MENTAL HEALTH WELLBEING Ammar Farishta KSI of Milton

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING Ammar Farishta KSI of Milton Keynes Friday 17 th May 2019

Dispel myths around Mental Health & Wellbeing Bring awareness to the various Mental Health Conditions that exist Signpost to where people can get help Have a better understanding of our community’s own mental health & wellbeing needs Understand what our Jamaat is doing to support those with Mental Ill Health LEARNING OBJECTIVES

FLIPCHART ACTIVITY

DEPRESSION & ANXIETY

In 2014, 19. 7% of people in the UK aged 16 and over showed symptoms of anxiety or depression. 22. 5% of females and 16. 8% of males have shown symptoms of anxiety or depression. Over 8000 children under 10 years of age experience severe depression. FACTS & FIGURES ON DEPRESSION

Social Withdrawl Anger or anti-social behaviour Low mood Lack of co-operation and enjoyment Absenteeism/presenteeism Frequent complaints of aches and pains Risk taking behaviour Eating increased or decreased SIGNS OF DEPRESSION

Poverty Bullying Reaction to a distressing event Physical, Sexual or Emotional Abuse Family History of Depression Pregnancy Long term disability RISK FACTORS - DEPRESSION

1 in 6 young people will experience an anxiety issue at some point in their lives 10% of people are likely to have a ‘disablied anxiety disorder’ at some stage in their life. In England, women are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety disorders as men. FACTS AND FIGURES ON ANXIETY DISORDER

Increased Heart Rate Difficulty Breathing / Hyperventilation Tight band across the chest area Shaking Feeling Sick Tension Headaches SIGNS OF ANXIETY DISORDER

Financial Stress Symptoms of a Medical Illness Substance Misuse Trauma from events such as abuse or death of a loved one Stress from serious medical illness RISK FACTORS – ANXIETY DISORDER

MENTAL HEALTH CONTINUUM

STRESS CONTAINER

PSYCHOSIS

4. 4% of the general population have experienced at least one symptom of psychosis such as delusions or hallucinations Generally, rates of 80% for recovery after a first episode of psychosis have been reported Onset of psychotic illness can be delayed or prevented and suicide risk halved, if caught early. FACTS AND FIGURES ON PSYCHOSIS

Delusions Thought disorder Hallucinations SIGNS OF PSYCHOSIS

Genetic causes Traumatic childhood Birth complications Drug and Alcohol use Serious head injury RISK FACTORS - PSYCHOSIS

HEARING VOICES EXERCISE

SELF HARM

1 in 10 young people have self harmed 28% of young women and 10% of young men have self-harmed The UK has the highest self harm rate of any country in Europe FACTS AND FIGURES ON SELF HARM

Unexplained accidents or injuries Keeping fully covered, even in warm weather Blood stains on clothing, towels or bedding Sharp objects or cutting instruments amongst a person’s belongings SIGNS OF SELF HARM

Bullying Bereavement Being in the criminal justice system Having a learning disability Feeling rejected, poor self-image, self-blame and punishment Problems linked with race, culture or religion RISK FACTORS – SELF HARM

VIDEO ON SELF HARM

WHERE TO GET HELP?

WHAT ARE WE DOING?

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