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Mental health

Mental health. Mental Illness. Mental Health.

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Mental health

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  1. Mental health Mental Illness

  2. Mental Health • Mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”1 It is estimated that only about 17% of U.S adults are considered to be in a state of optimal mental health.2 There is emerging evidence that positive mental health is associated with improved health outcomes. • http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/

  3. Mental Ilness • Mental illness is defined as “collectively all diagnosable mental disorders” or “health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior (or some combination thereof) associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.”2 Depression is the most common type of mental illness, affecting more than 26% of the U.S. adult population.3 It has been estimated that by the year 2020, depression will be the second leading cause of disability throughout the world, trailing only ischemic heart disease.4

  4. Indicators of Mental Health • Emotional well-being • such as perceived life satisfaction, happiness, cheerfulness, peacefulness. • Psychological well-being • such as self-acceptance, personal growth including openness to new experiences, optimism, hopefulness, purpose in life, control of one’s environment, spirituality, self-direction, and positive relationships. • Social well-being • social acceptance, beliefs in the potential of people and society as a whole, personal self-worth and usefulness to society, sense of community.

  5. Psychological and Counseling Services • http://www.northkey.org/live/index.asp • http://www.mhanky.org/mha/asp/ResourceDirectoryAgencies.asp • Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati • Women Helping Women • Brighton Center • Catholic Charities Diocese of Covington • Family Nurturing Center • And ………………

  6. Mind –Body Connection in WellnesCDC has found a connection. Strokes Hardening of the Heart disease Arteries High blood pressure Migraines Colitis Insomnia - Fatigue Irritability Sexual Problems Rheumatism Skin conditions Depression Over eating Diabetes Allergies Ulcers Kidney Disorders Breathing problems Increased Smoking Asthma

  7. How Stress Affects Us Hans Sekye described three distinct stages of response to stress • Alarm Stage (hormones from the Adrenals= flight or fight response) • State of resistance (body attempts to adjust) • State of exhasution (body ‘s energy becomes depleted with prolong exposure= disease) http://www.mindmotivations.com/resources/free/stress-test-3

  8. Stress is a Necessary Part of LifeIt’s How We React • Anxiety (mild to panic) • Mild is good • Separation anxiety • Apathy • Regression • Denial • Withdrawl • Substance abuse

  9. Stress – It can make you sick!Fixing Stress • Relaxing Your Mind and Body • Yoga • Progressive muscle relaxation • Mindfulness-based stress reduction • Deep breathing • Guided Imagery • Laughter ( increases creativity, reduces pain, and speeds healing). • Building resilience • Soak in a bath tub /music • Writing http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/tc/mental-health-problems-and-mind-body-wellness-mind-body-wellness

  10. Walking • Helping others • Massage • Drinking warm milk (especially before bed)

  11. Healthy Behavior Inventory • Healthy Behavior • Unhealthy Behavior • Which are of the most concern? • I can address this by following what action?

  12. Alternative and Complementary Medicine PG 21-23

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