We can get frustrated, angry and at times be extra sensitive to criticism which can make us become very defensive. Some common signs of stress are lack of concentration, insomnia or sleep pattern change (too much or not enough) muscle tension, headaches and aches and pains. More severe symptoms if stressed for a considerable amount of time can lead to high blood pressure or strain to the heart (which could even lead to heart attacks). Some people when stressed will turn to alcohol, smoking, drinking caffeine or eating excessively. We can gain or lose weight through excessive worrying.
Physical effects: headaches, poor appetite, a change in eating habits, sleeplessness, loss or gain of weight, deterioration of health, bruises, lack of personal hygiene and lack of energy. Emotional effects: low self-esteem, lack of confidence, feeling unwanted, insecurity, becoming withdrawn, depression,
Socially it can effect an individual as they can be made to feel like they don’t belong and nobody wants to be their friend and they are excluded. Having no friends can lead to emotional damage. It can also isolate an individual and they can feel worthless and feel different from others. It can be extremely difficult for children and adults with special needs as it can be harder for them to fit into a mainstream setting as they can be made to feel very different and it may be unintentional but can be very cruel. 1.3.
Social isolation, poor housing, unemployment and poverty are all linked to mental ill health. So stigma and discrimination can trap people in a cycle of illness. The situation is exacerbated by the media. Media reports often link mental illness with violence, or portray people with mental health problems as dangerous, criminal, evil, or very disabled and unable to live normal, fulfilled lives. 2.2 How mental illness can have an impact on the individual: Psychologically: - person may become paranoid and therefore exclude him or her self -person may become paranoid and therefore hurt others who she/he fears will try to hurt him/her -person may become isolated and therefore out of touch with other people and reality in general -person may feel unloved even if it is not true -person may feel like he/she is a threat to society and therefore attempt suicide emotionally: -person may feel isolated, unloved, paranoid, panicked and non-human (read Francis Kafka's The Metamorphosis)
You may also see cuts on an individual from self harming, inappropriate sexual behaviour and could lead to repeated urinary infections. There could also be signs of depression, loss of self esteem and self confidence, withdrawn from things and a loss of interest, insecurity and not being able to trust people as a result of financial abuse. Unkempt appearance, loss of weight, dehydration and not looking presentable can be forms of neglect. 1.3 There are factors contributing to an individual being more vulnerable to abuse the individuals age could be a factor if they are elderly or a young person and they cannot
Financial abuse signs can be insecurity, loss of trust, fearful and disappearance of possessions. Institutional Abuse This could be the misuse of authority over a vulnerable person in a health and social care setting, failure to maintain professional boundaries, inappropriate use of medication, physical restraint, and lack of privacy, humiliation and bullying. Institutional abuse signs can be loss of confidence, loss of self esteem, loss of control and a submissive behaviour. Self-neglect This could be self-harming behaviour like refusing to eat or drink, neglecting personal hygiene or toilet needs and actual body harm like cutting oneself. Neglect by others this could be not taking care of the basic
A couple of examples being, they may have physical abilities that may impair them like not being able to hear or see this may lead to communication difficulties. Or are elderly and are frail and weak. Some individuals may lack cognitive abilities and struggle with being able to understand what is happening or that it is wrong. Emotional resilience and stress could also make someone vulnerable to abuse; depression, relying on other for care and support, stressful scenarios like losing a loved one and grieving, divorce, loss of job and
Symptoms of depression can vary depending on the type of person they may be. Here are some common types of depression; feelings of hopelessness and a pessimistic outlook on life, guilty feelings or feeling worthless, and irritability or thoughts of suicide. People, who have an illness, have trouble admitting they have a problem and require help. Clinical depression is one of the most common types of depression. Chronic illness can also lead to depression.
People are vulnerable to financial abuse because they may have a mental health or physical disability and can not stand up for themselves. They could be to young to no what is happening also be an elderly person who is to scared to say anything or help themselves as they may feel scared. Institutional Loss of confidence, self esteem and control , and submissive behaviour can also be a sign and symptom of institutional abuse. People are vulnerable to institutional abuse as they may be elderly or young people so cant stand up for themselves or some people may not no anything different if that’s all they no. also this abuse could affect people as it is held in a care home or nursery etc.
Depression is often described by, complaints of sadness, hopelessness, and despair. This can occur at any age and if left untreated it can result in suicide. A person feels helpless, thinks their life does not matter. A major depressive disorder consists of at least one episode of serious mood depression accompanied by a number of changes in behavior. Complaints frequently include a loss of interest and pleasure, and withdrawal from activities.