Roadblocks to Mental Health Wellness COUNSELING AND MENTAL

Roadblocks to Mental Health Wellness COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH

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What is a Mental Health Disorder? Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights

Mental Health Disorders 4 • Mood disorders: Ø Major depressive disorder Ø Dysthymic disorder

Mental Health Disorders 5 �Anxiety disorders: Ø Panic disorder Ø Obsessive-compulsive disorder Ø Post-traumatic stress disorder Ø Generalized anxiety disorder Ø Phobias Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Mental Health Disorders 6 • Eating disorders: Ø Anorexia nervosa Ø Bulimia nervosa Ø Binge-eating disorder �Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) �Autism Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Mental Health Disorders 7 • Personality disorders: Ø Antisocial personality disorder Ø Avoidant personality disorder Ø Borderline personality disorder Ø Histrionic personality disorder Ø Narcissistic personality disorder Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Somatoform Disorders 8 Types of somatoform disorders: �Body dysmorphic disorder �Conversion disorder �Hypochondriasis (Hypochondria) �Pain disorder �Somatization disorder Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Dissociative Disorders 9 Types of dissociative disorders: �Dissociative amnesia �Dissociative fugue �Dissociative identity disorder (Multiple personality disorder) �Depersonalization disorder Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Substance-Related Disorders 10 Major types of substance-related disorders: �Alcohol-related disorder �Amphetamine-related disorder �Cannabis-related disorder �Cocaine-related disorder �Hallucinogen-related disorder Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Substance-Related Disorders 11 Major types of substance-related disorders: �Nicotine-related disorder �Opioid-related disorder �Phencyclidine-related disorder �Sedative-related disorder Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Individuals Affected by Mental Illness 12 According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there approximately four to five hundred million individuals affected by a mental illness. (click on picture) Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Global Study Finds Mental Illness Widespread 13 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All

Roadblocks to Mental Illness 14 �The National Institute of Mental Health says that one in four U. S. adults will suffer from a diagnosable mental illness per year. �One in 10 will have a mood disorder �Many will go untreated for many reasons Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Individual Differences 15 �Culture �Religion �Ethnic �Education �Physical �Income Copyright © Texas Education Agency,

Fear and Embarrassment 16 q People may be embarrassed to admit they have a problem and are hesitant to get help. q They may be concerned that if “work” finds out, they could lose their job. q People may fear or mistrust the treatment. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Culture 17 q Language barriers- People not speaking English very well may not know where to go for help. q Biased- Some cultures and religions are against seeking mental health treatment. Some countries see mental illness as a weakness or something shameful. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Dealing with Problem Situations and Behaviors 18 • Aggressive behavior • Boundary violations • Noncompliance • Seclusion • Self-destructive behaviors Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Living in Denial 19 It may be difficult for people with mental illnesses to recognize that they have a problem. If they don’t see themselves as being mentally unhealthy, they won’t seek out help. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Finances 20 q Treatment can be expensive q Managed health care or Medicare/Medicaid may not cover the treatment q Rural areas may not have facilities where patients can get help at reduced rates Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

21 Wellness Recovery Actions Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Treatment Modalities 22 �Medication Prescribed by psychiatrist Monitored Formulary should contain a range of psychiatric medications �Overall therapy program �Emergency services Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

Special Units and Inpatient �Special housing for more intense treatment �Transfer to psychiatric hospital

Responding to a Mental Health Crisis 24 How to Recognize and Manage the Signs

What Can Be Done? 25 q Increase public awareness of illnesses and treatment. q Make treatments appropriate for age, gender, race and culture. q Ensure parity in the way services are provided. q Provide culturally sensitive mental health care workers. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

What Can Be Done? 26 q Provide community–based approaches to treatment. q Reduce financial

Wellness Recovery Action Planning 27 Mental Health Matters (click on link) Copyright © Texas

Seven Ways to Overcome Your Mental Health Roadblocks 28 Overcoming Your Mental Health Roadblocks

Questions? 29 Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

References and Resources 30 Images: Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft. Textbooks: Barry, Patricia D. , Mental health and mental illness. Seventh Edition, Lippincott, 2002. Print. Kasschau, R. A. (2002). Understanding psychology. New York: Glencoe/Mc. Graw-Hill School Publishing Co. Websites: Barriers to Mental Health Treatment According to the National Institute of Mental Health, as many as one in four U. S. adults will suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. http: //www. ehow. com/health/mental-illness-treatments/ Center for Mental Health Disparities | University of Louisville Teaches the importance of cultural awareness, knowledge and skill when interacting with racial and ethnic groups in the United States. www. mentalhealthdisparities. org Global Study Finds Mental Illness Widespread Anxiety and depression are common and go untreated. http: //www. nbcnews. com/id/5111202/ns/health-mental_health/t/global-study-finds-mental-illness-widespread/#. U 18 z 2 Pld. XT 8 Health Central Seven ways to overcome your mental health roadblocks. http: //www. healthcentral. com/schizophrenia/cf/slideshows/7 -ways-to-overcome-your-mental-health-roadblocks#slide=1 National Institute of Mental Health The Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America. http: //www. nimh. nih. gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index. shtml#Intro / Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.

References and Resources 31 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Understanding Mental Illness. http: //www. samhsa. gov/mentalhealth/understanding_mentalillness. aspx World Health Organization Building Back Better: Sustainable Mental Health Care After Emergencies http: //www. who. int/mental_health/emergencies/building_back_better/en Technology: TED talk-Vikram Patel “Mental health for all by involving all” http: //www. ted. com/talks/vikram_patel_mental_health_for_all_by_involving_all. html You. Tube: Mental Health Matters – Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) Wellness Recovery Action Planning, or WRAP, is an evidence-based system that is used worldwide by people who are dealing with mental health and other kinds of wellness challenges. It is a unique form of mental health support in that is peer-led and self-directed. http: //youtu. be/Ld. Z 4 bmw. Y 9 G 4 Responding to a Mental Health Crisis A valuable teaching aid – for individuals, families, communities, law enforcement officials – to recognize and manage the signs and symptoms of mental illness. http: //youtu. be/ffl. Qf-T 155 o Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2014. All rights reserved.