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Mental illness

1. MENTAL ILLNESS

2. Objectives By the end of the session, participants should be able to: List the different types of mental illness List the common signs and symptoms of mental illness Describe prevention options available List complications of mental illness and their socio-economic impacts

3. Introduction Mental Health is the state of wellbeing in which an individual can cope with the normal stress of life and be productive to the community . A mentally healthy person can think clearly and enjoy good relationship with others. Mental disorder is the situation where a person’s ability to think, feel and behave well is affected . This in turn affects relationships and work.

4. Categories of Mental illness 1 . Common mental disorders Depressive disorder (sad mood) Anxiety disorder (Fear and worry) Somatic disorder (bodily symptoms ) 2. Substance abuse Alcohol Tobacco Other illegal substances like ganja

5. 3. Severe mental illness Hearing voices Seeing things and people falsely Feeling things on skin Unreal beliefs Mood disorders 4. Neurological disorders Epilepsy Dementia (Loss of memory) Categories of Mental illness

6. What are the risk factors for mental illness? Family history Brain injury Symptoms that affect the brain e.g. convulsions Drug and substance abuse Experiencing traumatic events

7. What are the signs and symptoms of mental illness? Physical: Body aches Sleeplessness Loss of appetite Body weakness Psychological: Sad mood Lack of interest Excessive fear Loss of concentration Loss of memory Wrong judgement False beliefs

8. Behavioural : Aggression Talks too much Self-isolation Self-harm Violence Imagining things , voices, people What are the signs and symptoms of mental illness?

9. How can mental illnesses be prevented? Talk about your feelings Get a good night's sleep Eat well Stay active Practice mindfulness, a way to be fully engaged and present in the moment Keep in touch with social networks Avoid using drugs

10. What are the complications of mental illness? Unhappiness and decreased enjoyment of life. Family conflicts. Relationship difficulties. Social isolation. Addiction to tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. Missed work or school, or other problems related to work or school. Legal and financial problems.

11. Evaluation What is the CHEWs role in prevention of mental illness ? How can a CHEW support in management of mental illness?