PPT-Mental Illness

Ali Raza and Nassem Masoomy What is Mental Illness A condition which causes serious disorder in a persons behaviour or thinking What things can cause Mental . Recognising. and . r. esponding. to Mental . h. ealth. . c. oncerns. in . young. people . from. . multicultural. backgrounds. By David . Keegan. DEFINITION . A mental illness is a diagnosable illness which causes major changes in a person’s thinking, emotional state and behaviour, and disrupts the person’s ability to study or work and carry on their usual personal relationships.. 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? . Classification of mental illness. Syndrome definition. Two major Classification Systems. International classification of Disease ICD-10. Diagnostic and statistical Manual DSM . V. Classification of mental illness. Kathlyn. L. Reed PhD, OTR, FAOTA, MLIS. Associate Professor, Emeritus. Texas Woman’s University. klreed3@juno.com. Background . of the . Project. Problem Statement. : Occupational therapy practitioners are not recognized as qualified mental health professionals, therapists or providers in the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). Health. http. ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJvq5CzQFGE&feature=player_profilepage. What is it?. Mental health issues affect a large number if Australians over the course of their lives, and many of these issues have their origins in the youth stage of the lifespan.. W. Rand Walker, Ph.D. .. History of Psychiatric and Psychological Treatments. From “clinical lore” and experimentation to a science of helping. DSM. Over time, we have been successful in helping people be less miserable. Dutiful Daughters. What is Mental Health?. The World Health Organization has defined mental health as:. “… . a state of well-being in which the individual realises 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 own community.”. Presenter: David . Clarke. Durham Mental Health Services. Agenda. Mental Illness – impact, stigma, signs. Promoting mental wellbeing in the workplace. Defusing . strong emotion – crisis response (active listening, validation). family and friends of individuals living with a mental illness an opportunity to meet with others who share their concerns, to compare experiences and to learn from each other.. The . meeting is free of charge and registration is not necessary. . Dawne Vogt, PhD. Research Psychologist and Acting Deputy Director, . WHSD, National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System &. Associate Professor, Division of Psychiatry, Boston University School of Medicine. Turning Public Opinion Consensus Into State Legislative Action. Aurélie. Tabuteau Mangels. , Mental Illness Initiative Fellow. American Bar Association’s Death Penalty Due Process Review Project. 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. Want to know the advantages and disadvantages of critical illness cover? Explore here or connect with Mountview FS for insurance advice.