People with Specific Needs - Physical and Mental Ill Health Flashcards
1
Q
What may there be many reasons for those suffering from mental health issues to do?
A
there may be many reasons for those suffering from mental health issues not to seek medical help
2
Q
What are some examples of reasons that people suffering from mental health issues don’t seek medical help?
A
- they may not see themselves as ill, they may just feel that they are having a hard time at the moment
- they might not want to admit to it because of the stigma that can be attached to mental illness
- they might be frightened to seek medical help, worried that a diagnosis would affect their employment prospects
3
Q
What is it the health and care practitioner’s role to be aware of?
A
it is the health and care professionals role to be aware of changes in the service user’s mental and physical well being
4
Q
What are some of the physical symptoms of mental illness?
A
- tiredness
- tight feeling in chest
- indigestion
- headaches
- appetite and weight changes
- joint and back pain
5
Q
What are some of the psychological symptoms of mental illness?
A
- anxiety
- tearfulness
- feeling low
- mood changes
- indecision
- loss of motivation
- increased sensitivity
- low self-esteem
6
Q
What are some of the behavioural symptoms of mental illness?
A
- increased smoking or drinking
- withdrawal
- aggression
- lateness
- recklessness
- difficulty concentrating
