Mental Health
Jan 19, 2016
Mental HealthMental Health
Brain BasicsBrain Basics
Neurons & neural circuits
Neurotransmitters
Brain regions
http://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_insel_toward_a_new_understanding_of_mental_illness
Neurons & neural circuits
Neurotransmitters
Brain regions
http://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_insel_toward_a_new_understanding_of_mental_illness
DEPRESSIONDEPRESSION
DepressionDepression
Several classificationsDysthymiaMinor depressionMajor or clinical depression
Signs & Symptoms
Several classificationsDysthymiaMinor depressionMajor or clinical depression
Signs & Symptoms
OTHER MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERSOTHER MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
Anxiety DisordersAnxiety Disorders
Affects about 40 million American adults
Types:Panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, phobias,
GAD
Affects about 40 million American adults
Types:Panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, phobias,
GAD
ADD / ADHDADD / ADHD
ADHDADHD
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorderAlso called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Types of ADHDSymptoms:
Difficulty concentratingNot seem to be listeningEasily distractedMay be constantly in motionMay interrupt / be impulsive
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorderAlso called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)
Types of ADHDSymptoms:
Difficulty concentratingNot seem to be listeningEasily distractedMay be constantly in motionMay interrupt / be impulsive
PrevalencePrevalence
About 11% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD.Boys are more likely to be diagnosed
Almost 13%Compared to 5% of girls
CDC.gov
About 11% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD.Boys are more likely to be diagnosed
Almost 13%Compared to 5% of girls
CDC.gov
Diagnosing ADHDDiagnosing ADHD
A few changes recently:Symptoms occur by age 12.Several symptoms present in more than
one setting (school, work, home, with friends/relatives, in other activities)
At least 5 symptoms in either category (Inattention or Hyperactivity-Impulsivity)
Other disorders need to be ruled out.
CDC.gov
A few changes recently:Symptoms occur by age 12.Several symptoms present in more than
one setting (school, work, home, with friends/relatives, in other activities)
At least 5 symptoms in either category (Inattention or Hyperactivity-Impulsivity)
Other disorders need to be ruled out.
CDC.gov
Treating ADHDTreating ADHD
MedicationDietBehavioral interventionParental trainingSchool
MedicationDietBehavioral interventionParental trainingSchool
AutismAutism
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
What is ASD?Group of developmental disabilitiesMay be diagnosed between 18 mos –
2 yrs
No known causeNo medical testsNo cureMultiple symptoms
What is ASD?Group of developmental disabilitiesMay be diagnosed between 18 mos –
2 yrs
No known causeNo medical testsNo cureMultiple symptoms
PrevalencePrevalence
Incidences have increased in the past 20 years.
From 1998 – 2007, those 6-21 y/o increased from 54,064 to 258,305. (cdc.gov)
May not be accurate though
In general, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD. (CDC, 2014)
Incidences have increased in the past 20 years.
From 1998 – 2007, those 6-21 y/o increased from 54,064 to 258,305. (cdc.gov)
May not be accurate though
In general, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD. (CDC, 2014)
Genes and AutismGenes and Autism
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0402/04.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_chung_autism_what_we_know_and_what_we_don_t_know_yet#t-892242
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0402/04.html
http://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_chung_autism_what_we_know_and_what_we_don_t_know_yet#t-892242
Asperger’s Syndrome (AS)Asperger’s Syndrome (AS)
One of the ASD but distinguished from general autism.
Signs & Symptoms
Treatments
One of the ASD but distinguished from general autism.
Signs & Symptoms
Treatments
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