PROBLEM STATEMENT 1 It is known that a certain laboratory task takes the average person 2.5 seconds. A developmental psychologist was interested in whether older people take longer to perform this task. The psychologist tested 30 randomly selected 80-year-olds. Their mean time was 2.7 seconds, with an estimated population standard deviation of 1.4 seconds. What should the psychologist conclude (use the .05 level)? 1. Restate the question as a research hypothesis and a null hypothesis about the populations. (2 points) 2. Determine the characteristics of the comparison distribution: Population mean = (1 point) Population variance = (1 point) Standard deviation of the distribution of sample means = (1 point) Degrees of Freedom = (1 point) 3. Determine the significance cutoff. Use the t table. (1 points) 4. Determine your sample’s score on the comparison distribution. (2 points) 5. Decide whether to reject the null hypothesis. (2 points) Set Up Hypothesis Null Hypothesis H0: U = 2.5 Alternate, mean response time of older people slower than the response time of people in general H1: U>2.5 Test Statistic Population Mean(U)=2.5 Given That X(Mean)=2.7 Standard Deviation(S.D)=1.4 Number (n)=30 we use Test Statistic (Z) = x-U/(s.d/Sqrt(n)) Zo=2.7-2.5/(1.4/Sqrt(30) Zo =0.7825 | Zo | =0.7825 Critical Value The Value of |Z ?| at LOS 0.05% is 1.64 We got |Zo| =0.7825 & | Z ? | =1.64 Make Decision Hence Value of |Zo | < | Z ? | and Here we Do not Reject Ho P-Value : Right Tail - Ha : ( P > 0.7825 ) = 0.217 Hence Value of P0.05 < 0.217, Here We Do not Reject Ho accept hypothesis, we don't have evidence that mean response time of older people slower than the response time of people in general

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Quiz 3 Due Mar 1 at 11:59pm   Points 10   Questions 10   Available Mar 1 at 12am - Mar 1 at 11:59pm 23 hours and 59 minutes   Time Limit 30 Minutes Instructions Quiz #3 All quizzes will be cumulative. You will have 30 minutes to complete the quiz and your answers will be locked after you proceed to the next question. Do not log off and log back on to finish the quiz. This quiz was locked Mar 1 at 11:59pm. Attempt History  Correct answers are no longer available. Score for this quiz: 9 out of 10 Submitted Feb 21 at 10:16pm This attempt took 12 minutes.   Question 1 1 / 1 pts How would a psychologist test the hypothesis that a new stress-reduction program really works?    Try to accept the hypothesis that it does not work.      Try to reject the hypothesis that it does not work.      Try to reject the hypothesis that it does work.      Try to accept the hypothesis that it does work.     Question 2 1 / 1 pts The item below is based on the following scenario. A health psychologist is interested in the effectiveness of a new exercise on reducing the rate of heart attacks because the exercise requires no equipment and, therefore, can be done without cost. What is the null hypothesis?    The exercise will make no difference or will increase the rate of heart attacks.      The exercise will make no difference in the rate of heart attacks.      People will not participate because it does not cost them any money.      The exercise will make no difference or will reduce the rate of heart attacks.     Question 3 1 / 1 pts The correct argument for using a one-tailed test when there is a clear basis for predicting a result in a given direction is that

USE CASE STUDY 2 THROUGHOUT Module 2 Discussion No unread replies.No replies.     Skin, Eye, & Ear Disorders  For this Discussion, you will take on the role of a clinician who is building a health history for one of the following cases. Your instructor will assign you your case number.  Once you received your case number, answer the following questions: What other subjective data would you obtain? What other objective findings would you look for? What diagnostic exams do you want to order? Name 3 differential diagnoses based on this patient presenting symptoms? Give rationales for your each differential diagnosis.   Submission Instructions: Your instructor will assign you your case number and you will post on the case number you have been assigned. You will reply to the other two case studies (One of each). Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points. You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)  All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible. Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday. You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. Module 2 Assignment Due 28 May by 23:59   Points 100   Submitting an external tool     Telehealth Medicine For this assignment, answer the following questions: What are the Pros and Cons to telehealth? How will you approach and perform a telehealth assessment? What are the limits to telehealth? What is the difference between the provider's need for a successful telehealth visit versus the Patient's perspective?

Module 1 Discussion 55 unread replies.55 replies.     Theory, Practice, & Research Discuss the interrelationship among theory, practice, and research.   Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  Your initial post is worth 8 points. You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)  All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible. Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday. You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.  Module 2 Discussion No unread replies.No replies.     Qualitative & Quantitative Research Design Critically appraise a qualitative and quantitative research design.   Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  Your initial post is worth 8 points. You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)  All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible. Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday. You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.  Module 3 Discussion No unread replies.No replies.     Learning Theories & Principles and Quality Health Care Which learning theories and principles do you think are most useful to the advanced practice nurse (APN) in providing high quality health care to clients, and why?

Cultural Competence and Personal Nursing Philosophy Student Name Institution Course Instructor Date Cultural Competence and Personal Nursing Philosophy Nursing is a key pillar of a healthy society. Nursing is a community-based service meant to benefit the masses objectively. It is essential that the practitioners engage impartially. That means that the profession should be able to practice inclusivity at all times among all people in the global communities devoid of any form of biasness. Therefore, competent nursing should accommodate different cultures and serve non-discriminatively. Campinha-Bacote’s Model of The Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Campinha-Bagote’s model is critical in promoting proficient care. The framework has five constructs, namely, cultural desire, cultural awareness, cultural knowledge, cultural skill, and cultural encounters. The constructs make up the process of cultural competence (Campinha-Bacote, 2002). Although the model works from an assumption perspective, it is essential to address nursing care that is culturally sound from within to align with the external environment. Thus it serves as a vital guideline toward adopting culturally competent care among health workers. Mission Statements and Values of St. Thomas University (STU) St. Thomas University has established itself as a culturally inclusive institution extending the same in its respective programs, such as nursing. A focus on the university's mission statement evidences its commitment to promoting diversity (STU, 2022). The institution maintains a local and international outlook producing transcultural-oriented nurses at the nursing level. Thus the university plays a pivotal role in enabling cultural competency through education and healthcare. Personal Experience during Studies I would term cultural competence as the best gift humans would give to their counterparts in service provision. Cultural proficiency in the institution ensured smooth sailing for everyone despite their background. The virtue provides each one to explore their potential on level ground. Therefore, from my experience in the institution, I would recommend cultural competence in all public spaces as an inclusivity strategy.

SOAP Note Template Encounter date: ________________________ Patient Initials: ______ Gender: M/F/Transgender ____ Age: _____ Race: _____ Ethnicity ____ Reason for Seeking Health Care: ______________________________________________ HPI:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Allergies(Drug/Food/Latex/Environmental/Herbal): ___________________________________ Current perception of Health: Excellent Good Fair Poor Past Medical History Major/Chronic Illnesses____________________________________________________ Trauma/Injury ___________________________________________________________ Hospitalizations __________________________________________________________ Past Surgical History___________________________________________________________ Medications: __________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Family History: ____________________________________________________________ Social history: Lives: Single family House/Condo/ with stairs: ___________ Marital Status:________ Employment Status: ______ Current/Previous occupation type: _________________ Exposure to: ___Smoke____ ETOH ____Recreational Drug Use: __________________ Sexual orientation: _______ Sexual Activity: ____ Contraception Use: ____________ Family Composition: Family/Mother/Father/Alone: _____________________________ Health Maintenance Screening Tests: Mammogram, PSA, Colonoscopy, Pap Smear, Etc _____ Exposures: Immunization HX: Review of Systems: General: HEENT: Neck: Lungs: Cardiovascular: Breast: GI: Male/female genital: GU: Neuro: Musculoskeletal: Activity & Exercise: Psychosocial: Derm: Nutrition: Sleep/Rest: LMP: STI Hx: Physical Exam BP________TPR_____ HR: _____ RR: ____Ht. _____ Wt. ______ BMI (percentile) _____ General: HEENT: Neck: Pulmonary: Cardiovascular: Breast: GI: Male/female genital: GU: Neuro: Musculoskeletal: Derm: Psychosocial: Misc. Plan: Differential Diagnoses 1. 2. 3. Principal Diagnoses 1. 2. Plan Diagnosis Diagnostic Testing: Pharmacological Treatment: Education: Referrals: Follow-up: Anticipatory Guidance: Diagnosis Diagnostic Testing: Pharmacological Treatment: Education: Referrals: Follow-up: Anticipatory Guidance: Signature (with appropriate credentials): __________________________________________ Cite current evidenced based guideline(s) used to guide care (Mandatory)_______________ DEA#: 101010101 STU Clinic LIC# 10000000 Tel: (000) 555-1234 FAX: (000) 555-12222 Patient Name: (Initials)______________________________ Age ___________ Date: _______________ RX ______________________________________ SIG: Dispense: ___________ Refill: _________________ No Substitution Signature: ____________________________________________________________

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SMART Goals, word document For this assignment, you will work on setting goals for yourself using the SMART method. You will find an explanation of this method in the module that will guide you in your goal-setting process. You will list a minimum of five professional goals that you would like to accomplish during the clinical experience in this term. For each goal, you must provide an explanation of how the goal is representative of each of the SMART characteristics: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely. Be sure to answer the following questions for each goal summary: Can you measure it? Is it attainable? Is it realistic? What is the time frame you have set for completing that goal?   Format: Each goal summary should be at least 100 words – totaling 500 words for this assignment (added to the speaker notes). The presentation is original work and logically organized, formatted, and cited in the current APA style, including citation of references.  The presentation should consist of 10-15 slides (excluding the introduction and reference page).   How to Format a PowerPoint Presentation in APA StyleLinks to an external site. Goodwin University. (2019, October). APA style - 7th edition. https://goodwin.libguides.com/c.php?g=29109&p=7298502 This Assignment must be submitted to Turnitin. Module 3 Discussion No unread replies.No replies.       Internalizing Disorders After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss and reflect on the following: Create a 5-7 minute video using Canvas Capture. Reflect on your first experience treating a toddler, school-aged child, or adolescent with a mood or anxiety disorder. Describe a clinical situation, in detail. (Who was it, when did it happen, what happened, what caused it to happen, where did it happen, how did it happen).  Describing the clinical experience should take less than 3 minutes.  Discussing your reflection should take 3-5 minutes.

Patient Information Student Name Affiliation Course Instructor Due Date Patient Information Gathering Detailed Patient Information Mental health specialists are essential when it comes to the well-being of those dealing with psychological and emotional problems. Compiling thorough patient data is critical to offering counseling and psychiatric care that works. A possible treatment plan should be included, as well as the patient's social and medical histories and a thorough mental health assessment. Accurate Diagnosis and Treatment Planning The cornerstone of successful mental health treatment is an accurate diagnosis. By obtaining comprehensive patient data, mental health practitioners can accurately diagnose their patients by determining the type and severity of their symptoms. People with various anxiety disorders may exhibit symptoms that are similar to or overlap with one another (Goodwin, 2022). For this reason, a thorough examination is essential to determining a specific diagnosis and developing a treatment strategy. For example, excessive concern, fear, and avoidance are common symptoms of both social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, but they require different therapeutic techniques. Identification of Underlying Medical Issues There is a connection between physical and mental health, and underlying medical disorders can worsen mental health symptoms or more similar ones. A thorough medical history is necessary to recognize and treat these problems. Numerous researches have demonstrated the link between psychological and physical well-being. Those with long-term health issues, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, are more likely to experience mood disorders like anxiety and depression. These co-occurring illnesses might not be identified without a thorough medical history, resulting in insufficient or ineffective mental health therapy. Assessment of Social and Environmental Factors A person's mental health concerns require a grasp of the social and environmental milieu in which they live and work. A comprehensive social history helps identify the patient's influencing elements, including stressors, traumas, support networks, and socioeconomic circumstances. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) development and exposure to traumatic experiences are strongly correlated. By gathering comprehensive social information, mental health practitioners can identify traumatic experiences and create trauma-informed care plans to address the underlying causes of distress.

Module 2 Discussion No unread replies.No replies.     Discussion 2 After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: The importance of effective communication that promotes cultural competence.  Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  Your initial post is worth 8 points. You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)  All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible. Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday. You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.  Module 3 Discussion No unread replies.No replies.     Discussion 3 After studying Module 3: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Mary and Elmer’s fifth child, Melvin, was born 6 weeks prematurely and is 1-month old. Sarah, age 13, Martin, age 12, and Wayne, age 8, attend the Amish elementary school located 1 mile from their home. Lucille, age 4, is staying with Mary’s sister and her family for a week because baby Melvin has been having respiratory problems, and their physician told the family he will need to be hospitalized if he does not get better within 2 days. Choose two or three areas of prenatal care that you would want to discuss with Mary, and then write brief notes about what you know and/or need to learn about Amish values to discuss perinatal care in a way that is culturally congruent. Discuss three Amish values, beliefs, or practices to consider when preparing to do prenatal education classes with Amish patients.

Module 1 Assignment Due: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 23:5927/08/2023 Topic for Module 3 Assignment In preparation for your “Beliefs in Religion Related to Health” paper in Module 3, select a religion that you are interested in learning more about and briefly explain why it interests you.   Submission Instructions: This assignment is Complete/ Incomplete. Save and upload your assignment as a word document. Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday. Late work policies, expectations regarding proper citations, acceptable means of responding to peer feedback, and other expectations are at the discretion of the instructor. You can expect your grade from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date. Module 2 Discussion No unread replies.No replies.       Holistic Healers After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Describe the three types of holistic healers below. Include information about their training, approaches to healing, and evidence-based patient outcomes. How do these compare to biomedical systems of care? Shamans Medicine Men Acupuncturists   Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted, and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  Your initial post is worth 8 points. You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)  Module 2 assignment Research for Module 3 Assignment Compile research for your Module 3 Assignment. Submit a reference page of at least 5 articles. These will be articles you plan on using in your "Beliefs in Religion Related to Health" paper, due in Module 3.   Submission Instructions: This assignment is Complete/ Incomplete. Save and upload your assignment as a word document. Complete and submit the assignment by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday.

Interrelationship of Theory, Practice, and Research in Nursing and the Role of Nurse Practitioners in Shaping the Future Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Name Instructor Date Interrelationship of Theory, Practice, and Research in Nursing and the Role of Nurse Practitioners in Shaping the Future The interrelationship among theory, practice, and research in nursing is a pivotal aspect of the profession, shaping its growth and efficacy. This critical connection forms the backbone of evidence-based nursing, where theoretical knowledge informs clinical practice and research findings guide the development of new theories. According to Huang et al., 2023, understanding this interplay is paramount for nurses and healthcare providers, as it ensures that patient care remains grounded in the latest research and continuously evolves to meet the changing needs of the healthcare landscape. Interrelationship among Theory, Practice and Research The interrelationship among theory, practice, and research is fundamental to nursing, driving innovation and excellence in patient care. Nursing theory serves as the conceptual foundation of the profession. These theories are systematic and organized ideas that explain and predict various aspects of nursing. They play a crucial role in guiding both nursing practice and research. Nursing theories offer a framework for understanding the patient-nurse relationship, providing a structured approach to care delivery. For instance, theorists like Florence Nightingale and Virginia Henderson have contributed invaluable ideas that have been applied in clinical practice, helping to define the nurse's role and the principles of patient care (Tesh, 2019). Furthermore, nursing theories also provide a basis for research, as they offer testable hypotheses and ideas that can be explored and validated through empirical studies. Nursing practice is where theory meets reality. It is the application of nursing theories and research findings in the clinical setting. Nursing practice is not arbitrary but deeply informed by theory and research. For example, evidence-based practice (EBP) is a methodology that integrates the best available evidence from research with clinical expertise and patient preferences to make decisions about patient care (Sarawad, 2023). EBP emphasizes the importance of research in shaping nursing practice, ensuring that interventions are effective, safe, and tailored to the individual patient's needs.

PHILOSOPHICAL & THEORETICAL, EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH! Class Week #1 DB Discuss the interrelationship among theory, practice, and research.   Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  Your initial post is worth 8 points. You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)  All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible. Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday. You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.  Grading Rubric  Your assignment will be graded according to the grading rubric. Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources  Foundations of Nursing Science Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s). Read Butts, J. & Rich, K. (2015). Philosophies and theories for advanced nursing practice (3rd ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning. ISBN: 9781284112245 Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5 Gray, J., Grove, S. & Sutherland, S. (2018). Burns and Grove's the practice of nursing research: Appraisal, synthesis, and generation of evidence (8th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0323377584 Chapters 1-5, and 9 American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Use as a guide for writing in current APA format. As part of your readings in this Module, please also review the following: Syllabus APA and Research Guides Watch The role of the Research Nurse (9:59) MD Anderson Cancer Center. (2013, May 2). The role of the Research Nurse [Video file]. Retrieved fromThe role of the Research NurseLinks to an external site.

Assessment 1 Instructions: Assessing the Problem: Leadership, Collaboration, Communication, Change Management, and Policy Considerations

J.D. is a 37 years old white woman who presents to her gynecologist complaining of a 2-month history of intermenstrual bleeding, menorrhagia, increased urinary frequency, mild incontinence, extreme fatigue, and weakness. Her menstrual period occurs every 28 days and lately there have been 6 days of heavy flow and cramping. She denies abdominal distension, back-ache, and constipation. She has not had her usual energy levels since before her last pregnancy.

Psychiatric SOAP Note Template Encounter date: ________________________ Patient Initials: ______ Gender: M/F/Transgender ____ Age: _____ Race: _____ Ethnicity ____ Reason for Seeking Health Care: ______________________________________________ HPI:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SI/HI: _______________________________________________________________________________ Sleep:  _________________________________________         Appetite:  ________________________ Allergies(Drug/Food/Latex/Environmental/Herbal): ___________________________________ Current perception of Health: Excellent Good Fair Poor Psychiatric History: Inpatient hospitalizations: Outpatient psychiatric treatment: Detox/Inpatient substance treatment: History of suicide attempts and/or self injurious behaviors: ____________________________________ Past Medical History Major/Chronic Illnesses____________________________________________________ Trauma/Injury ___________________________________________________________ Hospitalizations __________________________________________________________ Past Surgical History___________________________________________________________ Current psychotropic medications:  _________________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________ Current prescription medications:  _________________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________ OTC/Nutritionals/Herbal/Complementary therapy: _________________________________________ ________________________________ _________________________________________ ________________________________ Substance use: (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, caffeine, cigarettes) Family Psychiatric History: _____________________________________________________ Social History Lives: Single family House/Condo/ with stairs: ___________ Marital Status:________ Education:____________________________ Employment Status: ______ Current/Previous occupation type: _________________ Exposure to: ___Smoke____ ETOH ____Recreational Drug Use: __________________ Sexual Orientation: _______ Sexual Activity: ____ Contraception Use: ____________ Family Composition: Family/Mother/Father/Alone: _____________________________ Other: (Place of birth, childhood hx, legal, living situations, hobbies, abuse hx, trauma, violence, social network, marital hx):_________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Health Maintenance Screening Tests: Mammogram, PSA, Colonoscopy, Pap Smear, Etc _____ Exposures: Immunization HX: Review of Systems: General: HEENT: Neck: Lungs: Cardiovascular: Breast: GI: Male/female genital: GU: Neuro: Musculoskeletal: Activity & Exercise: Psychosocial: Derm: Nutrition: Sleep/Rest: LMP: STI Hx: Physical Exam BP________TPR_____ HR: _____ RR: ____Ht. _____ Wt. ______ BMI (percentile) _____ General: HEENT: Neck: Pulmonary: Cardiovascular: Breast: GI: Male/female genital: GU: Neuro: Musculoskeletal: Derm: Psychosocial: Misc. Mental Status Exam Appearance: Behavior: Speech: Mood: Affect: Thought Content: Thought Process: Cognition/Intelligence: Clinical Insight: Clinical Judgment: Plan: Differential Diagnoses 1. 2. Principal Diagnoses 1. 2. Plan Diagnosis #1 Diagnostic Testing/Screening: Pharmacological Treatment: Non-Pharmacological Treatment: Education: Referrals:

Module 1 Discussion Name Affiliation Course Instructor Due date Module 1 Discussion Relationship between Mental Illness and Religion There are many facets and complex interactions between mental illness and religion. Understanding that there is no inherent conflict between mental illness and religious beliefs is crucial. How they interact varies widely based on personal experiences and cultural settings. The 44-year-old white Australian man's mental health problems and religious views are related to his belief that he was possessed by a spirit following his use of an Ouija board. His early use of the Ouija board, a device frequently connected to spiritual or paranormal activities, perhaps contributed to the onset of his delusions. His conviction that a spirit had taken over and was living inside him is in line with the signs of a mental illness, especially a delusional disease. This situation is not unusual since people struggling with mental health disorders often view what they are going through via the prism of their spiritual or religious beliefs. In this instance, the man's ability to understand his experiences from a religious perspective, despite his nonreligious upbringing, illustrates how flexible the relationship between mental illness and religion can be. Another facet of the relationship between mental illness and religion is illustrated by the man's decision to endure two exorcisms and seek assistance from a local church. Rituals and practices for dealing with alleged spiritual or demonic forces are included in many religious and spiritual traditions, and they can provide consolation to people going through upsetting symptoms (Cook, 2021). It is important to understand that although some might find that religious or spiritual support helps, it cannot replace evidence-based mental health care. The fact that the exorcisms, in this instance, were unable to relieve the man's symptoms emphasizes how crucial it is to receive the proper psychiatric evaluation and treatment.