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- 1. MENTAL ILLNESS By Brandi, Linda, and Sarah
- 3. A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others and daily functioning. Just as diabetes is a disorder of the pancreas, mental illnesses are medical conditions that often result in a diminished capacity for coping with the ordinary demands of life.
- 4. Anxiety Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorders Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity-Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Bipolar-Disorder Depression Dissociative Disorders Dual Diagnosis Substance Abuse and Mental Illness Eating Disorders Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorder Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Schizoaffective Disorder Schizophrenia Seasonal Affective Disorder Tourette's Syndrome Mental Illness Disorders
- 5. Mental illnesses can affect persons of any age, race, religion or income. Mental illnesses are not the result of personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing. Mental illnesses are treatable. Most people diagnosed with a serious mental illness can experience relief from their symptoms by actively participating in an individual treatment plan
- 10. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS IN ADULTS Prolonged feeling of sadness Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate Excessive fears or worries Extreme mood changes of highs and lows Withdrawal from friends and activities Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia or hallucinations Inability to cope with daily problems or stress Extreme feelings of guilt Alcohol or drug abuse Major changes in eating habits Sex drive changes Excessive anger, hostility or violence Suicidal thinking
- 11. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS IN PRE-ADOLESCENTS Substance abuse Inability to cope with problems and daily activities Changes in sleeping and/or eating habits Excessive complaints of physical ailments Defiance of authority, truancy, theft, and/or vandalism Intense fear of weight gain Prolonged negative mood, often accompanied by poor appetite or thoughts of death Frequent outbursts of anger
- 12. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS IN YOUNGER CHILDREN Changes in school performance Poor grades despite strong efforts Excessive worry or anxiety (i.e. refusing to go to bed or school) Hyperactivity Persistent nightmares Persistent disobedience or aggression Frequent temper tantrums
- 13. GENETIC & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Inherited traits-certain genes may increase triggers Environmental exposures while in the womb-toxins, viruses, alcohol, or drugs Repetitive negative life experiences-financial problems, stress, sexual or physical abuse Brain chemistry-brain chemicals or hormone imbalance
- 14. INTERVIEWS/BIPOLAR http://youtu.be/X3q6OvKa7c0 a psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood swings, ranging between episodes of acute euphoria mania and severe depression Bipolar 1-manic episodes with or without a depressive phase Bipolar 2-depression & at least one hypomanic episode Bipolar NOS-doesnt neatly fit into either category Cyclothymia-less dramatic mood swings
- 15. SCHIZOPHRENIA Delusions are erroneous beliefs that usually involve a misinterpretation of perceptions or experiences. Their content may include a variety of themes (e.g. persecutory, referential, somatic, religious or grandiose.) A hallucinations may occur in any sensory modality (e.g. auditory, visual, olfactory, gustatory, and tactile) but auditory hallucinations are the most common. Auditory hallucinations are usually experienced as voices, whether familiar or unfamiliar, that are perceived as distinct from the person's own thoughts.
- 16. INTERVIEWS
- 18. RECOVERY IS A PROCESS Awareness of the mental illness & behavior patterns & side effects of treatment Seek professional help to prevent relapses Treatment should be a routine Involves medical & community (support group) Treatment is individualized & maintained Getting enough sleep, eating healthy, & maintaining physical activity regularly Stay connected with friends & family Journalize the symptoms-pain, anger, fear, etc. Avoid drugs & alcohol & think positively
- 19. RECOVERY TEAM MAY INCLUDE: Family doctor Psychiatrist-diagnoses & treats mental illness (medications) Psychotherapist-counselor Inpatient & Outpatient Treatment Pharmacist Social worker Support Groups Family members Legal guardian Power of attorney
- 20. MEDICATIONS Antidepressants-difficulty concentrating & hopelessness (Depression) Mood-stabilizing-episodes of Depression & hysteria (Bipolar) Anti-anxiety-Anxiety Antipsychotic-Schizophrenia, Bipolar, or Depression
- 21. TREATMENTS Psychotherapy-talking about the illness, causes, symptoms, preventions, and recovery Brain-stimulation-when Psychotherapy doesnt work/Electroconvulsive therapy/Transcranial magnetic stimulation/Vagus nerve stimulation/Deep brain stimulation Outpatient & Inpatient
- 22. HUMAN RELATIONS TO MENTAL ILLNESS Sensitive to others Treat people fairly Listen intently Communicate warmth Establish rapport Understand human behavior Empathy & Tactfulness Cooperative team member Avoid stereotyping people
- 23. HUMAN RELATIONS TO MENTAL ILLNESS CONTINUED Feel comfortable with different kinds of people Fun person to work with Treat others as equals Deal effectively with conflict Help clarify misunderstandings Create an environment of social interaction
- 24. SUICIDAL THOUGHTS Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately. Call a suicide hotline number in the United States, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273- TALK (800-273-8255) to reach a trained counselor. Use that same number and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. Reach out to a close friend or loved one even though you may be reluctant to talk about your feelings. Contact a minister, spiritual leader or someone in your faith community. Contact your doctor, other health care provider or mental health specialist.
- 25. RESOURCES Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administraton (SAMHSA) Phone 800-789-2647 National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Phone 800-950-6264 American Psychiatric Association Phone 888-357-7924 Phone 888-357-7924 American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Phone 202-966-7300 National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information Resources and Inquiries Branch Phone 301-443-4513 http://news.yahoo.com/why-does-serious-mental-illness-young-adults-missed-162913114.html http://www.wimentalhealth.org/archives/past_events/awareness_walk.php http://www.mhawisconsin.org/MHmonth2011.aspx http://milwaukee.uwex.edu/2012/05/01/may-is-childrens-mental-health-awareness-month/ http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=3&lvlid=539 http://www.mentalillnessdefinition.com/
- 26. WORKS CITED DSM-IV TR http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.asp x?lvl=3&lvlid=539 http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=mental_i llness_awareness_week http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the- numbers-count-mental-disorders-in- america/index.shtml http://www.nmha.org/go/information/get-info/mi- and-the-family/recognizing-warning-signs-and-how- to-cope