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October is mental health month. Presentation by: cora howard OCD: What is it? OCD- obsessive-compulsive disorder Definition: a mental disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations Types of OCD:
Presentation by: cora howard
OCD- obsessive-compulsive disorder Definition: a mental disorder in which people have unwanted and repeated thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations Types of OCD: Contamination, Symmetry, Checking, Hoarding, Intrusive Thoughts, Hair Pulling Trichotillomania (TTM), Skin Pricking – Excoriation, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) ETC.
Medication: includes Anti-depressants such as
fluvoxamine fluoxetine sertraline paroxetine citalopram clomipramine escitalopram venlafaxine
Common Side effects:
Severe side effects:
still
“Medication Side Effects.” Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) | OCD-UK, www.ocduk.org/overcoming-ocd/medication/medication-side-effects/. “Medications for OCD.” International OCD Foundation, iocdf.org/about-ocd/treatment/meds/. “Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 17 Sept. 2016, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obsessive-compulsive-disorder/symptom s-causes/syc-20354432.
Depression, otherwise known to some as MDD (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that affects the way a person feels and acts. Symptoms: Feeling sad or having a depressed mood Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much Loss of energy or increased fatigue Increase in purposeless physical activity Feeling worthless or guilty Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions Thoughts of death or suicide
Where does it come from?: Biochemistry: Differences in certain chemicals in the brain may contribute to symptoms of depression. Genetics: Depression can run in families. For example, if one identical twin has depression, the other has a 70 percent chance of having the illness sometime in life. Personality: People with low self-esteem, who are easily overwhelmed by stress,
depression. Environmental factors: Continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse or poverty may make some people more vulnerable to depression.
Medication: Anti-depressants (117) Psychotherapy, or “talk therapy,” is sometimes used alone for treatment of mild depression; for moderate to severe depression, psychotherapy is often used in along with antidepressant medications Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be effective in treating
CBT helps a person to recognize distorted thinking and then change behaviors and thinking.
1. Call the crisis hotline 2. Call 911 3. Go to the nearest emergency room 4. Talk to someone/tell someone 5. Think things over
“List of Depression Medications (117 Compared).” Drugs.com, Drugs.com, www.drugs.com/condition/depression.html. “What Is Depression?” Warning Signs of Mental Illness, www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/depression/what-is-depression. “Depression Hotline Number.” Mental Help Early Childhood Cognitive Development Language Development Comments, www.mentalhelp.net/articles/depression-hotline/.
Definition: the fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.
disease that is manifested by compulsive substance use despite harmful consequence.
using a certain substance, such as alcohol or drugs, to the point that it takes over their life.
they know it will cause problems. Yet a number
people can recover from addiction and lead normal, productive lives.
A great deal of time is spent using substances or engaging in the problematic behavior. The inability to cut back or quit using or engaging in the behavior. A strong desire to use or engage in the behavior. An inability to fulfill obligations at school, work, or home. Relationship or social problems resulting from use or behavior. Previously enjoyed hobbies are abandoned in favor of use or behavior. Tolerance to the substance or behavior. Withdrawal symptoms upon cessation of use or behavior.
What Is Addiction?, www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/addiction/what-is-addiction. “Types of Addiction.” Addiction Treatment, www.addiction-treatment.com/research/types-of-addictions/. “8 Types of Addictions (and How They Are Treated).” Recovery.org.uk, www.recovery.org.uk/addiction/types-of-addictions/.
Definition: habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep. Who does it affect: everyone Causes: stress, jet lag, poor sleep habits, eating too late in the evening, not sleeping on a regular schedule, due to work or travel Medical causes: mental health disorders, medications (such as antidepressants or pain medications), conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and asthma chronic pain,restless leg syndrome, obstructive sleep apnea
Sleeping medication(such as)
“Drugs to Treat Insomnia.” WebMD, WebMD, www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/insomnia-medications. “Insomnia: Health Effects, Factors, and Diagnosis.” Healthline, Healthline Media, www.healthline.com/health/insomnia-concerns. “Treatments for Insomnia: Medication, Lifestyle, and More.” Healthline, Healthline Media, www.healthline.com/health/insomnia-treatments.
apprehension about what’s to come.
Types:
Symptoms:
asleep
Signs:
Natural remedies:
“Medical Information and Health Advice You Can Trust.” Healthline, Healthline Media, www.healthline.com/. Jovanovic, Tanja, et al. “Anxiety - What Is Anxiety & How To Treat It.” Anxiety.org, 30 Aug. 2018, www.anxiety.org/what-is-anxiety. Team, The MNT Editorial. “Anxiety: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments.” Medical News Today, MediLexicon International, 12 Dec. 2017, www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/anxiety.
disorders.
Reference: Patel, Arti. “Photographer Captures The Haunting Reality Of What Mental Disorders Look Like.” HuffPost Canada, HuffPost Canada, 19 Oct. 2016, www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/01/27/living-with-mental-disorders_n_9089996.html.