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Acknowledgement of Country

Acknowledgement of Country. Wominjeka. Mental Health Awareness- Depression and Anxiety. Presenters: Harpreet Deol and Aileen Luna Provisional Psychologists Melbourne Affordable Psychology. Melbourne Affordable Psychology (MAP) is a not for profit social enterprise .

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Acknowledgement of Country

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  1. Acknowledgement of Country Wominjeka

  2. Mental Health Awareness- Depression and Anxiety Presenters: Harpreet Deol and Aileen Luna Provisional Psychologists Melbourne Affordable Psychology

  3. Melbourne Affordable Psychology (MAP) is a not for profit social enterprise. We provide affordable, low-costpsychology treatment for the community. Health Care Card holders, pensioners, students, refugees, migrants and those that cannot afford other psychological services are eligible for subsidised fees.

  4. Content Identifying mental illness - Signs and symptoms of common mental health issues - Prevalence of mental illness - Increasing personal literacy regarding mental health issues

  5. Content Treatment of mental illness - Treatment options and how to access them - Self-help treatment options

  6. What is mental illness?

  7. - Amental illness is a health problem that significantly affects how a person feels, thinks, behaves, and interacts with other people. It is a diagnosable medical condition. - The term mental disorder is also used to refer to these health problems.

  8. Mental illness is a general term that refers to a group of illnesses, in the same way that heart disease refers to a group of illnesses and disorders affecting the heart. - Mental illnesses cause a great deal of suffering to those experiencing them, as well as their families and friends.

  9. A mental health problem also interferes with how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, but to a lesser extent than a mental illness. - Mental health problems are more common and include the mental ill health that can be experienced temporarily as a reaction to the stresses of life.

  10. - Mental health problems are less severe than mental illnesses, but may develop into a mental illness if they are not effectively dealt with. - According to the World Health Organization, depression will be one of the biggest health problems worldwide by the year 2020

  11. Statistics

  12. Youth mental health (4-17 yrs) - Depressive disorders- 1:35 - Anxiety- 1:14 - Mental health condition- 1:7

  13. Why mental health is important ? - Can happen to anyone Helps us better cope with mental health issues - Helps in seeing the early warning signs - 3rdlargest disease in Australia

  14. Why mental health is important ? - 20% prevalence rate (1:5 per year) - 35% seek professional help - Early adulthood (19-25yrs): 75% experience their first episode by the age of 25 years

  15. Behaviour - not going out anymore - not getting things done at work/school - withdrawing from close family and friends - relying on alcohol and sedatives - not doing usual enjoyable activities - unable to concentrate - Moving slowly or being agitated Depression- Signs & Symptoms

  16. Feelings - overwhelmed - guilty - irritable - frustrated - lacking in confidence - unhappy - indecisive - disappointed - miserable - sad Depression- Signs & Symptoms

  17. Thoughts - 'I’m a failure.' - 'It’s my fault.' - 'Nothing good ever happens to me.' - 'I’m worthless.' - 'Life’s not worth living.' - 'People would be better off without me.' Physical - tired all the time - sick and run down - headaches and muscle pains - churning gut - sleep problems - loss or change of appetite - significant weight loss or gain Depression- Signs & Symptoms

  18. Risk factors for Depression - Family history - of depression - Gender - female - Temperament- i.e. a sensitive and emotional nature - Personality- perfectionists, are sensitive to personal criticism, or are self-critical and negative

  19. Risk factors for Depression - Childhood experiences – i.e. difficult childhood including abuse and neglect - Socio-economic factors – i.e. poverty, poor education and social disadvantage

  20. Risk factors for Depression - Recent adverse life events – e.g. being a victim of crime, death or serious illness in the family, having an accident, bullying or victimisation, family violence.

  21. Risk factors for Depression - Separation or divorce – may be worse for the person left - Having a baby – increase risk of PND - Drug & Alcohol Abuse- may both precipitate and perpetuate depression

  22. Risk factors for Depression - Chemical imbalance in the brain - Effects of medications or medical conditions- i.e. thyroid disorder

  23. Anxiety

  24. Physical - hot and cold flushes - racing heart - tightening of the chest - quick breathing - restlessness - feeling tense, wound up and edgy Anxiety- Sign & Symptoms

  25. Behavioural - avoidance of situations that make one feel anxious which can impact on study, work or social life Anxiety- Sign & Symptoms

  26. Psychological - excessive fear - worry - imagining the worst possible outcome - obsessive thinking - mind racing or going blank - difficulty with concentration - poor memory - indecisiveness - irritability and anger - tiredness - sleep disturbances, vivid dreams Anxiety- Sign & Symptoms

  27. Anxiety- Risk Factors - Family history - Personality traits - Ongoing stressful events - Other mental health conditions - Substance Use/ Abuse

  28. Anxiety- Risk Factors Physical health problems- Chronic physical illness can also contribute to anxiety conditions or impact on the treatment of either the anxiety or the physical illness itself. - Some physical conditions can mimic anxiety conditions, like an overactive thyroid.

  29. For more information https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/

  30. Treatment Psychotherapy- psychologists, mental health social workers Pharmacology- psychiatrists/ GPs - Case management- appropriately trained social workers and occupational therapists

  31. Better Access to Psychiatrists, Psychologists and General Practitioners through the MBS (Better Access) initiative Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) by GP

  32. Private Health Cover- General treatment (extras) insurance for psychology and counselling - General treatment or extras policies towards psychology services and counselling. - Health fund will pay a set benefit or percentage. - Your provider needs to be registered with your health fund.

  33. SelfHelp https://www.calm.com/ https://www.smilingmind.com.au/ https://moodgym.com.au/ https://www.headspace.com/

  34. MAP Services (Not for Profit) - Private self funded organisation - No Medicare/ MHCP/ referral letter required - Sessions booked online - NO waitlist

  35. Email: harpreet@melbourneaffordablepsychology.org.au aileen@melbourneaffordablepsychology.org.au Contact us Located at: 412 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale PH: 0455 850 064

  36. Emergency Contacts

  37. “Never give up on someone with a mental illness. • When the “I” is replaced by “We”, • illness becomes WELLNESS.” • Shannon L. Alder

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