This document summarizes a literature review presentation on myths and misperceptions about mental illness. The purpose is to advance knowledge about the relationship between mental illness and violence. Common myths that mental illness causes violence and is unrecoverable from are dispelled by facts from studies. The methodology reviewed many databases on topics of mental illness, discrimination, and social exclusion. Findings showed that mental illness does not predict crime and certain illnesses reduce violence. Recommendations include expert panels, reviewing SAMHSA programs, and fostering inclusion.
Psychological Illness and Crime Growing in Urban life by Dr.Mahboob Khan PhdHealthcare consultant
“I believe that -Weather it is MH 370 Co-Pilot or recent thane mass murderer these people have some sort of psychological illness in common and there is greater need to do psychological assessment of every one as a mandatory test”.Public opinion surveys suggest that many people think mental illness and violence go hand in hand. A 2012 national survey found, for example, that 60% of indians thought that people with schizophrenia were likely to act violently toward someone else, while 32% thought that people with major depression were likely to do so.
Mental Health Policy - Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice SystemDr. James Swartz
These slides are from a lecture on the criminal justice system and mental illness and considers factors related to the criminalization of those with mental illnesses, characteristics of those with mental illness under criminal justice supervision, and the role of drug and mental health courts.
Psychological Illness and Crime Growing in Urban life by Dr.Mahboob Khan PhdHealthcare consultant
“I believe that -Weather it is MH 370 Co-Pilot or recent thane mass murderer these people have some sort of psychological illness in common and there is greater need to do psychological assessment of every one as a mandatory test”.Public opinion surveys suggest that many people think mental illness and violence go hand in hand. A 2012 national survey found, for example, that 60% of indians thought that people with schizophrenia were likely to act violently toward someone else, while 32% thought that people with major depression were likely to do so.
Mental Health Policy - Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice SystemDr. James Swartz
These slides are from a lecture on the criminal justice system and mental illness and considers factors related to the criminalization of those with mental illnesses, characteristics of those with mental illness under criminal justice supervision, and the role of drug and mental health courts.
Mental Health Policy - Defining mental illness, epidemiology, service use, an...Dr. James Swartz
These slides are from a mental health policy course. Topics covered include defining mental illness, the history and politics of the DSM, the epidemiology of mental illness in the United States, and trends in service use and access.
SOJ Psychology (SOJP) is an Open Access, Peer- Reviewed Publication which aims to publish Scholarly Articles on psychological behavior, psyche patterns, influence of socioeconomic environment on human psychology and psychological evaluations.
SOJP covers the study of various parameters influencing the human mind and the factors governing the relationship of an individual with the society. Psychology involves the psychoanalysis, at both the conscious & sub-conscious levels.
Depression is a state of feeling sad, miserable and down in the dumps with loss of self-confidence. Depression despite being a serious condition in all age groups is more common and significant in the
geriatric population as it is associated with morbidity and mortality. The cause of depression is multifactorial. Various scales have been developed to assess depression of which the Geriatric Depression
Scale is most suited for elderly population and those with dementia. In our study, we aim to analyse the prevalence of depression among elderly patients visiting the outpatient departments of a tertiary care hospital and determine the factors influencing depression in them. The study was an Observational study carried out on 51 elderly patients over the age of 60 years attending the outpatient departments of PSG Hospital. The Geriatric Depression Scale Short form was used to determine the prevalence of depression. A
self-designed questionnaire considering various factors causing depression was administered to determine
the factors influencing depression. It was found that among 51 elders in the age group of 60 to 80 years,
58.8% were depressed of which 54% were males and 68% were females. Financial fears regarding future
and income insufficiency were the most important factors contributing to depression. This shows that
monetary fear is a major factor resulting in depression. The government and other organizations must
ensure that better support both financial and other services like healthcare are provided to the elderly in
order to prevent depressive illnesses.
Chapter 8: Mental health in the aftermath of a complex emergency: the case of Afghanistan. In: advances in disaster mental health and psychological support, 2006. By Peter Ventevogel, Martine van Huuksloot, Frank Kortmann
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ANALYSING THE LEVEL OF DEPRESSION AND ITS CAUSATIVE F...amsjournal
Depression is a pathological state of the mind characterised lack of self-confidence and self-esteem. The
cause of depression is multi factorial and various physical, psychological, environmental and genetic
factors have been implicated in the causation of depression. Despite being a serious condition in all age
groups, depression is more common and significant in the geriatric population as it is associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. Various scales have been developed to assess depression of which the
Geriatric Depression Scale is most suited for elderly population. It has a long form and short form, the
latter being more appropriate for elderly patients with dementia. In our study, we aim to analyse the
prevalence of depression among elderly patients visiting the outpatient departments of a tertiary care
hospital and determine the factors influencing depression in them. The study was an Observational cross sectional
study carried out on 51 elderly patients over the age of 60 years attending the various outpatient
departments of PSG Hospital. The Geriatric Depression Scale Short form was used to determine the
prevalence of depression. A self-designed questionnaire considering various factors causing depression
was administered to determine the factors influencing depression. It was found that among 51 elders in the
age group of 60 to 80 years, 58.8% were depressed of which 54% were males and 68% were females.
Financial fears regarding future and income insufficiency were the most important factors contributing to
depression. This shows that monetary fear is a major factor resulting in depression. The most effective
strategy to combat depression is to ensure appropriate self-report. The government and other organizations
must ensure that better support, both financial and other services like healthcare are provided to the
elderly in order to prevent depressive illnesses.
The way back Information Resources Project
Developing evidence-informed information resources for people who have attempted suicide and their family and friends. Presented by Jaelea Skehan - Director, Hunter Institute of Mental Health and Susan Beaton - Consultant & beyondblue Suicide Prevention Advisor
The Mental Health Educational Initiative is an interactive program that utilizes a combination of formal and non-formal learning to provide a multidisciplinary group of health care providers with a unique model for the understanding, identification, and management of actual vs. perceived risk for suicidal ideation and related adverse events.
This is the fourth in a series of 4 podcasts & transcripts presented by David Neubauer, M.D.
Associate Professor
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
How is mental illness defined? Why is the philosophy of psychiatry the way it is today? Is there hope for improvement in the societal context of ill persons?
SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES COLLEGE, AALO
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY,
NATIONAL WEBINAR
ON
“MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL- BEING”
Sociological Perspectives on
Mental Health and Illness
Mental Health Policy - Defining mental illness, epidemiology, service use, an...Dr. James Swartz
These slides are from a mental health policy course. Topics covered include defining mental illness, the history and politics of the DSM, the epidemiology of mental illness in the United States, and trends in service use and access.
SOJ Psychology (SOJP) is an Open Access, Peer- Reviewed Publication which aims to publish Scholarly Articles on psychological behavior, psyche patterns, influence of socioeconomic environment on human psychology and psychological evaluations.
SOJP covers the study of various parameters influencing the human mind and the factors governing the relationship of an individual with the society. Psychology involves the psychoanalysis, at both the conscious & sub-conscious levels.
Depression is a state of feeling sad, miserable and down in the dumps with loss of self-confidence. Depression despite being a serious condition in all age groups is more common and significant in the
geriatric population as it is associated with morbidity and mortality. The cause of depression is multifactorial. Various scales have been developed to assess depression of which the Geriatric Depression
Scale is most suited for elderly population and those with dementia. In our study, we aim to analyse the prevalence of depression among elderly patients visiting the outpatient departments of a tertiary care hospital and determine the factors influencing depression in them. The study was an Observational study carried out on 51 elderly patients over the age of 60 years attending the outpatient departments of PSG Hospital. The Geriatric Depression Scale Short form was used to determine the prevalence of depression. A
self-designed questionnaire considering various factors causing depression was administered to determine
the factors influencing depression. It was found that among 51 elders in the age group of 60 to 80 years,
58.8% were depressed of which 54% were males and 68% were females. Financial fears regarding future
and income insufficiency were the most important factors contributing to depression. This shows that
monetary fear is a major factor resulting in depression. The government and other organizations must
ensure that better support both financial and other services like healthcare are provided to the elderly in
order to prevent depressive illnesses.
Chapter 8: Mental health in the aftermath of a complex emergency: the case of Afghanistan. In: advances in disaster mental health and psychological support, 2006. By Peter Ventevogel, Martine van Huuksloot, Frank Kortmann
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ANALYSING THE LEVEL OF DEPRESSION AND ITS CAUSATIVE F...amsjournal
Depression is a pathological state of the mind characterised lack of self-confidence and self-esteem. The
cause of depression is multi factorial and various physical, psychological, environmental and genetic
factors have been implicated in the causation of depression. Despite being a serious condition in all age
groups, depression is more common and significant in the geriatric population as it is associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. Various scales have been developed to assess depression of which the
Geriatric Depression Scale is most suited for elderly population. It has a long form and short form, the
latter being more appropriate for elderly patients with dementia. In our study, we aim to analyse the
prevalence of depression among elderly patients visiting the outpatient departments of a tertiary care
hospital and determine the factors influencing depression in them. The study was an Observational cross sectional
study carried out on 51 elderly patients over the age of 60 years attending the various outpatient
departments of PSG Hospital. The Geriatric Depression Scale Short form was used to determine the
prevalence of depression. A self-designed questionnaire considering various factors causing depression
was administered to determine the factors influencing depression. It was found that among 51 elders in the
age group of 60 to 80 years, 58.8% were depressed of which 54% were males and 68% were females.
Financial fears regarding future and income insufficiency were the most important factors contributing to
depression. This shows that monetary fear is a major factor resulting in depression. The most effective
strategy to combat depression is to ensure appropriate self-report. The government and other organizations
must ensure that better support, both financial and other services like healthcare are provided to the
elderly in order to prevent depressive illnesses.
The way back Information Resources Project
Developing evidence-informed information resources for people who have attempted suicide and their family and friends. Presented by Jaelea Skehan - Director, Hunter Institute of Mental Health and Susan Beaton - Consultant & beyondblue Suicide Prevention Advisor
The Mental Health Educational Initiative is an interactive program that utilizes a combination of formal and non-formal learning to provide a multidisciplinary group of health care providers with a unique model for the understanding, identification, and management of actual vs. perceived risk for suicidal ideation and related adverse events.
This is the fourth in a series of 4 podcasts & transcripts presented by David Neubauer, M.D.
Associate Professor
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
How is mental illness defined? Why is the philosophy of psychiatry the way it is today? Is there hope for improvement in the societal context of ill persons?
SAINT FRANCIS DE SALES COLLEGE, AALO
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY,
NATIONAL WEBINAR
ON
“MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL- BEING”
Sociological Perspectives on
Mental Health and Illness
Biases are known to be ingrained in the human nature. Ironically, the bias starts reflecting in our approach to an individual’s health, even if the sufferer is a loved one, as we give priority to physical health over mental health. Many of the biases regarding mental health are inbuilt or are passed on from one generation to another.
Briceno 2Sophia BricenoProfessor Elizabeth Nappo ENC 1102.docxrobert345678
Briceno 2
Sophia Briceno
Professor Elizabeth Nappo
ENC 1102
December 2, 2022
Alternative
Solution
to Anxiety and Depression.
Anxiety and depression have been prevalent issues in the United States and other parts of the world since the beginning of time. Anxiety and depression, which manifest in a variety of ways, can have a negative impact on people of all ages. Despite the fact that the first person to develop an addiction has never been identified, it is a widely held belief (Freeman, 2020). It has exacted a significant toll on the younger generation in recent years, which is especially concerning given the ongoing global epidemic. Many people do not prioritize their mental health and do not believe it should be one of their primary concerns. When, in fact, one's mental health is absolutely necessary in order to complete mundane tasks like going to class or working a job. As a result of increased focus on the topic from a wide range of fields, the state of people's mental health has been elevated to the status of a critical problem in today's society. Despite mounting evidence to the contrary, a sizable minority of people continue to believe that medication is the only way to treat mental health issues, despite the fact that the vast majority of people understand the importance of mental health (Ginsburg, 2020). This essay will coherently argue the alternative solutions to anxiety and depression. In that case, getting enough sleep and maintain a stable diet are the solutions other than medication that are discussed in below paragraphs.
Despite this, a significant number of people either do not give mental health the attention it deserves or do not believe it is all that important. Some people are also responsible for contributing to the stigma associated with mental illness. A little more than half of those polled in the General Social Survey in 2020 said they would not want a member of their family or a close friend to marry, work next to, or spend the night out with someone who had a mental illness (Knowles, 2020). People who have mental health issues may be hesitant to seek help because they are afraid of the stigma that may be attached to them if they do, which is a significant issue. The findings of this 2020 survey show that many American households continue to struggle with the concept of accepting mental health issues in their loved ones.
According to a 2020 statement from Zhang, "many people believe that people with mental illnesses are aggressive and dangerous." In fact, they are more likely to be assaulted or to injure themselves than they are to cause harm to others. People suffering from mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are less likely to seek alternative treatments and are more likely to rely on excessive medication if these stereotypes are perpetuated. I do not believe that these points of view are valid, and I believe that they are harmful to people seeking treatment. We can be thankful that there has been .
2. Easier Said Than Done
A Review of the Literature: Myths, Facts, &
Implications Concerning the Misperceptions of
Mental Illness
SAMHSA Internship Final Presentation
John Arthur Jackson, III, B.A. Intern
CMHS Office of the Director
April 23, 2015
4. Purpose
• SAMHSA has a rather critical role in producing and advancing
the knowledge with respect to misperceptions about mental
illness. This includes the relationship between that of mental
illness and violence. The evident volatility of this topic only
affirms that we need to contribute to further dialogue
• In presenting the literature about some of the myths and
implications concerning the social perceptions of those who
are mentally ill, will reveal the nature in which discussions
about mental illness has been distorted.
5. Background
• We should know that there is an ever present and
ongoing prejudice associated with people who have
mental illness. Compounded with the assumption of a
violent predisposition we find that this does not
facilitate a climate that encourages recovery but
hinders. This type of discrimination about people with
mental illness is something we need to reassess.
6. Common Misperceptions & Myths
Myth: People with mental illnesses are violent and unpredictable.
Fact: In reality, the vast majority of people who have mental
health needs are no more violent than anyone else. You probably
know someone with a mental illness and don't even realize it.
Myth: Once people develop mental illnesses, they will never recover.
Fact: Studies show that most people with mental illnesses get better, and
many recover completely. Recovery refers to the process in which people are
able to live, work, learn, and participate fully in their communities. For some
individuals, recovery is the ability to live a fulfilling and productive life. For
others, recovery implies the reduction or complete remission of symptoms.
Science has shown that having hope plays an integral role in an individual's
recovery.
7. Method
• An exploratory study that reviewed a myriad of
electronic bibliographic databases (e.g. CDC,
NSDUH, APA, AMA, HHS and Google Scholar)
utilizing the search: “mental illness”; “mental health”;
“integration”; inclusion”; “social acceptance”;
“exclusion”; “discrimination”; “social exclusion”.
Articles selected were full text, qualitative semi-
structured interviews, systematic reviews and peer
reviewed articles published between 2006-2014.
8. A Look At Previous Literature
• Dr. Jonathan Metzl, Vanderbilt University
– Mental illness and Gun violence
• Societal need to blame as a way to obtain security from
reality (Metzl 2011).
New York Times “A Misguided Focus on Mental Illness in
Gun Control Debate
Dr. Jeffrey Swanson
Displacing and limiting threat of violence to a small, well-defined group.
Overwhelming epidemiological evidence that the vast majority of people with
mental psychiatric disorders to not commit violent acts.
11. Results/Findings (cont.)
Mental illness is NOT a precursor for crime
• Certain mental illnesses make people less likely to
commit violent acts
– Schizophrenia can cause people to isolate or withdraw from
society
• Dr. Linda A. Teplin; National Crime Victimization Survey
(NCVS) of 2005
12. While it is estimated that,
of America’s crimes may be
committed by people with
mental illness.
Appelbaum, P. & Swanson, J. (2010).
13. ‘Victims’
About¼of People with
mental illness are more likely to be the
Which is 11 times the rate of the general population
National Crime Victimization
Survey (NCVS) of 2005
14. • SAMHSA’s Resource Center to Promote
Acceptance, Dignity and Social Inclusion
Associated with Mental Health (ADS Center)
» No longer funded but vital resource; possibly replicate
• NIMH & SAMHSA’s coordinated facilitation
• Administrator, Center Director Article (2013)
• SAMHSA Mental Illness Violence Paper
15. Recommendations
• SAMHSA Expert Panel
• SAMHSA should review existing contracts, grants and
other programs and resulting inventory can be used to
identify strengths, gaps and opportunities for
SAMHSA to immerse themselves in an active
discussion conducive to potential solutions concerning
risk
• Programs targeted to early intervention
• Foster an attitude of inclusiveness
18. Thank You For Your Time!
SAMHSA Internship Final Presentation
John Arthur Jackson, III, Intern to Deputy Director
CMHS Office of the Director
April 23, 2015
