PPT-Brain and Behavior Mental Illness

In ancient Mesopotamia mental illness was believed to be caused by demonic possession Priestdoctors treated the mentally ill with magicalreligious eg exorcisms incantations prayer atonement and other mystical rituals intended to drive out the evil spirit. Chapter . 4: . Behavioral Health and Psychiatric . Disorders. PowerPoint Slides. Behavioral Health . and . Psychiatric Disorders: . A . L. arge . A. rea . of . Practice . in RT. Behavioral/mental health is the single largest area of practice for recreational therapists, employing 35% of all nationally certified practitioners.. And what you can do to help. Presented to Focus on Learning May 5. th. 2012. Gillian . Axten. . BA,MCounPsych,CO,OCC,CCDI,CCPA. General Student Population. Mental Health. 37% Unable to function due to depression. 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. Developed By:. Dr. Stan Kutcher ONS, MD, FRCPC, FCAHS. Andrew Baxter MSW RSW. Yifeng Wei MA PHD . Version: Kenote Version June 2015. Copyright. ©This material is under copyright.. This material cannot be altered, modified or sold.. 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 . Elijah M . Marangu. Mental illness.. Or is it madness?. Mental illness.. Or is it madness?. Historical context. While . Philippe . Pinel. , a French Physician was . instrumental in . unchaining . people with mental illness, . Presented by:. Rick Krueger, MA, LPC, LADC. Clinical Services . Manager. Vinland National Center. Agenda. Prevalence and physical causes of TBI and intellectual disabilities. Psychosocial, physical, and social effects of TBI and intellectual disabilities. Customers with Mental Illness. Welcome & Introduction. Carla . Bresnahan, MA. Licensed Mental Health Therapist. St. . Luke’s . Counseling Center. National Alliance for Mental . Illness (NAMI. ). A HISTORICAL THESIS. By: Edith Gonzalez. California State University, Long Beach. May 2012. Introduction. People who have mental illness encounter various challenges that complicate their lives caused from stigma on mental illness, such as lack of social support, housing, employment, and affecting their mental health treatment (. Christopher . Gade. Office. : 1030A. Office hours: . MW 4:30-5:30. Email: . gadecj@gmail.com. Class MW 1:30-4:30 Room 2240. The Area of Abnormal Psychology. Definition of a mental disorder (being crazy, insane, loony, mad, etc.). 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. 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. History concepts. Ancient Times. . People of ancient times believed that any sickness indicated displeasure of the gods and, in fact, was a punishment for sins and wrongdoing. Those with mental disorders were viewed as either divine or demonic, depending on their behavior. Individuals seen as divine were worshipped and adored; those seen as demonic were ostracized, punished, and sometimes burned at the stake..