Mental disorders ppt
- 3. What is a Mental DisordersMental Disorder:Illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of a person PREVENTING them from leading a happy, healthful productive life.
- 4. Understanding Mental DisordersStigmaA mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others.
- 5. Historical views and stigmaMedieval to Modern times Mental Illness has been associated with stigma.Mental Illness once thought individuals were possessed with demons.Today though we have in depth knowledge of Mental Illness some still view those as weak, dangerous or responsible for their situation.
- 6. Effects of StigmasInsuranceHousingJobsGetting the best treatment or treatment at allSocial Self esteem
- 7. Important to Understand About Mental DisordersMental disorders are REAL Mental Disorders are TREATABLEUnderstanding builds compassion for those that suffer with mental disorders
- 8. Familiar Faces of Mental Illness
- 9. Types of Mental DisordersAutism Spectrum DisordersAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderBipolar DisorderBorderline Personality DisorderDissociative DisordersDual Diagnosis and Integrated Treatment of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse DisorderEating DisordersMajor DepressionObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Panic DisorderPost-Traumatic Stress DisorderSchizoaffective DisorderSchizophreniaSeasonal Affective DisorderSuicideTourette's Syndrome
- 10. A Few Disorders in Depth
- 11. Hypochondriaa disorder characterized by a preoccupation with body functions and the interpretation of normal body sensations.Reassurance by physicians and others only serves to increase the hypochondriac's persistent anxiety about their health.
- 12. Anxiety Disorderreal or imagined fears that are difficult to control 13% of children ages 9 and 17 experience an anxiety disorder each year.
- 13. Bipolar Disorderextreme mood changes, energy levels and behavior. Manic: extreme highs depressive: extreme lows.
- 14. Bipolar clip
- 15. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD)is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). *Repetitive behaviors such as handwashing, counting, checking, or cleaning are often performed with the hope of preventing obsessive thoughts or making them go away. Performing these so-called "rituals," however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety*as good as it gets/HowieMandell Clip
- 16. As Good as it Gets….OCD
- 17. HOWIE MANDELL
- 18. DepressionProlonged feelings of Helplessness, hopelessness and sadness. **Clinical Depression: 2 weeks or longer
- 19. Depression clip
- 20. Types of DepressionMajor: intense can last for weeks or monthsMild: less severe can last for yearsAdjustment disorder: reaction to a specific life event (divorce, break up, job loss etc.)
- 21. Cause and Effects of DepressionCauses can be PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL reasonsMedical conditionsTraumatic eventsSocial or environmental factors such as: poverty physical/emotional harmful environments.
- 22. Symptoms of DepressionDepression:Symptoms include:Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" feelingsFeelings of hopelessness and/or pessimismFeelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessnessIrritability, restlessnessLoss of interest in activities/hobbies that once were pleasurableFatigue and decreased energyDifficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisionsInsomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleepingOvereating, or appetite lossThoughts of suicide, suicide attemptsPersistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems
- 23. Panic Disorderan uncontrollable panic response to ordinary, nonthreatening situations.symptoms during a panic attack:sweating; hot or cold flashes; choking or smothering sensations; racing heart; labored breathing; trembling; chest pains; faintness; numbness; nausea; disorientation; or feelings of dying, losing control, or losing one's mind. Panic attacks typically last about 10 minutes, but may be a few minutes shorter or longer. During the attack, the physical and emotional symptoms increase quickly in a crescendo-like way and then subside. A person may feel anxious and jittery for many hours after experiencing a panic attack.
- 24. Phobiairrational, involuntary, and inappropriate fears of ordinary situations or things. People who have phobias can experience panic attacks when confronted with the situation or object about which they feel phobicPhobias are usually chronic (long-term), distressing disorders that keep people from ordinary activities and places. They can lead to other serious problems, such as depression. In fact, at least half of those who suffer with phobias and panic disorders also have depression. Alcoholism, loss of productivity, secretiveness, and feelings of shame and low self-esteem also occur with this illness. Some people are unable to go anywhere or do anything outside their homes without the help of others they trust.
- 25. Post Traumatic Disorderan anxiety disorder that can occur after someone experiences a traumatic event that caused intense fear, helplessness, or horror.(e.g., rape, war, natural disasters, abuse, serious accidents, and captivity) ORfrom the WITNESSING or LEARNING of a violent or tragic event.
- 26. Getting HelpMental Disorders can be very serious and debilitating BUT there is treatment. Treating Disorders takes TIME, PERSISTENCE AND PATIENCE.