A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH.pptx

PPT on Mental Health

1. MENTAL HEALTH Prepared & Presented By: City of Light Health Team

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4. What is mental health? Mental Health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to contribute to his or her community. Affects: How you feel How you act How you handle stress How you relate to others How you make choices

5. The Spectrum Our mental health is on a spectrum and can range from good to poor. Good mental health can help you to think positively, feel confident and act calmly. P oor mental health, is when everyday things become difficult to cope with.

6. Mental Health Depends On… Overall Health —overcoming or managing one’s disease(s) or symptoms and making informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional wellbeing. Home —a stable and safe place to live.

7. Mental Health Depends On… Purpose —meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school, volunteerism, family caretaking, or creative endeavors and the independence, income, and resources to participate in society. Community —relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship, love, and hope.

8. Things that affect your mental health Poverty Bereavement Imprisonment Divorce/separation Loneliness/Isolation Long term illness Relationships Unemployment Sexual abuse Addiction Environment Caring responsibilities

9. What is mental illness? Mental illness is a disorder of the brain that affects a person’s thinking, mood, and behavior. Some can occur for a short time , and some occur over an on-going time period . These are real and diagnosable health conditions that affect and are affected by functioning of the brain.

10. Just like any other organ in your body… Your brain can experience variations in wellness.

11. The Statistics The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally  1 out of every 4 people will be impacted by mental illness at some point in their lives . 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. As many as 1 in 5 Liberians suffer a mild to moderate mental disorder .

12. Types of mental health problems Anxiety Disorders Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Eating Disorders Substance Use Disorders Mood Disorders Personality Disorders Psychotic Disorders

13. Anxiety Disorders If you have an anxiety disorder, you may respond to certain things and situations with fear and dread.  feeling restless or on edge. being irritable. getting tired easily. having difficulty concentrating or feeling your mind goes blank. having difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep. having tense muscles

14. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Inattention–having difficulty paying attention. Hyperactivity–having too much energy or moving and talking too much. Impulsivity–acting without thinking or having difficulty with self-control

15. Eating Disorders condition where you use the control of food to cope with feelings and other situations. trying to control your weight by not eating enough food, exercising too much, or doing both losing control over how much you eat and then taking drastic action to not put on weight eating large portions of food until you feel uncomfortably full

16. a treatable mental disorder that affects a person's brain and behavior, leading to their inability to control their use of substances like legal or illegal drugs, alcohol, or medications . Substance Use Disorders

17. Mood Disorders If you have mood disorder: your general emotional state or mood is distorted or inconsistent with your circumstances and interferes with your ability to function . You may be extremely sad, empty or irritable (depressed), or you may have periods of depression alternating with being excessively happy

18. Psychotic Disorders People with psychosis typically experience: delusions (false beliefs, for example, that people on television are sending them special messages or that others are trying to hurt them) and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that others do not, such as hearing voices telling them to do something or criticizing them).

19. Personality Disorders condition where people have a lifelong pattern of seeing themselves and reacting to others in ways that cause problems. People with personality disorders often have a hard time understanding emotions and tolerating distress.

20. What causes mental disorders? There is no single cause for mental illness. Several factors can contribute to risk for mental illness, such as: Your genes and family history Your life experiences, such as stress or a history of abuse, especially if they happen in childhood Biological factors such as chemical imbalances in the brain A traumatic brain injury A mother's exposure to viruses or toxic chemicals while pregnant Use of alcohol or  recreational drugs Having a serious medical condition like cancer Having no or few friends, and feeling lonely or isolated

21. Prevention of Mental Illness Try to relax and reduce stress. Find ways to learn and be creative. Spend time in nature. Connect with others. Look after your physical health. Try to improve your sleep. Ask for divine help in all things

22. Thanks! Questions?