PSYCH 1XX3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Obsessive–Compulsive Personality Disorder, Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder
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Excessive sleepiness, crying spells, difficulty concentrating, anhedonia (absence of pleasure in previously enjoyed activities), guilt, social withdrawal and weight gain. Julie"s mother has been urged to seek help yet julie does not know where to turn. Lack of finances to pay for treatment & doesn"t know how to access work mental health plan (doesn"t want anyone to think she is crazy) Julie feels guilty and pessimistic about her condition (also ashamed & failed) Julie refuses help after over 100 therapists show up on yellow-page search. External: lack of funds to pay for the treatment. What we will discuss in this chapter . Data from canadian mental health and well-being survey suggests 8% of adults consulted with a professional. However, similar to julie"s case, one doesn"t always find nor complete appropriate treatment. 10% of population 15 or older reported symptoms consistent with anxiety, depression, bipolar or substance abuse. 22% reported they wanted help but could not get it.
