Overview
Mental illnesses are biologically based brain
disorders. They cannot be overcome through "will
power" and are not related to a person's "character"
or intelligence.
The economic cost of untreated mental illness is
more than 100 billion dollars each year in the United
States. Mental disorders are the leading cause of
disability (lost years of productive life) in the North
America, Europe and, increasingly, in the world.
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder 40 million Americans (compared
to 19 million in 2001)
Recent study of 63,700 college students found that
five times as many have anxiety disorders as in the
past.
Women are leading the way in new diagnosis,
complicated by societal changes as well as
hormonal changes
** Based on information from Anxiety Disorders Association of America
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Symptoms of Depression
Sad Mood, crying spells, weight loss/gain, appetite
changes, increased or decreased need for sleep, getting
out of bed, poor attendance at work/school, difficulty
concentrating, restlessness, irritability, feelings of
worthlessness or guilt, isolation, fatigue, thoughts of
death or suicide
Symptoms last for at least 2 weeks or longer
Bipolar Disorder
Includes Episodes of Depression and Mania
Depressive episodes last for at least two weeks and
represent a change in functioning
Same criteria as episode of major depression: sad mood, loss of
interest, guilty feelings, energy loss, poor concentration,
increased or decreased appetite, suicidal thoughts
Mania must be present for at least one week to meet criteria
and includes grandiosity, decreased need for sleep
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Bipolar Disorder
Mania (cont.)
-hyper-talkative
-racing thoughts
-easily distracted
-psychomotor agitation
-high risk behaviors.
Link between Pain and
Depression/Anxiety
Pain and Depression have deep connections in the
human brain and many women who experience one
will also feel the other.
Women dealing with chronic pain run three times the
risk of developing depression or anxiety.
Women with depression have three times the risk of
chronic pain.
Questions to Ask
How can I help you?
Did anything occur recently to affect your mood?
How are you feeling right now?
How long have you felt this way?
Have you ever seen a doctor for this?
Do you feel in danger right now? Do you feel like
hurting yourself or anyone else? If yes, ask specific
questions about plan and means to complete plan.
Immediate Detention/CIT
Treatments Available
Medication
ECT
Self Care
Exercise, Nutrition, Therapy for past trauma, etc.
Develop support systems, Break down big tasks into small
Steps, Pace self, Self talk
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