Effects Of Mental Health Problems Flashcards
What is a key element of relationships that mental health problems often affect?
Ability to communicate
Mental health issues can hinder a person’s ability to engage in effective two-way communication.
How can depression specifically impact a person’s communication?
Focus on themselves, difficulty understanding others’ feelings
Depressed individuals may struggle to empathize with others.
What is a common consequence of mental health problems in social situations?
Isolation
Individuals may avoid social interactions due to feelings of inadequacy or fear of judgment.
What misconception might others have about a person with mental health problems who avoids them?
They no longer like them
Others may misinterpret avoidance as a lack of interest in the relationship.
What is one characteristic used to define mental health problems?
Difficulty coping with day-to-day life
This includes challenges in performing daily tasks like dressing, eating, and maintaining cleanliness.
What is considered ‘normal’ behavior for an adult?
Ability to get up, dress, prepare food, and engage in outside activities
Society has expectations for adult self-care and social interaction.
What may happen if an individual cannot cope with day-to-day life?
Others may have to help look after them
This situation can be distressing for both the individual and their caregivers.
How does psychological state affect physical well-being?
Stress can lead to increased susceptibility to colds and illnesses
Psychological stress impacts immune system function.
What hormone does the body produce when anxious or stressed?
Cortisol
Elevated cortisol levels can hinder the immune system’s effectiveness.
True or False: Physical illness is solely caused by bacteria and viruses.
False
Psychological issues can also contribute to physical health problems.
Fill in the blank: A mental health problem can make it ______ to look after oneself.
difficult
Difficulty in self-care is a significant indicator of mental health issues.
What does being ‘social’ mean?
Engaging with individuals belonging to your species
How do humans differ from some animals in terms of social behavior?
Humans are very social and live in societies, while some animals spend most of their lives alone
What role does society play in the care of people with mental health problems?
Society can use taxes to fund an enlightened social care system
What basic necessities should a social care system provide?
- Food
- Warmth
- Human company
What can a social care system help individuals with?
Learning to care for oneself and developing social and work skills
What personal responsibility can individuals feel towards social care?
Feeling personal responsibility instead of expecting the ‘state’ to look after others
What is a common concern related to mental health and crime?
The perceived link between mental health problems and crime
What does research indicate about the risk of violence among patients with mental health problems?
An increased risk of violence, possibly four times greater than in the ‘normal’ population
What other problems may contribute to the violence levels of individuals with mental health issues?
- Substance abuse
- Lower standard of living
- Isolation
What did Fazel and Grann (2006) find regarding crimes of violence linked to mental health problems?
Only 1 in 20 crimes of violence were linked to mental health problems
What is the estimated direct cost of mental health in England according to the McCrone report?
About £22 billion a year
What does the £22 billion cost include?
Spending on health and social care, excluding indirect costs
What did the McCrone report recommend regarding mental health treatment?
More research should be directed at drug treatments as they are less expensive than psychological therapies
What is a major future issue related to mental health?
The increase in dementia and its associated costs
Fill in the blank: The McCrone report suggests that the cost of mental health in England is about _______.
£22 billion a year
