counseling and mental health roadblocks to mental health wellness

COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH

Roadblocks toMental Health Wellness

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What is a Mental Health Disorder?

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Mental Health Disorders


• Mood disorders:Major depressive disorderDysthymic disorderBipolar disorder

• Suicide

• Schizophrenia

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Anxiety disorders:

Panic disorderObsessive-compulsive disorderPost-traumatic stress disorderGeneralized anxiety disorderPhobias

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• Eating disorders:Anorexia nervosaBulimia nervosaBinge-eating disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Autism

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• Personality disorders:Antisocial personality disorderAvoidant personality disorderBorderline personality disorderHistrionic personality disorderNarcissistic personality disorder

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Somatoform Disorders


Types of somatoform disorders:

Body dysmorphic disorderConversion disorderHypochondriasis (Hypochondria)Pain disorderSomatization disorder

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Dissociative Disorders


Types of dissociative disorders:

Dissociative amnesiaDissociative fugueDissociative identity disorder (Multiple

personality disorder)Depersonalization disorder

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Substance-Related Disorders


Major types of substance-related disorders:

Alcohol-related disorderAmphetamine-related disorderCannabis-related disorderCocaine-related disorderHallucinogen-related disorder

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Substance-Related Disorders


Major types of substance-related disorders:

Nicotine-related disorderOpioid-related disorderPhencyclidine-related disorderSedative-related disorder

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Individuals Affected by Mental Illness


According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately four to five

hundred million individuals affected by a mental illness.

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http://www.who.int/mental_health/emergencies/building_back_better/en/

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Global Study Finds Mental Illness Widespread


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Roadblocks to Mental Illness


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

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Individual Differences


CultureReligionEthnicEducationPhysicalIncome

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Fear and Embarrassment

People may be embarrassed to admit they have a

problem and are hesitant to get help.

They may be concerned that if “work” finds out,

they could lose their job.

People may fear or mistrust the treatment.


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Culture

Language barriers- People not speaking English very well may

not know where to go for help.

Biased- Some cultures and religions are against seeking mental health treatment. Some

countries see mental illness as a weakness or something shameful.


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Dealing with Problem Situations and Behaviors


• Aggressive behavior• Boundary violations• Noncompliance• Seclusion• Self-destructive

behaviors

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Living in Denial

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.


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Finances


Treatment can be expensive

Managed health care or Medicare/Medicaid may not cover the treatment

Rural areas may not have facilities where patients can get help at reduced rates

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Wellness Recovery Actions


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Treatment Modalities


Medication Prescribed by psychiatrist Monitored Formulary should contain a range of psychiatric

medicationsOverall therapy programEmergency services

Special Units and Inpatient

Special housing for more intense treatmentTransfer to psychiatric hospital or facility


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Responding to a Mental Health Crisis


How to Recognize and Manage the Signs and Symptoms of Mental Illness

(click on link)

http://youtu.be/fflQf-T155o


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What Can Be Done?


Increase public awareness of illnesses and treatment.

Make treatments appropriate for age, gender, race and culture.

Ensure parity in the way services are provided.

Provide culturally sensitive mental health care workers.

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Provide community–based approaches to treatment.

Reduce financial barriers to treatment.


What Can Be Done?

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Wellness Recovery Action Planning


Mental Health Matters(click on link)

http://youtu.be/LdZ4bmwY9G4

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Seven Ways to Overcome Your Mental Health Roadblocks


Overcoming Your Mental Health Roadblocks(click on link)

http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/cf/slideshows/7-ways-to-overcome-your-mental-health-roadblocks#slide=1

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Questions?


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References and Resources


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/McGraw-Hill School Publishing Co.

Websites:Barriers to Mental Health TreatmentAccording 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-health/mental-illness-treatments/Center for Mental Health Disparities | University of LouisvilleTeaches the importance of cultural awareness, knowledge and skill when interacting with racial and ethnic groups in the United States.www.mentalhealthdisparities.orgGlobal Study Finds Mental Illness WidespreadAnxiety and depression are common and go untreated.http://www.nbcnews.com/id/5111202/ns/health-mental_health/t/global-study-finds-mental-illness-widespread/#.U18z2PldXT8Health CentralSeven ways to overcome your mental health roadblocks.http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/cf/slideshows/7-ways-to-overcome-your-mental-health-roadblocks#slide=1National Institute of Mental HealthThe Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America.http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml#Intro/

http://www.ehow.com/health/mental-health/mental-illness-treatments/

http://www.mentalhealthdisparities.org/

http://www.nbcnews.com/id/5111202/ns/health-mental_health/t/global-study-finds-mental-illness-widespread/#.U18z2PldXT8

http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/cf/slideshows/7-ways-to-overcome-your-mental-health-roadblocks#slide=1

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml#Intro


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References and Resources


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationUnderstanding Mental Illness.http://www.samhsa.gov/mentalhealth/understanding_mentalillness.aspxWorld Health OrganizationBuilding Back Better: Sustainable Mental Health Care After Emergencieshttp://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

YouTube: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/LdZ4bmwY9G4Responding to a Mental Health CrisisA valuable teaching aid – for individuals, families, communities, law enforcement officials – to recognize and manage the signs and symptoms of mental illness. http://youtu.be/fflQf-T155o

http://www.samhsa.gov/mentalhealth/understanding_mentalillness.aspx


http://www.ted.com/talks/vikram_patel_mental_health_for_all_by_involving_all.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/vikram_patel_mental_health_for_all_by_involving_all.html

http://youtu.be/LdZ4bmwY9G4


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