Mental diseases

MEMBERS:
 RODRIGO AGUILERA
 VALENTINA CAMPO
 MARÍA CAROLINA CUMPLIDO
 KARLA GARCIA
 ALEJANDRO VELASQUEZ
Objectives
● Identity the possible risk factors that contribute to the development of mental disorders in the
students of the university.
● Transmite what the mental disorders are and how they can be prevented.
● Develop effective and profitable intersectoral strategies and interventions for the promotion,
protection and restoration of mental health.
 What are mental
disorders?

The WHO defines mental disorders

as a combination of abnormal
thoughts, perceptions, emotions,
behaviour and relationships with
others.
 STATISTICS OF PEOPLE
AFFECTED BY MENTAL
DISORDERS AROUND THE
WORLD
U.S
POLL
 Who is at risk of suffering from mental
disorders?
Anyone who in their work, social, cultural and family environment has the stress, genetics,
nutrition, perinatal infections and exposure to environmental hazards.
Protective factors Risk factors
 Problem solving skills. ● Family history of mental disorder.
 Exercise. ● Genetic factors.
● Stress.
 Good relationship management.
● Access to drugs and alcohol.
 Management of stress. ● Suffer chronic diseases.
 Autonomy. ● Serve to familiars with chronic diseases.
 Self esteem. ● Bullying.
 Social support from family and ● Chronic insomnia.
friends. ● Loneliness.
● Exposure to violence, aggression and
trauma.
 Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of mental illness can
vary, depending on the disorder,
circumstances and other factors. Mental
illness symptoms can affect emotions,
thoughts and behaviors.
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Feeling sad or down
Confused thinking or reduced ability to
concentrate
● Extreme mood changes of highs and
lows
● Withdrawal from friends and activities
● Detachment from reality (delusions),
paranoia or hallucinations
● Inability to cope with daily problems or
stress
● Trouble understanding and relating to
situations and to people
● Major changes in eating habits
● Excessive anger, hostility or violence
● Suicidal thinking
 How are we can prevented?
There is no way to prevent mental illness. However, if
you suffer from a mental illness, taking steps to control
stress, increase your resistance and lift your self-esteem
can help control symptoms.
Conclusions
If you think that you have some of the symptoms or
even some of your friends, ask for psychological help,
but above all take care of your mental health and take
routine exams, just for prevention of any disease.