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Feeling JETlagged ? Mental Health for jets

Feeling JETlagged ? Mental Health for jets. Lynsey Wallace Clinical Support Nurse Adult Acute Mental Health, UK. What is mental health?.

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Feeling JETlagged ? Mental Health for jets

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  1. Feeling JETlagged?Mental Healthfor jets Lynsey Wallace Clinical Support Nurse Adult Acute Mental Health, UK

  2. What is mental health? • “a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” • - World Health Organization, Sept 2010

  3. So why is it so important? Physical Health Health Triangle Mental Health Emotional (Social) Health

  4. Facts and figures • The USA, UK and Japan differ vastly in population but ~25% of each population experiences mental illness in one year. • The number of people suffering a mental illness worldwide is estimated to be the same as cancer • Male vs. female occurrences differ per country • Rate of suicide is higher in Japan than any home country of Ibaraki JETs • Most common disorder is depression/anxiety • >50% of sufferers are actually diagnosed.

  5. Why are we having this presentation? • Because it’s January! • Stage 2 of culture shock • Reappointment procedures • Transitioning back to Western culture • Cold weather • Other factors • Work associated stress

  6. So are jets susceptible? • Well anyone is… • Genetic factors • Age – are you in the “first-presentation window”? • Previous experience abroad? • PRECURSORS • Being away from home – not usual support network • Unfamiliarity with finding help (physical/mental) • Different diet • Different culture (affects social health) • Also, not to scare you but antipsychotics aren’t prescribed over here…

  7. Continuing mental health • Mental Health is very much like physical health – it is static, i.e. it can change over time and in response to different events (such as moving to Japan)!

  8. Typical symptoms (variable) • Withdrawal/Isolation • Difference in eating • Difference in sleeping • Prolonged low moods • Loss of enjoyment • Altered sex drive • Mood swings • Dip in productivity

  9. Barriers to treatment • LANGUAGE • Lack of awareness of symptoms • Money • Shame • Culture • “Its all in the mind”

  10. Mental healthcare in japan • 3 main providers: • Psychiatrist • Clinical Psychologist • Psychosomatic medicine specialists

  11. General protocol • Step 1 • Register at a clinic using JNH card. Survey of health and family history is typical. • Step 2 • 20 minute consultation with a clinical psychologist (required once) • Step 3 • 5-20 minute consultation with psychiatrist. (required each time a prescription is filled). • Step 4 • Obtain prescription from pharmacy

  12. How to keep healthy • VENT TALK! • Eat healthily • Take advantage of your support system • If you’re not happy with something, work to solve it • Find your outlet • Don’t haunt gaijin bars • ESID – stop comparisons • Remember your purpose of coming here

  13. Also, don’t forget that you have your prefectural advisors!!!

  14. Thank you for listening! • Any questions?

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