ADMH 5001 Unit 1 With QUIZ (Autoguardado)
ADMH 5001 Unit 1 With QUIZ (Autoguardado)
ADMH 5001 Unit 1 With QUIZ (Autoguardado)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihT2e903E5I
• Discussion
Feeling
Having a good
connected to
sense of self
others
Coping with
Enjoying life
stress
• Diminished capacities—cognitive,
emotional, attentional,
interpersonal, motivational or
behavioural—that interfere with a
person’s enjoyment of life or
adversely affect interactions with
society and the environment
• The National Institute of Health (NIH) defines mental illness as “a health condition that
changes a person’s thinking, feelings, or behavior (or all three) and that causes the
person distress and difficulty in functioning.”
Views of
• What stands out to you about what is being said
Addiction here?
• What does this talk challenge about your own
beliefs?
• What do you agree/disagree with, and why?
Addiction
• We can understand addiction as a
particular concern along the
substance use continuum,
however
• Addiction is not only in reference
to substance use
Factors for Consideration in Addiction
1. Salience
• The behaviour/substance is one of the most important things in a person's life.
2. Mood Modification:
• The behaviour/substance produces a desired effect that the person struggles to obtain otherwise. Can include a
'rush', an 'escape', a 'calming', etc.
3. Tolerance:
• The person must engage with the behaviour/substance more and more frequently to achieve the desired effect.
4. Withdrawal Symptoms:
• The person experiences withdrawal when the behaviour/substance is unavailable/unobtainable
5. Harm and/or Conflict:
• Ongoing use or engagement in the behaviour despite the experience of harm. This can include direct or indirect
harm, conflict or negative consequences from the susbtance/behaviour.
6. Relapse:
• The person struggles to abstain from the behaviour/substance, despite a desire and intention to do so.
Concurrent Disorders
• A combination of mental/emotional/psychiatric
problems with the abuse of alcohol and/or
another psychoactive drug and/or gambling.
Mental Concurrent Substance
(Health Canada) Illness Disorder Use
• People with mental illness have much higher rates
of substance addiction than people in the general
population.
• Individuals with substance addiction have much
higher rates of mental illness than people in the
general population.
(https://ontario.cmha.ca)
• Careful not to confuse CD with the term "Dual
Diagnosis" (DD). DD is a term used to describe
mental health issues experienced by people with a
developmental disability.
Concurrent • Developmental disability - when a person has
significant limitations in cognitive functioning
Disorders (intellectual capacity to reason, organize, plan,
make judgments and identify consequences) and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpgKDKAhwBQ
Discussion
1. What percentage of Canadians will be affected by mental illness
directly or indirectly in their lifetime?
a) 10%
b) 50%
c) 65%
d) 100%
The correct answer is 100%
• 100% of us will be directly or indirectly impacted by mental illness (MI) in our lifetime
[Fast Facts: Mental Health/Illness – Mental Health Awareness Week May 2011 (Canadian Mental Health Association)
Here are the facts.
• One in five Canadians will suffer from mental illness in their lifetime.
• 15% of children and youth are affected by MI at any given time.
• 15-20% of women develop post-partum depression.
• One in 13 seniors over 65 will be affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
• In the world , the rate of suicide is one every 40 seconds.
• The strongest predictor of a physician visit or a hospitalization is depression or another psychological health
issue.
• The facts highlight the pervasiveness of mental illness and addiction and the reality that these issues touch us all.
2. The likelihood that people with mental illness will commit a violent
act.
a) Not likely
b) Likely
c) Very likely
d) No greater than the general public
The correct answer is No greater that the general public.
• In fact, people with mental illness are 2.5 times more likely to be victims of crime.
• Many of us still have concerns about our safety with individuals who have mental health issues. These fears are
fuelled by the media. The MHCC is targeting the media to try to ensure accurate portrayals of people with mental
illness and substance use. At a 2009 Anti-Stigma Symposium for journalism, nursing, social work and justice
students, the importance of raising awareness of the role of the media in perpetuating stigma was highlighted.
Otto Wahl, of the University of Hartford noted “the media portrays people with mental illness as violent and
dangerous and most are not”.
• Another presenter who has mental illness noted that growing up in a small town, the only time he heard about
mental illness was when something bad happened. When he started to experience symptoms, he didn’t seek help
because he thought having a mental illness was an “insult”. This example demonstrates the impact of stigma.
• Research demonstrates that more than one third of the stories presented by the media about MI focus on murder
and violent crimes. (MHCC website).
• We need to be informed and weigh what we read and hear with the facts to help us have a more balanced view.
3. Drinking alcohol increases one’s risk of developing a number of chronic health
problems. Which of the following health problems are related to drinking alcohol?
a)cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, liver, esophagus, head and neck (for
example, mouth, larynx and pharynx)
b) cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and strokes
c) liver disease
c) inflammation of the pancreas
e) alcohol dependence
f) mental health problems.
g) All of the above
The correct answer is All of the above.
• The interconnectedness of alcohol use and physical health issues is important to understand when working
with people with substance use issues.
• How alcohol affects the individual depends on how much and how often they drink.
• For example, for middle aged and older adults, as little as one drink every day can help protect against heart
disease. On the other hand, three or more drinks per day increases the risk of high blood pressure, stroke
and heart problems.
• Alcohol also increases the risk of liver, throat, breast and other cancers.
• Alcohol dependence often results in clinical depression and the rate of suicide is six times higher amongst
those who are dependent on alcohol.
(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
4. What causes mental illness?
a) Poor parenting
b) Making poor choices
c) A complex interplay of genetic, biological, personality and environmental
factors causes mental illnesses.
d) Bad luck
The correct answer is a complex interplay of genetic, biological, personality and environmental
factors causes mental illnesses.
• Like physical health problems, mental health problems arise from the interaction of many factors
(Fast Facts: Mental Health/Illness May 2011).
• In the past, people often blamed parents unfairly for mental health issues in their children.
• We know now that strong and supportive parenting can be an incredible resource.
• Some parents have challenges that impact their parenting abilities.
• It is important to address these issues sensitively.
• Judging or blaming builds stigma and may prevent parents from seeking.
5. Stigma prevents many people from seeking treatment. What
percentage of those who feel they have suffered from depression or
anxiety have never gone to see a doctor about this problem?
a) 5%,
b) 10%
c) 25%
d) 49%
e) 75%
The correct answer is 49%
• Almost one half of those with depression or anxiety have never gone to see a
doctor about this problem.
• Stigma and discrimination is a serious barrier, not only to diagnosis and treatment
but also to acceptance in the community.
• Some studies have shown that two thirds of people struggling with mental health
and addiction issues have not sought help.
6. Mental illnesses can be treated effectively.
a) True
b) False
The correct answer is True
• Mental illness can be successfully treated .
• Medication, counseling, and other services significantly reduce symptoms and
help improve quality of life for up to 90% of those with MI.
• Mental illness if left untreated results in longer periods of dysfunction and
painful feelings.
• Early intervention can make a dramatic difference.
• Currently, only 1 in 6 children get treatment.
7. We have some control over our mental health.
a) True
b) False
The correct answer is True.
• We cannot control our genetics, upbringing and family history.
• However most of us can control how we react.
• We can promote our mental health.
• We can learn ways of coping, of thinking and ways of looking at things that will
make it less likely that we’ll experience a mental illness.
• Some people do become unwell and then it is up to health care providers to
support and assist them.
8. Only professionals with extensive experience treating people with
mental health and addiction issues can help individuals who are
seeking help.
a) True
b) False
The correct answer is False.
• Healthcare professionals can provide help without expertise in
mental health.
• Staff can make a very positive impact by providing care,
communicating with kindness and compassion, and facilitating next
steps.
9. Someone close to me (a friend, relative or colleague) has or has had
a mental health or substance abuse problem.
a) Yes
b) No
• When this question is asked in a group, 75-100% of attendees raise
their hands.
• Responses to this question clearly demonstrate the pervasiveness of
mental health and addiction issues.
• If you have indicated that someone close to you has or has had one of
these issues, then you know the impact and understand the
pervasiveness.
Now that you have tested your knowledge through our quiz,
please copy and paste the following link into your browser and watch this short video.
https://youtu.be/ezI2W32yNg8
While you are watching, think about what one thing you can do differently.
The key message of this learning module is,
“Stigma…you can make a difference. Look beyond the mental illness and addiction.”
We hope that you will be able to incorporate what you have learned today. We know that you will
make a difference!
• 'Stigma' refers to negative stereotypes held about a
particular circumstance, experience or person
• What are some of the negative stigmas you have
heard surrounding:
(Street Health: https://www.streethealth.ca/services-old/harm-reduction-
program)
Harm • What are some examples of harm reduction you
are aware of?