Last Week - Mental Health Flashcards
What is mental health (WHO)
A state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community
How many people have schizophrenia
1 in 200
How many people suffer from mental disorder or psychosocial disabilities
1 in 4
What are the 4 aspects of the social ecological framework in terms of mental health
Individual (social determinants of health), relationships (sense of belonging), community (access points and transportation), and societal
What is the purpose of population household surveys
To collect data on the patterns and frequency of mental disorders, which is important for assessing needs
What percent of adults had at least on chronic mental disorder in UK
17.6
What percent of adults in UK had a psychotic illness
0.4%
What percent of men and women in the UK had hazardous alcohol intake
33.2% men and 15.7% women
What percent of men and women in the UK had an established personality disorder
5.4% men and 3.4% women
What percent of women 16-24 had an established eating disorder in the UK
20%
What percent of people had attempted suicide and engaged in self harm in the UK
5.6% for suicide and 4.9% for self harm
What percent of men and women in the UK were classified as dependent on drugs, mainly cannabis
4.5% men and 2.3% women
What are 5 high-level conditions that reduce inequalities in mental health (WHO)
Employment, social support, education, reducing barriers, and partnerships between health and other sectors to address social and economic problems
What are a great way to recover mental health
Asylums
How has the western world developed models of care for mental health
Built on specialist care with heavy emphasis on medication
