1. Mental and Emotional Problems
Chapter 5
Mental and Emotional Problems

2. Lesson 1
Dealing with Anxiety and Depression

3. Understanding Anxiety
Difficult emotions occur for a variety of reasons: hormonal changes, relationship issues, grief or stress
A common feeling to these emotions is anxiety- the conditions of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
Its common to feel a brief feeling of worry, insecurity, fear, self-consciousness or even panic when responding to stress.
Once the stressful situation passes, so does the anxiety.

4. Coping with Anxiety
Substances such as alcohol and drugs may be used to escape anxiety
These substances produce a temporary, false sense of relaxation but also causes problems to all areas of the health triangle as well as legal problems

5. Understanding Depression
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
Depression lasts longer then sadness and will produce symptoms that do not go away over time
Depression may require medical help
15% of teens will display some signs of depression
Types of Depression: Major Depression, Mild Depression and Adjustment Disorder

6. Warning Signs of Depression
5 or more of these symptoms must persist for 2 or more weeks before a diagnosis of major depression is indicated:
Persistent sad or irritable mood
Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
Significant change in appetite or body weight
Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
Physical signs of nervousness
Loss of energy
Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt
Difficulty concentrating
Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide

7. Causes and Effects of Depression
Changes in thinking: trouble concentrating and making decisions, self-destructive thoughts
Changes in feelings: may experience apathy- lack of strong feeling, interest or concern, may not feel pleasure in things they once enjoyed, may be sad, irritable and angry
Changes in behavior: may become emotional, may eat too little or too much, may have trouble sleeping and seem tired, may neglect basic hygiene and withdraw from social situations

8. Getting Help for Depression
Depression is treatable
It’s ok to break a promise to a friend if they said they have depression and tell someone about it
Seek help from a professional
Treating depression takes time, persistence and patience

9. Homework
Page 117# 6 and 7

10. Lesson 2
Mental Disorders

11. Understanding Mental Disorders
Illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful and productive life
Some do not seek treatment if they are embarrassed or ashamed
Others worry about the stigma (mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others) associated with mental disorders
Some problems can’t be solved without professional help

12. Types of Mental Disorders
Anxiety Disorders: condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control
Most common among children and teens
13% of children between 9 and 17 experience a disorder each year
Examples:
Phobia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder

13. Impulse Control Disorders
Can’t resist the urge to hurt themselves or others
May begin in childhood or teen years and can continue to adulthood
May cause physical harm to themselves or others
May cause financial harm
May behave in ways that cause them to lose friends
Examples:
Kleptomania
Cutting
Excessive Gambling
Compulsive Shopping

14. Eating Disorders Commonly occur during teen years
Teens put pressure on themselves to look a certain way
Teens may develop symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder
More common in girls

15. Mood Disorders
An illness that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living
More severe then normal highs and lows
Examples:
Depression
Bipolar Disorder (manic depressive disorder)

16. Conduct Disorder
Patterns of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules that are violated
Examples: stealing, cruelty, lying, aggression, violence, truancy, arson, and vandalism

17. Schizophrenia Person loses contact with reality
Affects 1% of population
Symptoms:
Delusions
Hallucinations
Thought disorders

18. Personality Disorders
Teens with personality disorders are unable to regulate their emotions
May feel distressed in social situations
May behave in ways that are distressing to others
Cause is unknown