Transcript Stress Management - Truman State University

Psychological
Health & Wellness
University Counseling Services
Joe Hamilton, M.A., L.P.C.
Assistant Director
785-4014
[email protected]
Definitions
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Psychological Health - A general term for a state of
emotional and psychological well-being that allows you
to function in society and meet the demands of
everyday life. (Mayo Clinic)
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Emotional wellness is demonstrated by the overall
comfort with and acceptance of one's full range of
feelings. Positive emotions such as happiness,
amusement, excitement, contentment and love
contribute to our overall sense of well-being. It is
striving to meet emotional needs constructively. It is
maintaining good mental health, a positive attitude,
high self-esteem, and a strong self-image.
(globalserve.net)
Psychological Health
Abraham Maslow
Self-Actualized
Realism
 Acceptance
 Autonomy
 Intimacy
 Creativity
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Other Attributes to Achieve
Psychological Health
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Maintaining Balance
Strong Support System
Manage Stress
Being Resilient / Letting Go
Having a Purpose
Optimism
Confidence
Other Attributes to Achieve
Psychological Health Continued
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Authentic Happiness
Being at Peace with Oneself
Ability to Achieve Relaxation
Have appropriately High Self-Esteem
Problem Solving Skills
Good Communication Skills
Common Psychological Concerns
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National statistics indicate that up to 32 – 50%
of Americans will have a diagnosable mental
illness during their lifetime
Anxiety Disorders (14.4 – 17.2% a year)
 Substance abuse (8.8 – 11.3% a year)
 Mood Disorders (4.3 – 11.3% a year)
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Major Depressive Disorder
Symptoms
Sad, empty or anxious mood*
Interest/pleasure in activities diminished*
Guilt feelings or feeling worthless
Energy level low or feeling tired and fatigued
Sleep difficulties such as insomnia or oversleeping
Concentration difficulties, trouble making a decision
Appetite increase or decrease
Psychomotor agitation or retardation
Suicidal ideation or thoughts of death
Up to 21% of women and 13% of men are diagnosed with Major
Depression episode in their lifetime.
The Brain, Stress and Depression
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Chemical Imbalance
The release of stress hormones triggers
fight or flight response and researchers
believe a malfunction in this system often
underlie depression.
http://www.sfn.org/index.cfm?pagename=brainBriefings
_depressionAndStressHormones
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Missouri
Suicide Rates
704 completed suicides annually
 6,906 hospitalized attempts per year
 Average of 19 serious attempts per day
 Higher state suicide rate than national average
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MO 13.4 vs. USA 11.4
In 2003, suicide was the second leading cause of death of
those age 15-24 & 25-34
Colleges students
Suicide rate for college-attending young adults has been
approximately 7.5 per 100,000 students per year.
 Suicide rate for college students is approximately one half
the rate of their non-attending peers.
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What can I do about Suicide?
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For Health Issues we do CPR.
For Suicide Issues we do QPR
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Question the person about suicide
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Persuade the person to get help.
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Do they have thoughts? A plan? Don’t be scared to ask!
Listen carefully. Then say “Come with me to find help.”
Refer for Help
University Counseling Services 785-4014
 1-800-SUICIDE
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Common Psychological Problems
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Bipolar Disorder
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A clinical course where people rotate between
depressive and manic states
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Manic state:
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Inflated self-esteem
Decreased need for sleep
More talkative than usual
Racing thoughts
Very distractible
Increase in goal-directed activity
Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities
Common Psychological Problems
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Anxiety Disorders
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Typical symptoms include:
Physical symptoms (increased heart rate, sweating,
shortness of breath, chest pain, chills or hot flashes,
dizziness, trembling, muscle tension, etc.)
 Thoughts/Fears of dying or going crazy
 Difficulty concentrating/Mind going blank
 Irritability
 Sleep disturbance
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Common Psychological Problems
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Types of Anxiety Disorders
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Phobias
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Up to 15% of women and 11% of men are diagnosed with
Social Phobia during lifetime
Panic Disorder
 Generalize Anxiety Disorder
 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Other Psychological Disorders
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Schizophrenia
Substance Abuse Disorders
Learning Disorders
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Eating Disorders (Anorexia and Bulimia)
Intermittent Explosive Disorder (7.3% lifetime)
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three episodes of impulsive aggressiveness “grossly out of
proportion to any precipitating psychosocial stressor,” at any
time in their life (National Institute of Health)
2006 National College Health Assessment
Within the last school year, Truman students
reported experiencing (based on 552 responses):
Depression
 Anxiety Disorder
 Seasonal Affective Disorder
 Bulimia
 Substance Abuse Problem
 Anorexia
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19.7%
13.8%
12.5%
2.9%
2.4%
1.8%
2006 NCHA Findings
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Truman students reported that the following
affected their academics:
Stress
 Sleep Difficulties
 Concern for friend/family
 Depression/Anxiety
 Internet/Gaming
 Relationship Difficulty
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39.6%
27.1%
20.4%
18.8%
15.1%
14.6%
2006 NCHA Findings continued
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Truman students reported that the following
affected their academics:
Death of friend/family
 Attention Deficit Disorder
 Alcohol Use
 Eating Disorder/Problem
 Sexual Assault
 Drug Use
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8.0%
6.4%
5.8%
2.4%
1.5%
1.3%
2006 NCHA Findings
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Truman students reported the following during
the last school year:
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Feeling Overwhelmed
Never (2.4%)
 1-10 Times (66.7%)
 11+ Times (31%)
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Feeling Very Sad
Never (17%)
 1-10 Times (69.8%)
 11+ Times (13.2%)
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2006 NCHA Findings
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Truman students reported the following during
the last school year:
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Feeling Things Were Hopeless
Never (32.7%)
 1-10 Times (58.9%)
 11+ Times (8.4%)
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Feeling So Depressed it was Difficult to Function
Never (55.1%)
 1-10 Times (38.3%)
 11+ Times (6.6%)
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2006 NCHA Findings
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Truman students reported the following during
the last school year:
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Seriously Considering Attempting Suicide
Never (90.7%)
 1-10 Times (8.2%)
 11+ Times (1.1%)
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Attempting Suicide
Never (98.5%)
 At Least Once (1.5%)
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2006 NCHA Findings
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Truman students that reported being diagnosed
with depression:
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Males 12.6%, Females 16.2%
Of those who reported a diagnosis of
depression:
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Currently in Therapy
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Males 17.6%, Females 22.4%
Currently Taking Medication:
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Males 23.5%, Females 44.8%
What Causes Psychological
Problems?
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There appears to be many factors. These
include:
 Genetic
components
 Environmental components
 Individual characteristics
So what can I do to be
psychologically healthy?
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Do the things we talked about at the beginning of our
talk today:
Self-Actualized
Realism
Acceptance
Autonomy
Intimacy
Creativity
Maintaining Balance
Strong Support System
Manage Stress
Being Resilient / Letting Go
Having a Purpose
Optimism
Confidence
Authentic Happiness
Being at Peace with Oneself
Ability to Achieve Relaxation
High Self-Esteem
Problem Solving Skills
Good Communication Skills
Some other things to help be
psychologically healthy?
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Exercise
Laugh more
Put things in perspective
Get appropriate rest/sleep
Practice stress management techniques
Deep Breathing
 Meditation
 Imagery
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Seek professional assistance
University Counseling Services
Free and confidential counseling to Truman students
 6 Full-time professional therapists
 Offer individual, relationship and group counseling
 Open 8-5 M-F
 Plus on call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day (during
academic year) 665-5621
 Willing to do presentations to any group over a wide
variety of topics
 Referral assistance
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University Counseling Services
(660) 785-4014
202 Patterson (located west of Grim Hall)
http://ucs.truman.edu
[email protected]
THANK YOU!!
ANY QUESTIONS?