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Mental Health Awareness. Dr Dimitri Spiliotis Senior Psychologist. Agenda : Individual dynamics Emotional system Common mental heath disorders Group dynamics - Nutrients & Toxicities. Experiential exercises. Q&As. Emotions are the units of our mental health. E-motions =
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Mental Health Awareness Dr Dimitri Spiliotis Senior Psychologist
Agenda: • Individual dynamics • Emotional system • Common mental heath disorders • Group dynamics • - Nutrients & Toxicities Experiential exercises Q&As
Emotions are the units of our mental health E-motions = Movement
Individual dynamics Emotions The interaction Thoughts Connect + understand ourselves & others Feelings P Sensations Behaviours
Mental Health Difficulties When the interaction between thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and physical sensations becomes disturbed by internal and/or external factors. too rigid / too chaotic Like physical health, poor mental health increases our vulnerability to develop a mental health disorder. 1in 4 is affected in any given year. Physical exercise can reduce the likelihood of depression by 30%
Common Mental Health disorders • -Depression • -Anxiety Disorders • generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social phobia, and simple phobias • -Schizophrenia • -Bipolar disorder
Social Anxiety: Vicious circle Thoughts What’s wrong with me? I need to look normal I should not say something stupid I will be rejected Feelings P Sensations Anxiety Anger Frustration Muscular tension Increased HR Sweating Behaviours Self-monitoring Repeating Avoiding Reassurance seeking
Group Dynamics Social nutrients Belonging; Being inspired; Being challenged; Sharing - skills/experiences; …
Group Dynamics • Stigmatisation • Myths vs. reality about mental health • “Us & them” • - Discrimination • Indirect • Direct • -Harassment /Bullying • violates a person’s sense of dignity and creates an environment that is intimidating, degrading, offensive or humiliating. Social toxicities
Common Obstacles • Fluctuation of energy levels • High anxiety of being judged or becoming the focus of attention (standing out) • Negative body image (weight gain due to medication, scaring from self harming etc) • Side effects (e.g., tremor, sweating, slowness)
CARE Model for coaches • C: Coaching and customer skills • - Talk to everyone before a session, especially new members to put them at ease; • - Talk about mental health; and/or participate in fundraising events supporting mental health charity organisations • - Offer alternatives if someone becomes distressed; • - Get feedback (what can you do more/or less). • A: Awareness • - Ask someone how they feel if you notice a change in their usual mood (are they happy/nervous/anxious); • - If someone reports currently having or had a history of a mental health problem ask them how can you be of help if they are having a difficult day
CARE Model • R: Respect • -Don’t ask intrusive questions (i.e. about scars or tremor etc;) • Treat people fairly/ avoid patronising; • Be available to listen; • Keep information confidential; • If you suspect risk take action (see last slide “resources”) • E: Empathy • How would you like to be treated when feeling unwell • Be open to learning and understanding mental health difficulties as an ongoing process; seek support/education • You don’t need to have answers but you can provide an open, non-judgmental, caring space. • See the person not a diagnosis.
Resources Organisations- Campaigns - www.mind.org.uk - www.time-to-change.org.uk Books - Things might go terribly, horribly, wrong: a guide to a life liberated by anxiety by Kelly Wilson - The happiness trap by Russ Harris Mobile applications (to practice mindfulness) Stop, Breath & Think Mindspace Crisis Plan Escort someone to A&E when appropriate, or call 999.
