MENTAL HEALTH Flashcards
Half of all mental illnesses begin at age
14
Median age for receiving first treatment for psychiatric disturbance
9 years
Mental illness is usually caused by
Stress
Mental disorders that are risk factors for suicide
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Scizophrenia
Cause of mental illness
Chemical imbalances in the brain
Risk factors for mental illness
Psyhcosocial
Genetics
Environmental
Classification of mental disorders
Mood disorders
Psychosis
Anxiety disorders
Personality disorders
Substance use disorders
Others
Developmental mental disorders
Autism
Mental retardation
Enuresis
Encopresis
Behavioural childhood disorders
ADHD
Conduct disorders
Diseases linked to depression
MI
GIT disorders
GERD
Depression distribution between males and females
Male to female ratio of 1:2
Recovery period for ECT in depression
1-2 weeks
Recovery period for medications in depression
2-8 weeks for full recovery
Treatment of depression
Psychotherapy
Medication
ECT
National Suicide Helpline
0244