WOMAN AND MENTAL HEALTH

Name of Student:- Shubhangi, Manisha, Nisha and Vineeta.

Batch/Class:- MSc. Nursing 1st year

Place:- Bhidki Middle school

Subject:- Mental health nursing

Topic:- Mental health awareness

Duration:- 30 minute

Date and Time:- 7/10/2023

Previous Knowledge:- There is little bit knowledge about the topic

Method of Teaching:- Lectures cum discussion

A.V. Aids:- Leaflets, Poster, Flip Chart

Objectives

 General Objectives :------ The audience will be able to understand about the mental health awareness.
Specific Objectives :---- The audience will be able to understand :
 Introduction of mental health awareness.
 Definition of mental health awareness.
 Explain the types of mental illness.
 Risk factors of mental illness.
 What are the causes of mental illness?
 What are symptoms of mental illness?
 Mention the management of mental illness.
 Conclusion.
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ACTIVITY ACTIVITY AIDS ON

2 MIN To introduce about are

self Namaste, good morning. This is Shubhangi, Manisha, Nisha and Vineeta. We are student of
M.Sc. Nursing 1st year. Today we will discuss about the mental health awareness.

5 MIN To introduce about Student teacher The audience Verbal What is the
introduce about are listening explain Introduction
Introduction
Mental health awareness stress ?
Mental health awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness
and mental health conditions by sharing our personal experiences. Often, because of
misconceptions about mental health and mental fitness, people often suffer in silence and
their conditions go untreated.

5 MIN Student teacher The audience By using What is the

To define define the stress are looking at leaflets definition?
DEFINITION
the leaflet
Mental health ACCORDING TO WHO MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with stress.
Mental illness
MENTAL ILLNESS
Mental health awareness
Mental illnesses are health conditions involving changes in emotion, thinking or behavior (or
a combination of these).

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Mental health awareness is the ongoing effort to reduce the stigma around mental illness
and mental health conditions by sharing our personal experiences
2 MIN To enumerate the type Students teacher The audience By using What are
Types of MENTAL ILLNESS
of mental illness explain the types are looking in flip chart types of
of stress the flip chart
 Mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder) Mental
 Anxiety disorders illness?
 Personality disorders
 Psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia)
 Eating disorders
 Trauma-related disorders (such as post-traumatic stress disorder)
 Substance abuse disorders
 2 Risk factors include: Student teacher The audience By using What are the
MIN to explain the are listening lecture risk factors
What Is the risk factor Genetic predisposition. effects of stress method of mental
of mental illness Homelessness and unemployment. on your health illness?
Alcohol and other drug use.
Discrimination and racial injustice.
Family conflict or family disorganization.
Stressful life events.

2 MIN What are the causes of What causes mental health problems? Explain the The audience By using What are the
mental illness causes of stress are listening lecture causes of
Childhood abuse, trauma, or neglect. method mental
Social isolation or loneliness. illness?
Experiencing discrimination and stigma, including racism.
Social disadvantage, poverty or debt.
Bereavement (losing someone close to you).
Severe or long-term stress.
Having a long-term physical health condition.

2 MIN What are the symptoms SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS Student teacher The audience By using What is
of mental illness explain the are looking in poster symptoms of
symptoms of the poster chart mental
 Unusual or illogical thoughts.
stress illness?
 Unreasonable anger or irritability.
 Poor concentration and memory, not being able to follow a conversation.
 Hearing voices that no one else can hear.
 Increased or decreased sleep.
 Increased or low appetite or preoccupation with control over food, calories or
excessive exercise.
 Lack of motivation.
 Withdrawing from people
 Drug use.
 Feelings that life is not worth living or suicidal thoughts.
 Becoming obsessed with a topic, like death or religion.
 Not looking after personal hygiene or other responsibilities.
 Not doing as well as usual at school or work.
08 Mention the MANAGEMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS. The audience By using What is
MIN Management of mental Student teacher are listening lecture mental
illness Mental illness is treatable. Most people with mental illness recover and live productive and explain the method illness
happy lives. Treatment is different for each type of mental illness. It can vary according to management of management
the individual and how serious the symptoms are. It can also depend on your past history of stress ?
illness. The main types of treatment include the following.

Psychological therapy :--------

There are many different types of psychotherapy. Some examples are:

 supportive therapy
 cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
 psychodynamic therapy
 interpersonal therapy
 acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
Other therapies are group, couple and family therapy.

Medicines :------ Medicines can be used in the treatment of mental illness.

 Antidepressants can be used for anxiety or depression.

 Mood stabilisers are used for bipolar disorder.
 Antipsychotic medicines are used for schizophrenia or psychosis.

Lifestyle measures :------

 Exercise is known to help ease or prevent anxiety and depression.
 A healthy diet and good nutrition are also important.
 Maintaining good social support is important.
 People should avoid illicit drugs and alcohol.

Complementary therapies :------ Complementary therapies for mental illness can include:
 Relaxation strategies for stress relief
 Meditation

Support programs :-----

Community programs can help with practical aspects of life such as employment, education
and training, and accommodation. They can be helpful for people with mental illness that is
long-term.

2 MIN Conclusion CONCLUSION Student teacher The audience By using What are
concluded the are understand lecture mental
People should be aware of the consequences of mental illness and must give stress about stress method illness and
utmost importance to keeping the mind healthy like the way the physical body is kept management and its its
healthy. Mental and physical health cannot be separated from each other. And only when management management
both are balanced can we call a person perfectly healthy and well. ?
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