Mental Health and Wellness

Mental Health

• Importance: 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues each year
• Common conditions: Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia
• Risk factors: Genetics, Trauma, Chronic Stress, Social Isolation
• Signs and symptoms: Mood changes, Sleep disturbances, Appetite changes, Social withdrawal
• Treatment options: Medication, Therapy (CBT, DBT), Lifestyle changes (exercise, mindfulness)

Wellness

• Definition: State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
• Dimensions: Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual, Social
• Principles: Self-care, Resilience, Positive relationships, Healthy habits
• Benefits: Improved mood, Energy, Productivity, Better sleep, Increased self-esteem

Disease Prevention

• Lifestyle factors: Physical inactivity, Unhealthy diet, Tobacco use, Excessive alcohol consumption
• Preventable diseases: Heart disease, Diabetes, Certain cancers, Respiratory diseases
• Prevention strategies: Regular exercise, Balanced diet, Stress management, Vaccinations, Screenings

STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections)

• Types: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, HPV
• Transmission: Unprotected sex, Skin-to-skin contact, Vertical transmission (mother to child)
• Symptoms: None, or similar to other infections (e.g., urinary tract infections)
• Testing and treatment: Screening tests, Antibiotics, Antiviral medication

Abuse and Healthy Relationships

• Types of abuse: Physical, Emotional, Verbal, Sexual, Financial
• Signs of abuse: Fear, Anxiety, Depression, Isolation, Unexplained injuries
• Healthy relationships: Mutual respect, Trust, Communication, Boundaries, Emotional support
• Red flags: Possessiveness, Jealousy, Manipulation, Isolation, Disrespect

Mental Health

• One in four people experience mental health issues each year, highlighting its prevalence
• Common mental health conditions include Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia
• Risk factors for mental health issues include Genetics, Trauma, Chronic Stress, and Social Isolation
• Signs and symptoms of mental health issues include Mood changes, Sleep disturbances, Appetite changes, and Social withdrawal
• Treatment options for mental health issues include Medication, Therapy (CBT, DBT), and Lifestyle changes (exercise, mindfulness)

Wellness

• Wellness is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
• The five dimensions of wellness are Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual, and Social
• Principles of wellness include Self-care, Resilience, Positive relationships, and Healthy habits
• The benefits of wellness include Improved mood, Energy, Productivity, Better sleep, and Increased self-esteem

Disease Prevention

• Lifestyle factors that contribute to disease risk include Physical inactivity, Unhealthy diet, Tobacco use, and Excessive alcohol consumption
• Preventable diseases include Heart disease, Diabetes, Certain cancers, and Respiratory diseases
• Prevention strategies include Regular exercise, Balanced diet, Stress management, Vaccinations, and Screenings

STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections)

• Common types of STIs include Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, HIV, and HPV
• STIs can be transmitted through Unprotected sex, Skin-to-skin contact, and Vertical transmission (mother to child)
• Symptoms of STIs may be absent or similar to other infections (e.g., urinary tract infections)
• Testing and treatment for STIs include Screening tests, Antibiotics, and Antiviral medication

Abuse and Healthy Relationships

• Types of abuse include Physical, Emotional, Verbal, Sexual, and Financial
• Signs of abuse include Fear, Anxiety, Depression, Isolation, and Unexplained injuries
• Characteristics of healthy relationships include Mutual respect, Trust, Communication, Boundaries, and Emotional support
• Red flags for unhealthy relationships include Possessiveness, Jealousy, Manipulation, Isolation, and Disrespect