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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
COURSE SUMMARY PPT.
By Camillo Makwanga
CONTENTS
• Introduction Slide 3-7
• Mental health issues Slide 8
• Theoretical models Slide 9-13
• Possible solutions Slide 14-17
• Helpful resources Slide 18 –19
• References Slide 20
• Taylor’s case study Slide 21-25
INTRODUCTION
What is mental health?
CONTEXT
Mental health and child healthcare policy
The importance of improving the physical, mental and
emotional health and wellbeing of children and young
people is a strong theme of government policy. In general,
strategic policy goals are to:
• Safeguard, promote, and improve children’s psychological,
emotional, mental, and physical health and wellbeing
• Improve child safety
• Prevent mental and emotional health issues
• Support better quality of life
• Address misuse of alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs
• Improve access to appropriate care and support
CONTINUED…
• Developing online tools and apps to help young people
self-care and understand how to seek professional help if
needed
• Changing how services are commissioned so care is
focused on the needs of children and their families
• Continued support throughout young adulthood to avoid
people ‘dropping out’ of the system at age 18
• ‘One stop shop’ support services in the community
• Improved care for children and young people in crisis, to
enable treatment close to home
• Additional support for parents and additional mental
health training for health workers, including GPs
• Improved access for vulnerable groups
Please visit: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk for more information on mental and child
healthcare policies
STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION
Stigma refers to negative stereotypes and feelings about people with mental
health issues which come to define the person, mark them out as different and
prevent them from being seen as an individual. (16)
Although mental health issues can affect anyone, there is a stigma attached to
mental ill health. People with mental health issues report that stigma and
discrimination are more harmful than the effects of the illness. (18)
Furthermore, research with children and young people shows that they are
aware of the stigma around mental health issues, and this makes them less
willing to tell others that they are unwell, or seek help for their mental health.
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH?
Mental health is part of our overall health, just as physical health is.
The World Health Organization defines mental health as:
“a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own
potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work
productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her
and his community.”
Mental health also:
“influences how we think and feel about ourselves and how we
interpret events. It affects our capacity to learn, to communicate and
to form, sustain and end relationships. It also influences our ability to
cope with change, transition and life events”. (22)
TYPES OF
MENTAL
HEALTH
ISSUES
•Depression and bipolar
disorder
•Anxiety disorders
•Psychosis
•Eating disorders
•Suicide
•Self-harm
•Substance misuse
THEORETICAL MODELS
THE MENTAL
HEALTH
CONTINUUM
PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
RISK FACTORS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
STRESS CONTAINER
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
10 KEYS TO
HAPPIER
LIVING
(ACTION FOR
HAPPINESS)
TAKE TIME TOGETHER TOOLKIT FOR
MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS
Signs of mental ill health in young people
Young people often experience particular circumstances that can lead to
changes in their mental health and behaviours. Although similar life events
will affect people differently, some life events can carry a higher risk of
affecting someone’s mental health. Below are some early warning sign to
look out for in young people. Often, the key to spotting mental ill health
lies in noticing changes in the person as listed below: .
RECOVERY
“…a way of living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life even with the limitations caused
by illness. Recovery involves the development of new meaning and purpose in one’s life as
one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of mental illness.” (65)
Many factors can influence recovery, such as whether good-quality treatment is accessible
and whether the person is willing and able to take up available opportunities: Other helpful
factors include:
• Good relationships
• Financial security
• Satisfying work
• Personal growth
• The right living environment
• The opportunity one’s own cultural or spiritual perspectives
• Developing resilience to future stress or adversity
• Being believed in, listened to, and understood
• Getting explanations for problems or experiences
• Being able to temporarily resign responsibility during times of crisis (66)
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Crisis and support
helplines
Community
development
(Support for schools)
Finding a therapist Useful Apps Helpful resources by
topic area
Action for happiness –
www.actionforhappine
ess.org
Mindfulness in
schools –
www.mindfulnessinsc
hools.org
The British
psychological Society
– www.bps.org.uk
Headspace Anxiety UK
Anna Freud Centre –
www.annafreud.org
Place2Be –
www.place2be.org.uk
British Association for
Behavioural and
cognitive therapists –
www.babcp.com
Moodometer Bipolar UK
Childline –
www.childline.org.uk
My Happy Mind –
www.myhappymind.or
g
British association for
Counselling and
Psychotherapy –
www.bacp.co.uk
Moodpanda Selfharm UK
Department of health
– www.dh.gov.uk
Heads together –
www.headstogether.or
g.uk
NHS Choices StressHeads Hearing Voices
Network
Early intervention
Foundation –
www.eif.org.uk
Reading well –
www.reading-
well.org.uk
Get Self Help Smiling Mind Child Bereavement UK
Hub of hope – Mind-up – Emoodji For me Talk to Frank
REFERENCES/USEFUL LINKS
16 – Haddad P, Haddad I. Mental Health Stigma
(Internet). 2015 [Cited 2021 February 25]. Available
from: https;//www.bap.org.uk/articles/mental-health-
stigma/
18 – Gronholm PC, Thornicroft G, Laurens KR, Evans-
Lacko S. Conditional disclosure on pathways to care:
Coping preferences of young people at risk of
psyschosis
22 – Fredli, Scottish executive, National Programme
for improving Mental health and well-being;
“concepts and Definitions”; National programme for
improving mental health and well-being (Internet).
2004 [cited 2007 Jul 6] Available from:
http//www.taysidmidset.org.uk/documents/terms &
definitions.pdf
66 – Mental Health Foundation. Recovery [Internet].
Mental Health Foundation, [cited 2017 Jun 1].
Available from: https;//www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-
to-z/r/recovery
1 - Recovery curriculum - What is a recovery
curriculum? | Cornerstones Education
TAYLORS CASE STUDY
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YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS COURSE SUMMARY PPT.pptx

  • 1. YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS COURSE SUMMARY PPT. By Camillo Makwanga
  • 2. CONTENTS • Introduction Slide 3-7 • Mental health issues Slide 8 • Theoretical models Slide 9-13 • Possible solutions Slide 14-17 • Helpful resources Slide 18 –19 • References Slide 20 • Taylor’s case study Slide 21-25
  • 4. CONTEXT Mental health and child healthcare policy The importance of improving the physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing of children and young people is a strong theme of government policy. In general, strategic policy goals are to: • Safeguard, promote, and improve children’s psychological, emotional, mental, and physical health and wellbeing • Improve child safety • Prevent mental and emotional health issues • Support better quality of life • Address misuse of alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs • Improve access to appropriate care and support
  • 5. CONTINUED… • Developing online tools and apps to help young people self-care and understand how to seek professional help if needed • Changing how services are commissioned so care is focused on the needs of children and their families • Continued support throughout young adulthood to avoid people ‘dropping out’ of the system at age 18 • ‘One stop shop’ support services in the community • Improved care for children and young people in crisis, to enable treatment close to home • Additional support for parents and additional mental health training for health workers, including GPs • Improved access for vulnerable groups Please visit: assets.publishing.service.gov.uk for more information on mental and child healthcare policies
  • 6. STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION Stigma refers to negative stereotypes and feelings about people with mental health issues which come to define the person, mark them out as different and prevent them from being seen as an individual. (16) Although mental health issues can affect anyone, there is a stigma attached to mental ill health. People with mental health issues report that stigma and discrimination are more harmful than the effects of the illness. (18) Furthermore, research with children and young people shows that they are aware of the stigma around mental health issues, and this makes them less willing to tell others that they are unwell, or seek help for their mental health.
  • 7. WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH? Mental health is part of our overall health, just as physical health is. The World Health Organization defines mental health as: “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her and his community.” Mental health also: “influences how we think and feel about ourselves and how we interpret events. It affects our capacity to learn, to communicate and to form, sustain and end relationships. It also influences our ability to cope with change, transition and life events”. (22)
  • 8. TYPES OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES •Depression and bipolar disorder •Anxiety disorders •Psychosis •Eating disorders •Suicide •Self-harm •Substance misuse
  • 11. PROTECTIVE FACTORS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
  • 12. RISK FACTORS FOR MENTAL HEALTH
  • 16. TAKE TIME TOGETHER TOOLKIT FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS Signs of mental ill health in young people Young people often experience particular circumstances that can lead to changes in their mental health and behaviours. Although similar life events will affect people differently, some life events can carry a higher risk of affecting someone’s mental health. Below are some early warning sign to look out for in young people. Often, the key to spotting mental ill health lies in noticing changes in the person as listed below: .
  • 17. RECOVERY “…a way of living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life even with the limitations caused by illness. Recovery involves the development of new meaning and purpose in one’s life as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of mental illness.” (65) Many factors can influence recovery, such as whether good-quality treatment is accessible and whether the person is willing and able to take up available opportunities: Other helpful factors include: • Good relationships • Financial security • Satisfying work • Personal growth • The right living environment • The opportunity one’s own cultural or spiritual perspectives • Developing resilience to future stress or adversity • Being believed in, listened to, and understood • Getting explanations for problems or experiences • Being able to temporarily resign responsibility during times of crisis (66)
  • 19. Crisis and support helplines Community development (Support for schools) Finding a therapist Useful Apps Helpful resources by topic area Action for happiness – www.actionforhappine ess.org Mindfulness in schools – www.mindfulnessinsc hools.org The British psychological Society – www.bps.org.uk Headspace Anxiety UK Anna Freud Centre – www.annafreud.org Place2Be – www.place2be.org.uk British Association for Behavioural and cognitive therapists – www.babcp.com Moodometer Bipolar UK Childline – www.childline.org.uk My Happy Mind – www.myhappymind.or g British association for Counselling and Psychotherapy – www.bacp.co.uk Moodpanda Selfharm UK Department of health – www.dh.gov.uk Heads together – www.headstogether.or g.uk NHS Choices StressHeads Hearing Voices Network Early intervention Foundation – www.eif.org.uk Reading well – www.reading- well.org.uk Get Self Help Smiling Mind Child Bereavement UK Hub of hope – Mind-up – Emoodji For me Talk to Frank
  • 20. REFERENCES/USEFUL LINKS 16 – Haddad P, Haddad I. Mental Health Stigma (Internet). 2015 [Cited 2021 February 25]. Available from: https;//www.bap.org.uk/articles/mental-health- stigma/ 18 – Gronholm PC, Thornicroft G, Laurens KR, Evans- Lacko S. Conditional disclosure on pathways to care: Coping preferences of young people at risk of psyschosis 22 – Fredli, Scottish executive, National Programme for improving Mental health and well-being; “concepts and Definitions”; National programme for improving mental health and well-being (Internet). 2004 [cited 2007 Jul 6] Available from: http//www.taysidmidset.org.uk/documents/terms & definitions.pdf 66 – Mental Health Foundation. Recovery [Internet]. Mental Health Foundation, [cited 2017 Jun 1]. Available from: https;//www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a- to-z/r/recovery 1 - Recovery curriculum - What is a recovery curriculum? | Cornerstones Education