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Instructor
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Course Outline – Session 1
• Mental Health First Aid • Common mental health problems • Five basic actions of mental health first aid • What is a substance-related disorder? • Symptoms • Risk factors• MHFA for substance-related problems
– Crisis first aid for overdose
• Treatment and resources
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Course Outline – Session 2
• What is a mood disorder?• Types of mood disorders• Symptoms• Risk factors• Substance use and mood disorders• Suicide in Canada• MHFA for mood problems
– Crisis first aid for suicidal behaviour
• Treatment and resources
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Course Outline – Session 3
• What is an anxiety disorder?• Symptoms • Types of anxiety disorders• Risk factors• Substance use and anxiety disorders• MHFA for anxiety problems
– Crisis first aid for panic attacks– Crisis first aid for acute stress reaction
• Treatment and resources
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Course Outline – Session 4
• What is a psychotic disorder?
• Types of psychotic disorders
• Symptoms
• Risk factors
• Substance use and psychotic disorders
• MHFA for psychosis problems– Crisis first aid for a psychotic episode
• Treatment and resources
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World Health Organization
• Health is “a state of (complete) physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
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World Health Organization
• 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.”
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The Mental Health Continuum9
Maximum Mental Health
Minimal Mental Disorder
Minimal Mental Health
Maximum Mental Disorder
Diagnosis of a serious illness and poor
mental health
Diagnosis of a serious illness but copes well and has positive mental health
No illness or disorder and positive mental health
No diagnosable illness or disorder but has poor mental health
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What are Mental Health Problems?
A mental health problem causes major changes in a person’s thinking, emotional state and behaviour, and disrupts the person’s ability to work and carry on their usual personal relationships.
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What is Mental Health First Aid?
Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until appropriate professional help is received or until the crisis is resolved.
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Aims of Mental Health First Aid
• Preserve life where a person may be a danger to themselves or others
• Provide help to prevent the mental health problem from becoming more serious
• Promote the recovery of good mental health
• Provide comfort to a person experiencing a mental health problem
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The Five Basic Actions
Assess risk of suicide and/or harm
Listen non-judgmentally
Give reassurance and information
Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
Encourage other supports
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Why Mental Health First Aid?
• Mental health problems are common– At least 1 in 3 Canadians will experience a
mental health problem at some point in their life
– At least 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health problem in a year
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Why Mental Health First Aid?
• Professional help is not always on hand
• People often do not know how to respond
• Not everyone seeks treatment or realizes they need help
• Many people are not well informed about mental health/problems
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Why Mental Health First Aid?
There is stigma associated with mental
health problems
Imagine if we treated everyone like we treat people with mental illness.
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Impact of Mental Health Problems
In the workplace– 23% of workers experienced physical
health problems caused by stress, anxiety or major depression
– 1 in 5 workers experienced fatigue, sleeping problems, headaches and anxiety
– 20% of all sick leaves are related to mental health
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What is a Substance-Related Disorder?• Use does not equal disorder
• Physical or psychological dependence
• Problems affect a person’s life– Social– Personal– Work/school
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Types of Substance-Related Disorders
• Substance use disorder– Substance Abuse– Substance Dependence
• Substance-induced disorder
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Types of Substances
• Depressants
• Stimulants
• Hallucinogens
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Depressants – Alcohol
• Most widely used substance in Canada
• Found in numerous substances
• Effects vary from person to person
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One Standard Drink
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
= =Table Wine5 oz/142 mL
(12% alcohol)
Regular Beer12 oz/341 mL (5% alcohol)
Spirits1.5 oz/43 mL (40% alcohol)
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Harmful Effects of Excess Alcohol27
• Nervous system
Physical Effects:
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Harmful Effects of Excess Alcohol28
• Nervous system
• Heart
Physical Effects:
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Harmful Effects of Excess Alcohol29
• Nervous system
• Heart
• Liver, pancreas, stomach
Physical Effects:
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Harmful Effects of Excess Alcohol30
• Nervous system
• Heart
• Liver, pancreas, stomach
• Muscles
Physical Effects:
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Harmful Effects of Excess Alcohol31
• Nervous system
• Heart
• Liver, pancreas, stomach
• Muscles
• Reproductive system
• Bones
• Throat
Physical Effects:
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Harmful Effects of Excess Alcohol
Social Effects:
• Money
• Work
• Legal
• Relationships
Emotional Effects:
• Personality
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Depressants – Barbiturates
• Amytal ® and phenobarbital
• Street names: reds, yellow jackets, blue heaven
• Produce a feeling of calm, drowsiness and well-being
• First developed as sleeping pills
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Depressants – Benzodiazepines
• Valium® and Ativan®
• Street names: tranks, downers, roofies
• Produce a feeling of calm, drowsiness and well-being
• Commonly prescribed for anxiety, sleep problems
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Depressants – Inhalants
• Cleaning fluids, glues, paint thinners and removers, hair and deodorant sprays, gasoline, etc.
• Produce feelings of euphoria, light-headedness, exhilaration and vivid fantasies or hallucinations
• Sniffed or inhaled
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Depressants – Opiates
• Heroin, codeine, morphine, fentanyl oxycodone and others
• Produce a short-term feeling of euphoria and well-being and relieve pain
• Have a high risk of creating dependence
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Stimulants – Amphetamines
• Dexedrine® and Ritalin®
• Street names: speed, crystal meth, ice, uppers, crank
• Have the temporary effect of increasing energy and apparent mental alertness
• Risk of amphetamine psychosis – symptoms similar to schizophrenia
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Stimulants - Caffeine
• Can be found in many substances including tea, coffee, chocolate, cola drinks or medication
• Causes mild mood elevation and reduced drowsiness and fatigue
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Stimulants – Cocaine
• Street names: Coke, C, snow, flake
• Two forms – powder and crack
• Produces intense pleasure, euphoria, hallucinations, twitching, agitated behaviour and fever
• Psychological dependence produced by cocaine is believed to be among the strongest of all drugs
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Stimulants – Nicotine
• Comes from tobacco leaves
• Can be burned and inhaled or absorbed
• Smoking affects the metabolism of many medications prescribed for the treatment of mental disorders and of other substances
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Hallucinogens - Cannabis
• Street names: marijuana, grass, pot, weed, hashish, hash oil
• Most widely used illegal drug
• Can cause both hallucinogenic and depressant effects
• May contribute to development of psychosis in people who are vulnerable
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Risk Factors
• Genetic predisposition
• Age
• Psychological stress
• Physical illness
• Social factors
• Alcohol sensitivity
• Dependence risk
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First Aid for Substance Problems
• Assess risk of suicide and/or harm– Crisis first aid for overdose
• Listen non-judgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
• Encourage other supports
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Action 1 Assess the Risk of Suicide and/or Harm
• If a person is thinking of suicide, alcohol will increase the chances that they will harm themselves or die by suicide
• If you determine the person is at risk for suicide, follow the steps for Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour
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Action 1 Assess the Risk of Suicide and/or Harm
• If you determine the person has taken an overdose, follow the steps for Crisis First Aid for an Overdose
• If the person does not seem to be at risk, move on to Action 2 – Listen Non-Judgmentally
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Crisis First Aid for an Overdose
If they are unconscious:
• Ensure personal safety
• Place person in recovery position
• Call emergency services
• If possible, determine type of substance taken
• Keep the person warm
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Crisis First Aid for an Overdose
If the person is conscious:
• Call emergency services
• Don’t give food or water
• Reassure that help is coming
• If possible, determine type of substance taken
• Keep the person warm
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Action 2 Listen Non-Judgmentally
• Attitudes
• The effective listener
• Verbal skills
• Non-verbal skills
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Action 3 Give Reassurance and Information
• They have a real medical condition
• Substance problems are common
• Some people are more prone to these problems than others
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Action 3 Give Reassurance and Information
• Substance use can cause harm
• Programs are available to help people deal with alcohol or drug problems
• Often mood and/or anxiety problems underlie a substance problem
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Action 4 Encourage the Person to Get Appropriate Professional Help
• Family doctor or physician• Drug and alcohol specialists• Mental health team• Treatment centres
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Stages of Change Model52
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Action 5 Encourage Other Supports
• Support groups
• Family and friends
• Self-help strategies used for other mental health problems
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If
• If you can always be cheerful• If you can sleep without drugs• If you can relax without alcohol• If you can start the day without caffeine• If you can take blame without resentment• If you can resist without complaining• If you can eat the same food every
day without complaining and be grateful
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If
• If you can understand when your loved ones are too busy to spend time with you
• If you can overlook it when those you love take things out on you when, through no fault of yours, something goes wrong
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Session 2
• What is a mood disorder?• Types of mood disorders• Symptoms• Risk factors• Substance use and mood disorders• Suicide in Canada• MHFA for mood problems
– Crisis first aid for suicidal behaviour
• Treatment and resources
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What is a Mood Disorder?
Mood disorders are characterized by disturbances:
•In the way a person feels
•In the way a person experiences emotion
This makes it difficult for the person to function day-to-day.
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Types of Mood Disorders
Two main forms
• Depressive disorders – Clinical depression (major depressive
disorder)– Postpartum depression– Seasonal affective disorder
• Bipolar disorder
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What is Depression?
• Clinical depression lasts at least two weeks
• It affects a person’s behaviour and has physical, emotional and cognitive effects
• It interferes with the ability to work and have satisfying personal relationships
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Signs and Symptoms of Depression
• Emotions: sadness, mood swings, hopelessness, anxiety
• Thoughts: Self-criticism, thoughts of suicide, indecisiveness, pessimism
• Behaviour: Crying spells, withdrawal, neglect personal appearance, no motivation
• Physical: Lack of energy, sleeping too much/too little, weight loss/gain
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Depression in the Workplace
• Decreased productivity• Morale problems• Lack of co-operation• Safety problems• Absenteeism, presenteeism• Complaints of being tired, having
aches/pains• Alcohol and/or drug abuse
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Bipolar Disorder (Manic Depression)
• Characterized by extreme mood swings
• A person has periods of depression and mania with periods of “normal” mood in between
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Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
• Depression• Mania
– Increased energy and overactivity– Elevated or elated mood– Needing less sleep than usual– Irritability– Rapid thinking and speech– Lack of inhibitions– Grandiose delusions– Lack of insight
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Risk Factors for Depression
• Distressing life event
• Having a baby
• Medical conditions
• Side effect of medications or drugs
• Stress from another mental disorder
• Hormonal changes
• Lack of exposure to bright light in winter
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Risk Factors for Depression
• Substance dependence
• Family history of depression
• Previous episodes of depression
• Difficult childhood (abuse, neglect)
• Exposure to harassment, bullying, discrimination
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Risk Factors for Bipolar Disorder
• Family history
• Chemical changes in the brain
• Stress
• Drugs
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Suicide in Canada
• Many Canadians die by suicide each year
• Out of all causes of death in Canada, suicide ranks 9th highest
• More women than men attempt suicide• More men than women die by suicide
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Suicide Rates by ProvincePer 100,000 population, 2004
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80.9Nunavut
25.7NWT
19.4Yukon
15.3Que
14.0Alta
11.8NB
11.3Man
11.2Sask
11.1BC
10.2Nfld
9.6NS
8.2Ont
5.8PEI
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First Aid for Mood Problems
• Assess risk of suicide and/or harm– Crisis first aid for suicidal behaviour
• Listen non-judgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
• Encourage other supports
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Action 1 Assess the Risk of Suicide and/or Harm
• If you determine the person is at risk for suicide, follow the steps for Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour
• If the person does not seem to be at risk, move on to Action 2 – Listen Non-Judgmentally
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Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour
• Engage the person in a serious conversation
• Look and listen for warning signs of suicide
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Warning Signs of Suicide
• Expressing negative comments about self
• Expressing intent to die by suicide and having a plan to do so
• Expressing suicidal thoughts
• Putting personal affairs in order
• Repeated expressions of hopelessness, helplessness or desperation
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Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour
• Ask about suicide
• Explore risk– Plan– Prior suicidal behaviour– Support
• Engage the person in a plan for safety
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Self-Care
• Supporting a suicidal person can be unsettling and stressful
• Do not underestimate the effect on your own well-being
• Find ways of reducing the immediate stress (exercise, relaxation techniques, sleep)
• Find someone to talk to about your experience
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Action 2 Listen Non-Judgmentally
• Engage the person in a discussion
• Listen to the person without judging them
• Do not be critical
• Do not express frustration with the person for having such symptoms
• Do not offer glib advice
• Avoid confrontation
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Action 3 Give Reassurance and Information
Depression
• It is a real medical condition
• It is a common illness
• It is not a weakness or character defect
• It is not laziness
• Effective help and treatments are available
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Action 3 Give Reassurance and Information
Mania
• It is a real medical condition
• Although not common, it is very well known and researched
• It is not a weakness or character defect
• Effective help and treatments are available
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Action 4 Encourage the Person to Get Appropriate Professional Help
• Community-based care
• Family doctor/physician
• Counsellors, mental health therapists and clinical psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Voluntary sector
• Telephone helplines
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What Helps for Depression?
Medical Treatments Rating
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Very severe depression only
Antidepressants Adults Adolescents
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What helps for Depression?
Psychological Treatments Rating
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) Interpersonal psychotherapy Reading depression self-help books based on CBT
Psychodynamic psychotherapy
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Ten Common Thinking Distortions
1. Black and white thinking
2. Setting unrealistic expectations
3. Selective thinking4. Converting positives
into negatives5. Over generalizing
6. Exaggerating unpleasantness
7. Catastrophizing
8. Personalizing
9. Mistaking feelings for facts
10.Jumping to negative conclusions
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Action 5 Encourage Other Supports
• Family and friends can provide support
• Self-help strategies have proven therapeutic effects
• They also help people to feel they are regaining control of their lives
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What Helps for Depression?
Lifestyle & Alternative Treatments Rating
Exercise Light Therapy Seasonal
Non-seasonal
Acupuncture Massage Therapy Relaxation Therapy
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What Helps for Depression?
Lifestyle & Alternative Treatments Rating
Yoga breathing exercises St. John’s wort* Alcohol avoidance – people with drinking problems
Folic acid
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Session 3
• What is an anxiety disorder?• Symptoms• Types of anxiety disorders• Risk factors• Substance use and anxiety disorders• MHFA for anxiety problems
– Crisis first aid for panic attacks– Crisis first aid for acute stress reaction
• Treatment and resources
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What is an Anxiety Disorder?
• Anxiety is a state of worry, apprehension or uneasiness
• Anxiety disorders differ from “normal” anxiety
• Excessive levels of anxiety that interfere with day-to-day living
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Mind Racing?
Vision strange or blurry?
Possible sleep disturbance?
Heart racing, palpitations?
Difficulty swallowing?
Dizzy, disoriented, lightheaded?
Trembling?
Sweating or shivering?
Wanting to run?
Feeling breathless,
breathing fast & Shallow?
Nausea, lack of appetite?
Restless?
Jelly-like legs?
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General Symptoms of Anxiety
Psychological
• Sense of impending doom or imminent danger
• Excessive inappropriate worry
• Fear of dying
• Decreased attention and concentration
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General Symptoms of Anxiety
Psychological
• Feeling detached from oneself
• Speeding or slowing of thoughts
• Easily distracted, insomnia, vivid dreams
• Irritability, impatience, anger
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General Symptoms of Anxiety
Physical
• Cardiovascular: palpitations, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, flushing
• Respiratory: hyperventilation, shortness of breath
• Neurological: dizziness, headache, sweating, tingling and numbness
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General Symptoms of Anxiety
Physical
• Gastrointestinal: choking, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Musculoskeletal: muscle aches and pains (esp. neck and shoulders), restlessness, tremors and shaking
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Types of Anxiety Disorders
• Generalized anxiety disorder• Panic disorder (with or without
agoraphobia)• Agoraphobia• Specific phobia disorders• Social anxiety disorder (social phobia)• Obsessive-compulsive disorder• Acute stress disorder • Post-traumatic stress disorder
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Do You Worry All the Time?
Which problems have you had often over the last 6 months?
I never stop worrying about things big and small
I have headaches or aches and pains for no reason
I am tense a lot and have trouble relaxing
I have trouble keeping my mind on things
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Do You Worry All the Time?
Which problems have you had often over the last 6 months?
I get crabby or grouchy I have trouble falling asleep or staying
asleep I sometimes have a lump in my throat
or feel like I need to throw up when I am worried
I sweat and have hot flashes
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
• Overwhelming and unfounded anxiety
• Physical and psychological symptoms of anxiety and tension for more than six months
• General worries over money, health, family, etc., even when no problem exists
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Do You Have Sudden Bursts of Fear for No Reason?Which problems have you had during
these bursts of fear? I have chest pains or a racing heart I have a hard time breathing or a
choking feeling I feel dizzy or I sweat a lot I have stomach problems or feel like I
need to throw up
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Do You Have Sudden Bursts of Fear for No Reason?Which problems have you had during
these bursts of fear? I shake, tremble or tingle I feel out of control I feel unreal I am afraid I am dying or going crazy
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Panic Disorder
• A person with a panic disorder has panic attacks
• A panic attack is the sudden onset of intense fear or terror
• The attacks develop suddenly
• The fear is inappropriate for the circumstances in which it is occurring
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Agoraphobia
• Fear of having a panic attack
• Fear of being in a situation or place with no help or escape
• Avoidance of places where it is felt that a panic attack could happen
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Specific Phobia Disorders
• A person with a phobia avoids or restricts activities because of fear
• The fear appears persistent, excessive and unreasonable
• The fear will cause the person to avoid specific things, events or places
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Do You Feel Afraid or Uncomfortable When You are Around Other People?Is it hard to be at work or school? I have an intense fear that I will do or
say something and embarrass myself in front of other people
I am always very afraid of making a mistake and being watched and judged by other people
My fear of embarrassment makes me avoid doing things that I want to do or speaking to people
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Do You Feel Afraid or Uncomfortable When You are Around Other People?Is it hard to be at work or school? I worry for days or weeks before I
meet new people I blush, sweat, tremble or feel like I
have to throw up before or during an event where I am with new people
I usually stay away from social situations such as school events and making speeches
I often drink to try and make these fears go away
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Social Anxiety Disorder
• Common anxiety disorder
• Fear of humiliation, embarrassment or scrutiny by others
• Fear that others are thinking negatively about them
• Tends to develop in shy children as they move into adolescence
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Do You Feel Trapped in a Pattern of Unwanted and Upsetting Thoughts?
Are any of these problems interfering with your life?
I have upsetting thoughts or images enter my mind again and again
I feel like I can’t stop these thoughts or images, even though I want to
I worry a lot about terrible things that could happen if I’m not careful
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Do You Feel Trapped in a Pattern of Unwanted and Upsetting Thoughts?
Are any of these problems interfering with your life?
I have unwanted urges to hurt someone but know I never would
I have a hard time stopping myself from doing things again and again, like counting, checking on things, washing my hands, re-arranging objects, doing things until it feels right, collecting useless objects
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Obsessions and compulsions accompany feelings of anxiety
• Obsessions are unwanted and inappropriate recurrent thoughts, impulses or images the person cannot get rid of
• Compulsions are repetitive behaviours or mental acts such as counting, checking or washing
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Have You Lived Through a Very Scary or Dangerous Event?Which problems have you had after the
event? I jump and feel very upset when
something happens without warning I have a hard time trusting or feeling
close to people I stay away from places that remind
me of the event I feel guilty because others died
and I lived
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Have You Lived Through a Very Scary or Dangerous Event?Which problems have you had after the
event? I have trouble sleeping and my
muscles are tense I feel like the terrible event is
happening all over again. This feeling often comes without warning
I have nightmares and scary memories of the terrifying event
I get mad very easily
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Acute Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder • Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) and Post-
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) occur after experiencing a distressing event
• ASD – distress is usually resolved within a month
• PTSD – distress lasts longer than a month
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Risk Factors
• Gender
• Family history or people with an anxious parent
• Stressful life events (abuse, neglect, trauma)
• Other mental health problems
• Drugs
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First Aid for Anxiety Problems
• Assess risk of suicide and/or harm– Crisis first aid for panic attacks – Crisis first aid for acute stress reaction
• Listen non-judgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
• Encourage other supports
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Action 1 Assess the Risk of Suicide and/or Harm
• People with anxiety disorders are at greater risk of dying by suicide, particularly if they also have depression
• If you determine the person is at risk for suicide, follow the steps for Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour
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Action 1 Assess the Risk of Suicide and/or Harm
• If the person appears to be having a panic attack, follow the steps for Crisis First Aid for Panic Attacks
• If the person is having a reaction to a traumatic event, follow the steps for Crisis First Aid for Acute Stress Reactions
• If the person does not seem to be at risk, move on to Action 2 – Listen Non-Judgmentally
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Crisis First Aid for Panic Attacks
• Call for help
• If possible, move to a quiet location
• Encourage slow breathing
• Listen without judging
• Explain that it could be a panic attack and not life threatening
• Stay with the person until help arrives or the panic attack is over
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Crisis First Aid for Acute Stress Reaction• Let the person tell their story, if they want
• Be empathetic
• Validate normal responses to abnormal events
• Encourage personal supports (where appropriate)
• Suggest they avoid alcohol and drugs
• Encourage professional help
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Action 2 Listen Non-Judgmentally
YOU ARE NOT LISTENING TO ME WHEN:
• You say you understand.• You say you have an answer to my
problem, before I’ve finished telling you my problem.
• You cut me off before I’ve finished speaking.
• You finish my sentences for me.
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Action 2 Listen Non-Judgmentally
YOU ARE NOT LISTENING TO ME WHEN:
• You are dying to tell me something.• You tell me about your experiences,
making mine seem unimportant.• You refuse my thanks by saying you
really haven’t done anything.
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Action 2 Listen Non-Judgmentally
YOU ARE LISTENING TO ME WHEN:
• You try to understand me, even if I’m not making much sense.
• You grasp my point of view, even when it’s against your own sincere convictions.
• You realize the hour I took from you has left you a bit tired and a bit drained.
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Action 2 Listen Non-Judgmentally
YOU ARE LISTENING TO ME WHEN:
• You allow me the dignity of making my own decisions, even though you think they may be wrong.
• You do not take my problem from me, but allow me to deal with it in my own way.
• You hold back the desire to give me good advice.
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Action 2 Listen Non-Judgmentally
YOU ARE LISTENING TO ME WHEN:
• You do not offer me religious solace when I am not ready for it.
• You give me enough room to discover for myself what is really going on.
• You accept my gratitude by telling me how good it makes you feel to know that you have been helpful.
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Action 2 Listen Non-Judgmentally
• Listen to the person without judging
• Do not be critical of the person
• Do not express frustration at the person for having such symptoms
• Do not give glib advice such as “pull yourself together”
• Avoid confrontation
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Action 3 Give Reassurance and Information
• Anxiety disorder is a real medical condition• An anxiety disorder is a common illness• An anxiety disorder is not a weakness or
character defect• Effective help and treatments are available• Skills can be learned to reduce the effects
of stress and anxiety
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Action 4 Encourage the Person to Get Appropriate Professional Help
• Family doctor or physician
• Counselling or psychotherapy for specific anxiety disorder
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Action 5 Encourage Other Supports
• Anxiety is best overcome by confronting fear rather than avoiding it
• Use evidence-based self-help books• Practice daily relaxation methods to reduce
physical symptoms of tension• Exercise regularly and get enough sleep • Reduce caffeine intake • Engage in leisure time
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What Helps for Anxiety Disorders?
Treatments Anxiety Disorder Rating
CBT self-help books Specific phobias Physical exercise Generalized anxiety
disorder
Relaxation training Generalized anxiety disorder
Acupuncture Generalized anxiety disorder
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What Helps for Anxiety Disorders?
Treatments Anxiety Disorder Rating
Meditation Generalized anxiety disorder
Relaxing music Generalized anxiety disorder
Alcohol avoidance Range of anxiety disorders
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Session 4
• What is a psychotic disorder?
• Types of psychotic disorders
• Symptoms
• Risk factors
• Substance use and psychotic disorders
• MHFA for psychosis– Crisis first aid for a psychotic episode
• Treatment and resources
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What is a Psychotic Disorder?
• Causes a person to lose some touch with reality
• Severe disturbances in thinking, emotion and behaviour
• Not as common compared to other mental health problems
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What is a Psychotic Disorder?
• Psychosis may appear as a symptom in a number of mental health problems including:– Schizophrenia– Schizoaffective disorder– Psychotic depression– Substance-induced psychotic
disorder
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Four phases of psychosis
• Premorbid: Time before symptoms start
• Prodrome: Symptoms are barely noticeable
• Acute: Psychotic symptoms experienced
• Recovery: With treatment, people can recover
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Symptoms of Psychosis
Changes in emotion and motivation
• Depression
• Mood swings
• Increased anxiety
• Suspiciousness
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Symptoms of Psychosis
Changes in emotion and motivation
• Blunted, flat or inappropriate emotion
• Irrational, angry or fearful responses
• Change in appetite
• Reduced energy and motivation
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Symptoms of Psychosis
Changes in thinking and perception• Difficulties concentrating• Sense of alteration of self or others –
feeling that self or others have changed or are acting differently
• Inability to turn off imagination, odd ideas
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Symptoms of Psychosis
Changes in thinking and perception• Unusual perceptual experiences –
reduced or greater intensity of smell,sound, colour
• Inappropriate use of language – words don’t make sense to others
• Difficulty controlling thoughts
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Symptoms of Psychosis
Changes in behaviour
• Sleep disturbances
• Loss of appetite
• Withdrawal from activities and social contacts
• Deterioration in studies or work
• Deterioration in personal hygiene
• Physical symptoms
• Sudden excesses
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Schizophrenia
• Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling disorder
• Mental function changes and thoughts and perceptions become disordered
• It is not a constant or static condition
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Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Positive Symptoms
• Delusions
• Hallucinations
Negative Symptoms
• Thinking difficulties
• Loss of drive
• Blunted emotions
• Social withdrawal
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Other Psychotic Disorders
• Schizoaffective disorder
• Psychotic depression
• Substance-induced psychosis
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Risk Factors
It is believed that psychosis is caused by a combination of factors including:
•Family history
•Chemical changes
•Stress
•Other factors
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First Aid for Psychosis Problems
• Assess risk of suicide and/or harm– Crisis first aid for a psychotic episode
• Listen non-judgmentally
• Give reassurance and information
• Encourage the person to get appropriate professional help
• Encourage other supports
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Action 1 Assess the Risk of Suicide and/or Harm
• Psychotic disorders involve high risk of suicide
• If you determine the person is at risk for suicide, follow the steps for Crisis First Aid for Suicidal Behaviour
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Action 1 Assess the Risk of Suicide and/or Harm
• If the person is having a psychotic episode, follow the steps for Crisis First Aid for Psychotic Episodes
• If the person does not seem to be at risk, move on to Action 2 – Listen Non-Judgmentally
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Crisis First Aid for a Psychotic Episode
• Ensure personal safety• Call the police or emergency medical
services, if necessary• Try to create a calm, non-threatening
atmosphere• Express empathy
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Action 2 Listen Non-Judgmentally
• Listen to the person without judging them as weak
• Speak calmly, clearly and in short sentences – repeat things if necessary
• Do not be critical of the person and do not express frustration with the person for having such symptoms
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Action 2 Listen Non-Judgmentally
• Do not offer glib advice such as “pull yourself together”
• Avoid confrontation
• Do not argue with a person about their delusions and hallucinations
• Do not pretend the delusions and hallucinations are real for you
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Action 3 Give Reassurance and Information
• When a person is in a psychotic state, it is difficult and inappropriate to give them information about psychosis – wait until they are in touch with reality
• Do not make promises you cannot keep and do not lie
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Step 3 Give Reassurance and Information
• When the person is thinking more clearly explain:– You want to help them– They have a real medical condition– Their condition is not common, but it is well
known and researched– Psychosis is not a weakness or character
defect– Effective medications are available
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Action 4 Encourage the Person to Get Appropriate Professional Help
• Early intervention is important
• The person needs to receive appropriate treatment– Family doctor or physician– Psychiatrist– Community mental health programs
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Action 5 Encourage Other Supports
• Family and friends
• Support groups
• Crisis lines
• Many people with a psychotic disorder also have depression and/or anxiety
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