Mental and Emotional Health Lesson 2: Health, Habits and Exercise
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Lesson 2: Health, Habits and Exercise
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They actually affect one another. People with physical health
problems often experience anxiety or depression. Recovery from this
is longer. Mental Illness increase the risk of: Diabetes Heart
disease Weight gain/loss Reduced immunity Gastrointestinal problems
Problems with relationships, education and productivity. Approx.
20% of all Canadians will exp. Mental illness during their
lifetime.
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It is the state of balance of a persons thoughts, feelings, and
actions. People with good mental health will have: Sense of
well-being Ability to enjoy life, laugh, and have fun. Ability to
deal with lifes stressors and bounce back from adversity.
Participation in life to the fullest. Capacity to change, grow, and
experience a range of feelings. Sense of balance in own life.
Self-Care that attends to the needs of the whole person. Ability to
care for others. Self-Confident
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Our minds are not separate entities from us. Physical health is
affected negatively by distress. Many physical conditions are
actually rooted in a state of mind (psychosomatic illness). Take
care of the mind, body and spirit.
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It is alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior. Symptoms vary
from mild to severe depending on the person, and environment they
are in. During a lifespan, every person will deal with isolation,
loneliness, emotional distress or disconnection. People can bounce
back, but in some cases the duration and intensity of these
feelings need help to regain a balance. Mental illnesses can occur
together. E.g. A person may experience depression and anxiety all
at once.
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Mental IllnessEstimates over One Year Period Mood Disorders
Major Depression Bipolar Disorder Dysthymia 4.1 4.6% 0.2 0.6% 0.8
3.1% Schizophrenia0.3% Anxiety Disorders12.2% Personality
Disorders--------- Eating Disorders Anorexia, BulimiaAnorexia 0.7%
women 0.2% men Bulimia 1.5% women 0.1% men Deaths from Suicide1998
(2% of all deaths in Canada) 24% (15-24) 16% (25-44) Estimated
percentage of the population who have the disorder during a 1 year
period.
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Affects people in all occupations, educational and income
levels, and cultures. No one is immune to mental illness. At the
present time, hospitalization data provides the best available
description of individuals with mental illnesses. 1999, rates among
women were higher than men. Nearly half of admissions for 1 of the
7 most common were between the ages of 25-44. Ages between 15-24
accounted for 23.7% of all admissions.
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Definition: Any behaviour that has an effect on a persons
health and well- being. Coping Mechanisms help a person deal with
everyday living. This is important when developing mental emotional
health. The engagement in healthy lifestyles contributes to both
the quality and duration of life.
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Identify 10 basic health habits. Once you have comprised a
list, you will then share your ideas with someone. When you are
sharing your ideas look for similarities and differences. After you
have a consensus as a pair, then join with another pair to compare
to reach a consensus. Be sure to include items of physical
activity.
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On your own, identify and record mental health benefits of
healthy lifestyle practices on the worksheet provided for you.
After you have recorded your top 10, share with a friend and gain a
consensus on each others top 10. Present top 10 mental health
benefits to the class.
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As a result of exercise, the body releases different chemicals
that affect the brain. One group is called endorphins. This
chemical increases and produces an analgesic effect on the body as
well as a feeling of euphoria. Decreased anxiety Reduced depression
Better able to cope with stress. Raised self esteem. Improved mood.
Improved sleep. Increased cognition (ability to think, reason, and
remember)
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Several biological changes occur, such as: Nerve cells are more
active or increase the ability of neurons to communicate with one
another. How does this work? Exercise produces proteins called
neurotrophic factors. Causes the hippocampus to be fertilized.
hippocampus Responsible for regulating mood and storing memories.
Releases other chemicals such as: Serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, melatonin, and insulin.
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Describe how healthy lifestyle practices affect
mental-emotional health issues. How do the identified lifestyle
practices affect mental-emotional health? How does mental-emotional
health affect lifestyle practices? Which lifestyle practice has the
greatest impact on mental-emotional health, and why?
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There is a major impact on the Canadian economy in terms of
productivity and health care costs. 1993 Health Canada estimated
the cost of mental illness at $7.331 billion. (hospitalization data
and physician billing) 1996/97 Economic impact was $14.4 billion.
(Loss of income to businesses) 1999/2000 9,022,382 hospital days
were utilized by individuals with mental illnesses.
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People encounter stressful situation that could range from
minor to major on a day-to-day basis. Seek help if reaction to
stressors becomes long term or interferes with other aspects of
life. Most people can overcome mental health problems, and learn to
live with them. Some believe it is shameful to seek help for mental
illnesses due to peer pressure or showing a sign of weakness.
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Based on experiences such as: Environment Hereditary History
Psychological Factors Sociological Factors It is the loss of
control of any of these factors that can bring the onslaught of
illness. Researchers also suggest a complex interaction of: Genetic
makeup Biological makeup Personality Found to be more common in
close family members have mental illness.
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Indirect Association Lower expectation and ambition can lead to
mental illness because of low levels of education and occupational
achievement. The term Drift is associated with mental illness
because people may drift into poverty that are already ill. Direct
Association This implies that the social experience of individuals
who are poor increases the likely hood that they may develop a
mental illness. Poverty may lead to lack of opportunity and a
sconce of hopelessness, thus bringing on illness through prolonged
exposure.
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1. Identify life experiences that could lead to mental health
issues. 2. Which situations do not have control over and situation
have some control over. 3. Discuss ways to control a given
situation. 4. Reflect on the situation do not have control on.
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All life experiences, whether positive or negative, are
character building. Develop skills for coping and managing our
feelings and emotions and to learn from all experiences. Resilience
Capability to cope with significant adversity or stress in ways
that are not only effective and result in an increased ability to
respond constructively to future adversity.
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Education at school Community Education Self-Help Aid Networks
Primary and Special Care Hospitals Crisis response systems Case
Management / Community Outreach Programs Workplace Supports
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Get enough sleep. Eat a well balanced diet. Avoid caffeine,
tobacco, drugs. Get active Relax Attend self spiritual needs. Write
down problems. Prioritize personal challenges. Spend ample time
with people whose company is enjoyable. Talk to trustworthy friend
or family member about your own feelings and concerns.
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Pick one of the two questions to respond to. 1. What is one
thing that you learned today and how will it help you in the
future? 2. Is there something that was not discussed or something
you were afraid to ask? Ask and tell me why?