MENTAL HEALTH GROUPS
Aletia Bennett
HSP 305
Human Services Professionals and Small Group Systems
Summer 2013
James Lucal, PH. D
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THERE IS HELP OUT THERE
There are groups for individuals and families that suffer with mental health issues
THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THIS DISEASE
Not just the individuals but everyone who cares about them
WHAT IS AVAILABLE
. There are a variety of organizations that offer support groups for consumers, their family members and friends. Some support groups are peer-led, while others may be led by a mental health professional.
Some organizations now offer on-line support groups, discussion boards, and blogs as additional ways to connect with others in similar situations. These can be helpful additions to in-person support groups and can be especially helpful if there are no groups in your area.
KNOWING WE ARE NOT ALONE MAKES A DIFFERENCE
When people get together
there is hope
IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VALUE OF
CONNECTING WITH OTHERS AND OTHER HELPFUL WELLNESS
TOOLS
SUPPORT GROUPSCAN HELP PEOPLEFEEL CONNECTED
AND PROVIDESUPPORT
There are many types of support groups available
THERE ARE MANY RESOURCES AVAILABLE
includes peer-run
organizations throughout the United States that
offer a variety of
supportive services and
activities.
Directory of consumer-
driven services
If you want to learn more
about the value of
connecting with others
and other helpful
wellness tools
Live your life well
offers information
including descriptions
of community treatment services, support
groups, and other
community services
Network of care
From finding information and descriptions of services to tools and
activities that are available
KNOWING WHAT TO LOOK FOR IS THE FIRST STEP
There is hope and support for those affected by mental illness
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Whether you are seeking help for yourself
Or
you are affected by mental illness by someone you care about
knowing you are not alone can make a difference
MENTAL ILLNESS IS A UNIVERSAL AFFLICTIONIt happens to people everywhere
NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE
Locally
Mental health America
can find support groups in your
area
Local self-help group clearing
houses is a starting point to find every type of
self-help group available
Depression recovery groups
offer on-line group support and coaching
Globally
Recovery InternationalThere are over 600 weekly Meetings around the world
International Society for Mental HealthMembers can get to know one another on an informal basisOffers online support boards and groups
THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE TO HELP
FIGURING OUT WHAT TYPE OF HELP IS NEEDED
•Sometimes not knowing what the problem is can be frustrating and
immobilizing for the individual and those that care about them
WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS?
•A mental illness is a medical condition that disrupts a person's thinking, feeling, mood, ability to
relate to others and daily functioning
MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES COME IN MANY FORMS
PUTTING THE PUZZLE TOGETHER
WHAT IS NORMAL WHAT IS NOT
• Understanding what's considered normal mental health can be tricky. See how feelings, thoughts and behaviors determine mental health and how to recognize if you or a loved one needs help.
• Sometimes the answer is clear, but often the distinction between mental health and mental illness isn't so obvious
• . Mental health conditions are judged not to be due to a physical disorder and are diagnosed and treated based on signs and symptoms
• Signs and symptoms can affect your: Behavior, Feelings and Thinking
GETTING THE PROPER DIAGNOSIS IS CRUCIAL
• There are mental health diagnostic materials
• There are different types of mental health professionals who diagnose conditions
MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTIC MATERIALS
• The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
• The Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual
WHO DIAGNOSES MENTAL ILLNESS?
• Psychiatrists
• Psychologists
• Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP)
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurses
• Master’s level social workers
• Licensed Professional Counselors
WHAT THEIR QUALIFICATIONS ARE
• Psychiatrists provide medical and psychiatric evaluations. Psychiatrists are physicians with either a doctor of medicine (M.D.) degree or doctor of osteopathy (D.O.) degree, who also has at least four additional years of specialized study and training in psychiatry
• Psychologists have has a doctoral degree (Ph.D., Psy.D. or Ed.D.) in clinical, educational, counseling or research psychology. Psychologists are also licensed by individual states to practice psychology. They can provide psychological testing, evaluations
• Psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNP) have a four-year college degree in nursing (BSN) and also complete an approved masters of science in nursing (MSN) or doctor of nursing practice (DNP). PMHNPs are licensed by individual states and in some states are required to practice under the supervision of a psychiatrist. PMHNPs provide a wide range of services to adults, children, adolescents and their families including assessment and diagnosis,
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse – Psychiatric/mental health nurses may have various degrees ranging from associate's (R.N.) to bachelor's (B.S.N.) to master's (M.S.N. or A.P.R.N) to doctoral (D.N.Sc., Ph.D.). Depending on their level of education and licensing, they provide a broad range of psychiatric and medical services, including the assessment
• Master’s level social workers are able to provide assessment
• Licensed Professional Counselors – Licensed professional counselors have a master's degree (M.A. or M.S.) in psychology, counseling or other mental health related fields and typically have two years of supervised post-graduate experience. They may provide services that include assessment and diagnosis of mental health conditions
FIVE AXIS AND TYPES OF MENTAL DISORDERS
• Axis I: Clinical Disorders
• Axis II: Personality Disorders and Mental Retardation
• Axis III: General Medical Condition: Listed here are general medical (physical) concerns that may have a bearing on understanding the client's mental disorder, or in the management of the client's mental disorder.
• Axis IV: Psychosocial and Environmental Problems
• Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning: This is a number from 1-100 that reflects the caregiver's judgment of the overt level of functioning.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT GROUP FOR THE CORRECT
MENTAL DISORDER
FINDING THE RIGHT SUPPORT GROUP
• Look online
• Contact a local mental health facility
• Call a mental health organization
• Contact the department of social and health services
• Call a treatment facility
• Ask in your community
• Contact a human services professional
• Ask a mental health professional
THERE ARE SPECIALIZEDSUPPORT GROUPS AVAILABLE
Co-dependenceanonymous
Dual diagnosis Of
Oregon
DepressionAnd
BipolarSuppport allience
Child and adolescenceBipolar foundation
Self mutilatorsanonymous
Sidran InstituteAmong other
support groups offers groups
dealing with self-injury
NOW THAT YOU HAVE FOUND THE RIGHT MENTAL HEALTH GROUP
PARTICIPATION IS THE KEY
• Attend groups consistently
• Communicate with the group
• Ask for clarification on issues you do not understand
• Ask for insights
• Ask for help with issues when needed
• Bond with the members
YOU MIGHT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN MORE THAN ONE SUPPORT GROUP
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”SUPPORT IS THE KEY
It is O.K. to want help
Everyone needs support and help sometimes
REFERENCESRetrieved: July 24, 2013
www.nami.org
NAMI | Mental Health Professionals
Reviewed by Ken Duckworth, M.D., (May 2013) Mental Health Professionals: Who They Are and How to Find One
Retrieved: July 24, 2013
www.psychcentral.com/disorders
DSM- Psych Central
Grohol, J.M., Psy. D. (July 15, 2013) Mental Disorders: Symptoms and Treatments of Mental Disorders
Retrieved: July 24, 2013
www.apsa.org/...Psychoanalysis/Common_Mental_Health_Diagnoses.asp
Common Mental Health Diagnoses: Psychoanalytic Perspectives
REFERENCES
Retrieved: July 24, 2013
www.nami.org/mental-health
What is mental illness?
Retrieved: July 24, 2013
www.nimh.nih.gov
Explanation of a 5 Axis Diagnosis
Retrieved: July 24, 2013
www.psychiatry.org
DSM - American Psychiatric Association
REFERENCES
Retrieved July 24, 2013
www.mayoclinic.com
Mental health: What's normal, what's not
Retrieved: July 23,2013
https://www.ismho.org/home.asp
Welcome to the International Society for Mental Health Online!
Retrieved: July 23, 2013
http://www.mentalhealthadvocacyinc.org/home/support-groups
Looking for a support Group try Recovery International
REFERENCES
Retrieved: July 22, 2013http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelpAmerican Self-help Group Clearing house: Self-help Group Sourcebook Online
Retrieved: July 22, 2013http://networkofcare.org/splash.aspxTrilogy Integrated Resources LLC/ NACCHO/ NACO
Retrieved: July 22, 2013http://www.supportgroupscentral.com/depression/Depression Recovery Groups: A Brighter Outlook
Retrieved: July 22, 2013http://www.nami.org/template.cfm?section=nami_connectionNAMI - The National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group
REFERENCES
Retrieved: July 23,2013
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/what-we-do/migration-health-2/mental-health-and-psychosocial-support.html
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Retrieved: July 23, 2013
http://globalmentalhealth.jhu.edu/
Retrieved: July 22,2013
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/find_support_group
HOW DO I FIND A LOCAL SUPPORT GROUP?