Mental Illness Flashcards
1
Q
what percentage of Canadians experience mental illness within their lifetime?
A
20%
2
Q
What are the primary causes of hospitalization for mental illness?
A
Anxiety disorders Bipolar Schizophrenia Major depression Personality disorders Eating disorders SUICIDAL TENDENCIES
3
Q
Why is Mental Health such a problem?
A
Underfunding Lack of coordinated care Psychiatrist shortage Lack or public funded counselling & support services Stigma(fear - inability to cope)
4
Q
What is the future of Mental Health?
A
Wide variety of publicly funded services based on individual needs.
Community availability.
Integration of all levels of government services:-
Private, public, professional, non-professional.
