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Breaking down complex sentences Follow these steps Focus on the main idea Find the subject and verb Cross outeliminate modifying phrases that are not important to the main idea of the sentence Clue usually these phrases are between commas and usually in Edgars case dashes. “Remember . that you are writing a character who will have something in common with your readers or your readers’ loved ones. The worst thing you can do when writing characters is use . stereotypes”. Dr . Iram. . Sattar. GP. Aims. Myth busting. What does Islam say about mental illness?. Types of mental health problems. Causes. Treatment. What can you do to help someone with mental illness?. Where to turn for help? . Entry Slip – 9/17. What does nature vs. nurture mean when it comes to our development and personality? How can this theory play a role in the development and well-being of our mental health?. Entry Slip – 9/23. Tyler, TX. Peace of Mind . Conference. Survey of 1,000 Protestant Pastors. Survey of 355 Protestants who have been diagnosed with a mental . illness. Survey of 207 Protestant Family Members of those diagnosed with acute mental illness. How common is mental illness?. Mental illness is common. . Some estimates show that as many as . 1 in 4 . adults has a mental illness in any given year. . About half of U.S. adults will develop a mental illness sometime in their lives . Section 1:. Stigma: What is it. ?. How Does it Affect People’s Lives?. What is Stigma?. “A mark or sign of disgrace or discredit.”. “A visible sign or characteristic of a disease.” – . The Concise Oxford Dictionary, 1990. Erin Callinan. Peace of My Mind, LLC. Owner, consultant. Objectives. Address the pivotal role that families, professionals and community members have in promoting self-determination and wellness. Recognize the stigma surrounding individuals living with mental health disorders. Major Mental Illness Overview David Mays, MD, PhD dvmays@wisc.edu The Million Dollar Question We believe that mental illness is a brain disorder, although there is evidence that our immune systems, our hormone levels, inflammation, heart disease, cancer, and even the bacteria in our gut can affect our moods and our ability to concentrate. Tony Benning. Psychiatrist. Ridge Meadows Hospital, Maple Ridge. 7. th. December, 2016. To appreciate that a broad range of mind-body interactions are relevant to psychiatry. To appreciate the pragmatic implications of the above. underSTANDING. Mental Illness/Disorders. An Illness that affects the mind and reduces a person’s ability to function, to adjust to change, or to get along with others.. Recognizing Mental disorders or mental illness. Define . mental health. .. List possible . contributing factors.. Identify general symptoms . that . can suggest a mental disorder.. Explain how the diagnosis of mental illness may be obtained. .. Describe three basic forms of treatment that can be employed.. Danielle Todaro, Psy.D. . Licensed Psychologist. Fort . B. end County . B. ehavioral Health . S. ervices . Objectives. What is SMI?. Symptoms/Conditions of SMI. Information on Mental Health Warrants. Psychiatry is the medical specialty that diagnoses and prescribes medical treatment for mental illness.. Mental Illness (cont.). Psychology is the discipline that studies normal and abnormal behavior and applies counseling methods to treat mental illness. . Key Issues & Debates (part 2). Dr Ann Henry. Forensic & Applied Cognitive Psychology. 1. Recap re Lecture 1(last week). Quiz on mental health awareness. Legal definition of sanity/ insanity. Mental Health Act 1983.