Fact or myth
Children don't experience mental health problems.
Fact: Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental
health concerns. These mental health problems are often clinically
diagnosable, and can be a product of the interaction of biological,
psychological, and social factors.
.
Only certain people have mental ill health.
Myth: We all have mental health that can move
up and down, just like our physical health
Fact or myth
 Mental illness is caused by a personal weakness.
Fact: A mental illness is not a character flaw. It is caused by a
complex interplay of genetic, biological, social and environmental
factors. Seeking and accepting help is a sign of resilience and
strength.
Fact or myth
Physical health problems are worse
than mental health problems.
Myth: Just because you can’t see a mental illness
doesn’t mean it’s any less painful or debilitating than
a broken arm. A mental health problem can feel just
as bad as, or worse than, any other illness and
requires just as much support.
Fact or myth
Fact or myth
You can’t recover from a mental illness.
Myth: What is so often misunderstood about mental health problems is
that they don’t define a person or their potential in life. Recovery is
possible with the right support and people can, and do, go on to lead
rewarding, fulfilling lives.
.
Mental health problems are a sign of weakness.
Myth: Suffering a physical injury does not make a person
weak; nor does living with a mental health problem. They are a
common part of the human experience and can happen to
anyone, from any walk of life. Many high-profile, successful
and inspirational people have experienced mental ill health
and many gain strength from the experience.
Fact or myth
You only need to take care of your mental health if
you have a mental health condition.
Fact: Everyone can benefit from taking active steps to promote
their well-being and improve their mental health. Similarly,
everyone can take active steps and engage in healthy habits to
optimize their physical health.
Fact or myth
People with mental health problems are violent
and unpredictable.
Fact: people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times
more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general
population. You probably know someone with a mental
health problem and don't even realize it, because many
people with mental health problems are highly active and
productive members of our communities.
Fact or myth
What is mental health
Mental Health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own
abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully,
and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. - World Health Organization
history
 Mentally ill were considered to be possessed by
devils.
 Patients were locked up in jail like buildings, far
removed from the centre of population, alienated
from the rest of society
 During the 20th century, psychiatry began to
make scientific advance.
 Mental health is thus the balanced development
of the individuals personality and emotional
attitude which enables him to live harmoniously
with his fellow men.
The issue of mental battle &its
affects
 This in turn affects relationships
and work.
 Person’s ability to think, feel and
behave is affected.
Categories of mental healthdisorder
Common mental disorders Severe mental health disorders
• Depressive disorders (sad
mood)
• Psychosis
• Anxiety disorders (fear and
worry)
Hearing voices
• Somatic disorders (bodily
symptoms)
Seeing things/people
feeling things on skin
• Mood disorders
survey
Some key highlights from the survey for our reference:
 Poor mental health amongst employees costs Indian employers
around US$14 billion yearly, says Deloitte’s Mental Health Survey.
 Around 80 percent of the Indian workforce has reported mental
health issues over the past year.
 Amongst respondents, 78 percent reported having faced at least one
or more adverse mental health symptoms.
wellness
 Mental health – preserved wealth
 Take life as it comes
 Don’t run away from it, have the courage to face it
 Devote time to yourself
 Focus on mental fitness as much as you focus on
physical fitness
 All is well
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND
“Happiness can be found even
in the darkest of times, if one
only remembers to turn on the
light”
___ Albus
Dumbledore
PARI
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND

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    Fact or myth Childrendon't experience mental health problems. Fact: Even very young children may show early warning signs of mental health concerns. These mental health problems are often clinically diagnosable, and can be a product of the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors. .
  • 3.
    Only certain peoplehave mental ill health. Myth: We all have mental health that can move up and down, just like our physical health Fact or myth
  • 4.
     Mental illnessis caused by a personal weakness. Fact: A mental illness is not a character flaw. It is caused by a complex interplay of genetic, biological, social and environmental factors. Seeking and accepting help is a sign of resilience and strength. Fact or myth
  • 5.
    Physical health problemsare worse than mental health problems. Myth: Just because you can’t see a mental illness doesn’t mean it’s any less painful or debilitating than a broken arm. A mental health problem can feel just as bad as, or worse than, any other illness and requires just as much support. Fact or myth
  • 6.
    Fact or myth Youcan’t recover from a mental illness. Myth: What is so often misunderstood about mental health problems is that they don’t define a person or their potential in life. Recovery is possible with the right support and people can, and do, go on to lead rewarding, fulfilling lives. .
  • 7.
    Mental health problemsare a sign of weakness. Myth: Suffering a physical injury does not make a person weak; nor does living with a mental health problem. They are a common part of the human experience and can happen to anyone, from any walk of life. Many high-profile, successful and inspirational people have experienced mental ill health and many gain strength from the experience. Fact or myth
  • 8.
    You only needto take care of your mental health if you have a mental health condition. Fact: Everyone can benefit from taking active steps to promote their well-being and improve their mental health. Similarly, everyone can take active steps and engage in healthy habits to optimize their physical health. Fact or myth
  • 9.
    People with mentalhealth problems are violent and unpredictable. Fact: people with severe mental illnesses are over 10 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than the general population. You probably know someone with a mental health problem and don't even realize it, because many people with mental health problems are highly active and productive members of our communities. Fact or myth
  • 10.
    What is mentalhealth Mental Health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community. - World Health Organization
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    history  Mentally illwere considered to be possessed by devils.  Patients were locked up in jail like buildings, far removed from the centre of population, alienated from the rest of society  During the 20th century, psychiatry began to make scientific advance.  Mental health is thus the balanced development of the individuals personality and emotional attitude which enables him to live harmoniously with his fellow men.
  • 12.
    The issue ofmental battle &its affects  This in turn affects relationships and work.  Person’s ability to think, feel and behave is affected.
  • 13.
    Categories of mentalhealthdisorder Common mental disorders Severe mental health disorders • Depressive disorders (sad mood) • Psychosis • Anxiety disorders (fear and worry) Hearing voices • Somatic disorders (bodily symptoms) Seeing things/people feeling things on skin • Mood disorders
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    survey Some key highlightsfrom the survey for our reference:  Poor mental health amongst employees costs Indian employers around US$14 billion yearly, says Deloitte’s Mental Health Survey.  Around 80 percent of the Indian workforce has reported mental health issues over the past year.  Amongst respondents, 78 percent reported having faced at least one or more adverse mental health symptoms.
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    wellness  Mental health– preserved wealth  Take life as it comes  Don’t run away from it, have the courage to face it  Devote time to yourself  Focus on mental fitness as much as you focus on physical fitness  All is well
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    This Photo byUnknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND “Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light” ___ Albus Dumbledore
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    This Photo byUnknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND