Mental health includes a broad range of factors, from emotional and psychological well-being to the ability to handle stress and adapt to life's challenges. It's essential to acknowledge and address mental health concerns just as we would with physical health issues. Seeking help, support, and treatment when needed is crucial for individuals to lead happy and productive lives. The stigma surrounding mental health issues is slowly decreasing, which is a positive step toward encouraging people to talk about their mental health and seek assistance without fear of judgment. Remember, taking care of your mental health is not a sign of weakness; it's a sign of strength and self-awareness. It's also essential to support others in their mental health journeys, as we all have a role to play in creating a more compassionate and understanding society. Absolutely, mental health matters greatly. Mental health is a fundamental aspect of our overall well-being and quality of life. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and it plays a significant role in our ability to cope with stress, build and maintain healthy relationships, and make choices that lead to a fulfilling life.

1. W O R L D M E N TA L H E A LT H D AY
10th October’2023

2. What is mental Health?
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the
stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their
community. It is an integral component of health and well-being that underpins our
individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships and shape the
world we live in. Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to personal,
community and socio-economic development.

3. What are Mental Disorders?
A mental disorder is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional
regulation, or behaviour. It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning. There are
many different types of mental disorders. Mental disorders may also be referred to as mental health conditions.
Anxiety Disorders
Childhood/ Adolescent disorders
Eating Disorders
Mood Disorders
Personality Disorders
Psychotic Disorders
Substance related Disorders

4. CATEGORIES OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER

5. •Major depressive disorder :prolonged and persistent periods of extreme sadness.
•Bipolar disorder : also called manic depression or bipolar affective disorder,
depression that includes alternating times of depression and mania
Panic disorder: involves repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense
anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes (panic attacks).
Acute Stress Disorder: (ASD) is a mental health problem that can occur in the
first month after a traumatic event. The symptoms of ASD are like PTSD
symptoms, but you must have them for longer than one month to have PTSD.
Social Phobia: A chronic mental health condition in which social
interactions cause irrational anxiety.
ANXIETY DISORDERS
MOOD DISORDERS

6. Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is a mental
health condition marked by a pattern of distrust and
suspicion of others without adequate reason to be
suspicious. People with PPD are always on guard,
believing that others are constantly trying to demean,
harm or threaten them
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a deeply
ingrained and rigid dysfunctional thought process
that focuses on social irresponsibility with exploitive,
delinquent, and criminal behavior with no remorse.
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is a mental
health condition that causes an extensive preoccupation with
perfectionism, organization and control. These behaviors and
thought patterns interfere with completing tasks and maintaining
relationships.
PERSONALITY DISORDERS

7. Anorexia also called anorexia
nervosa, can be a life-
threatening eating disorder.
It includes an unhealthy low
body weight, intense fear of
gaining weight, and a view of
weight and shape that is not
realistic. Anorexia often
involves using extreme
efforts to control weight and
shape, which often seriously
interfere with health and
daily life.
Bulimia nervosa, is a serious,
sometimes life-threatening eating
disorder. Bulimia includes
episodes of bingeing, commonly
followed by episodes of purging.
Sometimes bulimia also includes
severely limiting eating for
periods of time. This often leads
to stronger urges to binge eat
and then purge.
EATING DISORDERS

8. Schizophrenia is a serious mental
disorder in which people interpret reality
abnormally. Schizophrenia may result in
some combination of hallucinations,
delusions, and extremely disordered
thinking and behavior that impairs daily
functioning, and can be disabling. People
with schizophrenia require lifelong
treatment.
Delusional disorder is a type of
mental health condition in
which a person can't tell what's
real from what's imagined.
There are many types,
including persecutory, jealous
and grandiose types. It's
treatable with psychotherapy
and medication
PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS

9. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental
disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in
childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with
ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling
impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the
result will be), or be overly active.
Asperger's Syndrome, a form of Autism Spectrum
Disorder, is a developmental disorder. Young people
with Asperger's Syndrome have a difficult time relating
to others socially and their behavior and thinking
patterns can be rigid and repetitive.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental
disability caused by differences in the brain. People
with ASD often have problems with social
communication and interaction, and restricted or
repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may
also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying
attention.
CHILDHOOD/ ADOLESCENT DISORDERS

10. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a
medical condition
characterized by an impaired
ability to stop or control
alcohol use despite adverse
social, occupational, or health
consequences.
Amphetamine-related psychiatric
disorders can occur with acute or
chronic use. Acute amphetamine
use with resultant psychosis can
present like a sympathomimetic
toxidrome. Vital signs and a
detailed history are difficult to
obtain secondary to agitation,
paranoia, and the extent of
psychosis.
SUBSTANCE RELATED
DISORDERS

11. FACTORS AFFECTING MENTAL HEALTH
BIOLOGICAL FACTORS PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS SOCIAL FACTORS EVENTS IN
CHILDHOOD
• Chemical imbalance in brain
• Genetics
• Brain injury
• Chronic illness
• Low Self- esteem
• Negative Thinking
• Employment issues
• Family Conflict
• Poor housing / Poverty
• Infertility
• Violence & Abuse
• Emotional Neglect
• Death of Parent/ Loved
one

12. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS INDICATING PROBABLE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS
LOW MOODS
INABILITY TO
SLEEP
AGGRESSION
ISOLATION
SELF-HARM
JUDGEMENT /
FALSE BELIEFS
AUDIO/ VISUAL
HALLUCINATIONS
PHYSICAL PAIN
CHANGE IN APPETITE

13. TREATMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
•Medication: Some mental illnesses respond well to medication, such
as antidepressants and antipsychotics. These medicines change the chemicals in
your brain, so you experience fewer symptoms. It’s very important to take
medication exactly as your healthcare provider directs. Never stop taking
medication for a mental illness without consulting your healthcare provider.
•Psychotherapy or counseling: Talking to a mental health professional can help
you work through the challenges of an illness and manage its
symptoms. Psychotherapy can be in a one-to-one setting with a healthcare
provider or a group setting. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of
psychotherapy. It focuses on helping you change negative behaviors and thought
patterns.
•Alternative therapies: Some mental illnesses, such as depression, may
improve with alternative therapies. Examples include herbal remedies,
massage, acupuncture, yoga and meditation. Talk to your healthcare provider
before taking any herbal remedies or supplements. They may affect other
medications.

14. •Brain stimulation therapies: Not all disorders improve with medication.
If that’s the case, your healthcare provider may recommend brain
stimulation therapies. These treatments change the way nerves and other
cells in your brain process chemicals and respond to stimuli. Examples
include electroconvulsive therapy and trans cranial magnetic stimulation
(TMS).
•Hospital or residential treatment program. Sometimes your mental
health issues become so bad that you need to receive treatment in a hospital
or a long-term program. This can happen when you can’t take care of
yourself. Or it happens when you are in danger of harming yourself or
others.
Support groups. Self-help and support groups can help you gain
insight into your condition. They can provide friendships, support,
resources, and tips on how to live with your condition. They also help
address the feelings of isolation that often go along with mental health
conditions

15. KEY FACTS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
• Affect anyone – men, women, rich, poor, etc.
• Common – 1 in 5 adults.
• They don’t always look different from others.
• Range from common to severe conditions.
• More than just ‘stress’.
• Maybe brief or long-term.
• Affects quality of life – work, relationships, etc.
• Effects of stress on entire family.
• Effective forms of treatment.

16. FACTS AND MYTHS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

17. FACTS AND MYTHS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH

18. BAR GRAPHS – AWARENRESS, SUICIDE RATES ETC

19. AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH

20. AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH

21. THANKY
OU!
_DATTA MEGHE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (COUNSELING
DEPARTMENT )