Precious Makiyi Mental Health Presentation

8/3/2019 Precious Makiyi Mental Health Presentation

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Mental Health Awareness Training

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Presentation by precious Makiyi CoM

MHS President Mental Health Ireland


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Overall Course Aims

To increase attendees understanding of mental healthdifficulties

To explore issues regarding mental health in the

assessment and management of need and risk

To promote awareness and discussion of key issuessuch as jargon, stereotypes, stigma and diversity

To increase staff confidence in working with offenderswith mental health problems and referring them to localspecialist mental health services


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MANAGING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH


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What is Mental Health?

When we hear the term mental health, many of usthink of mental illness. Mental health is far morethan the absence of mental illness and has to do

with many aspects of our lives including:

How we feel about ourselves

How we feel about others How we are able to meet the demands of life.


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How do I manage my mental health?

The most important thing is to develop a healthylifestyle.

The following suggestions may prove helpful:

To enjoy good mental health, it is essential tomaintain a realistic but positive view of one self.The way we view ourselves has a direct bearingon what we believe which can effectrelationships and our expectations of the world.
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Continuum of Mental Health and Illness

Optimal Mental Wellness Serious Mental Illness


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Self Esteem

When we hold ourselves in high self esteem, we can live

comfortably with both our strengths and weaknesses because we

accept and respect ourselves.

We have the ability to:

Feel secure

Trust ourselves and others

Enjoy life

Accept credit for what we do

Feel confident

Be decisive Be assertive

Communicate effectively

Respect self and others.


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SELF ESTEEM

Tips for positive self esteem:

Take time out for yourself, exercise and eathealthily on a daily basis

Set regular achievable goals by deciding whatyou want

Replace negative self talk and self doubt withencouraging and positive messages like I can,I will, I am able, I will succeed

Develop positive attitudes.


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DIET

Our brain needs a constant flow of energyin the form of glucose to nourish themillions of cells. However, glucose alonecannot sustain us and we need a supply of

other ingredients such as vitamins,minerals, essential fats and protein. Somefoods can be high in fuel or energy but low

in these essential ingredients.


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What we eat has a major affect on ourgeneral health both physically and

mentally. Achieving balance in our diet isimportant.

Where possible eat a variety of freshly

prepared nutritious foods.

Some people find that their mood effectstheir appetite, comfort eating when feeling

low or bored, or having no appetite whenfeeling anxious or depressed.


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Tips for a healthy diet:

Eat a variety of foods meat, fish, vegetables,fruit

Eat plenty of carbohydrates for energy bread,potatoes, rice, pasta

Restrict fatty and sugary foods chips, biscuits,chocolate, fizzy drinks

A regular intake of vitamin B & C can helpcombat stress.
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Tips for a healthy diet:

Vitamin B can be found in green leafy vegetables, wholemeal bread and butter. Vitamin C can be found in freshfruit, orange juice, blackberries.

A high fibre diet helps to cleanse the system wholewheat, bran, vegetables.

Drink plenty of fresh water. Too much tea and coffeeover stimulates the system.

Try to avoid rushed meals. Sit down, relax and enjoyyour meal.

Remember eating should be a pleasant experience.


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SLEEP

We spend approximately one third of ourlives asleep. Along with food, water andshelter, sleep is essential for normalfunctioning.

The amount of nightly sleep that werequire varies from person to person.

Although there is no normal length of

good nights sleep for a given age group,sleeping requirements generally decreasewith age.


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Adults sleep on average between 7 to 8hours each night. The quality of sleep isalso important for a person to wake feelingrefreshed and rested.

The function of sleep is to let the

body repair itself both physically andmentally.


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Tips to help you sleep:

Take some gentle outdoor exercise early in the day

Avoid tea, coffee, nicotine and alcohol for at least 4 6hours before bed

Have a warm milky drink

Take a warm bath before bed

Make sure that the bedroom is quiet and comfortable

Have a light snack before bedtime

Listen to some gentle music

Try getting up and going to bed at the same time everyday so that your body has a routine

Some light reading can help

Make sure that you are warm.


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Tips for good communication:

Adopt a relaxed posture

Make eye contact and speak slowly

Try not to become too self conscious

Listen carefully to what is being said or asked

If you are not clear, ask the person to repeat thequestion

Dont feel the need to fill silences in conversation

When making inquiries try some open questions (open

questions cannot be answered with a simple yes or no) If something comes out the wrong way, say so and

correct it


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Humour is a great communications tool

Some people may find it easier to use the phone

Remember, silence is o.k.dont be afraid of it

Become involved with a sport or project in yourarea having a shared interest is the best way

to open conversation. If you are concerned about your health,

relationships or have financial worries, talk tosomeone you can trust and feel comfortable with

a close friend, a family member or your doctor.


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How we feel about ourselves has a directbearing on how we relate to others.

Having healthy, satisfying relationships isimportant. Some basic ingredients aretrust, honesty and respect these features

are mutual and two-way. Friends andfamily members can be a great source ofcomfort and support in times of distress.

Remember the best way to make friends is to be one.

Alcohol is widely used in many cultures as

a means to relax and


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Relationships

How we feel about ourselves has a directbearing on how we relate to others.Having healthy, satisfying relationships is

important. Some basic ingredients aretrust, honesty and respect these featuresare mutual and two-way. Friends and

family members can be a great source ofcomfort and support in times of distress.

Remember the best way to make friends is

to be one.


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Alcohol and Tobacco/Nicotine

Alcohol is widely used in many cultures as a means torelax and enjoy a social occasion, and has become anintegral part of modern living but alcohol is not necessaryin order to develop social relationships.

The early warning signs of alcohol dependance areimportant to note. When a person loses control over theirdrinking, they can often become defensive or secretiveabout the extent of their problem. The sensitive buthonest support of friends and family is essential if

alcohol abuse is to be successfully addressed.

Alcohol should never be taken with medication. Neverdrink and drive. Consult your doctor or pharmacist foradvice on the safe use of alcohol.


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Smoking is harmful to your health.

The dangers associated with cigarette smoking are wellknown, Smoking is known to lead to an increased risk ofcancer, heart and lung disease.

Other unpleasant effects include discoloring of fingersand teeth; an increase in your pulse and blood pressure;a stale odor on your breath, hair and clothes.

Cigarette smoking can effect the health of other familymembers especially children (passive smoking).

Addiction to nicotine can make giving up difficult but itis never too late to try. There is help available fromprofessionals like prof. Bandawe ( clinical psychologist) ifyou would like to quit.

Smoking


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Exercise

Exercise helps to reduce stress and work off muscletension.

Physical activity is known to stimulate the release ofendorphins (a brain chemical) which gives a naturalfeeling of health and well being.

Start gently and build up to a pattern of 20 minutes perday of exercise.

A brisk walk can be a good starting point.

Taking part in sport also improves your social circle andcan be a great way to meet new friends with a commoninterest.


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Relaxation

As life becomes busy and hectic, finding time torelax is difficult. Take at least 20 minutes a dayfor relaxation.

Always plan your time to relax, otherwise it maynot happen.

Relaxation can be a few moments of quietnessor simply enjoying a hobby or interest.

There are many relaxation techniques for you todiscover, see which one suits you best.


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World mental health day2011: Top 5 issues

Cultivate relationships: A few long-term stablerelationships where you can be yourself to thecore, express your deepest vulnerabilities and

emotions, be loved and accepted for who youare and reciprocate in a similar manner towardsthe other person are crucial. Building andholding on to a close reciprocal relationship is

the best way to attain mental health. Mental,psychological and behavioral disorders are oftencaused by failed relational needs.
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De-stress: Stress is a pervasive reality of ourlife and a big precipitating cause ofpsychological, behavioral and mental illnesses.

People ruminate and panic over work deadlines,household chores, home loans, children'sstudies, gym schedules, weekend and holidayplans. We are always running after deadlines in

all spheres of our life. A sound way to attainmental health is to de-stress. You need to havea time slot everyday in which when you can justlaze around and waste time the way you wish to,

without any guilt.


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Face negativity: You may have been told ahundred times to distract yourself from negativeand painful thoughts, to smile when you wish to

mourn. Just do away with this advice. I haveseen this advice ruining mental health for manypeople. Negative and painful emotions are animportant part of us, we need to face and

embrace them otherwise they continue to hauntus by causing various psychological andbehavioral disorders.


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Consult a psychologist: In case you ever feelanxious, depressed or confused and are unableto handle things on your own do not hesitate in

consulting an expert. In my experience peoplelose out on their mental health not because theyhave a problem but because they continue todeny it. It is absolutely human to have a

psychological, behavioral or mental problem.Expert guidance from a psychologist can nip theproblem in the bud and save you the agony ofmental illness.
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Part III Section 35: Remand to Hospitalfor Report on Mental Condition

Allows detention for a maximum of 12 weeks imposed initially for28 days then renewable for 28 days at a time

Crown Court patient awaiting trial for an imprisonable offence

Magistrates Court patient convicted of an imprisonable offence butnot yet sentenced

Not subject to consent to treatment provisions under the Act but canbe treated with the patients consent or under common law

Leave and discharge can only be granted by the court


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Mental health misconceptions

Mental health is not misala


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END OF PRESENTATION,GOOD NIGHT!!!

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