Name : Aleena Mariya Sebastian

Cornell Notes Sheet Roll No : 2041041

Class : 1BCA-A
Topic : Mental Health

QUESTIONS NOTES
 Mental health refers to cognitive,
behavioural, and emotional well-
being.
 How people think, feel and behave.
 People sometimes use the term to
mean the absence of a mental
1.) What is mental disorder.
health?  According to WHO mental health is
a state of well-being in which an
individual realizes his or her own
abilities, can cope with the normal
stresses of life, can work
productively, and is able to make a
contribution to his or her
community.
1.) Anxiety Disorders
 According to the Anxiety and
Depression Association of America,
anxiety disorders are the most
common type of mental illness.
 People with these conditions have
2.) What are the severe fear or anxiety, which relates
to certain objects or situations.
common mental health Most people with an anxiety
disorder will try to avoid exposure
disorders? to whatever triggers their anxiety.
 Examples of anxiety disorders
include:
 Generalized anxiety disorder
(GAD)
 Panic disorders
 Phobias
 Obsessive-compulsive
disorder (OCD)
 Post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD)

2.) Mood disorders

 People may also refer to mood
 disorders as affective disorders or
depressive disorders.
 People with these conditions have
significant changes in mood,
generally involving either mania,
which is a period of high energy and
elation, or depression. Examples of
mood disorders include:
 Major depression
 Bipolar disorder
 Seasonal affective disorder
(SAD)

3.) Schizophrenia disorders

 It is a highly complex condition.
 Signs of schizophrenia typically
develop between the ages of 16 and
30 years, according to the NIMH.
The individual will have thoughts
that appear fragmented, and they
may also find it hard to process
information.
 Schizophrenia has negative and
positive symptoms. Positive
symptoms include delusions,
thought disorders, and
hallucinations. Negative symptoms
include withdrawal, lack of
motivation, and a flat or
inappropriate mood.

 There are various methods for

managing mental health problems.
Treatment is highly individual, and
what works for one person may not
3.)What are the various work for another.
treatment methods for  Treatments can include:
 Psychotherapy, or talking therapies
managing mental health This type of treatment takes a
psychological approach to treating
problems? mental illness. Cognitive behavioural
therapy, exposure therapy, and
dialectical behaviour therapy are
examples.
 Medication
Some people take prescribed
 medications, such as antidepressants,
antipsychotics, and anxiolytic drugs.
 Self-help
A person coping with mental health
difficulties will usually need to make
changes to their lifestyle to facilitate
wellness.

Some of the early signs of mental health

disorders are as follows :
 Withdrawing from friends, family,
and colleagues
 Avoiding activities that they would
normally enjoy
4.)What are the early  Sleeping too much or too little
signs of mental health  Eating too much or too little
 Having consistently low energy
disorder?  Using mood-altering substances,
including alcohol and nicotine, more
frequently
 Displaying negative emotions
 Being unable to complete daily
tasks, such as getting to work or
cooking a meal
 Thinking of causing physical harm to
themselves or others

SUMMARY:
Mental health refers to cognitive, behavioural, and emotional well-being. It is all about
how people think, feel, and behave. People sometimes use the term “mental health” to
mean the absence of a mental disorder. Mental health can affect daily living,
relationships, and physical health. Conditions such as stress, depression, and anxiety can
all affect mental health and disrupt a person’s routine. Although the term mental health is
in common use, many conditions that doctors recognize as psychological disorders have
physical roots.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO): “Mental health is a state of well-
being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal
stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to his or her
community.”
In 2017, an estimated 11.2 million adults in the U.S., or about 4.5% of adults, had a severe
psychological condition, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Everyone has some risk of developing a mental health disorder, no matter their age, sex,
income, or ethnicity. In the U.S. and much of the developed world, mental disorders are
one of the leading causes of disability. A large proportion of people with a mental health
disorder have more than one condition at a time. The researchers also explained the
difference in the availability and quality of mental health treatment for certain groups in
terms of modifiable factors, which can change over time, and nonmodifiable factors,
which are permanent. The most common types of mental illness are as follows:
anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia disorders. There is no physical test or
scan that reliably indicates whether a person has developed a mental illness.
There are various methods for managing mental health problems. Treatment is highly
individual, and what works for one person may not work for another.
A person coping with mental health difficulties will usually need to make changes to their
lifestyle to facilitate wellness. Such changes might include reducing alcohol intake,
sleeping more, and eating a balanced, nutritious diet. People may need to take time away
from work or resolve issues with personal relationships that may be causing damage to
their mental health. Having a support network, whether via self-help groups or close
friends and family, can also be essential to recovery from mental illness.