MENTAL HEALTH

Memory Problem Checklist (Answered by caregiver) Name of Caregiver :_____________________________ Date:______________________ Name of patient______________________________________ Sex : Male/Female Your relationship (caregiver) with patient: Partner/Adult child/Grandchildren/Friends/Other(specify):___________________ Answer the questions below to help decide whether the memory problems of the person you are looking after has early signs of dementia. See the box …

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Pengenalan Dementia adalah sejenis penyakit otak yang progresif. Ia boleh membawa kepada penurunan dalam menjalankan aktiviti harian dan boleh menyebabkan pesakit memerlukan penjagaan masa panjang. Sebahagian dari pesakit dementia kurang/tidak berupaya melakukan aktiviti-aktiviti harian. Mereka juga sukar untuk menyelesaikan masalah atau mengawal emosi. Berapa kerap berlakunya dementia? Kadar kekerapan dementia …

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Introduction The elderly often gets confused very easily. Confusion can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic). Confusional state can be caused by: Direct insult or injury to the brain such as head trauma, cerebrovascular disease, tumour. Indirect causes can be due to physical illness, infection, metabolic disturbances, intoxication, toxic or …

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Definition Epidemiology There is a tendency for you to ignore the psychological symptoms of anxiety as you tend to focus on the physical complaints. Anxiety in the elderly is as common as in the young. 10% of the elderly has symptoms of anxiety. What brings out anxiety are the stresses …

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Introduction Abuse of the elderly has emerged as an important and disturbing societal problem. Usually the frail and poor elderly are at higher risk of being abused. Abuse of elderly people is defined as the physical, sexual, psychological (emotional), social, financial maltreatment or other forms of abuse of an older …

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Introduction Depression is sadness. Sadness is a normal emotion when we encounter unhappy events. Depression becomes an illness if it is too severe or too prolonged until it interferes with our abilities to carry out normal daily activities. Depression is quite common. It is estimated about 30% of adult population …

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Introduction Bipolar disorder is a condition where a person suffered from mood swing either low mood (depression) or elevated mood (manic). The person may also displays sign and symptom of psychosis for example delusion and hallucination. Signs and symptoms Depressive phase : Disturbance of Mood: Persistent sadness Disturbance of cognitive …

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Introduction “I am afraid when there is nothing to be afraid of. Suddenly I feel scare, my heart beat palpable, sweating and feel something bad going to happen to me? These phenomenons are common and it called anxiety. Anxiety is how we feel when under real or perceived threat. Signs …

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Introduction What are Conduct Problems? Conduct problems refer to behaviors that are problematic to the family and community. These behavior problems include: Aggression to people and animals Destruction of property Cheating and stealing Serious violations of rules Conduct problems can lead to conduct disorder when it involves repeated and consistent …

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What is suicide? Suicide is an act of taking one’s own life which results in death. Teenage suicides have a history of: Family conflicts Personal failures Recent loss Difficulty in communicating Substance abuse Previous suicide attempts Why does one attempt suicide? Reasons for committing suicide include: Depression Misunderstanding with parents …

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