The document provides information about World Mental Health Day, including: 1) It was established in 1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world. 2) Each year it has a different theme such as depression, schizophrenia, mental health of older adults, and youth mental health. 3) The 2020 theme is "Mental Health for All" with a focus on increasing investment and access to mental health services globally.

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INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING
MS.DEEPALI GUPTA
FACULTY
JAMIA HAMDARD

2. “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence of disease
or infirmity”.(WHO)
The WHO defines mental health as a state of well-being
in which each individual is able to realize his or her own
potential, cope with the normal stresses of life, work
productively, and make a contribution to the
community. Mental health provides people with the
capacity for rational thinking, communication skills,
learning, emotional growth, resilience, and self-esteem
DEFINITIONSOF HEALTHAND
MENTAL ILLNESS

3. INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ILLNESS
Mental Health
involves effective
functioning in daily
activities resulting in:
•Productive activities
(work, school, caregiving)
•Healthy relationships
•Ability to adapt to change
and cope with adversity
Mental Illness refers
collectively to all
diagnosable mental
disorders : health
conditions involving
•Significant changes in
thinking, emotion and/or
behavior
•Distress and/or problems
functioning in social,
work or family activities
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4. Mental health is the foundation for emotions, thinking,
communication, learning, resilience and self-esteem. Mental
health is also key to relationships, personal and emotional well-
being and contributing to community or society.
Mental illness does not discriminate; it can affect anyone regardless
of your age, gender, geography, income, social status,
race/ethnicity, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, background
or other aspect of cultural identity. While mental illness can occur
at any age, three-fourths of all mental illness begins by age 24.
Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in
emotion, thinking or behavior (or a combination of these). Mental
illnesses are associated with distress and/or problems functioning
in social, work or family activities.
INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH AND
ILLNESS
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5. Psychiatry is the branch of medicine focused on the
diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional
and behavioral disorders.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (an M.D. or D.O.) who
specializes in mental health, including substance use
disorders. Psychiatrists are qualified to assess both the
mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.
WHAT IS PSYCHIATRY?

6. Psychiatrists are
medical doctors who
are able to prescribe
medications, which
they do in conjunction
with providing
psychotherapy, though
medical and
pharmacological
interventions are often
their focus.
Though many
psychologists hold
doctorate degrees, they
are not medical
doctors, and most
cannot prescribe
medications. Rather,
they solely provide
psychotherapy, which
may involve cognitive
and behavioral
interventions.
PSYCHIATRISTS /PSYCHOLOGISTS

7. The words you
use to write about
mental health are
very important,
and can help
reduce stigma
around mental
illness if carefully
chosen. Focus on
the person, not
the condition.
The basic
concept is that
the mental health
condition (or
physical or other
condition) is only
one aspect of a
person’s life, not
the defining
characteristic.
Preferred: She is a
person with
schizophrenia.
Not preferred: She
is schizophrenic
CHOOSE WORDS
CAREFULLY

8. Be specific.
Mental illness
is a general
condition.
Specific
disorders are
types of mental
illness and
should be used
whenever
possible
Preferred: He
was diagnosed
with bipolar
disorder
Not preferred:
He was mentally
ill
Avoid
derogatory
language. Terms
such as psycho,
crazy and junkie
should not be
used. In
addition, avoid
words like
“suffering” or
“victim” when
discussing those
who have mental
health challenges
Preferred: She has
a mental health
illness. She has a
substance use
disorder.
Not
preferred: She
suffers from
mental illness.
She’s a drug
abuser
CHOOSE WORDS CAREFULLY

9. Following are a few facts about mental illness in the United States, as
well as key resources for the latest statistics on mental health.
 In any given year, one in five adults in the United States has a
diagnosable mental disorder.
 One in 24 adults has a serious mental illness.
 One in 12 has a substance use disorder.
 Half of all chronic mental illness begins by age 14.
 Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for all ages. It is more
common than homicide.
 People with mental illnesses are no more likely to be violent than
those without a mental health disorder. In fact, those with mental
illness are 10 times more likely to be the victims of violent crime.
FACTS ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS

10. FACT:1
Mental, neurological and substance use disorders make up 10%
of the global burden of disease and 30% of non-fatal disease
burden
FACTS BY WHO

11. Fact 2
Mental and substance use disorders are the leading cause of
disability worldwide
About 23% of all years lost because of disability is caused by
mental and substance use disorders
FACTS

12. Fact 3
About 800 000 people commit suicide every year
Over 800 000 people die due to suicide every year and suicide is the second
leading cause of death in 15-29-year-olds.. Mental disorders and harmful use
of alcohol contribute to many suicides around the world.
FACTS

13. Fact 4
War and disasters have a large impact on mental health and
psychosocial well-being
Rates of mental disorder tend to double after emergencies
FACTS

14. Fact 5
Mental disorders are important risk factors for other diseases, as well as
unintentional and intentional injury
Mental disorders increase the risk of getting ill from other diseases such as
HIV, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and vice-versa.
FACTS

15. FACT 6
Stigma and discrimination against patients and families
prevent people from seeking mental health care
FACTS

16. Fact 7
Human rights violations of people with mental and psychosocial disability
are routinely reported in most countries
These include physical restraint, seclusion and denial of basic needs and
privacy. Few countries have a legal framework that adequately protects the
rights of people with mental disorders.
FACTS

17. Fact 8
Globally, there is huge inequity in the distribution of
skilled human resources for mental health
FACTS

18. Fact 9
There are 5 key barriers to increasing mental health services availability
In order to increase the availability of mental health services, there are 5
key barriers that need to be overcome: 1)the absence of mental health
from the public health agenda .2) the implications for funding; 3) the
current organization of mental health services; 4) lack of integration
within primary care; inadequate human resources for mental health; 5)
lack of public mental health leadership
FACTS

19. Fact 10
Financial resources to increase services are relatively
modest
FACTS

20. A WHO report
suggests that
India is the most
depressed country
in the world. It's
time we paid
more attention.
he National Mental Health Survey 2015-16 ,
conducted by the National Institute of Mental
Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS),
Bengaluru, under the purview of the Union
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, reveals
that 9.8 million teenagers in the age group 13-17
years suffer depression and other mental health
disorders and are “in need of active
intervention”.
Read more at: https://yourstory.com/herstory/2019/10/world-
mental-health-day-women-suicides
REPORTS

21. According to a study by the Lancet, suicide deaths
ranked first among all causes of death in women
aged 15-29 years in 26 of the 31 states, and in
women aged 15-39 years in 24 states in the country.
For instance, out of 936,000 doctors in India,
there are only roughly 4,500 psychiatrists to
serve a population of 1.3 billion.
REPORTS

22. India is currently home to a population of over one
billion citizens. A study conducted by the Word Health
Organization in 2015 shows that one in five Indians may
suffer from depression in their lifetime, equivalent to 200
million people.(WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM)
About 450 million people live with mental disorders that
are among the leading causes of ill-health and disability
worldwide (WHO’s World Health Report, 2001).
The World Health Organization (2018) states that every
40 seconds someone dies by suicide. Annually, this
represents over 800 000 people that die by suicide, which
is more than people dying by war and homicide put
together.
REPORTS

23. The World Economic Forum
(2018) noted that mental
health disorders are on the
rise in every country in the
world and could cost the
global economy up to $16
trillion between 2010 and
2030 if a collective failure to
respond is not addressed.
REPORTS

24. According to National Crime Records Bureau 2015, the entire mental health workforce,
comprising clinical psychiatrists,
psychologists, psychiatric social workers and psychiatric nurses, stands at 7,000, while the
actual requirement is around 55,000.(Oct 10, 2018)
In January 2020, the Indian Council for Medical Research had released data that one out of
every five Indians in suffering from a mental illness
In a recent survey conducted by the Indian Psychiatry Society, the sudden rise in those
suffering from mental illness is up to 20 per cent. According to the survey, at least one out of
every five Indians is suffering from mental illness.
This comes amid the coronavirus pandemic spreading across the world like a global disease
thereby affecting the lifestyle and economy of the world. The survey reveals that an average
increase of 15 per cent to 20 per cent in such patients has happened in just a week given the
crisis which is likely one of the causes of the increase in people will mental disorders.
REPORTS

25. World Mental Health Day was observed for the
first time on 10 October 1992. It was started as an
annual activity of the World Federation for
Mental Health by the then Deputy Secretary
General Richard Hunter. The day is officially
commemorated every year on October 10th. At
the beginning, the Day had no specific theme.
The first theme
In 1994, at the suggestion of then Secretary
General Eugene Brody, a theme for the Day was
used for the first time. It was “Improving the
Quality of Mental Health Services throughout the
World.”
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH
DAY

26. 1996 Women and Mental Health
1997 Children and Mental Health
1998 Mental Health and Human Rights
1999 Mental Health and Ageing
2000-2001 Mental Health and Work
2002 The Effects of Trauma and Violence on Children & Adolescents
2003 Emotional and Behavioural Disorders of Children & Adolescents
THEMES

27. 2004 The Relationship Between Physical & Mental Health: co-occurring disorders
2005 Mental and Physical Health Across the Life Span
2006 Building Awareness – Reducing Risk: Mental Illness & Suicide
2007 Mental Health in A Changing World: The Impact of Culture and Diversity
2008 Making Mental Health a Global Priority: Scaling up Services through Citizen Advocacy
and Action
2009 Mental Health in Primary Care: Enhancing Treatment and Promoting Mental Health
2010 Mental Health and Chronic Physical Illnesses
THEMES

28. 2011 The Great Push: Investing in Mental Health
2012 Depression: A Global Crisis
2013 Mental Health and Older Adults
2014 Living with Schizophrenia
2015 Dignity in Mental Health
2016 Psychological and Mental Health First Aid
2017 Mental Health in the Workplace
THEMES

29. 2018 Young People and Mental
Health in a Changing World
2019 Mental Health Promotion
and Suicide Prevention
THEMES

30. World Mental
Health Day 2020
will be:
Mental Health for All
Greater Investment –
Greater Access
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31. World Mental Health Day aims
to raise awareness in the global
community about the critical
mental health agendas – with a
unifying voice through
collaboration with various
partners – to take action and to
create lasting change through
the messages we promote.
We are all in this together and
together we can bring about
mental health for all.
(Dr Ingrid DanielsPresident:
World Federation for Mental
Health)
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY