This document discusses mental health and mental illness. It defines mental disorder as an illness of the mind that prevents people from living happy, healthy lives. It states that 1 in 5 teens and 1 in 6 American adults have a mental health problem or mental illness. Common symptoms are described. The document emphasizes that mental illnesses are treatable and recovery is possible with treatment and management of symptoms. It discusses several specific mental disorders like depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. The importance of mental health and addressing the stigma around mental illness is also covered.

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3.  Mental 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. Serious mental illnessGood mental health
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6.  finding little or no
pleasure in life
 feeling worthless or
extremely guilty
 crying a lot for no
particular reason
 withdrawing from
other people
 experiencing severe
anxiety, panic, or fear

7.  having big mood
swings
 experiencing a change
in eating or sleeping
patterns
 having very low energy
 losing interest in
hobbies and
pleasurable activities

8.  having too much
energy, having trouble
concentrating or
following through on
plans
 feeling easily irritated
or angry
 experiencing racing
thoughts or agitation

9.  hearing voices or
seeing images that
other people do not
experience
 believing that others
are plotting against
you
 wanting to harm
yourself or someone
else

12.  Stigma
 A mark of shame or disapproval that results in
an individual being shunned or rejected by
others.

13. DIABETES MENTAL ILLNESS
Pancreas Brain
Pancreas produces little or no
insulin affecting person’s blood
levels.
Brain produces too much or not
enough of neurotransmitters.
There is no cure yet but people
can manage their illnesses through
medication treatment, lifestyle
changes, etc .
There is no cure yet but a person
can usually be treated effectively
to reduce the symptoms and allow
the person to function in work,
school or socially.
18.2 million people When applied to 2004 Census
estimate for 18 or older 57.7
million people.
In the United States-6.3 percent of
the population-have diabetes, a
serious, lifelong condition.
An estimated 26.2 percent of
Americans ages 18 and older —
about one in four adults — suffer
from a diagnosable mental
disorder in a given year.

14.  Medieval 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.

15.  Insurance
 Housing
 Jobs
 Getting the best treatment or treatment at all
 Social
 Self esteem

16.  Mental disorders are REAL
 Mental Disorders areTREATABLE
 Understanding builds compassion for those
that suffer with mental disorders

18.  Autism Spectrum Disorders
 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
 Bipolar Disorder
 Borderline Personality Disorder
 Dissociative Disorders
 Dual Diagnosis and IntegratedTreatment of Mental Illness and Substance
Abuse Disorder
 Eating Disorders
 Major Depression
 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
 Panic Disorder
 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
 Schizoaffective Disorder
 Schizophrenia
 SeasonalAffective Disorder
 Suicide
 Tourette's Syndrome

19. A Few Disorders in
Depth

20.  a 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.

21.  real or imagined fears that are difficult to
control
13% of children ages 9 and 17
experience an anxiety disorder each year.

22.  extreme mood changes, energy levels and
behavior.
Manic: extreme highs
depressive: extreme lows.

24.  (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

26. Prolonged feelings of
Helplessness, hopelessness and sadness.
**Clinical Depression: 2 weeks or longer

28.  Major: intense can last for weeks or months
 Mild: less severe can last for years
 Adjustment disorder: reaction to a specific
life event (divorce, break up, job loss etc.)

29.  Causes can be
PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL
reasons
 Medical conditions
 Traumatic events
 Social or environmental factors such as:
poverty physical/emotional harmful
environments.

30.  Depression:
Symptoms include:
Persistent sad, anxious or "empty" feelings
Feelings of hopelessness and/or pessimism
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness and/or helplessness
Irritability, restlessness
Loss of interest in activities/hobbies that once were pleasurable
Fatigue and decreased energy
Difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions
Insomnia, early–morning wakefulness, or excessive sleeping
Overeating, or appetite loss
Thoughts of suicide, suicide attempts
Persistent aches or pains, headaches, cramps or digestive problems

31.  an 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.

32.  irrational, 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 phobic
 Phobias 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.

34.  an 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 theWITNESSING or
LEARNING of a violent or tragic event.

35.  Approximately 5.4 million children ages 4-17
have been diagnosed with ADHD.
 Boys are more likely than girls to haveADHD
but this ratio seems to even out by
adulthood.
 Children with a parent who suffers from
ADHD is more likely to also have ADHD.
 ADHD can be controlled through proper
treatment.

36.  Mental Disorders can be very serious and
debilitating BUT there is treatment. 
 Treating Disorders takesTIME, PERSISTENCE
AND PATIENCE.

37.  a trusted adult to talk with
 a healthy balance between
work, play, and relaxation
 good nutrition (food
pyramid)
 plenty of sleep (8 ½ to 9
hrs per night)
 regular exercise
 learning how to control
stress
 getting professional help if
something is wrong

38.  Mental health is just as important as physical
health!
 Mental illnesses are real and deserve to be
treated.
 It’s not a person’s fault if he or she has a mental
illness
 Mental health problems are not something you
can “just snap out of” even if you try.
 It’s OK to ask for help and get it.
 There is hope! People improve and recover with
the help of treatment and they are able to
enjoy happier, healthier lives.