that first cigarette. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Forever Free for Baby and Me™ (2004) for pregnant smokers who have recently quit

Congratulations on quitting smoking! You have taken one of the most important health steps that a woman can take. The fact that you asked for Forever Free for Baby and Me means that you want to stay smokefree for you, your baby, and your family. You can succeed! Your commitment, along with the Forever Free for Baby and Me booklets, should increase your chance of success! AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Libres Para Siempre por mi Bebé y por Mí™(2004) para fumadoras embarazadas que han dejado de fumar recientemente

¡Felicidades por dejar de fumar! Usted ha dado uno de los pasos más importantes que una mujer puede dar. El hecho de haber pedido información sobre "Libres para siempre por mi bebé y por mí" significa que desea vivir sin fumar: por su bien, el de su bebé y el de su familia. ¡Puede lograrlo! ¡Ese compromiso y los folletos de "Libres para siempre por mi bebé y por mí" mejorarán sus probabilidades de éxito! AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Guía: Viva de forma más saludable para usted y su familia, deje de fumar hoy mismo (2011) para fumadores de habla hispana

El número de habitantes de habla hispana está aumentando rápidamente y, pronto, ellos llegarán a ser el segundo grupo étnico más grande en los Estados Unidos. Junto con este crecimiento, hay una necesidad mayor de materiales en español que podrían ayudar a la población de habla hispana a dejar de fumar y ha mantenerse así. Escritas para quienes piensan dejar de fumar o quienes ya han dejado de fumar, estas 44 páginas están llenas de fotos, dibujos llamativos y contenido que se basa en la cultura hispana. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Pathways to Freedom for African American smokers
This guide was developed to address the national concern over the high rates of smoking among the African-American population. This updated edition (2003) offers proven strategies for anyone who wants to quit; how friends and family can help, and how the community and its leaders can promote the value of gaining freedom from tobacco. AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Smokeless Tobacco: A Guide for Quitting for young men who have decided to quit using spit tobacco
This booklet is designed specifically for young men who have decided to quit using spit tobacco or who are thinking about quitting. It includes reasons to quit, addresses myths about spit tobacco, and helps the reader develop a plan for quitting.

AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Fact Sheets and FAQs for smokers and non-smokers looking to learn about the impact of smoking
19 Fact Sheets and set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) providing information about cigarettes and other tobacco products, environmental tobacco smoke, and additional topics.  AVAILABLE AS PDF TO SAVE OR PRINT, TOO!

Smokefree Women: Smoking in Your State: Data View

Smokefree Women: Smoking in Your State: Data View

Smoking in Your State: Data View

State	Percentage of Adults That Smoke	Pack Price	Pack Price Rank	Smoking Percentage Rank	Work Ban?	Bar Ban?	Restaurant Ban?
United States	20.6	5.51	--	--	no	no	no
Alaska	20.6	7.01	8th	12th	no	no	no
Alabama	22.5	4.42	48th	7th	no	no	no
Arkansas	21.4	5.22	28th	11th	yes	no	no
Arizona	16.1	6.20	12th	40th	yes	yes	yes
California	12.8	5.09	29th	50th	yes	yes	yes
Colorado	17.0	4.88	32nd	35th	yes	yes	yes
Connecticut	15.4	7.31	5th	43rd	yes	yes	yes
Washington, DC	15.2	6.56	10th	45th	yes	yes	yes
Delaware	18.2	4.99	30th	23rd	yes	yes	yes
Florida	18.1	5.40	21st	24th	yes	no	yes
Georgia	17.6	4.44	46th	30th	no	no	no
Hawaii	15.3	7.56	3rd	44th	yes	yes	yes
Iowa	17.1	5.26	27th	34th	yes	yes	yes
Idaho	16.3	4.53	43rd	39th	no	no	yes
Illinois	18.5	5.57	18th	22nd	yes	yes	yes
Indiana	23.1	4.82	34th	5th	no	no	no
Kansas	17.8	4.72	36th	29th	yes	yes	yes
Kentucky	25.6	4.55	40th	1st	no	no	no
Louisiana	22.0	4.40	49th	10th	yes	no	yes
Massachusetts	14.9	7.04	7th	49th	yes	yes	yes
Maryland	15.1	6.11	13th	46th	yes	yes	yes
Maine	17.2	6.08	14th	32nd	yes	yes	yes
Michigan	19.6	6.04	15th	18th	yes	yes	yes
Minnesota	16.7	5.27	25th	37th	yes	yes	yes
Missouri	23.1	3.97	51st	6th	no	no	no
Mississippi	23.3	4.55	40st	4th	no	no	no
Montana	16.8	5.36	23rd	36th	yes	yes	yes
North Carolina	20.3	4.55	40nd	14th	no	yes	yes
North Dakota	18.6	4.14	50th	21st	yes	no	no
Nebraska	16.7	4.64	38th	38th	yes	yes	yes
New Hampshire	15.7	5.46	20th	42nd	yes	yes	yes
New Jersey	15.8	7.06	6th	41st	yes	yes	yes
New Mexico	17.9	5.79	16th	26th	yes	yes	yes
Nevada	22.0	4.95	31st	8th	yes	no	yes
New York	17.9	8.97	1st	25th	yes	yes	yes
Ohio	20.3	5.30	24th	13th	yes	yes	yes
Oklahoma	25.4	4.86	33rd	3rd	no	no	no
Oregon	17.8	4.76	35th	28th	yes	yes	yes
Pennsylvania	20.2	5.39	22nd	16th	yes	no	no
Rhode Island	15.0	7.63	2nd	47th	yes	yes	yes
South Carolina	20.3	4.49	44th	15th	no	no	no
South Dakota	17.4	5.27	25th	31st	yes	yes	yes
Tennessee	22.0	4.72	36th	9th	no	no	no
Texas	17.9	5.47	19th	27th	no	no	no
Utah	9.8	5.70	17th	51st	yes	yes	yes
Virginia	19.0	4.44	46th	19th	no	no	no
Vermont	17.1	6.53	11th	33rd	yes	yes	yes
Washington	14.9	7.54	4th	48th	yes	yes	yes
Wisconsin	18.7	6.72	9th	20th	yes	yes	yes
West Virginia	25.5	4.49	44th	2nd	no	no	no
Wyoming	19.9	4.56	39th	17th	no	no	no

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Community Engagement Model Development plans

So, I want to spend some time learning about community engagement.  Since I began this final internship of my graduate education, this seems to be a huge part that's missing in community change efforts.  I want to know what I can learn from the research out there - what are well-researched methods? what are best evidence-based practices? what "should" we be using in our change projects? when is best to poll the community?  in the beginning, before we start, as a check-up on progress, to gain satisfaction rating on the job we're doing, in the end as an evaluative measure?  ALL OF THE ABOVE?  How can we partner with communities and their members, the people who are actually affected most by these changes, and the ones who probably know best (despite our best efforts at studying them)?  How can we act as community members' consultants, instead of what usually happens that we end up doing things to them?

Below is a mind map of some of the thoughts I have on the issue, and where I want to go with these ideas.  Ultimately, I'd like to continue the work that I'm doing at my internship -- collaborating with other community planning staff on unique ways that we can do this as social scientists, ways that including use of the many tools available to us on the Internet, and ways that make partnering with community representatives and stakeholders as painless, inexpensive, and rewarding as possible.

I don't know if anyone will read this, but I'm looking for people to partner with to work on this project.  I have an idea to start us off with that I believe would be effective. 

If you think you might be interested, please let me know.  Eventually, I want to publish a paper about the development of the model and the data collected about its effectiveness during testing.  At the least, I want to publish it in the "grey literature" (websites and other self-publishing media).

Quit Smoking NOW Resources: Identify Your Triggers

Smoking Triggers

What are your "triggers"?

Certain things trigger, or turn on, your need for a cigarette. They can be moods, feelings, places, or things you do. Knowing your triggers helps you stay in control. Put a check next to things that tempt you to smoke:
Feeling stressed
Feeling down
Talking on the phone
Drinking liquor, like wine or beer
Watching TV
Driving
Finishing a meal
Playing cards
Taking a work break
Being with other smokers
Drinking coffee
Seeing someone else smoke
Cooling off after a fight
Feeling lonely
After having sex
My other triggers are:
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via: SmokeFree.gov

Quit Smoking NOW Resources: Identify Reasons for Quitting

Reasons for Quitting

Here are some examples of reasons to quit:
I will feel healthier right away. I will have more energy and better focus. My senses of smell and taste will be better. I will have whiter teeth and fresher breath. I will cough less and breathe better.
I will be healthier the rest of my life. I will lower my risk for cancer, heart attacks, strokes, early death, cataracts, and skin wrinkling.
I will make my partner, friends, family, kids, grandchildren, and co-workers proud of me.
I will be proud of myself. I will feel more in control of my life. I will be a better role model for others.
I will no longer expose others to my second-hand smoke.
I will have a healthier baby. (If you or your partner is pregnant)
I will have more money to spend.
I won't have to worry: "When will I get to smoke next?" or "What do I do when I'm in a smokefree place?"
My other reasons are:
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via SmokeFree.gov_

RESOURCES: Research Links and Resources - Planned Parenthood - Heartland

Research Links and Resources - Planned Parenthood

Research Links and Resources

We've compiled a list of links to useful websites for educational information, statistics and research materials below.

Abortion

• The Alan Guttmacher Institute
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America
• National Abortion Federation
• National Abortion Rights Action League

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Abstinence

• Advocates For Youth
• National Coalition to Prevention Teen Pregnancy
• Sexuality Information & Education Council of the US (SIECUS)

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Contraception

• SIECUS
• Alan Guttmacher Institute
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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Disability & Sexuality

• Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
• Enable Link

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT)

• Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network
• A Guide to LGBT Health Resources
• The National Coalition for LGBT Health
• Youth Resource
• World Professional Association for Transgender Health
• Susan's Place Transgender Resources
• Hudson's FTM Resource Guide
• American Civil Liberties Union

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Parenting Information

• Talking with Kids about Tough Issues
• Advocates for Youth
• Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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Planned Parenthood Information & History

• Planned Parenthood Federation of America

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Reproductive Issues

• Center for Reproductive Rights
• Women’s National Law Center

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Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s)

• The Center for Disease Control & Prevention
• American Social Health Association
• SIECUS

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Sexuality Information for Teens

• Sex Etc.
• Scarleteen
• Teenwire
• I Wanna Know
• My Sistahs

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Teen Pregnancy Information

• National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy
• The Alan Guttmacher Institute
• National Center for Health Statistics
• SIECUS
• Resource Center for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention

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