POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDES – LESSON 2 How does it feel?

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POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDES – LESSON 2 How does it feel?

Learning Intentions  In this lesson we learn about specific mental health problems.  We will explore how they affect people and  We will discover how to support the recovery of people with mental health problems. J Ferguson, S3 PSE, Cumnock Academy

What is a panic attack?  Thousands of years ago humans lived with constant threat of attack, from members of other tribes or from wild animals.  When attacked, humans either had to run or fight.  The body’ response to this is called the fight or flight mechanism and it’s this ancient programming that causes panic.

What is a panic attack?  When our fight or flight response is triggered it causes lots of very quick changes in the body, much of them caused by a huge release of adrenaline.  Our heart beats faster and our breathing increases to get more oxygen to our muscles, we may start to shake or our muscles get twitchy to prepare us for action  Panic attacks are when this happens and we are NOT under threat!

What is a panic attack?  The feeling of being sweaty, feeling dizzy, distorted vision or being sick are all symptoms of a panic attack.  Panic attacks can be really frightening when they first happen and sometimes it even feels like you are going to die.

What is a panic attack? – the facts  Panic attacks are very common (about 1 in 3 Scots has one panic episode per year).  Panic attacks are healthy bodily reactions but just in the wrong situations.  They can be conquered with some simple steps.  They are not the signs of a heart attack and they CANNOT kill you.  Further information:

Panic attacks continued  Watch the following 2 clips about panic attacks:  

DEPRESSION  Depression is the most common mental illness and is experienced by more than one in six of the population at some time in their lives.  The website for the Scottish Executive’s National Programme for Improving Mental Health and Well-being

What is depression?  We all feel down sometimes and may say we are depressed, however depression is more serious than just experiencing everyday ups and downs.  When we experience depression we feel bad about ourselves and about everything around us. We experience very deep feelings of despair and anxiety.

What is depression?  We may feel useless or worthless or numb and empty. We may experience loss of appetite, aches and pains, disrupted sleep, poor concentration.  Everyone is affected differently by depression, some may be able to continue with work and school even though it requires a huge amount of effort, others may be overwhelmed with feelings of despair and may be suicidal.

When to get help....  Feeling down is normal, especially after experiencing loss or when going through difficult times.  When depression makes day to day living seem difficult or impossible, however, or when feelings of despair last longer than a few weeks, we should seek help in treating depression.

DEPRESSION continued  Watch the following clips about depression:  

What can we do?  Depression is very common and there is a wide range of support available, including your GP.  Information on local support groups, counselling services, stress management courses, alternative therapy centres etc can be found in local libraries, at healthy living centres or on the Internet.  For young people

Medical Treatment  Most people seeking treatment for depression will be treated by their family doctor.  He/she may prescribe anti- depressants.  Anti-depressants alter the chemical balance in your brain to improve mood.  They can give you valuable ‘breathing space’, getting you to a level where you can function well enough to tackle the problems that may be causing the depression.  Your doctor may refer you to see a counsellor, psychologist or other mental health professional.

Talking Therapies  A lot of people benefit from talking to a trained counsellor or therapist and there are many different kinds of therapies.  Some are about finding new ways to work through problems and issues and some are about looking at what underlying issues may have caused the depression.

Exercise  Exercise boosts our feel good hormones and general health and with it our sense of self worth.  In some areas of the UK exercise is ‘prescribed’ by GP’s for depression.

Diet  There are links between depression and poor diet.  Both diet and exercise are part of generally looking after yourself, which is particularly important when you are depressed.

Self-esteem boosting activities  Taking part in activities which make you feel good have a crucial role in overcoming depression.  Often people with depression are low in confidence and have lost their old social networks.  Making new friends, finding new interests, hobbies and passions all help boost self-esteem and feelings of well-being and self- worth.

Self Help  There are a huge range of self help books, CDs, DVDs and on-line courses for overcoming depression.  The local library or Internet is a good place to start.

How can we maintain good mental health? J Ferguson, S3 PSE, Cumnock Academy

Further information: J Ferguson, S3 PSE, Cumnock Academy