Mental HealthMental Health

Brain BasicsBrain Basics

Neurons & neural circuits

Neurotransmitters

Brain regions

http://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_insel_toward_a_new_understanding_of_mental_illness

Neurons & neural circuits

Neurotransmitters

Brain regions

http://www.ted.com/talks/thomas_insel_toward_a_new_understanding_of_mental_illness

DEPRESSIONDEPRESSION

DepressionDepression

Several classificationsDysthymiaMinor depressionMajor or clinical depression

Signs & Symptoms

Several classificationsDysthymiaMinor depressionMajor or clinical depression

Signs & Symptoms

OTHER MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERSOTHER MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS

Anxiety DisordersAnxiety 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 / ADHDADD / ADHD

ADHDADHD

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorderAlso called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)

Types of ADHDSymptoms:

Difficulty concentratingNot seem to be listeningEasily distractedMay be constantly in motionMay interrupt / be impulsive

Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity disorderAlso called ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder)

Types of ADHDSymptoms:

Difficulty concentratingNot seem to be listeningEasily distractedMay be constantly in motionMay interrupt / be impulsive

PrevalencePrevalence

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 ADHDDiagnosing 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 ADHDTreating ADHD

MedicationDietBehavioral interventionParental trainingSchool

MedicationDietBehavioral interventionParental trainingSchool

AutismAutism

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

What is ASD?Group of developmental disabilitiesMay be diagnosed between 18 mos –

2 yrs

No known causeNo medical testsNo cureMultiple symptoms

What is ASD?Group of developmental disabilitiesMay be diagnosed between 18 mos –

2 yrs

No known causeNo medical testsNo cureMultiple symptoms

PrevalencePrevalence

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 AutismGenes and Autism

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0402/04.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_chung_autism_what_we_know_and_what_we_don_t_know_yet#t-892242

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0402/04.html

http://www.ted.com/talks/wendy_chung_autism_what_we_know_and_what_we_don_t_know_yet#t-892242

Asperger’s Syndrome (AS)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

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