Roadblocks to
Mental Health Wellness
COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH
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What is a Mental Health
Disorder?
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Mental Health Disorders
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• Mood disorders:
 Major depressive disorder
 Dysthymic disorder
 Bipolar disorder
• Suicide
• Schizophrenia
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Mental Health Disorders
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 Anxiety disorders:
 Panic disorder
 Obsessive-compulsive disorder
 Post-traumatic stress disorder
 Generalized anxiety disorder
 Phobias
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Mental Health Disorders
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• Eating disorders:
 Anorexia nervosa
 Bulimia nervosa
 Binge-eating disorder
 Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
 Autism
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Mental Health Disorders
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• Personality disorders:
 Antisocial personality disorder
 Avoidant personality disorder
 Borderline personality disorder
 Histrionic personality disorder
 Narcissistic personality disorder
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Somatoform Disorders
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Types of somatoform disorders:
 Body dysmorphic disorder
 Conversion disorder
 Hypochondriasis (Hypochondria)
 Pain disorder
 Somatization disorder
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Dissociative Disorders
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Types of dissociative disorders:
 Dissociative amnesia
 Dissociative fugue
 Dissociative identity disorder (Multiple personality
disorder)
 Depersonalization disorder
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Substance-Related Disorders
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Major types of substance-related disorders:
 Alcohol-related disorder
 Amphetamine-related disorder
 Cannabis-related disorder
 Cocaine-related disorder
 Hallucinogen-related disorder
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Substance-Related Disorders
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Major types of substance-related disorders:
 Nicotine-related disorder
 Opioid-related disorder
 Phencyclidine-related disorder
 Sedative-related disorder
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Individuals Affected by Mental Illness
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO),
there are approximately four to five hundred million
individuals affected by a mental illness.
(click on picture)
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Global Study Finds Mental Illness Widespread
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Roadblocks to Mental Illness
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 The National Institute of Mental Health says that
one in four U.S. adults will suffer from a diagnosable
mental illness per year.
 One in 10 will have a mood disorder
 Many will go untreated for many reasons
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Individual Differences
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 Culture
 Religion
 Ethnic
 Education
 Physical
 Income
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Fear and Embarrassment
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 People may be embarrassed to admit they have a
problem and are hesitant to get help.
 They may be concerned that if “work” finds out,
they could lose their job.
 People may fear or
mistrust the treatment.
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Culture
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 Language barriers-
People not speaking English very well may not know
where to go for help.
 Biased-
Some cultures and religions are against
seeking mental health treatment. Some countries
see mental illness as a weakness or something
shameful.
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Dealing with Problem Situations and Behaviors
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• Aggressive behavior
• Boundary violations
• Noncompliance
• Seclusion
• Self-destructive
behaviors
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Living in Denial
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It may be difficult for people with mental illnesses
to recognize that they have a problem. If they don’t
see themselves as being mentally unhealthy, they
won’t seek out help.
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Finances
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 Treatment can be expensive
 Managed health care or Medicare/Medicaid
may not cover the treatment
 Rural areas may not have facilities where patients
can get help at reduced rates
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Wellness Recovery Actions
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Treatment Modalities
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 Medication
 Prescribed by psychiatrist
 Monitored
 Formulary should contain a range of psychiatric medications
 Overall therapy program
 Emergency services
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Special Units and Inpatient
 Special housing for more intense treatment
 Transfer to psychiatric hospital or facility
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Responding to a Mental Health Crisis
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How to Recognize and Manage the Signs and
Symptoms of Mental Illness
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What Can Be Done?
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 Increase public awareness of illnesses and treatment.
 Make treatments appropriate for age,
gender, race and culture.
 Ensure parity in the way services are provided.
 Provide culturally sensitive mental health care workers.
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What Can Be Done?
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 Provide community–based approaches to
treatment.
 Reduce financial barriers to treatment.
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Wellness Recovery Action Planning
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Mental Health Matters
(click on link)
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Seven Ways to Overcome Your Mental Health
Roadblocks
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Overcoming Your Mental Health Roadblocks
(click on link)
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Questions?
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References and Resources
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Images:
Microsoft Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft.
Textbooks:
Barry, Patricia D., Mental health and mental illness. Seventh Edition, Lippincott, 2002. Print.
Kasschau, R.A. (2002). Understanding psychology. New York: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill School Publishing Co.
Websites:
Barriers to Mental Health Treatment
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, as many as one in four U.S. adults will suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder
in a given year.
http://www.ehow.com/health/mental-health/mental-illness-treatments/
Center for Mental Health Disparities | University of Louisville
Teaches the importance of cultural awareness, knowledge and skill when interacting with racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
www.mentalhealthdisparities.org
Global Study Finds Mental Illness Widespread
Anxiety and depression are common and go untreated.
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/5111202/ns/health-mental_health/t/global-study-finds-mental-illness-widespread/#.U18z2PldXT8
Health Central
Seven ways to overcome your mental health roadblocks.
http://www.healthcentral.com/schizophrenia/cf/slideshows/7-ways-to-overcome-your-mental-health-roadblocks#slide=1
National Institute of Mental Health
The Numbers Count: Mental Disorders in America.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-numbers-count-mental-disorders-in-america/index.shtml#Intro
/
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References and Resources
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Understanding Mental Illness.
http://www.samhsa.gov/mentalhealth/understanding_mentalillness.aspx
World Health Organization
Building Back Better: Sustainable Mental Health Care After Emergencies
http://www.who.int/mental_health/emergencies/building_back_better/en
Technology:
TED talk-Vikram Patel
“Mental health for all by involving all”
http://www.ted.com/talks/vikram_patel_mental_health_for_all_by_involving_all.html
YouTube:
Mental Health Matters – Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP)
Wellness Recovery Action Planning, or WRAP, is an evidence-based system that is used worldwide by people who are
dealing with mental health and other kinds of wellness challenges. It is a unique form of mental health support in
that is peer-led and self-directed.
http://youtu.be/LdZ4bmwY9G4
Responding to a Mental Health Crisis
A valuable teaching aid – for individuals, families, communities, law enforcement officials – to recognize and
manage the signs and symptoms of mental illness.
http://youtu.be/fflQf-T155o
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