"A mental disorder, also referred to as a mental illness or psychiatric disorder, is a behavioral or mental pattern that causes significant distress or impairment of personal functioning. A mental disorder is also characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior."
This topic covers the basics of mental health, including different mental health disorders, symptoms, and risk factors.
What is Mental Health: This topic broadly covers the definition of mental health, the concept of well-being, and the characteristics of good mental health.
Common Mental Health Disorders: It covers common mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders, their causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
The Stigma of Mental Illness: This topic deals with the negative stereotypes associated with mental illness, its impact on individuals, families, and society, and ways to combat the stigma.
Mental Health and Physical Health Connection: It covers the relationship between mental health and physical health, the impact of physical illness on mental health, and vice versa.
Mental Health Screening and Assessments: This topic discusses the various tools and methods used for mental health screening, assessments, and diagnosis.
Mental Health Treatment Options: It covers different treatment options such as therapy, medication, self-help, and lifestyle changes, and their effectiveness in addressing mental health concerns.
Coping Mechanisms: It covers various coping strategies that individuals can use to navigate the challenges of mental illness, including mindfulness, meditation, exercise, and social support.
Mental Health in Specific Populations: This topic deals with the unique mental health challenges faced by specific populations such as children, adolescents, older adults, and marginalized groups.
Suicide Prevention: It covers the warning signs of suicide, prevention strategies, and resources available for individuals struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Mental Health Advocacy: This topic discusses the importance of mental health advocacy, the role of advocates, and ways to advocate for better mental health policies and services.
Resilience Building: It covers various ways to build resilience in individuals, including developing a positive mindset, identifying personal strengths, and managing stress effectively.
Substance Use and Mental Health: This topic deals with the connection between substance use and mental health, the impact of substance abuse on mental health, and the treatment options available.
Trauma and Mental Health: This topic covers the impact of trauma on mental health, including PTSD, and the treatment approaches available.
Workplace and Mental Health: This topic covers the mental health challenges faced by workers, including burnout, stress, and workplace bullying, and ways to promote mental well-being in the workplace.
Cultural Competence in Mental Health: This topic discusses the importance of cultural competence in mental health, the impact of culture on mental health, and ways to promote culturally sensitive and responsive care.
Self-Awareness: Understanding one's own emotions, thoughts, and behavior patterns.
Stress Management: Knowing how to cope with stress and anxiety through various techniques like breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation.
Positive Thinking: Focusing on positive aspects and maintaining a positive attitude towards life.
Emotional Regulation: Regulating emotions and controlling impulsive reactions.
Assertiveness: Communicating effectively in a confident and clear way, expressing personal needs and boundaries.
Resilience: Ability to adapt and cope with adversities, setbacks, or challenges.
Empathy: Ability to understand and feel the emotions of others.
Social Connection: Building and maintaining positive relationships with family, friends, and others.
Self-Care: Taking care of oneself both physically and mentally.
Self-Compassion: Showing kindness and compassion to oneself during difficult situations.
Mindfulness: Being aware of the present moment and accepting it without judgment.
Goal Setting: Setting realistic goals and working towards achieving them.
Time Management: Managing time effectively to balance responsibilities and priorities.
Sleep Hygiene: Maintaining a healthy sleep routine to ensure adequate rest and rejuvenation.
Problem-Solving: Analyzing situations and developing effective solutions through critical thinking and decision-making.
Coping Skills: Knowing how to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges.
Communication Skills: Expressing oneself effectively and actively listening to others.
Boundaries: Setting clear and healthy boundaries with others.
Anger Management: Controlling and channeling anger in a positive way.
"It is usually associated with distress or impairment in important areas of functioning."
"Such disorders may be diagnosed by a mental health professional, usually a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist."
"The causes of mental disorders are often unclear. Theories may incorporate findings from a range of fields."
"Theories may incorporate findings from a range of fields. Mental disorders are usually defined by a combination of how a person behaves, feels, perceives, or thinks. This may be associated with particular regions or functions of the brain, often in a social context."
"A mental disorder is one aspect of mental health. Cultural and religious beliefs, as well as social norms, should be taken into account when making a diagnosis."
"In 2019, common mental disorders around the globe include depression, which affects about 264 million people; bipolar disorder, which affects about 45 million; dementia, which affects about 50 million; and schizophrenia and other psychoses, which affect about 20 million people."
"Services are based in psychiatric hospitals or in the community, and assessments are carried out by mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and clinical social workers."
"Treatments are provided by various mental health professionals. Psychotherapy and psychiatric medication are two major treatment options."
"Other treatments include lifestyle changes, social interventions, peer support, and self-help."
"In a minority of cases, there might be involuntary detention or treatment."
"Prevention programs have been shown to reduce depression."
"Neurodevelopmental disorders include, i.a. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and intellectual disability, of which onset occurs early in the developmental period."
"Stigma and discrimination can add to the suffering and disability associated with mental disorders, leading to various social movements attempting to increase understanding and challenge social exclusion."
"A mental disorder, also referred to as a mental illness or psychiatric disorder..."
"Assessments are carried out by mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, and clinical social workers, using various methods such as psychometric tests but often relying on observation and questioning."
"Services are based in psychiatric hospitals or in the community..."
"A mental disorder is also characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior."
"Such features may be persistent, relapsing and remitting, or occur as single episodes."
"...leading to various social movements attempting to increase understanding and challenge social exclusion."