Current and emerging issues in guidance and counseling in the philippinesRey Tagum
The document discusses current issues in guidance and counseling in the Philippines, including stress, depression, suicide, substance abuse, and other challenges faced by children, youth, adults, and families. It provides information on the causes and symptoms of stress and depression, risk factors for suicide, and tips for dealing with depression through cultivating social support, healthy lifestyle habits, challenging negative thinking, and seeking professional help when needed. Statistics on suicide rates in the Philippines and worldwide are also presented.
The document provides an overview of mood disorders presented by three speakers. Dr. Laura Nichols discusses mood disorders like bipolar depression and unipolar depression. She covers what depression is, epidemiology of depression, recognizing signs of depression, and biological and psychological factors that can contribute to depression. Richard Cottingham then shares his personal journey towards recovery from a mood disorder.
As presented by Dr. Mathieu Dufour, Psychiatrist at The Royal, at a special Men's Mental Health Awareness event hosted by The Men's D.E.N. (Depression Education Network).
Depression is defined as a sad mood lasting continuously for 2weeks. It affect all ages, sexes and races. Depression affect over 300million people globally. 1 in 5 Nigerians suffers depression. 80% of the affected people are not on treatment and women are two times more affected than men.
The document discusses depression, including its prevalence, symptoms, causes, types, and treatment options. Some key points include:
- Depression affects 10-15% of people with diabetes and 35-45% of heart attack patients.
- Symptoms include persistent sadness, changes in appetite and sleep, loss of energy, poor concentration, and thoughts of death.
- Causes can include genetics, environmental stressors, physical illnesses, and personality traits.
- Types of depression include major depression, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia.
- Treatment involves medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. Self-care strategies like diet, sleep, and social support can also help combat depression.
Depression is a serious mood disorder that can severely impact one's life. It causes prolonged symptoms like sadness, loss of interest, and feelings of worthlessness. While the exact causes are unclear, it involves chemical changes in the brain and can be triggered by stressful life events or genetic factors. Effective treatments include antidepressant medications, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. With treatment, the vast majority of people with depression can experience relief from their symptoms.
Current and emerging issues in guidance and counseling in the philippinesRey Tagum
The document discusses current issues in guidance and counseling in the Philippines, including stress, depression, suicide, substance abuse, and other challenges faced by children, youth, adults, and families. It provides information on the causes and symptoms of stress and depression, risk factors for suicide, and tips for dealing with depression through cultivating social support, healthy lifestyle habits, challenging negative thinking, and seeking professional help when needed. Statistics on suicide rates in the Philippines and worldwide are also presented.
The document provides an overview of mood disorders presented by three speakers. Dr. Laura Nichols discusses mood disorders like bipolar depression and unipolar depression. She covers what depression is, epidemiology of depression, recognizing signs of depression, and biological and psychological factors that can contribute to depression. Richard Cottingham then shares his personal journey towards recovery from a mood disorder.
As presented by Dr. Mathieu Dufour, Psychiatrist at The Royal, at a special Men's Mental Health Awareness event hosted by The Men's D.E.N. (Depression Education Network).
Depression is defined as a sad mood lasting continuously for 2weeks. It affect all ages, sexes and races. Depression affect over 300million people globally. 1 in 5 Nigerians suffers depression. 80% of the affected people are not on treatment and women are two times more affected than men.
The document discusses depression, including its prevalence, symptoms, causes, types, and treatment options. Some key points include:
- Depression affects 10-15% of people with diabetes and 35-45% of heart attack patients.
- Symptoms include persistent sadness, changes in appetite and sleep, loss of energy, poor concentration, and thoughts of death.
- Causes can include genetics, environmental stressors, physical illnesses, and personality traits.
- Types of depression include major depression, bipolar disorder, and dysthymia.
- Treatment involves medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. Self-care strategies like diet, sleep, and social support can also help combat depression.
Depression is a serious mood disorder that can severely impact one's life. It causes prolonged symptoms like sadness, loss of interest, and feelings of worthlessness. While the exact causes are unclear, it involves chemical changes in the brain and can be triggered by stressful life events or genetic factors. Effective treatments include antidepressant medications, psychotherapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. With treatment, the vast majority of people with depression can experience relief from their symptoms.
Depression is a serious mood disorder that affects brain chemistry and is caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. It causes feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities that can last for weeks or months at a time and affect daily functioning. While anyone can develop depression, certain groups are at higher risk including women, those with a family history, and people experiencing stressful life events or medical illnesses. Symptoms include fatigue, changes in appetite, insomnia, lack of concentration, and suicidal thoughts. Depression is treatable through therapy and medication, but many people remain undiagnosed.
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Alcoholics Anonymous, often referred to simply as AA, is an international fellowship of people working together to overcome their addictions to alcohol.
This document discusses depression on World Health Day. It notes that depression affects about 1 in 6 people and overworking can be a sign of clinical depression, especially in men. Depression is a serious medical condition and the top cause of disability in adults. While sadness is normal, clinical depression is a health problem related to changes in the brain. The document provides information on depression in men, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent and manage depression including social activities, spirituality, medication, counseling, exercise, and community connections.
This document provides information about depression in older adults, including:
- Recognizing depression can be difficult in older adults as symptoms may seem like normal aging or other health conditions.
- Risk factors for depression in older adults include chronic health conditions, loss of a spouse, social isolation, and certain medications.
- Symptoms can be emotional, like sadness or loss of interest, mental, like trouble concentrating, or physical, like changes in appetite or sleep.
- Treatment typically involves antidepressant medication, talk therapy, or a combination to address the biological, psychological, and social aspects of depression. Continued treatment is often needed to prevent recurrence.
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively impacts mood, thinking, and behavior. It has various emotional, physical, and social symptoms including lack of interest, changes in appetite, fatigue, and social withdrawal. Depression is caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. It can be treated through lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, meditation, social support, and therapy. Untreated depression can lead to further health and social problems.
The document discusses depressive disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD). Some key points:
- Depressive disorders are common worldwide and a leading cause of disability. MDD accounted for 8.2% of disabilities globally in 2010.
- Prevalence of depression varies widely between studies but is estimated to be 7.9-15.1% in India. Rates are higher in urban areas, primary care clinics, and the elderly.
- Depression is associated with high suicide rates, accounting for 50-70% of suicides. India has high suicide rates, with 37.8% of those committing suicide being under 30.
H'vovi Bhagwagar, Clinical Psychologist & CBT Expert shares the presentation made by her at World Bipolar Day, Mumbai 2017 Event.
This presentation talks about how by correcting one's though processes, one can alter moods as well.
A psychologist is not the primary Professional in Bipolar Disorder treatment but, counseling from a good practitioner can be used as conjunctive therapy and aid recovery.
This document provides guidance on identifying and managing clinically significant depression for internists. It outlines how to take a thorough history to assess for depression, safety risks, substance use, bipolarity and psychosis. Common mimics of depression like delirium, substance withdrawal and medical condition-related depression are reviewed. First-line antidepressant medications are SSRIs, SNRIs, bupropion and mirtazapine. The document describes strategies for patients who do not improve on initial treatment, such as switching or augmenting medications. Non-pharmacological approaches like exercise and social support are also encouraged.
Suicidal tendencies in late life depressionRavi Soni
This document discusses suicidal tendencies and prevention in the elderly. It provides statistics on elderly suicide rates globally and in India. Key points include that nearly 10% of Indian suicides are among those aged 65+, though the rate is lower than other countries due to family support of elders. Common risk factors for elderly suicide are depression, physical illness, social isolation and loss of spouse. Treatment of depression and pain are important for prevention, though SSRIs may increase short-term risk which decreases after the initial period. Goals for prevention include raising awareness of suicide and depression.
This document discusses depression, including its symptoms, criteria for diagnosis, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Depression exists on a continuum from normal mood fluctuations to more severe abnormal mood lowering with functional impairment. It is a persistent and pervasive condition with a wide range of psychological and physical symptoms. Treatment involves both antidepressant medication and talking therapies, with the goals of explaining depression, setting a treatment plan and review schedule, and preventing future episodes.
Depression is a mood disorder involving persistent sadness and loss of interest. It involves episodes of symptoms lasting at least two weeks. Symptoms include changes in appetite, sleep, and energy levels as well as feelings of worthlessness. Depression can be triggered by major life events but also has genetic and biological causes. Treatment options include antidepressant medication and psychotherapy. While there is no cure, many people experience remission of symptoms with proper long-term treatment.
Major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are mood disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. Both disorders involve periods of depression, though bipolar disorder also includes manic episodes where a person feels abnormally elevated or irritable. The causes are complex and involve genetic, biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Treatments include medication and psychotherapy to manage symptoms and prevent relapse.
The document summarizes research on depression among medical students. Some key findings:
- Depression rates are similar entering medical school but increase disproportionately over the course of study, peaking as students prepare for clinical work. Long hours, stress, and insecurity about examinations contribute.
- Over 50% of medical students seek help for depression or other mental health issues. Females are more likely to experience depression than males.
- Depression can be effectively treated with antidepressants and psychotherapy. Untreated, it can lead to disability, absenteeism, suicide and economic costs.
- A study of Gulf Medical University students found depression in 25% of students. Rates varied by gender, nationality,
Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as depression, is a mental health condition characterized by a low mood for at least two weeks. The patient, a 20-year-old male, presented with symptoms of depression including college refusal, suicidal ideation, decreased appetite, and expressed a desire to abscond following a breakup. Through examination and evaluation, he was diagnosed with major depressive disorder. His treatment plan included benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, SSRIs, and atypical antidepressants, along with counseling. With treatment and lifestyle modifications, his symptoms improved over a week-long hospital stay before being discharged.
The document discusses depression, including statistics on prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, and costs. Some key points:
- About 25% of adults experience a mental health condition in a given year, with 26% suffering from chronic depression.
- Major depressive disorder affects about 15 million Americans annually and is the leading cause of disability in developed countries.
- Risk factors include past abuse, family history, medical illnesses, and life stressors. Depression is associated with increased mortality and medical costs in the billions each year.
This document discusses mental health issues and aims to reduce stigma by providing facts about various conditions. Some key points:
- 1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year, yet many myths and misconceptions exist about conditions being scary, violent, or less real than physical illnesses.
- Many common conditions are more prevalent than assumed, including depression (1 in 10), OCD (1-2% of population), and eating disorders (1.5 million in UK). Famous people from all walks of life have struggled with mental illness.
- Biological factors like chemical imbalances are involved in conditions like depression and schizophrenia. Medications can help transmit brain signals better. Recovery is possible with treatment and support
Depression is defined in this presentation. Its prevalence, classification, treatment modalities are presented. Islamic perspective in the light of Quran and Sunnah is explained.
Depression is a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection. It can cause a lack of energy and difficulty maintaining interest in activities. Common symptoms include feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, difficulty concentrating and sleeping, changes in appetite, and thoughts of death or suicide. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting about 20% of the population at some point in their lives. It is linked to changes in brain chemistry and activity, especially in the frontal and temporal lobes of the left side of the brain.
This is my book about women and depression, in this book we are going to discover about women and depression, cause, symptoms, effects, treatment and much more.
presentation of the cause and effect of depression. By the end of this presentation you will be able to:
List the Causes and Effects of Depression.
Identify the causes of Depression.
Explain the Effects of Depression.
Recognize the major causes of Depression.
Recognize the major effects of Depression
This document discusses the history and experience of depression from the perspective of the author. It then discusses the medicalization and marketing of mental health conditions and the psychotropic drugs used to treat them. It questions whether many conditions are actually diseases or normal human experiences, and outlines concerns about the lack of scientific evidence for diagnoses and side effects of psychotropic drugs.
Depression is a serious mood disorder that affects brain chemistry and is caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. It causes feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities that can last for weeks or months at a time and affect daily functioning. While anyone can develop depression, certain groups are at higher risk including women, those with a family history, and people experiencing stressful life events or medical illnesses. Symptoms include fatigue, changes in appetite, insomnia, lack of concentration, and suicidal thoughts. Depression is treatable through therapy and medication, but many people remain undiagnosed.
Alcoholics Anonymous AA
Alcoholics Anonymous, often referred to simply as AA, is an international fellowship of people working together to overcome their addictions to alcohol.
This document discusses depression on World Health Day. It notes that depression affects about 1 in 6 people and overworking can be a sign of clinical depression, especially in men. Depression is a serious medical condition and the top cause of disability in adults. While sadness is normal, clinical depression is a health problem related to changes in the brain. The document provides information on depression in men, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent and manage depression including social activities, spirituality, medication, counseling, exercise, and community connections.
This document provides information about depression in older adults, including:
- Recognizing depression can be difficult in older adults as symptoms may seem like normal aging or other health conditions.
- Risk factors for depression in older adults include chronic health conditions, loss of a spouse, social isolation, and certain medications.
- Symptoms can be emotional, like sadness or loss of interest, mental, like trouble concentrating, or physical, like changes in appetite or sleep.
- Treatment typically involves antidepressant medication, talk therapy, or a combination to address the biological, psychological, and social aspects of depression. Continued treatment is often needed to prevent recurrence.
Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively impacts mood, thinking, and behavior. It has various emotional, physical, and social symptoms including lack of interest, changes in appetite, fatigue, and social withdrawal. Depression is caused by a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors. It can be treated through lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, meditation, social support, and therapy. Untreated depression can lead to further health and social problems.
The document discusses depressive disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD). Some key points:
- Depressive disorders are common worldwide and a leading cause of disability. MDD accounted for 8.2% of disabilities globally in 2010.
- Prevalence of depression varies widely between studies but is estimated to be 7.9-15.1% in India. Rates are higher in urban areas, primary care clinics, and the elderly.
- Depression is associated with high suicide rates, accounting for 50-70% of suicides. India has high suicide rates, with 37.8% of those committing suicide being under 30.
H'vovi Bhagwagar, Clinical Psychologist & CBT Expert shares the presentation made by her at World Bipolar Day, Mumbai 2017 Event.
This presentation talks about how by correcting one's though processes, one can alter moods as well.
A psychologist is not the primary Professional in Bipolar Disorder treatment but, counseling from a good practitioner can be used as conjunctive therapy and aid recovery.
This document provides guidance on identifying and managing clinically significant depression for internists. It outlines how to take a thorough history to assess for depression, safety risks, substance use, bipolarity and psychosis. Common mimics of depression like delirium, substance withdrawal and medical condition-related depression are reviewed. First-line antidepressant medications are SSRIs, SNRIs, bupropion and mirtazapine. The document describes strategies for patients who do not improve on initial treatment, such as switching or augmenting medications. Non-pharmacological approaches like exercise and social support are also encouraged.
Suicidal tendencies in late life depressionRavi Soni
This document discusses suicidal tendencies and prevention in the elderly. It provides statistics on elderly suicide rates globally and in India. Key points include that nearly 10% of Indian suicides are among those aged 65+, though the rate is lower than other countries due to family support of elders. Common risk factors for elderly suicide are depression, physical illness, social isolation and loss of spouse. Treatment of depression and pain are important for prevention, though SSRIs may increase short-term risk which decreases after the initial period. Goals for prevention include raising awareness of suicide and depression.
This document discusses depression, including its symptoms, criteria for diagnosis, prevalence, and treatment approaches. Depression exists on a continuum from normal mood fluctuations to more severe abnormal mood lowering with functional impairment. It is a persistent and pervasive condition with a wide range of psychological and physical symptoms. Treatment involves both antidepressant medication and talking therapies, with the goals of explaining depression, setting a treatment plan and review schedule, and preventing future episodes.
Depression is a mood disorder involving persistent sadness and loss of interest. It involves episodes of symptoms lasting at least two weeks. Symptoms include changes in appetite, sleep, and energy levels as well as feelings of worthlessness. Depression can be triggered by major life events but also has genetic and biological causes. Treatment options include antidepressant medication and psychotherapy. While there is no cure, many people experience remission of symptoms with proper long-term treatment.
Major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder are mood disorders that affect millions of people worldwide. Both disorders involve periods of depression, though bipolar disorder also includes manic episodes where a person feels abnormally elevated or irritable. The causes are complex and involve genetic, biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Treatments include medication and psychotherapy to manage symptoms and prevent relapse.
The document summarizes research on depression among medical students. Some key findings:
- Depression rates are similar entering medical school but increase disproportionately over the course of study, peaking as students prepare for clinical work. Long hours, stress, and insecurity about examinations contribute.
- Over 50% of medical students seek help for depression or other mental health issues. Females are more likely to experience depression than males.
- Depression can be effectively treated with antidepressants and psychotherapy. Untreated, it can lead to disability, absenteeism, suicide and economic costs.
- A study of Gulf Medical University students found depression in 25% of students. Rates varied by gender, nationality,
Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as depression, is a mental health condition characterized by a low mood for at least two weeks. The patient, a 20-year-old male, presented with symptoms of depression including college refusal, suicidal ideation, decreased appetite, and expressed a desire to abscond following a breakup. Through examination and evaluation, he was diagnosed with major depressive disorder. His treatment plan included benzodiazepines, antipsychotics, SSRIs, and atypical antidepressants, along with counseling. With treatment and lifestyle modifications, his symptoms improved over a week-long hospital stay before being discharged.
The document discusses depression, including statistics on prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, and costs. Some key points:
- About 25% of adults experience a mental health condition in a given year, with 26% suffering from chronic depression.
- Major depressive disorder affects about 15 million Americans annually and is the leading cause of disability in developed countries.
- Risk factors include past abuse, family history, medical illnesses, and life stressors. Depression is associated with increased mortality and medical costs in the billions each year.
This document discusses mental health issues and aims to reduce stigma by providing facts about various conditions. Some key points:
- 1 in 4 people experience a mental health problem each year, yet many myths and misconceptions exist about conditions being scary, violent, or less real than physical illnesses.
- Many common conditions are more prevalent than assumed, including depression (1 in 10), OCD (1-2% of population), and eating disorders (1.5 million in UK). Famous people from all walks of life have struggled with mental illness.
- Biological factors like chemical imbalances are involved in conditions like depression and schizophrenia. Medications can help transmit brain signals better. Recovery is possible with treatment and support
Depression is defined in this presentation. Its prevalence, classification, treatment modalities are presented. Islamic perspective in the light of Quran and Sunnah is explained.
Depression is a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection. It can cause a lack of energy and difficulty maintaining interest in activities. Common symptoms include feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, difficulty concentrating and sleeping, changes in appetite, and thoughts of death or suicide. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses, affecting about 20% of the population at some point in their lives. It is linked to changes in brain chemistry and activity, especially in the frontal and temporal lobes of the left side of the brain.
This is my book about women and depression, in this book we are going to discover about women and depression, cause, symptoms, effects, treatment and much more.
presentation of the cause and effect of depression. By the end of this presentation you will be able to:
List the Causes and Effects of Depression.
Identify the causes of Depression.
Explain the Effects of Depression.
Recognize the major causes of Depression.
Recognize the major effects of Depression
This document discusses the history and experience of depression from the perspective of the author. It then discusses the medicalization and marketing of mental health conditions and the psychotropic drugs used to treat them. It questions whether many conditions are actually diseases or normal human experiences, and outlines concerns about the lack of scientific evidence for diagnoses and side effects of psychotropic drugs.
People use drugs for several reasons, including peer pressure, thrill-seeking, and to self-medicate emotional needs. Addiction is now recognized as a chronic relapsing brain disease, characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. It progresses through stages as tolerance increases and brain changes persist for years after drug use. While drugs can have medical benefits when properly used, drug abuse has significant health and social costs, including increased crime and family problems. Education and treatment aim to prevent misuse and support recovery from addiction.
This document discusses bipolar disorder, including its symptoms, diagnosis, types, risks, treatment, and effects on individuals. Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of elevated mood and depression. It often begins appearing in early adulthood. Diagnosis involves evaluating family history and presence of symptoms over time. Treatment typically involves lithium or valproic acid, which can cause side effects like nausea, tremors, and weight gain. Individuals discuss experiencing manic episodes involving euphoria and risky behaviors, depressive episodes with suicidal thoughts, and difficulty with social relationships before receiving treatment and diagnosis.
This document discusses drug addiction, including its causes, stages, effects, and strategies for overcoming it. Drug addiction is characterized as a chronic disease that affects the brain differently in each person. It progresses through stages as the user's life becomes increasingly centered around drug use. Addiction can cause a wide range of health problems, injuries, behavioral issues, and birth defects. Overcoming addiction requires deciding to change one's life and environment, building a sober social network, avoiding triggers, and developing a meaningful drug-free life.
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness characterized by extreme shifts in mood between mania and depression. It has been documented since ancient times but was classified as its own disorder in the 19th century. There are two main types, Bipolar 1 and 2, distinguished by the severity of manic episodes. While the exact causes are unknown, genetics and environmental factors are believed to play a role. Around 5-6% of people will experience bipolar disorder in their lifetime. With treatment including medication and therapy, many people are able to effectively manage the disorder and live fulfilling lives.
The document summarizes a PowerPoint presentation about mental health. It directs participants to view the entire presentation then links to a final study survey. It notes there will be no quiz on the presentation content and participants are not required to remember statistics or definitions. The presentation provides information on prevalence of various mental health conditions and myths versus facts related to mental illness. It also discusses biological theories of conditions like depression and schizophrenia.
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Drug addiction is a chronic disease that affects the brain and can ruin people's lives. It is characterized by compulsive drug use despite harmful consequences. Genetics, personality, and peer pressure can contribute to addiction risk. Addiction progresses through stages from initial curiosity to dependence. Long term consequences include health problems, injuries, behavioral issues, and birth defects. Overcoming addiction requires lifestyle changes, social support, and coping strategies to build a meaningful drug-free life. International cooperation is needed to address widespread drug problems.
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This document provides information about commonly abused drugs. It discusses why people take drugs, how drugs work, and how they affect the mind and destroy creativity. The document includes personal stories from individuals about how drug use destroyed their lives. It also lists basic facts about commonly abused drugs like marijuana and alcohol. The goal is to provide readers, especially young people, with truthful information to help them avoid substance abuse and help friends stay off drugs.
This document discusses teen depression, dispelling myths and providing facts. It begins with an introduction by the school counselor and prompts students to think about what depression looks like. The agenda includes defining depression, discussing diagnostic criteria like duration and intensity of symptoms, potential causes like genetics and life stressors, a wide range of signs and symptoms, preventative strategies like healthy lifestyle habits, ways to help a depressed friend through compassionate listening, treatment options including therapy and medication, and resources for further information. The presentation encourages feedback and questions.
This document discusses the over-medicalization and over-prescription of psychiatric medications. It notes that as diagnoses have increased in the DSM, the number of medications prescribed has also increased dramatically without corresponding decreases in rates of mental illness. Long-term use of these medications can cause drug dependency and physical changes to the brain. Alternatives to medication such as lifestyle changes are presented as better solutions to support mental health.
This document discusses the problems with the medicalization and over-prescription of psychiatric medications. It notes that as diagnoses have increased, so too have prescriptions, yet the number of people diagnosed with mental illness has not decreased. It examines how the push for psychology to be taken seriously as a medical field led to a focus on drugs over therapy. Statistics are provided showing rising rates of diagnoses, prescriptions, and disability related to mental illness. Alternatives to medication like counseling, exercise, nutrition, and social support are proposed.
This document provides information about bipolar disorder, including its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and management. Some key points:
- Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings from mania to depression. It has a significant public health impact due to high treatment costs and non-adherence to medication.
- Symptoms of mania include inflated self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, and risky behavior. Symptoms of depression include low mood, loss of interest, and changes in appetite and sleep.
- Causes are thought to involve genetic and biological factors like neurotransmitter levels. Stressful life events can also trigger episodes.
- Treatment involves medication
This document discusses the overprescription of psychotropic drugs by doctors and the potential for addiction. It tells the story of Ed Gorman, who was prescribed antidepressants after experiencing trauma as a war journalist in Afghanistan. His symptoms worsened as his prescriptions increased, and he began abusing other substances. Stopping the drugs on his own, his mental state improved. The document criticizes the doctors for failing to properly diagnose the cause of his issues as PTSD and instead repeatedly changing their diagnoses and increasing his medications, which seemed to exacerbate his problems rather than solve them. It warns that continued drug prescription could have led to a lifetime of misery and greater trauma for Gorman.
This document provides information about identifying and understanding depression. It begins with course objectives about learning the signs and symptoms of depression and how it differs from typical sadness. It then discusses statistics about depression prevalence and treatment rates. The rest of the document defines depression, discusses types and causes, risk factors, diagnosis process, and impact on emotions, physical health, and behavior. It also covers treatment options like medication and self-help strategies. The goal is to educate about depression and help those suffering from it to seek appropriate help and treatment.
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Depression is a state of low mood and loss of interest that affects thoughts, feelings, and physical health. It is characterized by feelings of sadness, anxiety, guilt, and fatigue. Depression is a common disorder that affects about 15% of the population. It has various causes such as genetic factors, neurotransmitter imbalances, life stressors, and lack of social support. Treatments include antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, and physical therapies like electroconvulsive therapy. Preventing depression involves managing stress, getting social support, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
This document provides an agenda and overview for a presentation on substances like tobacco, alcohol, drugs and case scenarios. The agenda includes an introduction, anonymous survey, overview of substances, case scenarios and Q&A. The presentation is given by two nurses and provides information on substances like how they work in the body and health risks. It also includes scenarios asking how to help friends who may be struggling and provides resources for help.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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2. Catastrophe
• This PowerPoint looks at the effects of tranquillisers and how and why GPs
caused this catastrophe and continue prescribing dangerous drugs. What
does this say about GPs? Are they the right people to go to for bereavement,
stress, melancholy?
3. • AN UNUSUAL POWER: THE RISE AND
INFLUENCE OF MEDICAL DOCTORS.
• An Unusual Power: the dangerous roots of
psychiatry
• https://www.academia.edu/27509253/An_Un
usual_Power_Dangerous_Roots_of_Psychiatry.
docx
• Not perhaps so much a science, more social status.
4. Cultural
Construction
of Madness
• An Unusual Power: The cultural construction
of Madness
• History of madness and how it was perceived.
• https://www.academia.edu/7211698/AN_UN
USUAL_POWER_THE_CULTURAL_CONS
TRUCTION_OF_MADNESS
5. SlideShare
• The paedophiles and the psychiatrists
• (A realistic critique of psychiatry. Is it actually
a science?)
• https://www.slideshare.net/catalhuyuk/the-
paedophiles-and-the-
psychiatrists?qid=29dccad6-ee48-4984-a823-
5f0b2108e233&v=&b=&from_search=1
7. • Strict guidelines were issued to GPs in 1988 and have since been consistently
ignored.
• Still, doctors rarely tell patients that addiction will occur after 4 weeks.
8. Appalling Consequences!
• These drugs used to suppress/depress brain activity create appalling
neurological and psychological symptoms.
9. /
• Tranquilizer dependence can be both physical and psychological.
Tranquilizers work by affecting your brain’s neurotransmitters, which are the
chemicals inside the brain that help individual brain cells communicate. In
particular, tranquilizing drugs act on the GABA neurotransmitter, making it
stronger. Because GABA’s natural function is to reduce the brain’s activity,
this causes a great decrease in brain activity.
• In fact cognitive ability and memory can be seriously curtailed.
10. • The roots of personal anxiety can never be tackled. An individual makes no
maturation progress-experiences mean nothing. They are caught up in a time
warp.
11. ANDREW
• In the 20 years I was on tranquillisers I did nothing. I made little money. My
life completely failed to progress. Coming off tranquillisers, I acquired
several degrees in a few years, wrote numerous articles and became a modest
success.
• In the 20 years I was on drugs, I never realised I was doing nothing. I was in
a dream.
12. WAKE UP!!!
• THE DRUGS DO EXACTLY THE
REVERSE OF WHAT DOCTORS CLAIM!!!!
13. • "This wasn't just, it makes you feel slightly nauseous, this was, these
symptoms are wrecking my life, making me feel as if I'm going out of my
mind, making my family think that I'm going out of my mind."
14. • Not only are you unlikely to receive genuine help and
support beating this addiction from your GP, the GP is
just as likely to wrongly diagnose you. They might decide
you are suffering from psychosis!
15. • Governments have consistently failed to fund support systems for patients.
Governments have consistently failed to recognise the problem and deal with
GPs appropriately.
16. • Obviously, a person abusing these tranquilizers will appear less anxious, but
they might also look drowsy. They may have a euphoric sense of well-being,
even when not warranted by their life circumstances. Like a person using
alcohol, speech may be slurred. They may be unable to focus or concentrate
well and be dizzy at times. Particularly with the benzodiazepines, there may
be lapses of memory and a lowering of inhibitions.
17. LIVES ARE RUINED BUT DOCTORS CONTINUE
PRESCRIBING AND PRESCRIBING
If you are feeling anxious, depressed and upset in modern societies you turn to
doctors-
There is no other choice
What doctors offer is drugs, drugs and more drugs!!!!!!!
18. ARE DOCTORS SIMPLY QUACKS?
• Doctors have offered these drugs for 50 years and at no point recognised the
harm they were doing!
19. • Many sites offering advice on tranquilliser addiction
employ terms such as ‘tranquilliser abuser’ indicating that
patients are somehow to blame for the irresponsible
conduct of the medical profession.
20. WARNING!!!!
http://www.dependency.net/learn/tranquilizer/#Effects/Sid
e Effects
• Long-term effects of tranquilizers can include irritability, inability to sleep well, and
even aggressiveness. This happens as your tolerance, as well as your dependency,
grows. Tranquilizer side effects also include respiratory distress, respiratory arrest,
cardiac arrest, and death, particularly if tranquilizer is combined with other drugs,
such as cold medicine, other depressants, or alcohol. Tranquilizers can also cause
rashes, dizziness, and nausea. During pregnancy, tranquilizers can result in birth
defects, such as cleft lip. Babies born to a mother addicted to tranquilizers may be
born with drug buildup in their systems, making it hard for them to eat and sleep
normally and putting them at risk for respiratory problems.
21. PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS
FOCUSSING ON DRUG AFFECTS?
• Are psychiatrists merely diagnosing the effects of psychiatric drugs, using
labels such as personality disorder?
• Is this the real reason psychiatric illness has increased in modern societies?
23. LIVING WITHOUT FEELING!
• Four times a day, Keith Andrew dutifully swallows the tranquillisers prescribed by his GP.
• It's a ritual the 74-year- old has repeated for the past 45 years. 'My wife Joan says these drugs
turned me into a zombie, but the truth is I wouldn't know, as I have hardly any memory of
the past 40 odd years,' says Keith, a retired electrical engineer.
•
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24. EFFECTS
ON LIFE
AND
FAMILY
• 'We'd bought a new house to renovate and it had a big garden.
• 'I became stressed about finding the time to do the work on it as well as
my full-time job. It was a change in me, as I wasn't the anxious type.
• 'The tablets calmed me down at first, but within a few months I began to
feel nothing at all - they dulled all my emotions and I withdrew into a
shell.
• 'I lost interest in all my hobbies like watching rugby and gardening.'
• His family suffered, too - Keith felt unable to express any feeling
towards his two children, David and Catherine.
• 'Joan did everything for them, I just went to work and fell asleep in a chair
when I came home. I then started to have regular panic attacks and
insomnia, too, and didn't want to socialise.
• 'My weight also dropped dramatically within a year, from more than 11st
to just 7st 10lbs at my lowest. I was in a terrible state.
•
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25. LOST GENERATION
• Many of today's addicts are the elderly, a lost generation who were prescribed the drugs
decades ago. Some continue to suffer debilitating-side effects as a result of taking the
tablets, including feelings of paranoia, lethargy, fatigue, dizziness, and memory and balance
problems. Many won't realise the drugs are the problem.
• For those who try to give up the withdrawal effects are severe, but unlike addictions to
heroin and cocaine, there is virtually no specialist assistance to help them quit.
•
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26. • From their peak of 31 million a year in 1979, there were still 10.7 million
prescription for the drugs written in 2008.
• 'There is still work to be done in getting the message across to GPs that
benzodiazepines are not the most appropriate treatment for anxiety and
sleep problems in many cases,' admits Dr David Baldwin, chairman of the
Royal College of Psychiatrist's psychopharmacology group.
•
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27. MEDICAL NOT PATIENT ABUSE
• 'There are better alternatives for treating anxiety such as psychological therapies such as
cognitive behavioural therapy.'
• 'It was the first time anyone offered him help to come off his prescription in 42
years'
• 'Undoubtedly, some GPs prescribe benzodiazepines too readily and inappropriate
prescribing does happen.'
•
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28. Get answers from your doctor. Does your
doctor really know the effects these have?
29. • YOU ARE LIKELY TO BE DIAGNOSED AS MENTALLY ILL NOT
AS THE VICTIM OF MEDICAL ABUSE!
30. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/pan
orama/tranquillisers/1330247.stm
• I believe I am one of the longest addicts of Lorazepam, I started taking them in
1974 following a car accident and finished taking them in 2000 (26 years). I was 18
when I was first prescribed them and the effect upon my life has been devastating,
like others I thought I was going out of my mind, a fact my doctor was only too
willing to agree with. At one point I was prescribed 10mg a day and even as late as
1980 I was told to take more when I felt anxious. I tried various methods to end my
addiction including my doctor making me go through cold turkey which nearly
killed me, when this failed I was told that it had nothing to do with the tablets and
that I had a personality disorder.
31. • In 1979, Joan persuaded her husband to switch GP's practice, where she hoped he'd be weaned off his tablets.
• She says: 'Although the practice were sympathetic, they referred him to a psychiatric clinic who switched him to another
benzodiazepine called Xanax.
• 'If anything the side effects - anxiety, restlessness, agitation and agoraphobia were even worse, and an hour after taking his
pills he was pacing the room waiting for his next dose.
• 'We had no idea though, at the time, that his new drugs could be causing these symptoms.'
• The couple put up with these problems for years - indeed it wasn't until his symptoms lead to a breakdown in 2007 that
Keith was finally told the drugs were the cause of his problems.
•
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32. NO HELP FROM DOCTORS!
• Even then help came not from medical staff but a support worker from the
Oldham Drug and Alcohol Service.
• Joan says: 'She was the first person to mention that the drugs that might be causing
his problem - it was also the first time anyone offered him help to come off his
prescription in 42 years.'
•
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33. CAUSE VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR!
• Benzodiazepines turned me into an angry man. I had felt calmer initially but those effects quickly wore off.
• 'One Christmas I nearly hit my wife and put my fist in the wall instead.
• 'In that split second, I realised that my behaviour was so out of character it must be the drugs that were responsible and decided to quit.
• 'My GP offered me no help, so I slowly reduced my dosage on my own.
• 'The withdrawal side effects were horrendous. I was violently sick every day and over 15 months I lost 7st - half my body weight.
• 'I suffered night sweats that were so severe that I had to change the sheets every day and had hallucinations and horrendous nightmares. My
skin felt like it was crawling with maggots and I became terrified of going out.
•
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35. There are a
lack of
alternatives
• Many people completely trust their GPs
• But GPs are unaccountable and often simply
incompetent.
• The medical profession, although causing
limitless disaster, look down on and block
alternatives.
36. LEGALISED DRUG ABUSE!
• I was on diazepam/Valium for 22yrs from 1968. During the eighties I had it
confirmed by That's Life that I was addicted to these drugs, which I had suspected
for a long time. I was on 40mg/day. Having come off them (which wasn't easy) I
tried to sue the Roche company but was told that because I was no longer on these
drugs and had come off them with no help, I'd have a difficult time proving drug
addiction. It saddens me that so many people are being let down by the medical
profession.
Michael McKenzie
Malvern
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/tranquillisers/1330247
.stm
37. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/pan
orama/tranquillisers/1330247.stm
• Is there no one at the BBC with enough perception to do a proper in depth programme on
BDZ addiction, the devastation it is causing to lives, marriages and families, the amazing
difficulty of withdrawing completely, and the hidden cost to the NHS and to Society. BDZ
addicts are scared to relate mental problems to their GP for fear of being locked away! BDZ
addicts are scared to "cut down" because they know they can't function without tablets and
think they won't get them! BDZ addicts are scared to ask their GP if their tablets are doing
them harm for fear of them being stopped! The whole truth is yet to come and if anyone at
the BBC still thinks that they have public service duty and is prepared to investigate the
scope of BDZ damage and the real cost to the community properly, good and well,
alternatively, my husband and I will be happy to make a more definitive programme for you
for nothing.
Janet Kerr
38. BBC
• My doctor prescribed Librium continuously for 10 years in the 70-80s after a
minor bout of anxiety. My memory is permanently impaired over that
period.
Gill Dunn
39. BBC
• I have been on this medication for 34 years, yes 34 years, and all because I
had a small concern in 1967. All doctors told me was to keep taking the
meds. One year ago I started to find out that I didn't need it. BUT to get off
it is a serious job, people need help and advice. I nearly died of going into
convulsions as I didn't know enough about how to withdraw, I'm still in a
very serious condition called derealization , the Dr. said it was like stopping
smoking, I nearly killed my self
John
40. JACQUELINE
• I did everything I could to get off the drugs. Everything. I had no help from
GPs in my area. Although well-publicised advice said not to come off
straight away but to do it gradually, GPs refused causing me additional
problems.
• I rarely go to my GP now. Once when I did, I found all sorts of diagnosis-
personality disorder, etc. GPs refuse to admit what they’ve done. These
people, over paid, far too respected, are dangerous!
41. BBC
• Peoples' lives have been ruined as a result of taking benzodiazepines. They've
caused untold misery to the victim and their families. God knows what permanent
damage these drugs may have caused. To add insult to injury, resources are not
being made available, and its time plans were implemented as a major priority in
order to give these people the help and support they so desperately need to come
off these drugs safely. Doctors today are nothing short of drug lords, and I'm
disgusted that they haven't heeded the warnings given out about tranquillisers years
ago. Doctors and the pharmaceutical companies have a lot to answer for.
Geraldine Lyons
Birmingham
42. Graham
• I came off the drugs after 20 years and all my old memories of childhood
abuse came back in a rush. A rush? It was more like a storm-a hurricane. The
drug had suppressed my feelings and memories. I found it hard to cope. It
took a year before I regained any control.
• For 20 years I’d lived in a dream.
43. POWER IMBALANCE
• Millions of lives have been lost, potential wasted.
• I suggest because of our unbridled, uncritical trust in the medical profession-
• The dominance of the psychiatric medical model, which often is little more
than fantasy-
• The power of the medical profession
44. MEDICAL ABUSE
• Our love-affair with doctors-usually portrayed as highly intelligent,
sympathetic, knowledgeable on TV, in magazines, in books-must end or
more generations are doomed by medical abuse.
• We must take a more critical stance, not be quite so naïve!
46. GOVERNMENT BLINDNESS!
• This problem has been consistently ignored by
governments because of the possible costs involved, the
desire to placate the medical profession (people after all
parliamentary members may have known at university),
the modern obsession with medical doctors, and desire
not to annoy drug companies.
47. • Is it possible that John le Carre’s ‘The Constant Gardener’, a story of
vindictive controlling drug companies, has a smidgeon of truth or is this
more to do with the power of medical doctors?
48. • Tony Blair, in his second term, gave GPs the
responsibility for overseeing drug use-in effect of
being drug Tsars. Of course, everyone knows by
now Blair is mad!
49. PSYCHIATRY
• Are psychiatrists constantly misdiagnosing and putting away people addicted
by their own drugs?
• Are psychiatric drugs causing mental illness, not helping it?
51. SO, WHAT DO TRANQUILLISERS
DO?
1
1) Affect memory
2
2) Cause endless symptoms such
as anxiety, sleeplessness, and
mood swings.
3
3) Create violent behaviour
4
4) Eradicate feelings-creating
zombie-like attributes.
53. FINALLY-
• Create behaviour that leads to sectioning, and
diagnosis as psychotic/personality disorder/and
other fantasies.
54. FIN
• THE LACK OF ALTERNATIVES TO GPS, AND MEDICAL
INTERVENTION AS A WHOLE, PREVENTS PROPER EVALUATION
OF DRUGS AND MENTAL HEALTH.
• GPS, FOR EXAMPLE, KNOW NOTHING OF MENTAL HEALTH-
• ALTERNATIVES SHOULD BE AVAILABLE!