Mental Health

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Mental health is a state of mental well-
being that enables people to cope with the
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stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn
well and work well, and contribute to their SPEAK UP FOR YOURSELF
community. - When you participate in self-advocacy for your
mental health, you're empowering others to do the
It is an integral component of health and
same. You'll likely inspire others to do the same.

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well-being that underpins our individual
and collective abilities to make decisions, LEARN MORE ABOUT MENTAL
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live in. - Take the time to learn about mental health and

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mental fitness. But beyond that, learn how to
Mental health is a basic human right. And it
differentiate the two. Learn about common mental
is crucial to personal, community and health conditions, signs of burnout, and how to take
socio-economic development. care of yourself when you're experiencing symptoms.

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MENTAL ILLNESSES
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- We truly have a culture of personal development and
mental fitness. It's perfectly acceptable to take time for the
inner work that makes our outer work sustainable and more

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excessive fear and worry and related behavioural
disturbances.

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feeling sad and loss of interest.
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Mayo Clinic (2019). Mental Illness.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-

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illness/symptoms-causes/syc-20374968
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alternating depressive episodes with periods of manic
symptoms.

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World Health Organization (2022). Mental disorders.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-
sheets/detail/mental-disorders

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World Health Organization (2022). Mental health:

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exposure to an extremely threatening or horrific strengthening our response.
event or series of events. MENTAL
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-

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sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response

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Campbell A. (2022) Mental health awareness: The
characterised by significant impairments in perception

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and changes in behaviour. importance of conversation.

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https://www.betterup.com/blog/mental-health-awareness
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involve abnormal eating and preoccupation with food
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more about Mental Health and
CONDUCT DISORDER
show ongoing patterns of uncooperative and defiant
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behavior.

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
behavioural and cognitive disorders, that arise during
the developmental period.
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"One small crack does not mean that you are
broken, it means that you were put to the test and
you didn’t fall apart" - Linda Poindexter
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Signs and symptoms of mental illness can vary,
depending on the disorder, circumstances and other

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factors. Mental illness symptoms can affect emotions,
thoughts and behaviors.

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EXAMPLES OF SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:
Feeling sad or down

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Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate Mental health awareness is critical to
Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt promoting mental health treatment and
Extreme mood changes of highs and lows behavioral health. It’s a necessary and

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Withdrawal from friends and activities
foundational conversation for changing to
Significant tiredness, low energy or problems
sleeping a more proactive model of mental health.

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Detachment from reality (delusions), paranoia or
hallucinations
Inability to cope with daily problems or stress
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PRESCRIPTION PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS INCLUDE: FOUR IMPORTANT BENEFITS OF
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

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Antidepressants
Trouble understanding and relating to situations and

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- used to treat depression, anxiety, and
to people sometimes other conditions.

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HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND YOUR
Problems with alcohol or drug use Anti-anxiety medications SYMPTOMS
Major changes in eating habits - used to treat anxiety disorders, such as

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- Mental Health Awareness helps those with a
Sex drive changes generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder. condition overcome the stigma and get access to
Excessive anger, hostility or violence treatment. It helps their friends, family, and loved

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Mood-stabilizing medications
- most commonly used to treat bipolar disorders, ones better understand their condition and connect
Suicidal thinking

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with support networks.

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which involve alternating episodes of mania and
depression. Sometimes mood stabilizers are STARTS A CONVERSATION
used with antidepressants to treat depression. - Mental health awareness is an ongoing

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR?

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Antipsychotic medications conversation, but up until recently, it's only been
- typically used to treat psychotic disorders, such had in whispers. But because a common feature

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If you have any signs or symptoms of a mental illness, see of many moods and anxiety disorders is distorted
as schizophrenia.
thinking, talking about it can actually be
your primary care provider or a mental health professional.

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immensely therapeutic.
Most mental illnesses don't improve on their own, and if

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untreated, a mental illness may get worse over time and BETTER EDUCATION

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cause serious problems. - The primary goal of mental health education is

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to increase awareness. This involves teaching
everyone what mental health means and how to
HOW TO AVOID? maintain positive mental health. It is vital that they

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understand the concept of self-care and that they

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are responsible for their own mental health.
Be active
Talk about PROMOTOES MENTAL FITNESS
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your feelings - Many of us have fallen into the trap of thinking

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of mental health as solely related to mental illness.
Enjoy your life However, it's possible to have a mental health
condition and be mentally fit, and the absence of
Value yourself a mental health condition doesn't necessarily
Pharmacist Social worker Physician assistant
ensure mental fitness.
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MAKE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH A
Pray to God PRIORITY.
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