Up to one-in-four primary care patients (click here) suffer from depression; yet, primary care doctors identify less than one-third (31 percent) of these patients. (AHRQ) (PDF, 615KB)
Among the 8.9 million adults with any mental illness and a substance use disorder, 44 percent received substance use treatment or mental health treatment in the past year, 13.5 percent received both mental health treatment and substance use treatment and 37.6 percent did not receive any treatment. (SAMHSA)
Four percent of young adults reported forgoing mental health care in the past year, despite self-reported mental health needs. (AHRQ) (PDF, 615KB)
People with psychotic disorders and bipolar disorder are 45 percent and 26 percent less likely, respectively, to have a primary care doctor than those without mental disorders. (AHRQ) (PDF, 615KB)
How are the American people ever going to receive treatment if they aren't even diagnosed?
A mental health diagnosis is similar to an HIV diagnosis. There goes the job and benefits and benefits to the family. Mental Illness diagnosis is a real problem. It can effect a person's ability to find and keep work.
A physical illness is easier to admit than a mental illness. 25% of mental illness diagnosis is depression. What is the problem? The American people can't admit they need help with depression? That is ridiculous. Treatment of depression improves the quality of life of the individual and the family. Be a good parent. Be a great spouse. Get treatment.
No one enters into a marriage expecting it to fail. (click here) Still, more than 20 percent of first marriages end in divorce within five years, and 48 percent of marriages dissolve by the 20-year mark, according to 2006-2010 data from the government’s National Survey of Family Growth.1 Separation and divorce are emotionally difficult events, but it is possible to have a healthy breakup.
Why American Divorce?
No one enters into a marriage expecting it to fail. (click here) Still, more than 20 percent of first marriages end in divorce within five years, and 48 percent of marriages dissolve by the 20-year mark, according to 2006-2010 data from the government’s National Survey of Family Growth.1 Separation and divorce are emotionally difficult events, but it is possible to have a healthy breakup.
Why American Divorce?
2. Lack of individual identity. (Lack of self)
Most people look at their marriage (click here) or long term relationship as a context for love, support and affirmation. Research suggests, however, that a person’s self-esteem may significantly impact this relationship potential.
Most people look at their marriage (click here) or long term relationship as a context for love, support and affirmation. Research suggests, however, that a person’s self-esteem may significantly impact this relationship potential.
How Do We Define Self-Esteem?
In psychology, self-esteem is defined as a reflection of a person's overall self-appraisal, of their own worth.
What is the self-esteem of each individual within marriage?
3. Becoming lost in the roles.
4. Not having a shared vision of success.
5. The intimacy disappears.
6. Unmet expectations.
7. Finances.
8. Being out of touch ... literally.
9. Different priorities and interests.
10. Inability to resolve conflicts.
June 10, 2011
By Jim Taylor
Yes, we have a self-esteem problem in our country, (click here) but we don't recognize it because, well, we have a self-esteem problem. We need look no further than the bewildering popularity of the reality-TV show Jersey Shore and the instant celebrity garnered from its inhabitants despite their complete absence of qualifications. Though, admittedly, the bar for "success" in America these days is set scarily low; in the case of Jersey Shore (and most of the famous-for-being-famous world), dark tans (haven't they heard of melanoma?), large breasts, muscles, and 'tude seem sufficient....
There are many types of mental illness. Some are easily treated and others not so much.
Primary care physicians are not the best people to diagnosis and treat mental illness. One of the primary reasons people are not compliant with their oral medications is because of the side effects of antipsychotic medications. The basic reach of mental illness in the USA is very dysfunctional. Diagnosis does not guarantee successful treatment.
June 10, 2011
By Jim Taylor
Yes, we have a self-esteem problem in our country, (click here) but we don't recognize it because, well, we have a self-esteem problem. We need look no further than the bewildering popularity of the reality-TV show Jersey Shore and the instant celebrity garnered from its inhabitants despite their complete absence of qualifications. Though, admittedly, the bar for "success" in America these days is set scarily low; in the case of Jersey Shore (and most of the famous-for-being-famous world), dark tans (haven't they heard of melanoma?), large breasts, muscles, and 'tude seem sufficient....
There are many types of mental illness. Some are easily treated and others not so much.
Primary care physicians are not the best people to diagnosis and treat mental illness. One of the primary reasons people are not compliant with their oral medications is because of the side effects of antipsychotic medications. The basic reach of mental illness in the USA is very dysfunctional. Diagnosis does not guarantee successful treatment.
Primary care physicians (click here) treating patients with psychotic disorders are increasingly encountering a new armamentarium of antipsychotic medications. This article was written to inform primary care physicians about recent advances in the pharmacologic management of psychotic disorders. The intent is to provide an overview of “atypical” antipsychotics, their use and indications, dosing, adverse effects, and possibilities of drug interactions about which primary care physicians ought to be aware.
Psychosis refers to a number of symptoms reflecting impairments in reality testing. The psychotic patient is one who develops odd beliefs, speech, and/or behaviors interfering with functioning. Perceptual disturbances can occur, and the individual's ability to interpret events in the world can become distorted and idiosyncratic. Consequently, the individual experiences significant difficulties caring for self, relating with others, and maintaining academic and occupational demands and expectations....
