Mental Health

Brain Basics Neurons & neural circuits Neurotransmitters Brain regions understanding_of_mental_illness understanding_of_mental_illness

DEPRESSION

Depression Several classifications Dysthymia Minor depression Major or clinical depression Signs & Symptoms Several classifications Dysthymia Minor depression Major or clinical depression Signs & Symptoms

OTHER MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

Anxiety Disorders Affects about 40 million American adults Types: Panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, phobias, GAD Affects about 40 million American adults Types: Panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, phobias, GAD

ADD / ADHD

ADHD Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder Also called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) Types of ADHD Symptoms: Difficulty concentrating Not seem to be listening Easily distracted May be constantly in motion May interrupt / be impulsive Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorder Also called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) Types of ADHD Symptoms: Difficulty concentrating Not seem to be listening Easily distracted May be constantly in motion May interrupt / be impulsive

Prevalence About 11% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed Almost 13% Compared to 5% of girls CDC.gov About 11% of school-aged children have been diagnosed with ADHD. Boys are more likely to be diagnosed Almost 13% Compared to 5% of girls CDC.gov

Diagnosing ADHD A few changes recently: Symptoms occur by age 12. Several symptoms present in more than one setting (school, work, home, with friends/relatives, in other activities) At least 5 symptoms in either category (Inattention or Hyperactivity-Impulsivity) Other disorders need to be ruled out. CDC.gov A few changes recently: Symptoms occur by age 12. Several symptoms present in more than one setting (school, work, home, with friends/relatives, in other activities) At least 5 symptoms in either category (Inattention or Hyperactivity-Impulsivity) Other disorders need to be ruled out. CDC.gov

Treating ADHD Medication Diet Behavioral intervention Parental training School Medication Diet Behavioral intervention Parental training School

Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) What is ASD? Group of developmental disabilities May be diagnosed between 18 mos – 2 yrs No known cause No medical tests No cure Multiple symptoms What is ASD? Group of developmental disabilities May be diagnosed between 18 mos – 2 yrs No known cause No medical tests No cure Multiple symptoms

Prevalence Incidences have increased in the past 20 years. From 1998 – 2007, those 6-21 y/o increased from 54,064 to 258,305. (cdc.gov) May not be accurate though In general, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD. (CDC, 2014) Incidences have increased in the past 20 years. From 1998 – 2007, those 6-21 y/o increased from 54,064 to 258,305. (cdc.gov) May not be accurate though In general, 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with ASD. (CDC, 2014)

Genes and Autism enow/0402/04.html enow/0402/04.html g_autism_what_we_know_and_what_w e_don_t_know_yet#t g_autism_what_we_know_and_what_w e_don_t_know_yet#t enow/0402/04.html enow/0402/04.html g_autism_what_we_know_and_what_w e_don_t_know_yet#t g_autism_what_we_know_and_what_w e_don_t_know_yet#t

Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) One of the ASD but distinguished from general autism. Signs & Symptoms Treatments One of the ASD but distinguished from general autism. Signs & Symptoms Treatments