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disorder when they are excessive and prevent the person from leading a normal life. Other symptoms such as hearing voices are nearly always a symptom of a mental disorder. The different types of symptoms are closely related to each other, for example, hearing voices saying that others are going to harm you can lead to aggression due to fear. 2 Experiencing the symptoms of mental disorders does not mean the individual is weak or lazy, possessed by supernatural forces, or losing his/her mind. Step 2 Ask each participant to randomly select one card from the pile of ‘Symptoms of mental disorders cards’ (found in Appendix C). Write the symptom group headings (physical, feeling, thinking, behaving, imagining) on five separate sheets of paper (one heading per sheet) and place these in different parts of the room. Ask the participants to stand next to the symptom group that best reflects the type of symptom depicted on the card they are holding. The facilitator can demonstrate this activity by selecting a symptom card and moving to stand in the area of the room with the related heading, for example, if the card says “tiredness” stand in the physical symptom area of the room. Step 3 Focus attention on the ‘physical symptom group’ and discuss with all participants: • What symptoms do they have in their group? • Why does this symptom belong in that group? Write the symptoms in a table (like the one below) on the board or a large piece of paper. Repeat these steps with the other symptom groups. If participants place their symptoms in the incorrect symptom group e.g. a person with the sadness symptom card stands next to the thinking symptom label, gently correct the mistake. Complete the ‘Symptoms of Mental Disorders’ table using the participant’s suggestions, and the information in the table below. AN INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH 27
Symptoms of mental disorders table Physical Feeling Thinking Behaviour Imagining Tiredness Sadness Excessive worry Crying False beliefs Aches & pains Weight loss Pounding heart Sleep disturbance Anxiety Guilt Self blame & criticism Unable to make decisions Social withdrawal Talking to him/ herself Helplessness Poor concentration Aggression Loss of emotion Thoughts of death & suicide Stomach ache Mood swings Rapid thinking Feeling short of breath Loss of appetite Muscle tension Lack of energy Poor personal hygiene Avoidance behaviour Hopelessness Poor judgement Rapid speaking Low self-esteem Excessive fear Loss of motivation Not making sense to others Attempting suicide Irritability Hearing voices Seeing things not there Smelling things not there Tasting things not there Feeling things not there 28 AN INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH
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References 1. Herrman H, Saxena S,
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Appendix A : Introducing your other
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Appendix B : Factors affecting ment
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11. Mood swings 12. Lack of energy
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Case study E Ahanti is a 25 year ol
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Appendix H Counselling Skills Cards
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