World mental health DayOct. 10th 2014

PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTHPREVENT MENTAL ILLNESS

DR. K. KUMARPSYCHOLOGIST

Mental health issuesAbout 450 million people suffer from mental and

behavioural disorders worldwide. One person in four will develop one or more of these disorders during their lifetime.

A total of 3,09,546 cases of crime against women were reported in the country during the year 2013 as compared to 2,44,270 in the year 2012, thus showing an increase of 26.7% during the year 2013.

Challenges

Violence against women

Sexual violence is a serious public health and human rights problem with both short- and long-term consequences on women's

– physical, – mental, – Sexual – Reproductive health.

Greatest risk of sexual and physical violation will come from someone a woman knows and trusts a parent, a caretaker, a person she is dating, or an intimate partner and teachers.

• Menstruation • Pregnancy• Menopause Involves….

• Depression • Irritability • Mood swing

Major Transitions

Generate unpleasant emotion Promoting negative thinking Narrowing attention Preoccupation It consumes mental energy Interpersonal problem Lack of motivation Reduce performance

Negative effects

Anger Fear Worry Isolation Negative thinking Unhappiness Suicide feelings

Emotional reaction

Stressful life events Lack of education,

knowledge Poor social circumstances Poor nutrition Poverty Unemployment Academic failure Child abuse and neglect

Peer rejection Early pregnancies Emotional immaturity Family conflict or family

disorganization Loneliness Medical illness Parental substance abuse Social incompetence

Risk factors

Inability to sleepFeeling down, hopeless, or helpless most of the timeConcentration problems that are interfering with

your work or home lifeUsing nicotine, food, drugs, or alcohol to cope with

difficult emotionsNegative or self-destructive thoughts or fears that

you can’t controlThoughts of death or suicide

1. Pay attention to warning signs

Sufficient sleep Healthy eating Regular physical activity Try to maintain a regular schedule.

2. Take good care of yourself.

• Don’t wait until symptoms get bad• Deal with the feelings and reactions you are

having so that they don't become overwhelming

• Talk to someone you trust• Know How, Where to get help

3. Get help when you need it

We have lost connections…..

Loss

L – lack O – ofS – supportS – system

• C-concern• A-acceptance• R-respect• E-empathy

Needed qualities

Ability to cope with stress Ability to face adversity Feelings of security Feelings of mastery and

control Good parenting Literacy Positive parent–child

interaction Problem-solving skills Self-esteem increase your resilience

Skills for life Social and conflict

management skills Positive interpersonal

interactions Social participation Social responsibility and

tolerance Social services Social support and

community networks

Protective factors

Feeling well Functions well Getting along with others Being resilient Improving quality of life Realizing your potential Doing something worthwhile Helping others

Positive mental health

Thank you

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