Презентация, доклад на тему Проект по английскому языку Mental Illnesses

every four people (26.2%, according to the National Institute on Mental Health) is dealing with a mental illness, also known as a brain disorder.

We are your brother, your sister, the man across the street, the person next to you in the pew.

– may have associated mental illness with craziness or being a lunatic. Although it is closely related, but mental illness isn’t necessarily about being lonely.

Mental illness or mental disorder is a condition that affects thoughts, feelings or behaviors of someone who is strong enough to make social integration problematic, or cause personal suffering.

as depression and bipolar disorder, which affect how one feels;

schizophrenia,

anxiety disorders

eating disorders,

which affects how one perceives the world;

which affect how fearful one perceives places, events or situations to be;

such as anorexia or bulimia, which influence how one feels about food and one's body image.

illness.
Contributing factors include:

thinking, mood or behaviour or some combination of all three. The person affected shows symptoms of significant distress and the inability to function as needed over an extended period of time. These symptoms can vary from mild to severe, depending on the type of mental illness, the individual, the family and the patient's environment.

of major depression and mania (periods of abnormally and persistently elevated mood). Also referred to as manic-depression.

suffer terrifying symptoms such as hearing internal voices or believing that other people are reading their minds, controlling their thoughts, or plotting to harm them. These symptoms may leave them fearful and withdrawn. Their speech and behavior can be so disorganized that they may be incomprehensible or frightening to others.

health. In fact, the two are intertwined. Our mental health directly affects our physical health and vice versa. People with physical health problems often experience anxiety or depression that affects their recovery. Likewise, mental health factors can increase the risk of developing physical problems such as:
diabetes;
heart disease;
weight gain or loss;
gastrointestinal problems;
reductions in immune system efficiency; and
blood biochemical imbalances.
In the case of eating disorders, those affected may die from lack of nourishment.

a combination of factors and cannot be prevented.

methods may include one or more of the following:

medication;
scientifically based psycho-therapies - such as cognitive therapy - which help patients learn to effectively change their thinking, feelings and behaviour;
counselling;
community support services; and
education.

their mental illness or are able to successfully control their symptoms. Although some people become disabled because of a chronic or severe mental illness, many others are able to live full and productive lives.
In fact, as many as 8 in 10 people suffering from a mental illness can effectively return to their normal activities if they receive appropriate treatment.

health.

eat a well-balanced diet;
take part in physical activity regularly;
get enough sleep each night;

cope with problems;
avoid the use of illegal drugs;

steps to minimize the stress in your life; and
talk to others - your family, friends, colleagues - about things that concern you. Sharing feelings and anxieties can help you cope with them.

enjoy life to the fullest. It can also help your recovery if you develop a mental illness.