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“Top 6 Mental Health Issues in Young Adults”

By: Salsabilla Nurfania (P07137121040) and Anggun Nuraini Setiasih (P07137121028)
D3 Rekam Medis dan Informasi Kesehatan
Poltekkes Kemenkes Yogyakarta

The title of this poster is “Top 6 Mental Health Issues in Young Adults”. poster design
in portrait form, A3 size, which is 29.7 × 42 cm and 400 DPI. Based on the theme of poster is
“Mental Health Issues in Young Adults”, creators want to share an information about definition,
types of mental illness that young adults have. In the world has so many adolescents who have
mental illness, based on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, in 2018,
8.9 million young adults reported having a mental illness. More than 2 in 5 went untreated and of
the 5.1 million with a substance use disorder, nearly 9 in 10 did not get treatment. The cause of
mental illnesses can be from a variety of factors, whether it be genetic or environmental. Mental
disorders can start anywhere between early childhood to later adulthood. Based on World Health
Organization or WHO, this is top 6 mental health issues in young adults:
1. Anxiety Disorders
In 2019, 301 million people were living with an anxiety disorder including 58 million
children and adolescents. Anxiety disorders are characterized by excessive fear and worry
and related behavioral disturbances. Symptoms are severe enough to result in significant
distress or significant impairment in functioning. There are several different kinds of
anxiety disorders, such as: generalized anxiety disorder like worry, panic attacks, social
anxiety disorder like fear and worry about neighborhood, separation anxiety disorder and
others. Effective psychological treatment exists, and depending on the age and severity,
medication may also be considered.
2. Depression
In 2019, 280 million people were living with depression, including 23 million children
and adolescents. During a depressive episode, the person experiences depressed mood
(feeling sad, irritable, empty, and lonely) or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities, for
most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks. Several other symptoms are also
present, which may include poor concentration, feelings of excessive guilt or low self-
worth, hopelessness about the future, thoughts about dying or suicide, disrupted sleep,
changes in appetite or weight, and feeling especially tired or low in energy. People with
depression are at an increased risk of suicide.
3. Bipolar Disorder
In 2019, 40 million people experienced bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a brain
disorder that causes changes in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. People
with bipolar disorder experience alternating depressive episodes with periods of manic
symptoms.  During a depressive episode, the person experiences depressed mood (feeling
sad, irritable, empty) or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities, for most of the day,
nearly every day. Manic symptoms may include euphoria or irritability, increased activity
 or energy, and other symptoms such as increased talkativeness, racing thoughts, increased
self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, distractibility, and impulsive reckless
behavior.  People with bipolar disorder are at an increased risk of suicide. Yet effective
treatment options exist including psychoeducation, reduction of stress and strengthening
of social functioning, and medication.
4. Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia affects approximately 24 million people or 1 in 300 people
worldwide. People with schizophrenia have a life expectancy 10-20 years below that of
the general population. Schizophrenia is characterized by significant impairments in
perception and changes in behavior.  Symptoms may include persistent delusions,
hallucinations, disorganized thinking, highly disorganized behavior, or extreme agitation. 
People with schizophrenia may experience persistent difficulties with their cognitive
functioning.
5. Eating Disorders
In 2019, 14 million people experienced eating disorders including almost 3 million
children and adolescents. Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa,
involve abnormal eating and preoccupation with food as well as prominent body weight
and shape concerns. The symptoms or behaviors result in significant risk or damage to
health, significant distress, or significant impairment of functioning. Anorexia nervosa
often has its onset during adolescence or early adulthood and is associated with
premature death due to medical complications or suicide.  Individuals with bulimia
nervosa are at a significantly increased risk for substance use, suicidality, and health
complications.
6. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that may occur in people
who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, series of events or set of
circumstances. It is characterized by all of the following: 1) re-experiencing the traumatic
event or events in the present (intrusive memories, flashbacks, or nightmares); 2)
avoidance of thoughts and memories of the events, or avoidance of activities, situations,
or people reminiscent of the event; and 3) persistent perceptions of heightened current
threat. These symptoms persist for at least several weeks and cause significant
impairment in functioning. Effective psychological treatment is required.
It is time to remember the other people to asking for help each other because you would
never being alone and some people care of you. If you are concerned that you or someone in
your life may be drinking too much, using drugs, or dealing with mental illness, there are
resources available to help, you could go to hospital or rehabilitation facility. Every time
someone hurst you or ruins your life and wants to go away from you, it is going to be okay. Trust
me, you can handle it with or without them. You deserve better and every time you feel insecure
on someone, you can improve yourself. You are enough whoever you are and whatever you
have, please to be kind, glow in grace, and beauty.
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Mental Disorders. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2022

Mental Health of Adolescents. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2021
Posttraumatic stress disorder. American Psychiatric Association.
(https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd, accessed by 22 March 22, 2023)