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- 2. • Mental illness : -a disturbance of the mind and of the emotion which affects the way a person thinks. Feels & behaves Causes hereditary physical injuries intoxication prolonged illness poor nutrition fail to adjust to difficulties of life
- 3. • Early s/s of mental illness ? persistent disturbance in sleep & appetite loss of interest in activities or responsibility persistent seclusion of one’s self from family….. palpitations persistent worrying over-sensitivity & irritability constant complaints of headache, weakness, coldness of hands/feet… frequent dizziness & fainting exaggerated & unfounded suspicions
- 4. Who develops mental illness ? anybody Can one be mentally-ill w/out knowing it ? - yes How detect ? psychiatric exam psychological social case study special lab. Is it curable ? - yes How treated ? – drugs, phys, recrea, occup, envt ther, psycho under superv of trained therapist
- 5. Where seek Rx of mental illness : family physician any health workers w/ orientation hosp /clinic Prevent maintain good physical health keep busy striking happy medium bet work & play solve problems as come cult friendship & choose confidante developing desirable & realistic life
- 6. • Understanding mental illness : • it is a type of illness; needs early & skillful rx like heart disease, and no need to be ashamed of this sickness • That there are many different kinds of mental disease ; some mild, some serious, some for home care, some need hospitalization • Develops gradually and gives warning in advance