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Psychological Health

Psychological Health. A Brief Overview. Positive Psychological Traits. Self-actualization- fulfilling human potential to the fullest Realism- ability to accept what can and cannot be changed Self-esteem- satisfaction and confidence in self Authenticity- being genuine

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Psychological Health

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  1. Psychological Health A Brief Overview

  2. Positive Psychological Traits • Self-actualization- fulfilling human potential to the fullest • Realism- ability to accept what can and cannot be changed • Self-esteem- satisfaction and confidence in self • Authenticity- being genuine • Capacity for Intimacy- ability to share and express feelings with others

  3. Psychological Challenges • Achieving Healthy Self-Esteem • Being Less Defensive • Avoiding Cognitive Distortion • Being Optimistic • Dealing with Loneliness • Dealing with Anger

  4. Mental Illness Facts • Mental illness are biologically based brain disorders. • Mental illnesses are not related to a person’s character or intelligence. • About one in 17 Americans have some form of serious mental illness • Mental illness affects 1 in 5 families • The cost of untreated mental illnesses in the US is more than $100 billion a year!

  5. Psychological Disorders(Anxiety Related) • Anxiety – a feeling of fear that is not directed toward any definite threat • Simple or Specific Phobia – a persistent fear of a specific thing, activity, or situation • Social Phobia – fear of humiliation or embarrassment in front of others • Panic Disorder – a syndrome of severe anxiety attacks accompanied by physical symptoms • Generalized Anxiety Disorder – characterized by excessive worry about all kinds of things

  6. Psychological Disorders, (Anxiety) con’t. • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – uncontrollable, recurring thoughts and performing of senseless rituals • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – reliving traumatic events through dreams, flashbacks, and hallucinations

  7. Mood Disorders • Seasonal affective disorder – characterized by seasonal depression • Mania – excessive elation, irritability, talkativeness, inflated self-esteem • Bipolar – a mental illness characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania • Schizophrenia – a mental illness involving a disturbance in thinking and in perceiving reality

  8. Depression • Depression is the most common psychological disorder and the leading cause of suicide • One in three students experience prolonged periods of depression • One in four have suicidal thoughts • Over a lifetime, about 20% of females and 12% of males experience serious depression

  9. Warning Signs of Serious Depression • Finding little or no pleasure in life • Feeling worthless or extremely guilty • Crying a lot for no particular reason • Withdrawing from other people • Having very low energy or too much energy • Having trouble concentrating • Feeling easily irritated or angry Source: The Jed Foundation

  10. Treatment for Depression • Critical to recognize and seek professional help first and foremost • Drug therapy – (Prozac – most common drug approved for use with children and teens) • Cognitive-behavior therapy • Most effective treatment combines both!!!

  11. Leading Causes of Death Among 15-25 Year Olds • 1st:Accidental Death – primarily motor vehicle accidents • 2nd:Homicide – primarily involving firearms • 3rd:Suicide – primary means involves firearms

  12. Suicide Scary Stats • Suicide is actually the second leading cause of death among college students. • Suicide attempts pose the greatest life-threatening danger for college women. • The rate of suicide among young males has tripled since 1970. • There are almost 1,100 suicides projected to occur on campuses this year. • Among college students, 7.5 of every 100,000 students take their own lives.

  13. Scary Stats, con’t. • Four out of five young adults who attempt suicide have given clear warnings. • One in 12 US college students makes a suicide plan. • Every hour and 45 minutes another young person commits suicide.

  14. Suicide Alert List P – Previous Attempts P – Plan A – Alone L – Lethality L – Loss A – Availability S – Substance I – Illness Abuse D - Depression

  15. More Suicide Facts • More females than males attempt suicide but more males are successful. • Most people who have committed suicide have talked about it to someone! • Talking with someone about suicide does not cause suicide! • Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem!

  16. Resources and Help • UWG offers FREE counseling and psychological services through the Student Development/Counseling Center • National hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE • Depression-screening: www.depression-screening.org • Freedom from fear: www.freedomfromfear.com

  17. Website Resources, con’t. • No Stigma: www.nostigma.org • The Jed Foundation: www.jedfoundation.org • National Mental Health Assoc.: www.nmha.org • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: www.afsp.org

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