WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS?
WHAT IS AN ILLNESS?
An Illness is broader term that indicates that “one health status has changed from good to bad.”
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES Of RISK FACTORS?
BIOLOGICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL
WHAT DOES SMI STAND FOR?
SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A PSYCHOTIC DISORDER?
•Delusions
•Hallucinations
•Disorganized Thinking or speech
•Inappropriate behaviors/Negative symptoms
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF RESPONSES TO A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS?
•Micro- Level (Individual-direct)
•Macro-Level (Systems- indirectly)
WHAT IS A DISORDER?
A Disorder is a term that is more specific and often refers to diagnosable medical condition with identifiable symptoms and recognized pattern of behavior.”
WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF A BIOLOGICAL RISK FACTOR OF MENTAL ILLNESS?
GENETICS
WHAT DOES AMI STAND FOR?
ANY MENTAL ILLNESS
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MOOD DISORDERS?
•eMOTIONAL CHANGES
•COGNITIVE CHANGES
•BEHAVIORAL CHANGES
WHAT MICRO (INDIVIDUAL TO INDIVIDUAL) SKILLS CAN BE USED TO HELP SOMEONE IN A CRISIS?
•Crisis Intervention Techniques: Mental Health First Aid
•Assessment
•Communication Strategies
•De-escalation
•Coping
•Connecting to Support
WHEN DID MENTAL ILLNESSES BEING?
Mental Illness has existed since the beginning of time
WHAT IS AN EXAMPLE OF AN ENVIORNMENTAL RISK FACTOR FOR MENTAL ILLNES?
POLLUTION/ NAUTRAL DISASTERS, CLIMATE CHANGE; HOUSING; EMPLOYMENT, CRIME; SAFETY; SUBSTANCE USE
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS?
Serious Mental Illness
Serious mental illness (SMI) is defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in serious functional impairment, which substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities. The burden of mental illnesses is particularly concentrated among those who experience disability due to SMI. There are major illness that fall in this category: we will exploring this in the next iteration of the training.
WHAT IS A PERSONALITY DISORDER?
A personality disorder is a mental health condition where people have a lifelong pattern of seeing themselves and reacting to others in ways that cause problems. People with personality disorders often have a hard time understanding emotions and tolerating distress. And they act impulsively. This makes it hard for them to relate to others, causing serious issues, and affecting their family life, social activities, work and school performance, and overall quality of life.
HOw do you connect individuals in crisis to resources?
•If there is an immediate concern of safety call 911;
•otherwise you may call Maryland Crisis hotline- 988.
•LOCAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AUTHORITY (Supporting continued treatment)
•emergency PETITION (EP)
IN THE EARLY 1800S TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS IN US INCLUDED:
•Bleeding
•Ice Water Immersions
•Restraints
•Beatings
Asylums (Based on Race
WHAT ARE THE SOCIAL RISK FACTORS FOR MENTAL ILLNESS?
FAMILY ENVIRONMENT; EDUCATION AND DISCRIMINATION
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF ANY MENTAL ILLNESS?
Any Mental Illness
Any mental illness (AMI) is defined as a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder. AMI can vary in impact, ranging from no impairment to mild, moderate, and even severe impairment (e.g., individuals with serious mental illness as defined below).
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES OF A PERSONALITY DISORDER?
GROUP A, GROUP B, GROUP C
What is an Emergency Petition?
An emergency evaluation is a way to get a person who presents a danger to the life or safety of themselves or others to an emergency room to be examined.
If the court orders an emergency evaluation, the person will be taken to the nearest emergency facility by a law enforcement officer. An emergency room physician will determine if the person qualifies for involuntary admission to a psychiatric facility. This is backed by current laws in Maryland to support ensuring individuals receive the treatment that is needed.
What is the prevelance of mental illness in society?
•Annual prevalence of mental illness among U.S. adults, by demographic group:
•Non-Hispanic Asian: 16.4%
•Non-Hispanic Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 18.1%
•Non-Hispanic Black or African American: 21.4%
•Hispanic or Latino: 20.7%
•Non-Hispanic White: 23.9%
•Non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Native: 26.6%
•Non-Hispanic mixed/multiracial: 34.9%
•Lesbian, Gay or Bisexual: 50.2%
•A sense of euphoria or feeling "high"
•Elevated mood.
•An altered sense of visual, auditory and taste perception.
•Extreme anxiety or agitation.
•Paranoia.
•Hallucinations.
•Increased heart rate and blood pressure or heart attack.
•Vomiting.
WHAT ARE THE GROUP A, B, AND C PERSONALITY DISORDERS SYMPTOMS?
Group A personality disorders have a consistently dysfunctional pattern of thinking and behavior that reflects suspicion or lack of interest in others.
Group B personality disorders have a consistently dysfunctional pattern of dramatic, overly emotional thinking or unpredictable behavior.
Group C personality disorders have a consistently dysfunctional pattern of anxious thinking or behavior.
•PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION
•PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION
•COMMUNITY PROVIDERS/TREATMENT MODELS
•HOUSING
•OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH