Effects of Mental Health Problems

• What are individual effects of mental health problems?

  They affect the person experiencing them.
• How do mental health problems damage relationships?

  They affect communication, leading to isolation.
• What might happen if someone with mental health problems avoids social interactions?

  They may feel more isolated and judged.
• What daily activities can be difficult for someone with mental health problems?

  Getting dressed, socializing, and cleaning.
• How might difficulties in daily life affect others around a person with mental health problems?

  It may cause distress to others.
• What is the negative impact of anxiety or stress on physical well-being?

  It leads to increased cortisol production.
• How does cortisol affect the immune system?

  It prevents proper immune functioning.
• What are some characteristics of mental health that are hard to measure?

  Difficulty sleeping is one characteristic.
• What are social effects of mental health problems?

  They affect others in society.
• Why is there a need for more social care related to mental health?

  Taxes fund social care for basic necessities.
• What does social care include for individuals with mental health problems?

  Learning self-care and new social skills.
• What is the relationship between mental health problems and crime rates?

  Increased risk of violence exists.
• How much greater is the risk of violence in people with mental health problems?

  Up to four times greater.
• What might explain the increased risk of violence in individuals with mental health problems?

  Co-occurring problems like substance abuse.
• What percentage of violent crimes are linked to mental health problems?

  Only 1 in 20 crimes.
• What does the McCrone report estimate about mental health care costs?

  It costs £22 billion a year.
• What should be researched more in relation to mental health care costs?

  Cheaper drug treatments.
• What is an additional issue related to mental health mentioned in the study material?

  Increase in dementia.