Prevention of mental illness is critical, especially among children, since one might not understand them when experiencing such problems. Parents should ensure they understand different mental illnesses that their children might experience to help in the early detection of such illnesses (Espejo & Thomson Gale, 2012). The prevention and proper management of children’s mental health are critical since t ensure they have a better, healthy life as they grow to become adults. Numerous adverse conditions might be witnessed in the future if there is no proper management of any mental health issues when one is a child. The issue of addressing mental health problems has not been fully covered by…

Introduction The outbreak of COVID-19 has created a substantial economic downturn in the American economy. The numbers of unemployed Americans during this crisis has now increased by 14 million people, and was up to 20.5 million people by May 2020 (Lee, 2020). That’s a substantial increase of more than half compared to the unemployment numbers in the country we saw in February before the COVID crisis had taken hold, when unemployment stood at just 6.2 million. Back in February 2020, the United States unemployment rate stood at just 3.8%, which was one of the lowest records of unemployment in history since the time of World War II (Aaronson & Alba,…

The anti-hero character has slowly become a popular part of modern literature largely because of the appeal the character brings to the audience. This particular character type engages in actions, which go against society’s set rules. These acts do become a form of wish fulfillment for the audience, as they can live through the character. In turn, the character becomes more relatable because he or she has an imperfect nature. Through the characters of Anny Dunne and Libby Day in Gillian Flynn’s books, Dark Places, and Gone Girl, anti-hero characters are intriguing and exciting because of their contradicting personality characteristics and unclear goals, which create realistic characters the audience, can…

How does this book portray slaves’ owners? (Like Mr. and Mrs. Shelby- not like Mr. Haley). Faced with a critical issue of faith and law, the slave owners know that whatever action they take will significantly impact their lives, losing their farm or try to salvage it by selling their slaves. Mr. Shelby’s description of a considerate and caring person in the manner of his treatment of his slaves acknowledging the treatment his slaves would get once sold the South, he debt makes him extremely desperate, and it would be the only way to keep his house. Mrs. Shelby explores her spiritual beliefs on slavery and the overall impact on…

Substance abuse in adolescent is associated with risk factors such as drug induced psychosis or suicide. The serious risk factors are at the focus of the pediatric health departments and the public health sector as they lead to serious mortalities. The health systems seek to increase their capacity to screen and provide early interventions for the affected youth. This paper seeks to examine the issue to assessment and management of substance abuse among adolescents in inpatient settings. The clinical report by Levy and Williams (2016) introduces the concepts of screening and a clinical approach that applies policy guidelines. The report capitalizes on early screening and brief interventions before referral to…

In the article, “Harnessing Innovation for Change: Sustainability and Poverty in Developing Countries,” Khavul & Bruton (2013) examine strategies that managers can use to incorporate poverty eradication efforts into the social sustainability nexus across international settings. According to the authors, poverty is a major challenge in the development of innovations that promote sustainability. The main stakeholders that managers should consider while developing the interventions include local customers, suppliers, and other individuals in the spiritual ecosystem. The paper is organized in different sections, including the introduction, factors that influence the sustainability nexus, and a conclusion. The introduction part offers an overview of sustainability in international business and how poverty in developing…

The death of Toni Morrison in 2019 left a significant vacuum in the world of literature. Morrison, a celebrated black American writer, will be remembered for championing women’s rights and equality, especially for African Americans living in a deeply segregated America. As one of the leading black writers of her generation, Morrison was not blind to the rampant racism in America. In her novel, Song of Solomon, Morrison places racism as one of her central themes. She believes that racism is the root cause of misery. As black characters strive to discover their true identities, they unearth dark secrets about the evils of racism. In Song of Solomon, Morrison believes…

The Chiquita in Colombia participated in the tropical growing and marketing of bananas. However, the business was later referred to as “Blood Bananas” because the company was linked to many criminal activities. For instance, Chiquita was tied to bribing Latin American government officials to receive preferential treatment. Moreover, the company encouraged US coups against small nations and dictatorships in Central America’s “banana republics.” Additionally, it exploited its local workers, created an abusive monopoly, and worked with terrorists. Based on the reading, my perspective on business abroad has changed since I understand that besides being immensely rewarding, it is characterized by significant risks, including companies having a damaged reputation and receiving…

Voters in the U.S. go to the polls every four yours to elect the nation’s president as well as their vice president. However, when casting their ballots, voters do not pick the presidential election winner based solely on the national popular vote. What they do by casting this ballot is to help determine who their state’s Electoral College Delegates will support for the president and vice president. Therefore, a candidate may end up winning the popular vote nationally and still fail to win the presidency owing to a shortage of votes in the Electoral College, as was the case in 2016. Klepeis explains that the Electoral College has its basis…

Key Individuals and Plot Analysis Intercepted calls from key suspects reveal their intentions to carry out attacks in the United States. The links between the identified individuals and extremist groups calls for heightened surveillance of planned attacks that would expose the country to devastating losses of lives and property. The identification of the key masterminds who sought to engage other groups provides insights into the commands connected to him and the specific regions where planning happens. Further, intelligence reports from the NSA, FBI and CIA reveals the existence of individuals with expertise in explosives, logistical planning, hacking, and business. For example, intelligence identified individuals planning terror attacks and had expertise…