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What is Mental Health?
a person's mental health condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well being
What are the major symptoms of Depression?
Prolonged feelings of Hopelessness
Loss of interest in activities
Low energy/fatigue
Changes in eating habits
What are the 2 most common mood disorders encountered by jailers?
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
What is the main characteristic of Anxiety Disorders?
Excessive fear that is difficult to control and negatively impacts daily functioning
The coexistence of both a mental health and substance use disorder is referred to as what?
Co-occurring Disorders
What is Mental Illness?
An illness, disease, or condition that either substantially impacts a person's thought/perception of reality, emotional process/judgement, or grossly impairs a persons behavior
What are the symptoms of the Manic Phase of Bipolar Disorder?
Abnormally high/irritated mood
Inflated self-esteem
Decreased need for sleep
More talkative than usual
Flight of ideas/racing thoughts
Excessive risk taking
What 2 things produce the most dangerous withdrawal?
Alcohol & Tranquilizers
What are the 3 types of Eating Disorder?
Anorexia
Bulimia
Binge-eating Disorder
What is Anxiety Disorders?
A group of mental disturbances characterized by anxiety as a central/core symptom
An Illness involving a distortion of reality that may be accompanied by delusions/hallucinations.
What is Psychosis?
What are the symptoms of the Depressive Phase of Bipolar Disorder?
Prolonged feelings of sadness/hopelessness
Feelings of guilt/worthlessness
Difficulty concentrating
Lack of interest / low energy
Changes in activity level
Fatigue
True/False: Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear or anxiety that is difficult to control but does not negatively impact your daily functioning
False: it DOES negatively impact daily functioning
Memory problems, confabulation, impaired thinking, and impaired judgement are all symptoms of which illness?
Dementia
Define eating disorders
Serious conditions related to persistent eating behaviors that negatively impact your health, emotions, and ability to function in important areas of life
A psychological disorder characterized by the elevation or lowering of a person's mood
What are the 2 main Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Delusions
Hallucinations
What is the difference between hallucinations and delusions?
Delusions are persistent and false beliefs. Hallucinations involve the 5 senses.
List 4 (out of 8) examples of Emotional Withdrawal Symptoms
Anxiety Poor Concentration
Restlessness Depression
Irritability Social Isolation
Insomnia Headaches
This illness occurs when there is recurrent use of alcohol and/or drugs, and causes clinically and functionally significant impairment
Substance Use Disorder
A brain disorder that impacts the way a person thinks, and is characterized by a range of cognitive, behavioral, and emotional experiences
Schizophrenia
What are the Negative symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Flat affect
Disillusionment with daily life
Isolating behavior
Lack of motivation
Infrequent speaking
What are the 5 prominent categories of Mental Health?
1. Mood Disorders
2. Schizophrenia/Psychotic Disorders
3. Dementias
4. Anxiety Disorders
5. Eating Disorders
List 5 (out of 8) examples of Physical Withdrawal Symptoms
Sweating Tightness in Chese
Racing Heart Difficulty Breathing
Palpitations Tremors
Muscle Tension Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
What is Dementia?
An umbrella term used to describe a decline in memory or brain function that impacts an individuals daily life