HEALTH LESSON 2.......Mental Health.pptx

Mental Health

1. Mental Health Awareness

2. Definitions of mental health “Good mental health means being generally able to think, feel and react in the ways that you need and want to live your life. But if you go through a period of poor mental health you might find the ways you're frequently thinking, feeling or reacting become difficult, or even impossible, to cope with. This can feel just as bad as a physical illness, or even worse.” Mind

3. Definitions of mental health Mental wellbeing describes your  mental state  - how you are feeling and how well you can cope with day-to-day life.   Our mental wellbeing is  dynamic.  It can change from moment to moment, day to day, month to month or year to year.’ Mind

4. What does good mental health look like? If you have good mental wellbeing, you are able to: Recognise the good in yourself, such as your positive attributes and achievements you have made. Feel and express a range of emotions. Feel engaged with the world around you. Live and work productively. Cope with the stresses of daily life and manage times of change and uncertainty.

5. Mental health Continuum

6. Types of mental health problems Anxiety Anxiety  disorders form a category of  mental health  diagnoses that lead to excessive nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worry.

7. Types of mental health problems

8. Types of mental health problems Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

9. Types of mental health problems Eating problems Eating disorders  are a range of psychological conditions that cause unhealthy eating habits to develop. They might start with an obsession with food, body weight, or body shape

10. Types of mental health problems Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is  a serious mental disorder in which people interpret reality abnormally .

11. Other Types of mental health problems Phobias A phobia is an anxiety disorder defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. Phobias typically result in a rapid onset of fear and are usually present for more than six months . List of Phobias

12. Other Types of mental health problems Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that causes repeated unwanted thoughts or sensations (obsessions) or the urge to do something over and over again (compulsions). Some people can have both obsessions and compulsions. OCD isn't about habits like biting your nails or thinking negative thoughts.

13. Other Types of mental health problems Bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder, formerly called manic depression, is a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression). When you become depressed, you may feel sad or hopeless and lose interest or pleasure in most activities

14. Other Types of mental health problems Personality disorders A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people.

15. Other Types of mental health problems PTSD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it.

16. Suicidal feelings Suicidal feelings can range from being preoccupied by abstract thoughts about ending your life, or feeling that people would be better off without you, to thinking about methods of suicide, or making clear plans to take your own life. If you are feeling suicidal, you might be scared or confused by these feelings. But you are not alone. Many people think about suicide at some point in their lifetime

17. How can I help someone experiencing suicidal feelings? Try not to judge Talk to the person about how they feel Encourage them to get help Ask them how you can help Help them stay safe Look out for warning signs

18. How can I help myself or someone else? Self-care Treatment options Recovery Peer support

19. How you can look after your wellbeing https://www.flickr.com/photos/sachac/

20. Managing conversations

21. Mental wellbeing is just as important as physical wellbeing, and you need to maintain both in order to stay fit and healthy

22. How you can look after your wellbeing Talk about the way you feel Identify your triggers Do something you enjoy Take time to relax Make a plan to stay well – Wellness Action Plan Think about what helps you if you start feeling overwhelmed Be kind to yourself – we are all human!

23. What are mental health problems? Mental health problems can affect any of us irrespective of age, personality or background. They include a wide range of experiences and can affect the way people think, feel or behave. They can appear as a result of experiences in both our personal and working lives – or they can come about without any easily identifiable cause. Some problems may be mild or moderate while others may take on a more severe form, affecting a person’s ability to cope with day-to-day living.

24. Psychosis Psychosis is when you perceive or interpret reality in a very different way from people around you.   Can take the form of: Hallucinations Delusions Disorganised thinking and speech

25. How might you start the conversation? Show your support Ask how you can help Be open-minded Don’t just talk about mental health Show trust and respect Look after yourself Be patient