Mental Health Awareness

2. Mental Health
Mental health is the state of well being in which
individual realize his/her own abilities
 Can cope with normal stresses of life
 Can work productively and fruitfully
 Can contribute to his her own community

3. Influence of Mental health
 How We think
 How we interpret events
 Our Capacity to learn
 Our ability to cope with changes, Transition and life
events

4. Mental Illness
 Mental Illness are the health conditions involving
changes in:
 Emotion
 Behavior
 Thinking

5. Symptoms of Mental Illness
 Feeling sad or down
 Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate
 Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt
 Extreme mood changes of highs and lows
 Withdrawal from friends and activities
 Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping
 Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia or
hallucinations
 Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
 Excessive anger, hostility or violence
 Suicidal thinking

6. Causes of Mental Illness
 Your genes and family history
 Your life experiences, such as stress or a history of
abuse, especially if they happen in childhood
 Biological factors such as chemical imbalances in
the brain
 A traumatic brain injury
 Use of alcohol or recreational drugs

7. Prevalence Of Mental Health In
World

8. Anxiety
 Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s
a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to
come.
 For Example:
 The first day of school
 Going to a job interview
 Giving a speech

9. Anxiety Disorder
 If feelings of anxiety are extreme, last for longer than
six months, and are interfering with your life, you
may have an anxiety disorder.
 Anxiety affects 284 million people in the world.
 Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only
36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.
 According to the American psychiatric association,
women are more likely than men to be diagnosed
with an anxiety disorder.

10. Symptoms of general anxiety
 Increased heart rate
 rapid breathing
 Restlessness
 Trouble concentrating
 Difficulty falling asleep
Note: Your anxiety symptoms might be totally
different from someone else’s

11. What are treatments for
anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety falls into two categories:
psychotherapy and medication.
Natural remedies:
 getting enough sleep
 eating a healthy diet
 staying active and working out
 quitting smoking cigarettes, avoiding alcohol
Some food may help too:
 Chamomile
 Turmeric
 dark chocolate
 green tea

12. Panic Attack
 A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear
that triggers severe physical reactions when there is
no real danger or apparent cause.
 Panic attacks can be very frightening. When panic
attacks occur, you might think you're losing control,
having a heart attack or even dying.

13. Symptoms
 A "racing" heart
 Feeling weak, faint, or dizzy
 Shaking
 Tingling or numbness in the hands and fingers
 Feeling sweaty or having chills
 Nausea
 Chest pain or discomfort
 Breathing difficulties, including a "smothering"
sensation or shortness of breath
 A feeling of choking

14. Treatment
 Psychotherapy
 Medications
 Lifestyle and home remedies
o Stick to your treatment plan.
o Join a support group.
o Avoid caffeine, alcohol, smoking and recreational drugs.
o Practice stress management and relaxation techniques.
o Get sufficient sleep.

15. Depression
 Depression is the common mental disorder, characterized
by persistent sadness and the loss of interest in activities
that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to
carry out our daily activities

16. Causes of Depression
 Abuse
 Age
 Death or loss

17. Symptoms
 Feeling of sadness, tearfulness, or hopelessness. Angry
outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small
matters.
 Types:
 Major Depression
 Anxious Distress

18. Treatment
 Medication and psychotherapy are effective for most
people with depression. Your primary care doctor or
psychiatrist can prescribe medications to relive
symptoms

19. Recovery
1. Acceptance
2. Insight
3. Action
4. Self-esteem
5. Healing

20. Self Care
Self-care means taking the time to do things that help
you live well and improve both your physical health
and mental health.
 Get regular exercise
 Eat healthy
 Focus on positivity
 Make sleep a priority
 Stay connected
 Self Love

21. Support / Mental wellbeing
 Listen without making judgments and concentrate on
their needs in that moment.
 Ask them what would help them.
 Reassure and signpost to practical information or
resources.
 Avoid confrontation.
 Ask if there is someone they would like you to contact.
 Encourage them to seek appropriate professional help.
 If they have hurt themselves, make sure they get the first
aid they need.