NEUR1202 sept 8 lecture 1

Central nervous system

No longer “them vs us” argument

Struggle in mental health

• reduced ability to function

High level of distress brought on by depression

Isolation, loneliness, and sadness disconnects

Mental health shows up differently based on gender

Genetics contribute to mental health

Young traumatic experiences contribute to higher likelihood of disorders up to 12 years

Mental health has seen significant growth in the last 50-100 years

Etiology: what caused it

Prognosis: what are the short/long term consequences

Epidemiology/prevelance: how common is it