INTRODUCTION Dysfunctional Patterns

MENTAL HEALTH/ NEUROPSYCHOSIS ISSUES Mental health is about how you think, feel and behave. Mental health is as important as physical health and mental health problems can be just as debilitating as physical health problems. Dysfunctional Patterns

In this topic we will be looking at and discussing the dysfunctional patterns that can impact on young people and their families. In particular which approaches and common values are important to the young person, the people who work with them and society in general and how to break the destructive patterns that can lead to social exclusion. INTRODUCTION DYSFUNCTIONAL PATTERNS

These are the subjects we will be discussing in this topic. The cake is divided into four different “wedges”, where all of the parts have equal importance and link together under the heading dysfunctional patterns to help in the prevention of dropping out of education, which can lead to social exclusion and other issues. DYSFUNCTIONAL PATTERNS Mental health issues Specific Learning Difficulties Honour killings Family patterns e.g. abuse

DYSFUNCTIONAL PATTERNS Mental health issues Specific Learning Difficultie s Honour killings Family patterns e.g abuse

Why? What can I do? Who can I talk to? Concerns

There are many reasons why young people are affected by mental health issues. These are just a few: Changing schools or taking exams Being bullied, left out or experiencing discrimination Family breakup or debt Leaving home and becoming independent Getting a job (or losing one) Experiencing a bereavement, traumatic event or loss. When Might Mental Health Issues Start?

Some of the more common mental health disorders include: Being more anxious, irritable or angry than usual Not being able to concentrate or take decisions Isolating themselves – not seeing their friends, dropping out of school or activities that they previously enjoyed Appearing suspicious of friends and family Being overly focused on certain things or being a perfectionist Not eating or looking after themselves Having disrupted sleep – which can mean not being able to sleep, or the opposite, sleeping too much. Most Common Mental Health Disorders

The term "psychosis" is very broad and can mean anything from relatively normal aberrant experiences through to the complex expressions of schizophrenia and bipolar. The causes of psychosis have three main classifications: psychological (mental) conditions general medical conditions substances, such as alcohol or drugs Neuro psychosis

Psychological causes The following conditions have been known to trigger psychotic episodes in some people: schizophrenia – a chronic (long-term) mental health condition that causes hallucinations and delusions schizophrenia bipolar disorder – a condition that affects a person's moods, which can swing from one extreme to another (highs and lows) bipolar disorder Neuro psychosis

General medical conditions The following medical conditions have been known to trigger psychotic episodes in some people: HIV and AIDS – a virus that attacks the immune system (the body’s natural defence against illness and infection) HIV and AIDS Alzheimer's disease – the most common form of dementia that causes a decline of mental abilities, such as memory and reasoning Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's disease – a long-term condition that affects the way the brain coordinates body movements, including walking, talking and writing Parkinson's disease lupus – a condition where the immune system attacks healthy tissue lupus Lyme disease – a bacterial infection that's spread to humans by infected ticks Lyme disease multiple sclerosis – a condition that affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, causing problems with muscle movement, balance and vision multiple sclerosis brain tumour – a growth of cells in the brain that multiply in an abnormal and uncontrollable way brain tumour Neuro psychosis

Substances Alcohol misuseAlcohol misuse and drug misuse can trigger a psychotic episode.drug misuse A person can also experience a psychotic episode if they suddenly stop drinking alcohol or taking drugs after using them for a long time. This is known as withdrawal. It's also possible to experience psychosis after drinking large amounts of alcohol or if you're high on drugs. Drugs known to trigger psychotic episodes include: cocaine amphetamine (speed) methamphetamine (crystal meth) MDMA (ecstasy) cannabis Neuro psychosis

Symptoms of mental health issues vary from mild to severe and depends on the type of mental health issue itself. Some of the symptoms include: Panic attacks Self harm Suicidal thoughts Tiredness Lethargy Mood swings Anxiety Sleeping problems Hallucinations Delusions Catatonia Thought disorders Symptoms of Mental Health/Neuro psychosis

PEOPLE+TALKING+ABOUT+MENTAL+HEALTH Young People and Mental Health

Mental health issues can affect anyone and everyone regardless of age, gender, religion, or status. Many famous people have struggled as children with mental health such as: Drew Barrymore Eminem Sheryl Crow Jim Carrey Catherine Zeta Jones Lady Gaga Who Do Mental Health Issues Affect?

Sweden: Although health professionals agree that mental health issues are as important as physical health, most treatment is based on physical health. 17% of people in Sweden say they have poor mental health. European Statistics

Germany: 20 percent of all children and young people in Germany suffer from mental health diseases. According to the Stiftung für psychische Gesundheit von Kindern the most common diseases with children and teenagers are anxiety disorders, depressive or bipolar disorders, eating disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Syndrome (ADHS) European Statistics

Bulgaria: Mental health is often hidden by the relatives of those affected. There are no official statistics of mental health, the number of patients who sought treatment in 2013 was approximately 150,000. European Statistics

This training program can be used by everyone who in their work come in contact with young people, and above all to personnel groups, often multidisciplinary, who will be able to, based on the same values and knowledge, cooperate in their work with young people at risk of social exclusion.

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