Genetic predisposition as it tends to run in families. Triggered by abuse/bereavement. Exact cause not known. Biological disorder - lack of serotonin.
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Physical impact - Patient
Periods of depression, periods of mania, change in appetite, change in sleeping pattern, racing speech, loss of energy, lethargic, comfort eat, aches, pains and increased blood pressure.
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Intellectual impact - Patient
Lack of concentration, problems with memory, don't make rational decisions/think straight.
Relationships with family/friends are effected, mania = struggle to make friends, depression = withdraw and children are neglected.
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Financial impact - Patient
Time off work, work part-time, sole provider, debt.
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Physical impact - Family
Violence, Abuse, Lack of privacy, lack of sleep, don't eat, a lot to do, can't cope.
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Intellectual impact - Family
Limited understanding of the issue.
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Emotional impact - Family
Feel powerless, guilty, upset, anxious, sense of loss, resent them.
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Social impact - Family
Don't have an opportunity to see friends due to helping to care for family member, friends may avoid them due to 'crazy' family member.
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Financial impact - Family
Fear of debt.
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Educational barrier
punished, no support.
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Employment barrier
Difficult to take time off, unable to work, prejudice's due to ignorance.
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Societal barrier
Ignorance, lack of knowledge, prejudice, discrimination, labelling, avoid social contact.
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Economic barrier
Time off work, reliant on benefits, unqualified.
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Environmental barrier
Waiting lists, judged when out in public.
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Bullying risk
School, workplace.
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Abuse risk
Family/friends, staff in hospital.
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Stress risk
Disability, don't make rational decisions, sectioned.
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Self-harm risk
Suicidal, self-harm, depression.
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Isolation/social exclusion risk
Ignored, no friends, work, school, left out, discrimination.
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Support
Charities (MIND, SANE, Rethink, Samaritans, Carers UK), support groups, school/college.
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Safeguarding
Equality act, Mental capacity act, Mental health act, Care standards act, Bullying policy, Disability discrimination act.
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Practitioners
Social worker, psychiatrist, GP, mental health nurse.
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Front
Physical impact - Patient
Back
Periods of depression, periods of mania, change in appetite, change in sleeping pattern, racing speech, loss of energy, lethargic, comfort eat, aches, pains and increased blood pressure.
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