Mental Health And Mental Health

A mental disorder is a disease that can cause mild to severe disturbances or impairments in behavior or mental wellbeing. These effects may result in the inability of the individual to effectively cope with the demands and pressures of everyday life. There are more than 200 types of different mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, dementia, and schizophrenia, among many others. However, in this paper the main focus will be placed on depression and anxiety.

Mental health as Pilgrim (2005) stated is used positively to indicate a state of psychological wellbeing and negatively to indicate its opposite, or euphemistically to indicate facilities used by, or imposed upon, people with mental problems (pg 3) although Richards (2002) argued the concept of sanity and insanity are relative and may vary according to individual and social perspectives, and illustrated that an acceptable behaviour at an arts festival may not be perceived similar in a private home and that there are times when every one of us could be considered to be in an abnormal state of mind (pg 13-15) and in that regard dispensed the term ‘madness’ which could have emotive meaning, is neither a medical term nor a diagnosis and could

In today’s society mental health has become something that is much more known to individuals and their families. Mental health is something that is as serious as a physical illness but it is still feared and misunderstood by many people including those who are diagnosed with mental illness (Stuart, 2012). Though you cannot see mental illness physically it inside the body and mind and can do just as much damage, if not more. There are many forms of mental illness that include; anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobias and panic disorders. Many individuals with mental health seek help from doctors, nurses and therapist to help overcome the challenges of mental illness (Stuart, 2013). Dealing with a mental health issue is hard enough as it is because many people misunderstand them and they carry a stigma with the mental illness that needs to be overcome by the individual. For those newly diagnosed medications are given to help improve the psychosis, hallucinations and major depressive disorder with great success, but for many the medication that is given has a side effect that makes the patient gain large amounts of weight throughout treatment (Kabinoff, Toalson,Masure,Healey,Mcquire & Hay., 2003). Not only are you dealing with stress from being diagnosed with a mental illness and learning to cope but now you are also given the stress of caring extra weight around and having people judge you because of

Mental health in Utah has and continues to be the forefront of concern for many throughout the state. The reasons it is such a hot bed issue is due the staggering statistics that come out every year showing Utah as one of the leading states for mental health issues per capita. One article in particular had a report that showed survey results done by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the NDSUH. They found that 22.4 percent of the Adult population here in Utah had a mental disorder in 2014 (CROFTS,2014 ). With the unfortunate trend of mental health issues being a problem in Utah, it comes without a doubt that other issues start to arise such as care for these individuals suffering from these problems. There are many agencies and programs as well professionals who fight everyday in hopes of curbing this epidemic but it is without saying that they too face dilemmas in their line of work. With the sheer number of problems as outlined above, Utah faces an uphill battle for the well being of its literal mental health. This calls for a larger number of professionals combating this epidemic. The questions of moral and ethical responsibilities now become a talking point. To begin I want to state that due to the complexities of the subject it would not be productive, in my opinion, to discuss why we have such a high level mental health issues in our state. The motive for exploring these concerns of patient confidentiality is because of what I believe to be the many

Mental health. Mental health is a facet of health that has historically been associated with negative stigmas. Stigmas such as: “he’s weak”, “she’s dramatic” or “they’re faking it to get attention”. These views became so deeply rooted in the minds of many that they became truths as opposed to opinions. Unfortunately, such opinions have led to life difficulties, up to and including death. These difficulties were due to people feeling that their problem would not be taken seriously or that no one would understand or care about their issue or concern. Thankfully, in recent times there has been a large push to end the stigmas surrounding mental health. These movements have positively affected colleagues and friends, as well as, myself. These movements

Mood and anxiety disorders are the leading cause of disability, in 2012 alone one in five Australians ages 16 – 85 years of age experience a mental illness in any year (Black Dog Institute, 2016). Anxiety and depression have been seen to be the most common mental illnesses, which consequently often occur in combination to one another (Black Dog Institute, 2016). With evidence mounting on the benefits of exercise in respects to mental health disorders, there is little information on the prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders in athletes when they are in stressful situations, in particular during and post injury. Whereby, an athlete is defined as a person who is proficient in a particular sport and has reached a sub-elite or elite level (Merriam-Webster,

Practicing these skills will help athletes to use their psychological skills training in competition. Future research in this topic would help assist the sport psychologists to teach their athletes the benefits of using the psychological skills not only in rehabilitation, but also in competition. By doing this, athletes are better rounded in their sport and are able to overcome obstacles that may hinder their chance at success. Competition is the part in sport that can make or break an athlete. Research can advance the field of sport psych by finding ways to better the athlete mentally, rather than

1.Prevalence is the number of cases of disease in a given population* and is defined with epidemiological data. Mental health is a person’s psychological well-being. Associated diseases have become increasingly prevalent in Australia over the past decade, with a recent advertisement by the ABC highlighting that 50% of Australians will experience a mental illness. Mental illness is responsible for the third largest burden of disease in Australia, making it a priority.

Perhaps you have witnessed the countless times when an athlete was injured and within seconds, was encircled by a collective group of trainers and team doctors. Or perhaps you have heard about the athlete who was assisted off the field, diagnosed, treated and sent to physical therapy; often to return miraculously in a week or two. Yet when that same athlete has a mental disorder, there is no armada of medical personnel, but rather an athlete often left abandoned. Sports, too often, are concealed to hide deeply rooted mental health issues. The better the athlete, the more desperate they are to reach the next level; the less likely they will reach out for help. The abiding irony is that athletes--our indestructible gladiators, our iron-clad

World Health Organization (WHO, 2014) defines Mental health as 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. Whereas Mental illnesses (MI) are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood or behavior associated with significant distress and impaired functioning (Health Canada, 2012). MI affects people of all ages, educational and income levels and cultures. Example of MI includes depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, eating disorders and addictive behaviors. According to Center for addiction and Mental Health (CAMH, 2009) 2% of the total population in the world are affected by serious MI. Moreover, Public Health Agency Canada (PHAC, 2012) claims that 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a MI in their lifetime and remaining 4 will have a friend, family member or colleague who suffers from mental illness. It is a well-known and accepted statistic 20% of people with mental disorders have a co-occurring substance use problem (PHAC,2012).

According to a recent study by the National Institute of Mental Health, it was revealed that 13% of African American women suffer from depression at some point in their life, a number higher than the general population (Ward, Wiltshire, Detry, & Brown, 2013). Mood and Anxiety disorders such as Depression are experienced by black women from all walks of life, especially those from low Socioeconomic backgrounds. Due to a variety of factors black women are more likely to report psychological disturbances and experience Chronic Morbidity associated with depression than whites (Woods-Giscombe, Robinson, Carthon, Devane-Johnson, & Corbie-Smith, 2016).

According to Markser there is a common idea that only emotionally strong athletes can compete at the professional level and therefore, mental disorders do not occur in professional athletes (Markser, 2011). However, it can be concluded that there are just as many cases of mental disorders in professional athletes as there are in the general public (Markser, 2011). Anxiety disorders are common amongst both gender athletes, and are acknowledged in the sport psychology field (Markser, 2011). Eating disorders are also subject to a lot of research in this field (Markser, 2011). It has been documented that 15% of female athletes that take part in an aesthetic sport suffer from anorexia or bulimia (Markser, 2011). It can also be stated that athletes that take part in endurance sports or sports where weight is an important factor, are at a higher risk of suffering from eating disorders (Markser, 2011). 23% of athletes who have reported taking anabolic steroids also report symptoms of bipolar disorder, and 12% report symptoms of psychotic disorders (Markser, 2011). Depression is the most common mental disorder of athletes (Markser, 2011). It is approximately just as common a mental disorder amongst athletes as it is in the general public (Markser, 2011). Rigorous exercise can contribute to depression, but also positively affect it (Markser, 2011). Regular physical

Mental health is all about how we think, feel and behave. It refers to our cognitive, and/or our emotional wellbeing. It describes a sense of wellbeing. Mental health ‘problems’ or ‘difficulties’ are terms used to describe temporary reactions to a painful event, stress, or systems of drug or alcohol use, lack of sleep or physical illness. It can also be used to describe long-term psychiatric conditions, which may have significant effects on an individual’s functioning. Some of the most common mental health problems are; anxiety, depression, psychosis, mania, schizophrenia, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, OCD. A qualified clinician should only diagnose such conditions. Anxiety and depression feature as the two

The study of mental health in our country has been around for over 100 years. The definition of mental health in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) has changed in all five of the editions. In the 1st edition: reflected a psychodynamic approach and the disorders were classified on the basis of presumed causes otherwise, known as organic brain dysfunction or socio-environmental stressors (1952). In the 2nd edition, it focuses on description and a precise categorization, eliminating the prior focus in the 1st edition (1968). In the 3rd edition of the DSM, it rejected the psychodynamic, due to the scientifically based medical model (1980) and lastly, the 5th edition reflects categorization of DSM III; hardly ever mentioning the causes. Mental health can also be defined as our emotional, psychological, and social well-being and how we think, feel, and act. Also, it helps us understand how we handle stress, relate to others, as well as, the choices we make. Mental health difficulties can be found in every race, ethnic group, socio-economic class, religious background, nationality, ability, gender, and also in people of different sexual orientations. Mental health can affect a person at every stage of life, from childhood to adolescence and through adulthood. Some of the causal factors for mental health issues are biological, life experiences or family history.

Mental health has become a pervasive topic in society. According to Mary Jo Thomas, mental health is defined as a “state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships with other people, and the ability to adapt to change and cope with adversity” (Thomas). In essence, Thomas describes how the role of mental health and stability supports daily life. One in five adults have a mental health condition, which equates to forty million Americans affected by disorders, ranging from mild to severe (State of Mental). Currently, there is no one cure for treating mental illness; however, there are many different forms of treatment available (Psychiatry Admits It). Over 64.8% of mental health patients receive treatment treatment over time, but the treatment remains delayed and inadequate (Mental