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What is positive mental health?

A STATE OF WELL-BEING IN WHICH ANINDIVIDUAL REALIZES THEIR OWN ABILITIES, CAN COPE WITH THE NORMAL STRESSES OFLIFE, CAN WORK PRODUCTIVELY AND ARE ABLE TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION TO THEIRCOMMUNITY. MENTAL HEALTH IS THE FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL WELL-BEING AND THEEFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF A COMMUNITY

What is public mental health?

Promoting the mental health of populations and producing healthy societies

What is a mental disorder?

A mental disorder is a syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental processes underlying mental functioning. Mental disorders are usually associated with significant distress in social, occupational, or other important activities

Mental Disorders Facts

Mental disorders are among the leading disorders causing decreases in productivity and social function




Mental disorders cause more disability than cancer and HIV




Five of top 10 causes of disability recognized as mental health problems




Half of mentally ill had onset by 14 years of age, and 75% by 24 years




20%of children will develop mental health disorders that impair function




Fewer than 50% with diagnosable mental illness receive treatment

What are some examples of mental disorders?

Majordepression


Schizophrenia


Bipolardisorders


Substanceabuse (drugs, alcohol)


Obsessive-compulsivedisorder

What are some causes of mental disorders?

- Poor nutrition (e.g., iodine deficiency)


- Alcohol use during pregnancy


- Trauma during birth labor


- Maternal depression


- Parental neglect


- Sexual abuse


- Lack of stimulation in early life


- Violence and war


- Poverty


- Poor education


- Unemployment


- Social isolation


- Rapid social changes


- Residential dislocation

What are some treatment modalities for mental disorders?

Educational


•Psychotherapeutic


•Pharmacologic


•Lifestyle (e.g., fitness, especially for the elderly)•Nutrition(especially for children)

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What is schizophrenia?

Include definition

What are the 4 types of schizophrenia?

Paranoid


Disorganized


Catatonic


Undifferentiated

Paranoid Schizophrenia

Delusion of persecution are prominent; intellectual functioning and affect are relatively intact but auditory hallucinations are common. People with this have the best prognosis for recovery.

Disorganized schizophrenia

Disorganized speech and behavior and flat or inappropriate affect are prominent

Catatonic Schizophrenia

Bizarre, immobile or relentless motor behaviors are prominent

Undifferentiated Schizophrenia

Symptoms don't fall into any of the other 3 categories

What causes schizophrenia?

Neurocognitive impairments


Social Anxiety and isolation


Odd Ideas

What is alzheimers

Define

Changes in the brain caused by alzheimers

Neurons lose their ability to function and communicate with each other and eventually die. Has 3 stages of early onset, mild and severe. Brain tissue shrinks due to plaque.

What are some symptoms of alzheimers?

Memory loss, problems in reading/writing, disorientation, poor judgement, change in personality, problem thinking, difficulty in performing tasks.

Demographics for alzheimers

Women get it more



Autism

A neurodevelopmental condition present from early childhood characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships and in using language and understanding abstract concepts

Autism Spectrum Disorder facts

Males at greater risk


Risk increases with socio-economic status


Risk increases with parental age


Risk determined by genetic + economics

Autism Treatment

•Medication to improve functions (e.g., focus, high energy levels)


•Early intervention services – assistance in talking, walking, and personal relationship skills•Behavior and communication approaches (e.g., applied behavior analysis)

Substance Abuse Facts

Alcohol is the major cause of liver failure


Addiction to prescription drugs exceeds illicit drug use

What are some public health concerns regarding alcohol?

- Causes 1/3rd of all motor vehicle accidents in the U.S.


- Increases use of drugs and unsafe sex


- Loss of employment and productivity Disruption of families

What are some public health concerns regarding drug dependence?

- Injection drug use is a major cause of HIV and HCV globally


- Loss of productivity


- Disruption of families


- Increased crime rates; e.g., drug cartels

What are some techniques for prevention of substance abuse?

Policy and regulation: Taxation, reduce availability, ban advertising, severe penalties


Employment of youth


Community Programs

Depression

An illness that involves the body, moods, thoughts, functions and affects the way a person eats, sleep, feels about themselves, and thinks about things

Types of Depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder


Major Depression - Recurring


Persistent Bipolar Disorder


Psychotic Depression (hallucinations)





Causes of depression

Alterations in brain chemistry


Hormonal Imbalance


Genetic Predisposition


Low self-esteem


Anxiety Disorders


Physical or sexual abuse


Substance Abuse


Certain Medications

Depression Treatment

Anti-depressive medications (overuse)


Psychologic Counseling


Transcranial magnetic stimulation


Electroconvulsive Therapy

Effective Depression Prevention Strategies

Educational


Psychotherapeutic


Cognitive Problem-Solving


Social Skills Training


Pharmacological


Life-Style


Nutritional


Coping Skills

Suicide Facts

#3 cause of years of life lost


10th leading cause of deaths in the US


Occurs every 12.8 minutes


Twice as frequent among males


White males account for 70% of all suicides


Highest in Alaska and mountain states

Top 5 causes of death among 15-24

1. Unintentional Injuries


2. Homicide


3. Suicide


4. Cancer


5. Heart Disease

Top 5 causes of deaths among 25-44

1. Unintentional Injuries


2. Cancer


3. Heart Disease


4. Suicide


5. Homicide

What was the most common method of death by suicide?

Firearms

Prevention of Anxiety Disorders

Strengthen emotional resilience


Build Self Confidence


Cognitive Behavioral Problems