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Anxiety and Depression
Module C: Lesson 4Slide2
A Report on Mental Illness in Canada
Anxiety disorders affect 12% of the population.
Many do not seek treatment because:
Consider the symptoms mild or normal.
Symptoms interfere with help-seeking
NO weakness associated with seeking help if one is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed.Slide3
What are Anxiety Disorders?
This is a fear or worry causing a person to avoid situations that might precipitate the anxiety or to develop compulsive rituals.
Most of us experience anxiety or feel anxious every day.
Concern for lack of control over circumstances.
May generate a solution but usually results in negative thinking.
May be an illness
Comes out of nowhere, is excessive, persists for many weeks without relief or interferes with everyday life.Slide4
Signs and Symptoms
Shortness of breath
Feelings of unreality
Shakiness
Irritability
Muscle aches and tension
Insomnia
Tight chest
RestlessnessRacing heartSweating and nauseaChoking sensationsAbdominal distressNumbness or tingling
Feel short-tempered and apprehensive, fearing that bad things are about to happen.
Can cause significant personal and societal costs.
Lost Wages
Decreased productivity
Reduced quality of life
Frequent use of health care services.Slide5
Types of Anxiety Disorders
GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder)
Specific Phobia
Post Traumatic Stress
Social Phobia
Obsessive Compulsive
Panic DisorderSlide6
How Common are Anxiety Disorders?
Type
Canada (15-64
years)
% of Anxiety Disorder
Generalized
Anxiety Disorder
1.1
Specific Phobia
6.2 – 8.0
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Social
Phobia
6.7
Obsessive
Compulsive Disorder
1.8
Panic Disorder
0.7Slide7
Causes
No single explanation for the cause of anxiety disorders
Inherited tendency
Stressful experiences
Shy temperament
Anxious parents
Unpredictable lifestyleSlide8
Depression
Depression is a mental disorder that affects a person’s:
Thoughts, moods, feelings, behaviour and physical health.
Many thought it was just in ones head
Misconceptions of “you can snap out of it”, or “just get over it”, would cure someone.
It is a medical disorder with a biological and chemical basis
Genetics or family interaction styles
Stressful life event
Spontaneously with no specific identifiable causeMay occur only once, sporadically or chronicallySlide9
Signs and Symptoms
Two main symptoms:
Lack of interest in normal day living
Feeling in the dumps showing feelings of sadness + helplessness.
Different age groups may react differently to depression.
Other signs and symptoms lasting two weeks or more are:
Changes in sleep patterns, concentration, weight or eating patterns, demeanour, self-esteem, and desire to live, gastrointestinal problems, headache and backacheSlide10
Types of Depression
Major Depression
The feeling of sad, blue, unhappy, miserable or down in the dumps.
Dysthymia
Chronic type of depression.
Adjustment disorder
Emotional and behavioural reaction that develops within 3 months of a life stress.
Bipolar Disorder
Condition in which people go back and forth between periods of a very good or irritable mood and depression.
The mood swings between mania and depression are very quick.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Episodes of depression that occur during certain times of the year.Slide11
Activity #1
Signs
and Symptoms of Mental Issues
Disorder:
Looks Like:
Feels Like:Slide12
Activity #2
Online you will choose a self assessment test in one of the following categories.
Anxiety Test
Coping Skills Test
Eating Disorders and Emotional Eating Test
Optimism/Pessimism Test
Resilience Test
Self-Esteem Test
Social Anxiety Test
Once you have chosen an assessment test, in your journal, write down the test name and your results. What does it tell you?Slide13
Activity #3
This learning activity will enable you to become more acquainted with various mental health issues and some of their signs and symptoms.
Procedure:
On your own read each scenario and predict the disability.
You will have 10 minutes to figure out which mental health issue your scenario describes. You will also respond to three questions.Slide14
Activity #3 Cont.
From what mental health issue to do think the person described in the scenario is suffering? Provide reasons for your decision (signs, symptoms, and causes)
What advice and assistance would you offer the person in the scenario? Explain
Which health care professionals would best be able to help the person? Give reasonsSlide15
Prevention Strategies
Control your feelings through healthy lifestyle practices can help prevent anxiety.
Deep breathing, relaxation, guided imagery or visualization, yoga, meditation, and calming self talk
Physical exercise
Not a cure but its psychological and physical benefits can improve the symptomsSlide16
Activity #4
Exercises as the Best Preventative Medicine
Research the benefits of exercise and physical activity for mental-emotional health and present findings in different ways.
E.g.
B – Take deep breaths
E – Exercise
A – Attitude
C – Confidence
T – Time
I – Inactive
V – Vigorous
E - Endorphin