Transcript Men`s Health - KumamotoJET

Men’s Health
DEPRESSION AND STIS AND ALCOHOLISM,
ALSO OTHER THINGS THAT AREN’T BAD!
Topics Covered
 Physical health
 Mental health
 Sexual health
 Alcohol abuse
Physical Health
 Eat
Japan + Healthy reputation = deceiving
 Lots of temptations
 Breakfast is key!
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Helps regulate appetite
 Sleep
Consistency is important
 Poor sleep may increase appetite
 Exercise (an investment in yourself)
 Consistency is key
 Reserve time to take care of yourself
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Excercise
 Burns off excess energy and encourages good rest(?)
 Value to rest debatable
 Relaxes you naturally (endorphins)
 Future proofing
 Injury and disease prevention
Mental Health
 Culture Shock!
 Depression
 Anxiety disorders
What is Culture Shock?
 “Culture shock refers to the anxiety and feelings (of
surprise, disorientation, uncertainty, confusion,
etc.) felt when people have to operate within a
different and unknown cultural or social
environment after leaving everything familiar
behind and they have to find their way in a new
culture that has a different way of life and a
different mindset such as in a foreign country.”
- Wikipedia.com
5 Stages of Culture Shock
 Stage 1: Excitement and eagerness (before you go).
 Stage 2: Everything in the new culture is great (once
you’re there).
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 Stage 3: Everything in the new culture is terrible
(after a couple months).
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 Stage 4: Adjustment (finding your place).
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 Stage 5: Everything is fine (cultural assimilation).
What is Depression?
 Simply, depression is a prolonged, continuous
depressed mood (the whole day for two weeks).
Warning Signs of Depression
Prolonged, continuous depressed mood.
Loss of interest and enjoyment.
Difficulty concentrating.
Feeling fatigued
Sleep disturbance (difficulty falling/staying asleep;
waking early).
 Sharp loss/spike in appetite.
 Irritability
 Excessive self-blame.
 Suicidal thoughts/attempts.
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What is Anxiety?
 Simply, anxiety is the persistant feeling of
anxiousness.
 Usually manifests (where is becomes a problem) in a
panic attack.
Panic Attack
 Intense anxiety for a
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short duration (less than
10 minutes.)
Difficulty breathing
Dizziness
Palpitations
Tremors
Sweating
 Nausea
 Numbness
 Hot or Cold flashes
 Chest pain
 Intense fear of dying or
going crazy may appear
during the attack.
Prevention
 Establish a routine.
 Eat well.
 Exercise.
 Sleep well.
Routine
 Minimizes “surprises” your body has to cope with.
 Include personal time.
SLEEP!!!
Why it’s needed:
 Restoration
 Boosts immune system.
 Allows for memory sorting/storage (short term
converted into long term memory).
 Work sucks without it
Sexually Transmitted Infections
 WHO claims low HIV rates in Japan
 But poor STD awareness
 Most common in Japan (not ranked in order):
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HIV/AIDS = HIV / エイズ (eizu)
Syphilis = 梅毒 (baidoku)
Chlamydia = クラミジア (kuramijia)
Gonorrhea = 淋病 (rinbyo)
Hepatitis B/C = 肝炎 ビ／シ (kanen bi / shi
Prevention
 Condoms (ゴム)
 western sizes can be ordered: www.comdomania.com and
www.fbcsa.com
 Female-condoms (sold under the name “My Femy”
at most pharmacies).
 Abstinence
Testing / Treatment Options
 There are 5 clinics in Kumamoto that do STD
(including HIV) testing.
 Central clinic is called the Kumamoto-shi Hokenjo (
熊本市保健所).
 Directions and maps available on the Pawiki:
http://kumamotopa.pbworks.com/
Testing Center
 熊本市保健所 (Kumamoto Hokenjo)
5-1-1 Ooe
Kumamoto, Kumamoto
096-364-3189
Mon- fri 13-15
2/4th Tuesday 17:30-19:30
2nd Sunday 13-15
Mon-fri 9:00-11:00
Number to call and cancel is:096 211 4653
 Same day HIV results
Alcohol: Are you drinking at-risk?
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For men: more than 4 drinks a day or more than 14 drinks a
week.
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For women: more than 3 drinks a day or more than 7 drinks a
week.
Well, what constitutes a drink?
 Beer or chuhai:12 oz/350ml
 Malt liquor: 8-9oz/235-265ml.
 Table wine: 5oz.=150ml
 Fortified wine (e.g. sherry/port):
3-4oz/90-120ml
 Cordial, liqueur, or aperitif:
2-3oz/60-90ml
 Brandy (a single shot/jigger):1.5oz/45ml
 Spirits (80 proof):1.5oz/45ml
Please note:
 Most containers hold multiple servings
 Drinks high in sugar or caffeine mask true level of
intoxication and allow one to drink beyond what’s
safe
Blood alcohol levels and affects
(all based on a man of 160lb-72kg.)
 0.02 - Slight mood changes (1 drink).
 0.06 - Lowered inhibition, impaired judgement,
decreased rational decision-making abilities (2-3
drinks).
 0.08 - Legally drunk, deterioration of reaction time
and control (3-4 drinks).
 0.15 - Impaired balance, movement, and
coordination. Difficulty standing, walking, talking
(6-7 drinks).
Blood alcohol levels and affects
(all based on a man of 160lb-72kg.)
 0.20 - Decreased pain and sensation. Erratic
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emotions (8-9 drinks).
0.30 - Diminished reflexes. Semi-consciousness
(13-14 drinks).
0.40 - Loss of conciousness. Very limited reflexes.
Anesthetic effects (18-19 drinks).
0.50 - Death (23-24 drinks).
NOTE: Death has been documented to occur at
levels as low as 0.35. Remember, each person is
different.
Other effects of alcohol
 The diuretic effect (i.e. dehydration)
 Poor sleep.
 Glutamine (amino acid, acts as a stimulant).
Counseling and treatment are available.
 English-speaking counselors are available in Japan.
 Please contact the PAs for assistance. It’s completely
confidential.
Thanks for listening
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