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Session 5: Chronic Disease and Mental Health

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Session Rules

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

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Connecting Mental Health and Chronic Diseases

The Relationship Between Chronic Disease and Mental Health

Effects on Teens and ChildrenManagement & TreatmentPost-testCelebration

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“Look Up, Look Down”

Mental Health

“ A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”

Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2013). Mental health basics. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/basics.htm

Chronic Disease

A health condition that is present in a person’s body over a long period of time, or that re-occurs over a long period of

time

Some

chronic conditions can never be completely cured, but can be managed Examples of chronic diseases are: Diabetes Heart disease Cancer Arthritis Asthma

Chronic Disease and Mental Health

Depression

is found to co-occur in 17 percent of cardiovascular disease cases, 23 percent of stroke cases, 27 percent of diabetes cases, and over 40 percent of cancer

cases

Research

has shown that depression increases the likelihood of developing a chronic condition Adults in the U.S. living with a serious mental illness die an average of 25 years earlier than those without a mental illness, mainly due to treatable medical conditions. There is a link between positive mental health practices and good health. For example, people who are optimistic are less likely to develop heart disease Depression and anxiety most commonly co-occur with chronic diseases

Sources: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2012). Mental Health and Chronic Diseases. Available from

http://www.cdc.gov/nationalhealthyworksite/docs/Issue-Brief-No-2-Mental-Health-and-Chronic-Disease.pdf

Perry, G., Presley-Cantrell, L. &

Dhingra

, S. (2010). Addressing Mental Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

American Journal of Public Health, 100,

2337 – 2339. DOI:

10.2105/AJPH.2010.205146

National Alliance on Mental Health (2015). Mental Health by the Numbers. Available from https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-By-the-Numbers#sthash.IjZNkMzb.dpuf

Causes of Mental Illness and Chronic Disease

Mental Illness Risk Factors

Chronic Disease Risk

Factors

Family history

Stressful life conditionsHaving a chronic diseaseTraumatic experienceUse of drugs and alcoholChildhood abuse and neglect

Lack of social support

Family history

Lack of physical

activity

Tobacco Use

Excessive alcohol use

Environment (living conditions)

Socioeconomic status

Age

Poor eating habits

Both are caused

by a combination of risk factors

What similarities are there between mental illnesses and chronic disease?

Symptoms

Changes in sleep

Changes in appetite

Changes in energy level Stomach pains or digestive problems Achiness or tension in muscles Feelings of anxiety or depression

Symptoms

Symptoms for any illness present themselves differently in different people, these symptoms are just

general

Many of the symptoms overlap, or are caused by one another, so it is hard to diagnose both conditions

Chronic Disease and Mental Health Scenes Activity

The Relationship Between Mental Health and Chronic Disease

Not clear if one leads to the other

Some risk factors that lead to mental health conditions are caused by getting a chronic disease, and vice versa

Some symptoms of mental health conditions may cause or affect the likelihood of getting a chronic disease, and vice versa

Related Risk Factors

People with mental Illnesses are likely to:

Smoke, drink, or use drugs

Be physically inactive

Have irregular sleep habits Have poor dietary habitsPeople with chronic diseases are likely to: Feel stressed or anxious

Feel frustration or guilt

Feel

isolated

Have negative feelings

about themselves

Feel like a failure or inadequate

Effects on Children and Teens

Children with a chronic disease are up to 4 times more likely to develop a mental health condition

Children that experience abuse, neglect or household dysfunction during childhood are more likely to smoke, be obese, be physically inactive, or attempt suicide

The

more a child is exposed to abuse, neglect or household dysfunction during childhood, the more likely it is that they will develop heart disease, cancer, chronic bronchitis or emphysema as adults Teens with chronic diseases are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, like drug use Teens that suffer from mental health conditions are more likely to engage in risky health behaviors

Supportive Factors For children or teens that are at risk for or that a mental health condition or chronic disease, the following can help

:

Stable home environment

Supportive adults that also serve as role models

Eating well and developing healthy eating habits

In some cases, therapy and other social services Teens may also benefit from peer support groups

Management & Treatment

Receive treatment that involves both mind and body

Learn how to effectively manage the disease

Peer support programs Practicing stress management techniques Therapy Learn how to appropriately use medication for either or both conditions Receive support with health related decision-making Improve health literacy Receive support from family and friends

“Pat on the Back” Activity

Post-Test

Thank You!