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Mental Health Issues

Mental Health Issues. Common problems that interfere with academic success . UTPA Counseling and Psychological Services, UC 109 counseling@utpa.edu www.utpa.edu/counseling 381-2574. Depression. Indicators: Isolated and withdrawn Crying or tearfulness

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Mental Health Issues

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  1. Mental Health Issues Common problems that interfere with academic success UTPA Counseling and Psychological Services, UC 109 counseling@utpa.edu www.utpa.edu/counseling 381-2574

  2. Depression Indicators: • Isolated and withdrawn • Crying or tearfulness • Feelings of worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness • Feelings of guilt • Lack of self-confidence • Loss of interest in future activities • Fatigue and lack of energy • Change in eating habits • Change in sleeping habits • Persistent physical complaints • Loss of concentration • Thoughts of suicide or attempts

  3. Suicide Some motivations: • Wanting an escape • Cry for help • Wanting punishment • Wanting to end a conflict perceived as unreasonable • Responding to a voice, or “command hallucination”

  4. Anxiety • Excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not • The person finds it difficult to control the worry • Possible changes in sleeping patterns • Feeling restless or “on edge” • Being easily tired • Difficulty concentrating or mind going blank • May be more irritable than normal

  5. ADHD • Making careless mistakes in work • Failing to give close attention to details • Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks • Trouble organizing schedules or activities • Forgetful in daily activities • Often losing things necessary for tasks

  6. Substance Abuse • Abrupt change in work or school attendance or discipline • Sudden decline in quality of work or grades • Change in attitude or irritability • Deterioration of appearance and grooming • Association with known substance abusers • Borrowing money or stealing • Secretive • Wearing sunglasses or long-sleeved shirts at inappropriate times

  7. Eating Disorders • Anorexia Nervosa • Body weight less than 85% of what is minimally normal • Intense fear of gaining weight • Distorted thinking about body and weight • Bulimia • Binge-eating and then vomiting, using laxatives, diuretics, enemas, fasting, or excessive exercise at least 2xwk for >3mos • Compulsive Overeating

  8. Relationship Issues • Grief or loss of a relationship • Expectations of a healthy relationship • Abuse and codependency • Communication skills • Couples counseling

  9. Family Conflict • Impaired communication • Overprotection • Discipline problems • No time for family • Financial dilemmas • “They don’t understand” (how much I have to study)

  10. Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.Robert Collier

  11. Questions, concerns, comments? UTPA Counseling and Psychological Services, UC 109 counseling@utpa.edu www.utpa.edu/counseling 381-2574

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