What is mental health?

• Mental health refers to our cognitive, behavioral, and emotional well-being. It is all about how we think, feel, behave, and function in our day-to-day lives. A person’s mental health indicates the extent to which they can enjoy and engage in life and relationships. It can also affect physical health either positively or negatively.

What is a mental health disorder?

• There are five major categories of mental health disorders: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and psychotic disorders, dementia, and eating disorders.

What are warning signs for mental health concerns or a disorder?

• Changes in mood (extreme highs or lows)
• Difficulty concentrating
• Fatigue or exhaustion
• Social isolation
• Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Changes in eating habits
• Irritability, violence, or hostility
• Suicidal/homicidal thoughts
• Paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, or detachment from reality
• Excessive worry and feelings of guilt
• Difficulty coping with problems or stress
• Changes in ADLs (activities of daily living) such as showering, brushing one’s teeth, or dressing appropriately
• Helplessness
• Overwhelm

What mental health disorders often accompany eating disorders?

• There are a number of mental health disorders that accompany eating disorders. These are:
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Depression
  • Bipolar
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder

What kind of treatment is available for mental health disorders?

• Inpatient
• Residential treatment – offered at Alsana
• Partial hospitalization- offered at Alsana
• Intensive outpatient– offered at Alsana
• Outpatient