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Mental health disorders tend to ____ after emergencies or crises.
double
What can mental health problems affect?
A person's thinking, mood and behavior.
Who can you reach out to if your mental health day program or Psychologist's office is closed?
Hospital, Friends, Family, 911.
Less than ___ % of children with a mental health disease that is able to be diagnosed receive the help they need?
20%
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.
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
Only ___ % of adults who have a mental health disease that can be diagnosed receive the treatment they need.
38%
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
About how many lives a year are lost to suicide in the U.S. alone?
38,000
What are different forms of treatments?
-Medication -Therapy
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
What are at least 5 of the general categories that mental health disorders are listed under?
Anxiety disorders Behavioral disorders Eating disorders Mental Health and Substance Abuse disorders Mood disorders Psychotic disorders
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
__% of suicides occur in low and middle income countries each year.
75%
People can snap out of their disorder when ever they want
Myth.
About ______ people are lost to suicide each year.
800,000
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?
National Suicide Prevention Hotline Phone: 800-273-TALK (8255) S.A.F.E. Alternatives Phone: 800-DONTCUT (800-366-8288) National Eating Disorders Association Information and Referral Helpline Phone: 800-931-2237 National Alliance on Mental Illness – Phone: 800-950-NAMI (6264) Hopeline Phone: 800-442-HOPE (4673) Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Phone: 800-826-3632
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.