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Significance of Mental Health Assessment For Canadians
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What does the World Health Organization (2008) estimate to be the leading causes of disability globally?
Mental disorderssuch as depression. alcohol use disorders, and psychoses (e.g., bipolar disorder and schizophrenia)
What percentage of all Canadians experience a diagnosed illness during their lifetime?
20% of all Canadians
How many of all Canadians are expected to experience a mental health problem at some point in their life?
One per three of all Canadians
What factors influence a person's mental health?
A variety of factors;
Some are internal, such as emotional problems
Some come from within the person's social network and include the development of values, self-knowledge, self-control, and common sense (which helps us to learn from experience and plan for the future)
Others are related to the person's broader community
This "broader community" extends to the health care and mental health care systems and also to other sectors such as employment, education, and housing
Does a single circumstance influence mental health?
No, a single circumstance does not influence mental health; rather, people are affected by a complex series of interacting factors
Strategies to improve the mental health of Canadians therefore require active involvement from all community sectors
What other things influence mental health other than internal, familial, and community influences?
Larger social issues, such as poverty, racism, and other forms of discrimination influence mental health
What do the members of immigrant groups and Aboriginal groups often face?
Members of these groups often face unique challenges in maintaining cultural, social, and economic integrity
Without adequate social resources or access to needed services, the stressors experienced by some ethnocultural and social groups in Canada can lead to increases in mental illnesses and suicide
Defining Mental Health and Mental Illness
Mental healthis a crucial dimension of overall health and an essential resource for everyday living
What is mental health broadly defined?
The capacity to feel, think, express emotions, and behave in ways that enhance personal capacity to manage challenges, adapt successfully to a range of demands, and enjoy life
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