MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
alzheimer's disease
the most common cause of dementia. this disease is mostly seen in people over the age of 65.
bipolar disorder
a disorder characterized by episodes of increased mental and physical activity [mania]alternating with episodes of depression.
dementia
a disorder characterised by a loss of intellectual activities, abilities, including memory, judgment as well as personality.
dysthymia
a less severe type of depression.
post-traumatic stress disorder
a disorder characterisd by mental health symptoms following a traumatic event that is generally outside the range of usual human experience.
stepped care
an intervention that consists of a number of components.for example group education, monitoring of symptoms and a structured drug programme, delivered on the basis of the needs of the person.
*ALZHEIMER'S AFFECTS 5% OF THE POPULATION ABOVE THE AGE OF 60 IN INDIA.
*BY 2050, THE AVERAGE INDIAN MIGHT FIVE FROM THE CURRENT 64.7 YEARS TO 75.6 YEARS.
*DISEASE KILLS ONE OUT OF FOUR INDIANS OVER THE AGE OF 80.
*LONELINESS LEADS TO BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS PATIENTS ARE PRONE TO GO INTO DEMENTIA.
PARDEEP K.N.
MENTAL HEALTH SCHOLAR
the most common cause of dementia. this disease is mostly seen in people over the age of 65.
bipolar disorder
a disorder characterized by episodes of increased mental and physical activity [mania]alternating with episodes of depression.
dementia
a disorder characterised by a loss of intellectual activities, abilities, including memory, judgment as well as personality.
dysthymia
a less severe type of depression.
post-traumatic stress disorder
a disorder characterisd by mental health symptoms following a traumatic event that is generally outside the range of usual human experience.
stepped care
an intervention that consists of a number of components.for example group education, monitoring of symptoms and a structured drug programme, delivered on the basis of the needs of the person.
*ALZHEIMER'S AFFECTS 5% OF THE POPULATION ABOVE THE AGE OF 60 IN INDIA.
*BY 2050, THE AVERAGE INDIAN MIGHT FIVE FROM THE CURRENT 64.7 YEARS TO 75.6 YEARS.
*DISEASE KILLS ONE OUT OF FOUR INDIANS OVER THE AGE OF 80.
*LONELINESS LEADS TO BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS PATIENTS ARE PRONE TO GO INTO DEMENTIA.
PARDEEP K.N.
MENTAL HEALTH SCHOLAR
