Mental Health Stigma
Mental Health
Celebrities
Mental Health Again
Self-Care & Health Promotion
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Mental Health conditions will affect 1 in this many people during their lifetime
1 and 3
1 and 5
1 and 7
1 and 5
Mental illnesses are common in the United States. Nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness (52.9 million in 2020)
UTILIZATION OF SERVICES IS GREATER IN MIDDLE CLASS WHITE COMMUNITIES THAN ETHNIC MINORITIES- RISK OF PREJUDICE/DISCRIMINATION
100
This is the most common mental condition in adults
Anxiety
* highly treatable only 36% receive treatment
*includes phobias, OCD, PTSD, Eating disorders
100
This daytime talk show host and voice of an animated forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression
Who is Ellen DeGeneres?
100
True or False: medication is the only treatment method that works for mental health problems.
False: medication can be helpful, but therapy and counseling are also effective forms of controlling mental health conditions.
100
This is an acronym that can assist in recognizing warning signs of suicide.
& What is the priority for clients at risk of suicide?
Assessing for suicide warnings, then assessing appropriate resources and refer to clinic/provider, 911
200
What percentage of people with mental health conditions experience stigma or are discriminated against because of it?
Stigma is when someone sees you in a negative way because of your mental illness. Discrimination is when someone treats you in a negative way because of your mental illness
90%
Nearly 9 out of 10 people with mental health conditions say that stigma and discrimination have a negative effect on their lives.
Do you think that will impact clients reaching out for treatment or even diagnosis?
** We need to advocate for this population: DISPEL MYTHS; PROVIDE ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS; PROMOTE AWARENESS THROUGH MULTICULTURAL CONSULTATION- IMPROVE COMMUNITIES UNDERSTANDING OF THE CULTURAL BELIEFS/EXPECTATIONS; BE AWARE A CLIENT AND THERAPIST MAY NOT "FIT"; POLICY DEVELOPMENT; THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION FOR THOSE IN CRISIS- OFFERING SELF, SILENCE, ACCEPTING, ACTIVE LISTENING.....
200
This common mental health condition affects over 18 million in a year and is characterized by feelings of hopelessness, guilt, irritability, and loss of interest in hobbies or activities.
What is depression?
**Depression is the most frequently diagnosed. Tends to occur in physical disorders (MI). Important to identify those at risk and educate on how to seek treatment.
200
This Olympic swimmer was diagnosed with ADHD at age 9 which made it hard for him to concentrate in school
Who is Michael Phelps?
In 2018, Phelps revealed that he struggled with ADHD and depression and now works as a mental health advocate. In his personal life, Phelps has three kids – Boomer, Beckett and Maverick – with wife Nicole.
200
What are two things that can promote positive mental health?
Exercise, mindfulness, positive friendships, talking about your problems, having an outlet for anger and frustration, getting enough sleep, eating healthy...??
p.507 reviews protective factors that can decrease the risk of suicide--- easy access to treatment, support....
200
Name one consequence of not getting enough sleep
What is lack of concentration, being impatient, not motivated, feeling tired, obesity, depression, impairment in immunity
*CDC reports adults needing at least 7 hours of sleep on average
300
Depression is common in this color of eyes
Brown eyes
brown or dark-eyed people were significantly more depressed than those with blue eyes. The reason that eye color may make some people more susceptible to depression or mood changes might be because of the amount of light an individual's eyes can process
theconversxation.com talk about SAD
300
Antisocial Personality Disorder is characterized by what?
1) Struggle with self-care and easily overwhelmed
2) Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
3) Impulsivity, recklessness, and manipulative
3) Impulsivity, recklessness, and manipulative
(APD lie, break laws, impulsive, lack regard for their or others safety, no guilt . Symptoms start in childhood but is not diagnosed until adolescence or adulthood. Treatment focuses on talk therapy and support for affect family members)
1) Struggle with self-care and easily overwhelmed: Depression - may need help with ADLs
2) Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity (ADHD) [ behaviors before 7 y/o:also have other disabilities/anxiety/depression, teacher notices/ diagnosis includes r/o other disabilities]
300
The classical composer Beethoven was diagnosed with a serious case of this disorder characterized by periods of extreme highs and extreme lows. He never took medication for it.
What is Bipolar disorder?
300
True or False. Warning signs of suicide differ based on culture.
True.
i.e. Asians are less likely to be diagnosed with mental illness and may exhibit signs of mental illness with physical clinical manifestations (nausea, bloating, tachycardia) (Hishinuma et al., 2018)
*Need to be aware of cultural perceptions, warning signs and stigma
300
True or False. There is a mismatch on physical versus mental health care coverage.
True.
Lower for mental health.
Less likely to seek treatment
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act: federal law that prevents group health plans and health insurance issuers that provide mental health or substance use disorder benefits form imposing less favorable benefit limitations than on medical.
Still more work needs to be done!!!!
400
Mental health stigma causes those who suffer to experience this feeling
Shame, hesitation to get help, not good enough, loneliness
Some of the other harmful effects of stigma can include:
Reluctance to seek help or treatment and less likely to stay with treatment. [ ADD CONTEXTUAL BARRIERS- LANGUAGE AND SHORTAGE OF DIVERSE THERAPISTS]
Social isolation. Lack of understanding by family, friends, coworkers, or others. Fewer opportunities for work, school or social activities or trouble finding housing.
400
This severe mental illness may result in hallucinations, disordered thinking, can impair daily functioning, can be disabling and is diagnosed in late adolescence or early adulthood and requires life long treatment. (which can place social and economic burdens on communities)
What is Schizophrenia?
* Negative vs Positive" symptoms
* Anosognosia 50% [Will that affect compliance with treatment?]
* Hospitalized initially, long term, f/u needed, assess for ability to integrate into the community
400
This female superstar who is married to Jay-Z has struggled with depression
Who is Beyonce?
400
A person who is physically sick goes to see a doctor, a person who is mentally sick goes to see a ____?
Therapist or counselor or psychiatrist
400
A client arriving to the ED for a suicide attempt would be what level of prevention?
Tertiary
500
This percentage of people with mental health conditions won't seek help due to stigma surrounding mental health
60%
30%
22%
22%
Many celebrities, such as Demi Lovato, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Michael Phelps, Taraji P. Henson and Lady Gaga have publicly shared their stories of mental health challenges and brought the discussion much more into the general media and everyday conversation. Look for information and for these personal stories online.
* OVERCOME BARRIERS: INCORPORATE CULTURAL ASSESSMENTS, EDUCATE ON AVAILABILITY & LOCATION OF RESOURCES
500
What are things you can do if you notice a friend who needs help but isn't asking for it?
Be a friend, talk with them, tell a family or be open about your own struggles, provide resources, call a hotline Illinois Warm Line at 866-359-7953 or 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at: 1 (800) 273-TALK (8255)
500
This 16th president of the United States suffered from depression and anxiety attacks
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
500
Identifying those at risk (screening) can help prevent suicide. This is the strongest predictor of a future suicide attempt?
What is a past suicide attempt? ( Hishinuma et al., 2018)
* Need to assess:
What was the context of the last attempt?
Was it recent?
What is the number of previous attempts?
Did they receive follow up, interventions, treatment?
500
Having enough of this vitamin, which we can get from the sun, helps you maintain bone strength, fight diseases and cancer, lose weight, and stay happy.
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin B
What is Vitamin D?