Mental Health Awareness

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MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

What is Mental Health?

Mental health includes aspects such as one’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It continues to develop throughout the lifespan, and it affects our lives in ways like how we act towards others, how we interact with our environment, and how we feel in response to certain situations.

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Warning Signs of
Mental Health Issues

Click on the button below to learn more about the different warning signs that you or a loved one may be struggling with mental health issues.

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Changes in eating and sleeping patterns may indicate a mental health issue or illness
Feeling lethargic or constantly drowsy or feeling constant doubt, worry, or sadness are signs of declining mental health. Withdrawing from normal social activities is also a warning sign of mental health struggles.
Thinking or talking about harming yourself or others is an indication of mental health concerns
Seeing and hearing things that are not there and hallucinating are signs of a mental illness
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KNOW YOUR HEALTH
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health is a very important topic that few people talk about. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Watch this short video to learn more about how you can protect and improve your mental health.
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Types of Mental Health Issues
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Here are some of the categories for the most common mental health illnesses/disorders and their characteristics. Click below to learn more.

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1. Anxiety Disorders
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- People with these types of disorders respond to
situations with stress or fear
- The 2 types of anxiety disorders include panic disorder (which can lead to panic attacks) and phobias (which are strong, specific fears about a certain thing or situation)

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2. Behavioral Disorders
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- People with these disorders develop behaviors
that are disruptive to others around them or hinder their ability to perform their role in certain settings (ex. ADHD)

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3. Eating Disorders
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- These types of disorders involve extreme reactions towards weight or food
- 3 of the most common types include anorexia nervosa, binge eating, and bulimia

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4. Substance Abuse Disorders
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- Substance abuse disorders occur often with mental health issues because of the person’s need for a distraction or a mood-altering substance
- Warning signs include drop in attendance at school or work and becoming more closed off

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5. Mood Disorders
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- People with these types of disorders experience dramatic emotional changes and can even experience manic (energetic) and depressive (sluggish) episodes
- Some examples of mood disorders include depression and bipolar disorder

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6. OCD (Obsessive-compulsive Disorder)
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- People with OCD have repeated and intrusive thoughts that compel them to act in ways at certain times and continually repeat these actions

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7. Personality Disorders
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- People with personality disorders often cannot
interact with others in an appropriate way
- 2 examples of personality disorders include antisocial and borderline personality disorders

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8. Psychotic Disorders
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- People with psychotic disorders experience some
sort of break with reality
- They might have hallucinations or experience delusions
- One example of this is schizophrenia

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9. PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder)
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- PTSD occurs after a person experiences a traumatic event; this can include abuse, domestic
violence, war scenarios, and more
- It causes people to have flashbacks, anxiety, trouble sleeping, and other issues

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Mental Health Resources

If you or someone you know needs help with their mental health, here are some resources that you can turn to

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Substance Abuse

- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) hotline number:
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- You can call this number and speak with support staff

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Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Site

- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline hotline number:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Call this number when you feel you are in danger of harming yourself

Support System

- It is important to have an established line of communication with people who are part of your support circle
- If you feel like you need help, make sure you have someone you can turn to that you trust to ask for support

- If you or someone close to you appears to be experiencing mental health struggles, consider reaching out for professional help
- Find a therapist, counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist you can talk to
- In some cases, prescribed drugs maybe be beneficial for improving mental health issues

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