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The mental health of prisoners

The mental health of prisoners The mental health of prisoners is important for two reasons: • Some people with mental illness get involved in criminal activities and end up in prison. • Being in prison can be a stressful experience. The isolation, loss of freedom and anxiety can, in some people, lead to mental illness. Drug […]

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Mental Illness and Crime Facts

Mental Illness and Crime Facts Mental illness and crime Certain kinds of mental illness may influence sufferers’ behaviour in such a way that they do things that break the law. These are typical examples: • Violent behaviour can occur in people who are suffering from severe mental disorders. For example, during a psychotic phase, they may […]

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Gynaecological health and mental health

Gynaecological health and mental health Three specific types of gynaecological problem are important from a mental health perspective: • Gynaecological complaints. Gynaecological health complaints are common, particularly vaginal discharge and pain in the lower abdomen. Many women with such problems also suffer from tiredness and weakness, and depression and anxiety. • Menstrual complaints. Some women complain of […]

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pgcert primary mental health care practice

Primary mental health care pgcert primary mental health care practice If we use a parallel from how we manage physical health problems, we can say that most mental health problems are like an upper respiratory tract infection – they are best treated by the primary health worker. Nonetheless, some severe types of respiratory problem, for example severe pneumonias, may need […]

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identifying mental disorders in primary care

Medically unexplained symptoms: clues to identifying mental disorders in primary care Suspect depression or anxiety in anyone with: • physical symptoms that cannot be explained by a physical illness; • multiple symptoms such as aches and pains in different regions of the body, tiredness, dizziness, sleep problems, palpitations, tingling numbness in the fingers; • a […]

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most common mental health disorders in primary care

Mental disorders in primary care most common mental health disorders in primary care Any mental disorder may be seen in the primary care setting. However, there are two types of disorders that are especially common. These are depression and anxiety, and alcohol misuse. However, a person’s complaints often do not offer clues to the underlying mental problem. Typically, […]

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Most Common Cause of Mental Retardation

Most Common Cause of Mental Retardation Things to remember when dealing with mental retardation • Delay in development is most often because of mental retardation. Mental retardation is not a disease, but a condition that lasts the entire lifetime of the person. Most Common Cause of Mental Retardation • The majority of children with mental […]

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Treatment Plan for Mental Retardation

Treatment Plan for Mental Retardation in child Questions to ask the parents Treatment Plan for Mental Retardation • Why are you concerned about your child’s development? Get a clear story of which aspect of the child’s development has led to the consultation. • By what age did your child learn to hold her head steady? […]

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When mental retardation and mental illness occur together

When mental retardation and mental illness occur together Children with mental retardation are more vulnerable to mental illness. Children with mild mental retardation may become very aware of their limited abilities compared with other children and may show emotional and behavioural problems in the classroom. As they grow older, their difficulty in making friends may […]

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When should you suspect mental retardation?

When should you suspect mental retardation? Suspect mental retardation if a child: • is delayed in achieving key milestones • has difficulties in school work and playing with other children; • is not able to carry out instructions. Suspect mental retardation if an adolescent: • has difficulties in social relationships with other adolescents; • shows […]

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