Mental Health Flashcards
MH stat
1 in 4 people will experience a MH problem in their lives
8 types of MH disorders and an example/reason for each
Mood eg depression
Anxiety eg GAD
Schizotypal eg schizophrenia, delusional disorders
Substance misuse eg alcohol/illicit substances
Personality eg emotionally unstable or borderline PD
Neurodevelopmental disorder eg ADHD
Neurodegenerative eg dementia
Organic - with clear physical cause eg from hormonal imbalances
Ways for drs to keep good mental health
Train yourself to switch off after the shift
If you are starting to struggle, get help early
Prepare for exams well in advance
Have hobbies and activities to do in your spare time
Depression prevalence
3.3 per 100 people and rising
5 associated depression systems
Sleep disturbance
Reduced appetite
Trouble with concentration
Feelings of guilt/worthlessness
Suicidal or self harm thoughts
3 core depression symptoms
Low mood
Low energy
Lack of enjoyment in previously enjoyable activities
ICD-10?
a manual used by UK doctors for classifying mental health disorders
mild, moderate and severe depression criteria
Mild - at least 2 core symptoms + at least 2 associated symptoms
Moderate - at least 2 core symptoms + at least 4 associated symptoms
Severe - all 3 core symptoms + at least 5 associated symptoms
+ must have been had for at least 2 weeks
Panic attack symptoms
Palpitations
Sweating
Dizziness & fainting
Increased or reduced muscle tension
Feelings of impending doom
Anxiety symptoms
Low mood
Poor sleep
Poor concentration & memory
Guilt & worthlessness
Hopelessness
5 ways for drs to support someone with depression
Reassurance
Medications
Technology (direct to websites to help improve mood)
CBT to identify thoughts/processes driving depression
Referrals eg to psychiatrist
What can be done to help patients with anxiety?
Self-help
Mindfullness
Support groups
CBT can help people work through some of the thoughts and problems causing their anxiety, and help with prevention and/or coping mechanisms for panic attacks
Some medications can help with controlling anxiety, but only when other things are also being done; these medications are not for curing
ED complications
heart/digestive/metabolic problems
hormonal and renal complications
Treating EDs?
Difficult - think they do not need treating
Nutritional support, CBT and hospital treatment
3 characteristics of schizophrenia
Hallucinations (perception without ext. influence)
Delusions (false beliefs about things)
Thought interference (feeling they aren’t in control of their thoughts)
