The Faculty of Psychology UGM in collaboration with the Center for Public Mental Health (CPMH) held an Online Lecture with the topic “General Mental Disorders: Mood Disorders” on Friday (27/5). The topic was delivered by Nurul Kusuma Hidayati, M.Psi., Psychologist and Wirdatul Anisa, M.Psi., Psychologist. “Especially today, we will discuss mood disorders,” said Nurul at the beginning of the event.
Starting with a general description, Nurul explained that general mental disorders are disorders that have a high prevalence in the population. “In general, we have understood that when it comes to mental disorder are disorders that last from months to years. Then one day if there will be unbearable pressure, it can relapse”, explained Nurul
However, Nurul also said that relapse should not be used as a scourge. This is because psychological disorders are basically the same as physical disorders. “When the disturbance or pressure from outside is getting heavier, it will be affected. This also occurs in physical disorders, “explained Nurul.
Thus, psychological disorders experienced by a person can occur within a period of months or even years. Then the condition can improve and function normally like individuals in general. But, if someday the pressure got heavier, soit will be relapsed. “We should see that as a necessity in life,” said Nurul.
According to Nurul, when an individual is diagnosed with a general mental disorder which basically has a high prevalence, he feels that what is happening is not the only one experiencing it. There is a feeling of not being alone that arises. “So, the feeling of being in the same boat and sharing the same fate also helps, so the word “general” has a positive impact. Be an encouragement to be better and recover, “said Nurul.
In addition to discussing the general description of common mental disorders, this event also explained about mood disorders based on etiology. “Next we will discuss is the origin. It is about what causes a person to experience a general mental disorder,” explained Wirdatul. Some of the causes include genetic factors, chemical disorders in the brain that occur, disturbances related to the main stress hormone (cortisol), social factors, and personality factors.