MENTAL HEALTH

Mental Illness

Mental Health

Mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes 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 community.”1 It is estimated that only about 17% of U.S adults are considered to be in a state of optimal mental health.2 There is emerging evidence that positive mental health is associated with improved health outcomes.

http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/

Mental Ilness

Mental illness is defined as “collectively all diagnosable mental disorders” or “health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior (or some combination thereof) associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.”2 Depression is the most common type of mental illness, affecting more than 26% of the U.S. adult population.3 It has been estimated that by the year 2020, depression will be the second leading cause of disability throughout the world, trailing only ischemic heart disease.4

Indicators of Mental Health

Emotional well-being such as perceived life satisfaction, happiness,

cheerfulness, peacefulness. Psychological well-being

such as self-acceptance, personal growth including openness to new experiences, optimism, hopefulness, purpose in life, control of one’s environment, spirituality, self-direction, and positive relationships.

Social well-being social acceptance, beliefs in the potential of

people and society as a whole, personal self-worth and usefulness to society, sense of community.

Psychological and Counseling Services

http://www.northkey.org/live/index.asp http://

www.mhanky.org/mha/asp/ResourceDirectoryAgencies.asp

Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati Women Helping Women Brighton Center Catholic Charities Diocese of Covington Family Nurturing Center And ………………

Mind –Body Connection in Wellnes CDC has found a connection.

Strokes Hardening of theHeart disease ArteriesHigh blood pressure Migraines Colitis Insomnia - FatigueIrritability Sexual ProblemsRheumatism Skin conditions Depression Over eating Diabetes AllergiesUlcers Kidney DisordersBreathing problems Increased SmokingAsthma

How Stress Affects Us

Hans Sekye described three distinct stages of

response to stress1. Alarm Stage (hormones from the

Adrenals= flight or fight response)2. State of resistance (body attempts to

adjust)3. State of exhasution (body ‘s energy

becomes depleted with prolong exposure= disease)

http://www.mindmotivations.com/resources/free/stress-test-3

Stress is a Necessary Part of LifeIt’s How We React

Anxiety (mild to panic) Mild is good

Separation anxiety Apathy Regression Denial Withdrawl Substance abuse

Stress – It can make you sick!Fixing Stress

Relaxing Your Mind and Body Yoga Progressive muscle relaxation Mindfulness-based stress reduction Deep breathing Guided Imagery Laughter ( increases creativity, reduces pain,

and speeds healing). Building resilience Soak in a bath tub /music Writing http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/tc/mental-health-problems-and-

mind-body-wellness-mind-body-wellness

Walking Helping others Massage Drinking warm milk (especially before

bed)

Healthy Behavior Inventory

Healthy Behavior Unhealthy Behavior Which are of the most concern? I can address this by following what

action?

Alternative and Complementary Medicine PG 21-23

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) ClearinghouseP.O. Box 7923

Gaithersburg, MD 20898

Phone: 1-888-644-6226(301) 519-3153 for international calls

Fax: 1-866-464-3616 toll-free

TDD: 1-866-464-3615 toll-free

Email: info@nccam.nih.gov

Web Address:

www.nccam.nih.gov/health/clearinghouse (or www.nccaminfo.org/livehelp/ for live help online