Fill in the Blank
Mental health disorders tend to ____ after emergencies or crises.
double
What can mental health problems affect?
A person's thinking, mood and behavior.
Where can you get help on campus?
what is Counselling Services
KPU
In any given year, _ in _ people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness.
In any given year, 1 in 5 people in Canada will personally experience a mental health problem or illness.
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women from adolescence to middle age.
Fact.
Mental health problems affect ____.
everyone
What are 5 factors that can lead to mental health issues?
Biological influence (genes, physical illness, injury or brain chemistry) Life experiences (trauma or a history of abuse) Family History
Learning about mental health issues can lead to:
- Improved recognition of mental health issues -Earlier treatment -Greater understanding and compassion
Almost ______ of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem.
Almost one half (49%) of those who feel they have suffered from depression or anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem.
Only adults can be diagnosed with a mental health disorder.
Myth. Children can begin to show early signs of disorders.
____ and ____ tend to keep people and families from seeking the help they need.
Stigma and Discrimination
In addition to flashbacks, clients with PTSD may exhibit or report what?
hypervigilance
What are different forms of treatments?
What id Medication
counselling
CBT
About ___ % of mental health problems begin before age 14.
50%
People with mental health problem are violent and unpredictable.
Myth. People with mental health problems are no more prone to violence than anyone else. In fact they are about 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crimes.
Most low and middle income countries only have one CHILD psychiatrist for every 1 to 4 _____ people.
Million
The most common hallucinations are
What is Auditory and Visual
What are a few ways that you can help a friend or family member?
-reach out to them - help them get access to the help they need -treat them with respect -educate yourself -DO NOT label them by their disease
By age 40, about ____ of the population will have or have had a mental illness.
what is 50%
People can snap out of their disorder when ever they want
Myth.
About ______ people are lost to suicide each year in Canada.
what is 4,000 Canadians die each year by suicide, an average of 10 suicides perday
What are some of the barriers that are preventing the increase in the availability of mental health services?
1. The absence from public health agenda 2. The current organization of services 3. Lack of integration with primary care 4. funding 5. inadequate human resources
What is one of the anonymous hotlines you can call?
About ___ % of disability is caused by mental and substance use disorders.
23%
People with mental health problems are just as competent in the work place.
Fact. Typically with the correct treatments, people with mental health problems are more productive and have fewer absences.