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Roadblocks toMental Health Wellness

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What is a Mental Health Disorder?

Mental Health Disorders


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• Mood disorders:

Major depressive disorder

Dysthymic disorder

Bipolar disorder

• Suicide

• Schizophrenia



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Anxiety disorders:

Panic disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder

Phobias



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• Eating disorders:

Anorexia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa

Binge-eating disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Autism



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• Personality disorders:

Antisocial personality disorder

Avoidant personality disorder

Borderline personality disorder

Histrionic personality disorder

Narcissistic personality disorder

Somatoform Disorders


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Types of somatoform disorders:

Body dysmorphic disorder

Conversion disorder

Hypochondriasis (Hypochondria)

Pain disorder

Somatization disorder

Dissociative Disorders


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Types of dissociative disorders:

Dissociative amnesia

Dissociative fugue

Dissociative identity disorder (Multiple personality disorder)

Depersonalization disorder

Substance-Related Disorders


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Major types of substance-related disorders:

Alcohol-related disorder

Amphetamine-related disorder

Cannabis-related disorder

Cocaine-related disorder

Hallucinogen-related disorder

Substance-Related Disorders


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Major types of substance-related disorders:

Nicotine-related disorder

Opioid-related disorder

Phencyclidine-related disorder

Sedative-related disorder

Individuals Affected by Mental Illness


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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately four to five hundred million

individuals affected by a mental illness.

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http://www.who.int/mental_health/emergencies/building_back_better/en/


Global Study Finds Mental Illness Widespread


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Roadblocks to Mental Illness


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The National Institute of Mental Health says that one in four U.S. adults will suffer from a diagnosable mental illness per year.

One in 10 will have a mood disorder

Many will go untreated for many reasons

Individual Differences


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Culture

Religion

Ethnic

Education

Physical

Income

Fear and Embarrassment

People may be embarrassed to admit they have a

problem and are hesitant to get help.

They may be concerned that if “work” finds out,

they could lose their job.

People may fear or

mistrust the treatment.

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Culture

Language barriers-

People not speaking English very well may not know where to go for help.

Biased-Some cultures and religions are againstseeking mental health treatment. Some countries see mental illness as a weakness or something shameful.

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Dealing with Problem Situations and Behaviors


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• Aggressive behavior

• Boundary violations

• Noncompliance

• Seclusion

• Self-destructive behaviors

Living in Denial

It may be difficult for people with mental illnesses to recognize that they have a problem. If they don’t see themselves as being mentally unhealthy, they won’t seek out help.

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Finances


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Treatment can be expensive

Managed health care or Medicare/Medicaid

may not cover the treatment

Rural areas may not have facilities where patients can get help at reduced rates

Wellness Recovery Actions


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Treatment Modalities


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Medication

Prescribed by psychiatrist

Monitored

Formulary should contain a range of psychiatric medications

Overall therapy program

Emergency services

Special Units and Inpatient

Special housing for more intense treatment

Transfer to psychiatric hospital or facility


Responding to a Mental Health Crisis


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How to Recognize and Manage the Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness

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http://youtu.be/fflQf-T155o

What Can Be Done?


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Increase public awareness of illnesses and treatment.

Make treatments appropriate for age, gender, race and culture.

Ensure parity in the way services are provided.

Provide culturally sensitive mental health care workers.

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Provide community–based approaches to treatment.

Reduce financial barriers to treatment.


What Can Be Done?

Wellness Recovery Action Planning


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Mental Health Matters

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http://youtu.be/LdZ4bmwY9G4

Seven Ways to Overcome Your Mental Health Roadblocks


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Overcoming Your Mental Health Roadblocks

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http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/cf/slideshows/7-ways-to-overcome-your-mental-health-roadblocks#slide=1

Questions?


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References and Resources


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Images:Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft.

Textbooks:Barry, Patricia D., Mental health and mental illness. Seventh Edition, Lippincott, 2002. Print.Kasschau, R.A. (2002). Understanding psychology. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Publishing Co.

Websites:Barriers to Mental Health TreatmentAccording to the National Institute of Mental Health, as many as one in four U.S. adults will suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.http://www.ehow.com/health/mental-health/mental-illness-treatments/Center for Mental Health Disparities | University of LouisvilleTeaches the importance of cultural awareness, knowledge and skill when interacting with racial and ethnic groups in the United States.www.mentalhealthdisparities.orgGlobal Study Finds Mental Illness WidespreadAnxiety and depression are common and go untreated.http://www.nbcnews.com/id/5111202/ns/health-mental_health/t/global-study-finds-mental-illness-widespread/#.U18z2PldXT8Health CentralSeven ways to overcome your mental health roadblocks.http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/cf/slideshows/7-ways-to-overcome-your-mental-health-roadblocks#slide=1National Institute of Mental HealthThe Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America.http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml#Intro/

http://www.ehow.com/health/mental-health/mental-illness-treatments/

http://www.mentalhealthdisparities.org/

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/5111202/ns/health-mental_health/t/global-study-finds-mental-illness-widespread/#.U18z2PldXT8

http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/cf/slideshows/7-ways-to-overcome-your-mental-health-roadblocks#slide=1

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml#Intro


References and Resources


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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationUnderstanding Mental Illness.http://www.samhsa.gov/mentalhealth/understanding_mentalillness.aspxWorld Health OrganizationBuilding Back Better: Sustainable Mental Health Care After Emergencieshttp://www.who.int/mental_health/emergencies/building_back_better/en

Technology:

TED talk-Vikram Patel“Mental health for all by involving all”http://www.ted.com/talks/vikram_patel_mental_health_for_all_by_involving_all.html

YouTube:

Mental Health Matters – Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)Wellness Recovery Action Planning, or WRAP, is an evidence-based system that is used worldwide by people who are dealing with mental health and other kinds of wellness challenges. It is a unique form of mental health support in that is peer-led and self-directed.http://youtu.be/LdZ4bmwY9G4

Responding to a Mental Health CrisisA valuable teaching aid – for individuals, families, communities, law enforcement officials – to recognize and manage the signs and symptoms of mental illness.http://youtu.be/fflQf-T155o

http://www.samhsa.gov/mentalhealth/understanding_mentalillness.aspx


http://www.ted.com/talks/vikram_patel_mental_health_for_all_by_involving_all.html

http://youtu.be/LdZ4bmwY9G4

http://youtu.be/fflQf-T155o

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