PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Social Cost, Monoamine Oxidase, Panic Attack
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10% seek treatments for mental health issues % delay help after recognition; more women aged 35-55; less asian canadians & native descent (cultural group); 2/3 not seek help. 1600 adults diagnosed with depression/ anxiety disorder 30% received some therapy. Ambiguity: no line btw mentally healthy & mentally ill no need help, only sad (regular) Motivated to not see self as mentally ill minimize symptoms, trick others others view negatively; unwilling to risk social stigma (embarrass self & fam) not trust psychological/ psychiatric professions; skeptical efficacy & safety of treatments. 99% will seek treatment if it helps. Educational programs help ppl aware of wt problems can be treated & build confidence: stigma about mental illness: workplace discrimination, social cost (fd treat different) *1 in 2. Treatment depend on age, type & severity of disorder, legal issues, coincide needs inpatient care, outpatient office visits, prescription drugs, therapy sessions, support groups.
