Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 7-13)
Chapa-De Indian Health Auburn Grass Valley | Medical Clinic
Mental Illness Awareness Week is observed from October 7th – October 13th. This week is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health conditions and informing the public about what mental illness means.
It is very important to Chapa-De to help spread the word. Mental illness touches many lives. One in five people in the U.S. has a mental illness. Most people don’t fully understand what it means to live with a mental illness.
What does it mean to have a mental illness?
A mental illness affects a person’s mental state. It alters a person’s behaviors and the way they think. Different types of mental illness have different effects. They also have different levels of severity. There are also many causes for mental illness. Some of the causes include:
- Genetics
- Abuse (such as domestic violence or child abuse)
- Traumatic experiences in the military
- Drugs & alcohol
Types of mental illness:
Anxiety – All of us feel anxious at times in our life. It is considered a disorder if anxiety keeps a person from performing their daily routine or causes pain. Types of anxiety Include:
Depression – Depression is a common word. Everyone has felt depressed in their life, but people struggling with depression often feel an extreme sense of sadness. Depression can lead to lack of confidence, unwillingness to leave the house, or harmful actions. In serve cases, it can lead to suicidal thoughts and actions. Illnesses linked to depression include:
Psychotic illnesses – Some of the most severe mental illnesses are psychotic illnesses. These affect a person’s thinking and alter their state of mind. This type of illness includes:
To learn more about the different types of mental illness, click HERE.
Treatments:
Different types of mental illness require different types of treatment. Some illnesses may be treatable with medication. Other types of mental illness may need to be monitored by psychiatrists or therapists.
At Chapa-De our Behavioral Health department is here for you or a loved one that is struggling with mental illness. We have a team of psychiatrists and therapists who want to help you. For more information call our Auburn location at (530) 887-2810 or our Grass Valley location at (530) 477-8545 or visit us online at chapa-de.org.
An important note; if you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away:
- Call your doctor’s office.
- Call 911 for emergency services.
- Go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
- Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to be connected to a trained counselor at a suicide crisis center nearest you.
Ask a family member or friend to help you make these calls or take you to the hospital.
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Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 7-13)
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