Mental Health Ch 7 Ppt High

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Mental Health and

DisordersChapter Seven


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MENTAL HEALTH AND DISORDERS

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You c an handle depress ion the same way yo u hand le a tiger if depression is creeping up and must be faced,learn so m eth ing abo ut the nature of th e beas t . You m ay escape wi tho u t a mau l ing .

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The American College Health Association Survey2010 Statistics

45% of college students say they are depressed 10% clam they experience suicidal thoughts 44% report binge drinking 19% felt things were helpless at some point 23% felt overwhelmed by all they had to do 21% felt lonely 23% felt very sad 13% felt so depressed it was difficult to function 17% felt overwhelming anxiety 17% felt overwhelming anger

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MENTAL HEALTH Mind, body, and culture

Mental healthThe successful performance of mental functions resulting inproductive activity

PsychosomaticThe influence of the mind on the way the body functions


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Basic mental health definitionsand theories

Motivation The state of being energized to perform a

task Self concept

A stable set of beliefs about one

s qualitiesand attributes

Self esteem How one feels, good or bad, about one

squalities and attributes

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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs


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Self-Esteem is a combination of self-image, ideal self, and Pygmalion-self

Self Image: what we perceiveourselves to beIdeal-self: how we want to bePygmalion-self: our perception of

what we believeother peoplethink of us.

I am not what I think I amI am not what you think I am

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Self Talk

The encouragement or criticism yougive yourself

The Law of Positive Self-Talk

states:

You can change who youare by changing what you say whenyou talk to your mind.

When do you find yourself talking toyourself?



Ways to Improve Self Esteem

Good Friends Focus on the positive aspects about yourself Supportive self-talk Work toward accomplishments rather than

perfection Mistakes are learning opportunities Try new activities Set goals Exercise regularly Volunteer Accept that which you cannot change.



Characteristics of mental health They feel good about themselves They do not become overwhelmed by emotions

such as fear, anger, love, jealousy, guilt, or anxiety

They have lasting and satisfying relationships They are comfortable with others They can laugh at themselves with others They have respect for themselves and others They can accept life

s disappointments They can meet life

s demands and handle

problems They can make their own decisions They shape their environment and adjust to it

when necessary

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Personal and Social Problems Related to Mental Health

Dr. John Guthman, Hofstra Univ. NY Published study in Aug 2010 3256 students studied over 10

years Showed average college student

levels of depression and anxietyremained constant

Showed moderate to severe

depression in college studentsincreased from 34% in 1998 to 41%in 2009.

Most had pre-existing issues

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Study found that average student had milder symptoms of

depression and anxiety

Those student with more severe forms of depression were: Socially isolated Under stress On Medication

Identity Disorientation: Familiar people are no longer present to reinforce identity created

by student Loss of sense of self Loss of confidence Increase in alcohol/drug use or abuse




Drug abuse A quick fix and counterproductive Very common problem related to mental

health Violence

Serious mental health issue Largely preventable Violence is related to large social problems

Eating disorders A response to unmet needs Related to self-esteem or self-image Socially related:

perfect body

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Eating disorders Anorexia nervosa: self-starvation

Fear of being fat Restricting eating so body weight falls below

15% of a healthy weight Distorted body image; a perception of obesity In women: absence of three consecutive

menstrual cycles

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Eating disorders Bulimia nervosa Episodes of binge eating Loss of control when eating Overly concerned with body shape and size Self-induced vomiting or use of laxatives or diuretics

for weight loss and control Dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise to prevent

weight gains Binge eating disorder

Characterized by excessive overeating

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Mental and Personality Disorders

Anxiety disorders Anxiety: excessive worry and concern Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD):

constant and uncontrollable worry or concern about everything

Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD):anxiety disorder occurring after experiencing a frightening event

Panic disorders: sudden, overwhelmingattacks of fear

Phobias: fears of specific objects or events Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD):

repetition of an act over and over

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Mood disorders: depression andmania Depression: feelings of worthlessness,

sadness, and apprehension Mania: characterized by extremely elevated

mood and hyperactive behaviors Dysthymia: depression that has long-term

but lesser effects than major depression Bipolar disorder: mood swings between

mania and depression

Seasonal affective disorder: depressionexperienced during a specific season of theyear (usually winter)

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Paranoid Personality Disorder Excessive distrust and suspicion of

others Schizophrenia

Mental disorder Distorted thoughts Atypical communication

Inappropriate emotion Abnormal motor behavior

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Why Students Don

t Seek Services For students, stigma remains the most significant barrier to seeking treatment. Specifically,according to a 2006 study, students cited embarrassment as the number one reasonsomeone wouldn

t seek help. Only 23 percent would be comfortable with a friend knowingthey were getting help for emotional issues. Students also might not seek help because of concerns over confidentiality and finances andthe fear that accepting they

re struggling will mean they can

t lead a productive life. Suchconcerns cause students to keep their emotional troubles to themselves, reinforcing thestigma and making life far more difficult than it need be. Although the Internet shouldn

t replace an evaluation with a therapist or treatment, reputableWeb sites can serve as good sources of information. In addition to Psych Central, consultthese sites:

Healthy Minds , provided by the American Psychiatric Association, has information onmental health, including prevention, symptoms and treatment and tips for students andparents.

ULifeline offers a screening tool, developed by the Duke University Medical Center, andcontact information for university counseling centers.

Half of Us features inspirational interviews with artists and athletes along with informationon mental health. Yo u can also access the screening tool here.

The JED Foundation provides resources and research on mental health and suicideprevention for parents, students and colleges.

Campus Calm gives high school and college students the tools to combat stress.

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Treatment Options?
http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/05/14/tools-to-reduce-stigma-of-mental-illness/13823.htmlhttp://www.healthyminds.org/http://www.ulifeline.org/main/Home.htmlhttp://www.ulifeline.org/main/Home.htmlhttp://www.halfofus.com/http://www.jedfoundation.org/http://www.jedfoundation.org/http://www.campuscalm.com/http://www.campuscalm.com/http://www.jedfoundation.org/http://www.halfofus.com/http://www.ulifeline.org/main/Home.htmlhttp://www.healthyminds.org/http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/05/14/tools-to-reduce-stigma-of-mental-illness/13823.html



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Treatment Options?


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Treatment Options? Outreach Workshops found onhttp://www.counseling.gatech.edu Stamps Health Service Counseling Website

Overcoming the Stressors of Perfectionism & Procrastination Don't Believe Everything You Think: Using Logic to Overcome Stress Managing Stress for Ethnic Minorities Mind Matters: Using Psychology to Enhance Your Academic and

Test Performance Be at the Top of Your Game: Principles of Relaxation and

Stress Management from Sports Psychology A Mind-Body Approach to Stress Reduction
http://www.counseling.gatech.edu/http://www.counseling.gatech.edu/


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