mental health Flashcards
define mental health
a state of well-being in which every individual:
- realises their own potential
- can cope with the normal stresses of life
- can work productively
- can make a contribution to their community
treatment for biological causes of mental health issues
drugs
treatment for psychological causes of mental health issues
psychotherapy
treatment for social causes of mental health issues
change social structures
treatment for spiritual/ philosophical causes of mental health issues
change how we behave or think
examples of mental health disorders
depression
anxiety
bipolar
dementia
schizophrenia
eating disorders
neurodevelopmental disorders
problems with mental health data
dominated by western studies and methods
how are mental disorders classified
uses a common language and standard criteria
ICD - international classification of diseases
influences on mental health of young adults
- big life transitions
- period of identity formation
- changing relationships with family and friends
- importance of social connections
- gender differences
- specific concerns eg social media, climate crisis, cost of living
reasons why mental health problems are decreasing
- more awareness
- less stigma
- general improvements in healthare
reasons why mental health problems are increasing
- worsening economic conditions
- changes to services
- increasing inequality & isolation
- loss of hope
characteristics of mental health diagnosis
- sadness
- loss of interest
- feelings of guilt
- low self-worth
- disturbed sleep
- disturbed appetite
- tiredness
- poor concentration
- long lasting impairing ability to cope with daily life
how long must symptoms last for mental health diagnosis
most of the day
every day
for more than 2 weeks
are mental health problems associated with physical ones
yes
the causation works both ways
impact of depression on physical health
increased mortality
increased risk of CHD
increased risk of stroke
social factors impacting mental health
household income
education
marriage
unemployment
debt
obesity
smoking
what is the leading cause of death for men under 45 in UK
suicide
why are men more likely to commit suicide
less likely to seek help
choose more violent and successful methods
how many of doctors have a mental disorder
nearly 1/3
NICE guidelines for depression
self help
CBT
excercise
meditation
medication
couples therapy
interpersonal psycotherapy
low intensity treatment
pure self help eg computerised CBT
or
guided self help eg psychoeducational groups
1-6 sessions
high intesity tratment
mainly CBT
or counselling
or interpersonal therapy
or couples therapy
up to 16 sessions
what is IAPT
improving Access to Psychological Therapy
an NHS service designed to offer short-term psychological therapies to people suffering from anxiety, depression and stress
how can doctors help tackle mental health issues
provide user friendly accessible info and advice on health issues to socially disadvantaged groups
discuss the root causes in consultations
signpost patients to appropoate support and services
pay attention to social and environmental issues when allocating resources
