Lesson 1 (Part 2) Flashcards
Mental Illness/Mental Disorder
Is a diagnosable illness that significantly interferes with an individual’s thinking, feeling, or social activities and even daily functioning
Mental Illness/Mental Disorders
Major mental disorders perceived to be public health problems are
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Abuse disorders
Psychosis
Dementia
affects a person’s thinking, feeling, or social relationships but not to the extent that significantly hampers functioning like that of a mental disorder
Mental health Problem
Are complaints and include the mental ill health temporarily experienced as a reaction to life stressors
Mental Health problem
Are less severe and of shorter duration than mental disorders, but may develop into mental disorders
Mental Health Problem
What causes mental health?
None
Factors that can contribute to risk for mental illness
*Early adverse life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse
*Experiences related to other ongoing (chronic) medical conditions, such as cancer or diabetes
*Biological factors or chemical imbalances in the brain
*Use of alcohol or drugs
*Having feelings of loneliness or isolation
Is one of the biggest issues in the world today
Poor mental health
Poor mental health includes everything from the most commonly experienced symptoms:
*Stress and anxiety
*Depression
*Bipolar disorder
*Obsessive compulsive disorder
Around ½ of mental disorders begin before the age of?
14
Regions of the world with the highest percentage of population under the age of —- have the poorest level of MH resources
19
Around —-% of the world’s children and adolescents are estimated to have mental disorders/problems
20
Most low and middle income countries have only — child psychiatrist for every 1 to 4 million people
1
is characterized by sustained sadness and loss of interest along with psychological, behavioral, and physical symptoms
Depression
It is ranked as the leading cause of disability worldwide
Depression
