Mental Health 6/14/2016KHS Health1

Mental Health Mental Health is a state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is: #1 Able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, #2 Function in society #3 Meet the ordinary demands of everyday life. Mental health calls for a person to use their mind to develop thinking skills. They see mistakes as opportunities to learn, grow, and change while accepting responsibility for their actions and stand up for their beliefs and values. 6/14/2016KHS Health2

Good Mental Health Signs Realistic view of strengths and weaknesses. Responsible for personal behavior. Avoid high-risk behaviors Open-minded and flexible. Respect own and others’ needs. Express emotions in ways that do not hurt themselves or others. Invest time, energy nourishing relationships. Put talents, abilities to good use. 6/14/2016KHS Health3

Self-Esteem/Self Image Self-esteem is the confidence and worth that you feel about yourself. Self image is how you see yourself. This may be how you see yourself physically or your opinion of who and what you are which is normally called self concept. It is important as it affects your self esteem and confidence. 6/14/2016KHS Health4

Signs of Low Self- Esteem Consider themselves lost, unworthy of being cared for. Engages in high risk activities. Operate out of a fear of rejection. Typically unassertive in their behavior with others. Fearful of conflict with others. Hungry for the approval of others. Have a poor "track record" in school or on the job 6/14/2016KHS Health5

Signs of High Self- Esteem Able to accept and learn from their own mistakes. Confident without being obnoxious or conceited. Not devastated by criticism. Not overly defensive when questioned. Not easily defeated by setbacks and obstacles. Unlikely to feel a need to put others down. Open and assertive in communicating their needs. Not overly worried about failing or looking foolish. Not taking themselves too seriously. 6/14/2016KHS Health6

Strategies for Building Self- Esteem Article Get with a partner. Read article Each select three items which you could use in your life to boost or maintain your self-esteem and why? Share with class. 6/14/2016KHS Health7

Ways to Boost Self- Esteem/Self Image Celebrate Success Have a sense of humor Exercise Do something your good at. Acts of kindness/volunteer Change your environment Find a role model Accept your body no matter what shape, size, or color it is. 6/14/2016KHS Health8

Feedback Feedback are messages from others that indicate who they think you are or what they think you are like. Sources Parents/Guardians Grandparents Adults Siblings Extended Family Teachers Coaches Friends Peers 6/14/2016KHS Health9

Neglect Is the failure to provide for a child the basic needs…food, clothing, shelter and medical care. It is also withholding or not showing love and support. Turn to others outside your immediate family structure such as: -Law Enforcement -Department of Children and Family Services -School Counselors -Teachers -Friends -Extended Family

Running Away Due to Neglect: Not the Solution Below are the dangers of running away: -Runaways are often taken advantage of because they have no money, job skills, or means to support one self. (They are exploited) -They are prime targets for people dealing with prostitution or pornography A better solution is to ask for help from another trusted adult or social service agent

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Perspective the view or outlook of someone, based on their feelings, experiences, and background 6/14/2016KHS Health13

Target a person who is the object of an intentional action 6/14/2016KHS Health14

Offender a person who intentionally commits acts to hurt or damage someone 6/14/2016KHS Health15

Bystander a person who passively stands by and observes without getting involved 6/14/2016KHS Health16

Upstander a person who supports and stands up for someone else 6/14/2016KHS Health17

Friday Night Lights Video Groups of six Complete Handout, write answers on back of handout Note any differences in perspective among your group 6/14/2016KHS Health18

Discussion Questions -Are actions in an online community (like the slurs on the website) different than actions taken offline (like the notes left on Lyla’s locker at the school)? Why, or why not? -How are anonymous actions – like posting on a website or leaving a note – different from things done face-to-face? -What should you think about before you post anything about another person online, in an instant message, text, or any other kind of digital message? 6/14/2016KHS Health19

Stress Stress is a feeling that's created when we react to particular events. It's the body's way of rising to a challenge and preparing to meet a tough situation with focus, strength, stamina, and heightened alertness. Stress is a normal part of everyday life. The response to stress is different for each individual and may change from situation to situation. How you manage stress can greatly affect your mental, emotional, and physical health. It can be useful or harmful, energizing or exhausting, key is to handle it in healthful ways. 6/14/2016KHS Health20

Stress Survey Take survey Compare results with class 6/14/2016KHS Health21

Family Structure Break-up Separation: Decision between married individuals to live apart from one another until they are able to resolve their problems Inability to work out marital problems may lead ultimately to divorce Divorce: Legal end to a marriage contract Parents divorce each other, NOT their children Even though feels among divorced parents may change, their love for their children can stay the same

Keeping Stress Under Control Good Time Management Be Realistic Relax Physical Activity Eat Right Enough Sleep Seek Support Rechannel Energy Solve the Little Problems 6/14/2016KHS Health23

Working Adolescents and Stress Effect on Family/Self Healthy number of hours an adolescent should work in a week… hours! Benefits: 1. Still have time for family, 2. Grades higher 3. Good diet patterns 4. Good exercise and sleep patterns Negatives over 20 hours: 1. Less time for family interaction 2. Poor school performance and attendance 3. Poor diet habits 4. No time to exercise and stay in shape 5. Poor sleep patterns

Managing Stress When Parents Get Divorced Remind yourself that you did NOT cause the problem Do not feel you have to choose sides Communicate your feelings about the divorce with your parents and other trusted, supportive adults Take care of your own health by eating right, getting enough sleep and exercise, and finding ways to manage your own stress Consider joining a support group for children of divorce. Doing so will help you realize that you are not alone Share your ideas and thoughts on custody responsibilities with your parents. Parents may gain sole custody or share (joint) custody, with both parents having responsibilities

Unhealthy Ways To Deal With Stress Substance Abuse (Tobacco/Alcohol/Drugs) Violence Harming Yourself Avoid Stressor Letting it build Not seeking help 6/14/2016KHS Health26

Strategies coping with loss of loved one 1. Focus on happy memories - Remember the good times and the qualities that made the person special 2. Accept your feelings - It’s normal to feel hurt. Don’t try to deny your pain 3. Join a support group – Sometimes it helps to share your pain with others who know what you’re going through 4. Seek help from a grief counselor – If your feelings of grief are interfering with your life for an extended period of time, seek professional help to work through your feelings 5. Get back to normal routine- Try to get back to your normal daily routine and activities as soon as possible

8 Steps in the Grieving Process 1. Denial – Cannot believe the loss has occurred 2. Emotional release – Recognize the loss is real and often involves periods of crying 3. Anger – Feelings of being unfairly deprived; may lash out or look for someone to blame 4. Bargaining – As the reality of the loss becomes clear, the person may promise to change if what was lost can be returned, even for a little while 5. Depression – Realizes the loss is permanent and may feel isolation, alienation, and hopelessness 6. Remorse – May become preoccupied with thoughts of what they could have done to prevent the loss or make things better 7. Acceptance – Can give you a sense of power, allowing you to face reality in constructive ways 8. Hope – Reach a point when remembering becomes less painful and you begin to look ahead to the future

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Mental Disorders Mental Disorder is an 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. 6/14/2016KHS Health30

Depression Depression feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair last for more than a few weeks and interfere with daily activities and interests. Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who have depression, the feelings do not go away. Depression can run in families, and usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30. It is much more common in women. 6/14/2016KHS Health31

Depression Symptoms Sadness Loss of interest or pleasure in activities you used to enjoy Change in weight Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping Energy loss Feelings of worthlessness Thoughts of death or suicide 6/14/2016KHS Health32

Getting Through Depression Pace yourself. Don't believe negative thoughts. Get involved in activities that make you feel good. Avoid making big life decisions. Avoid drugs and alcohol. Physical activity. Try not to get discouraged. 6/14/2016KHS Health33

Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder people who have it experience dramatic mood swings. Bipolar disorder can run in families. It usually starts in late adolescence or early adulthood. 6/14/2016KHS Health34

Bipolar Signs Maniac Euphoria Aggressive behavior Agitation or irritation Decreased need for sleep Depressive Sadness Hopelessness Suicidal thoughts or behavior Sleep problems Irritability 6/14/2016KHS Health35

PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) A type of anxiety disorder that's triggered by a traumatic event. You can develop post-traumatic stress disorder when you experience or witness an event that causes intense fear, helplessness or horror. Many people who are involved in traumatic events have a brief period of difficulty adjusting and coping. But with time and healthy coping methods, such traumatic reactions usually get better. In some cases, though, the symptoms can get worse or last for months or even years. 6/14/2016KHS Health36

PTSD Symptoms Flashbacks, or reliving the traumatic event for minutes or even days at a time Upsetting dreams about the traumatic event Trying to avoid thinking or talking about the traumatic event Feeling emotionally numb Hopelessness about the future Trouble sleeping Being easily startled or frightened Hearing or seeing things that aren't there 6/14/2016KHS Health37

PTSD Traumatic Events Kinds of traumatic events In men, the most common events leading to the development of PTSD include: Combat exposure Rape Childhood neglect and physical abuse In women, traumatic events most often associated with PTSD include: Rape Sexual molestation Physical attack Being threatened with a weapon Childhood physical abuse 6/14/2016KHS Health38

OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. If you have OCD, you have repeated, upsetting thoughts called obsessions. You do the same thing over and over again to try to make the thoughts go away. Examples of obsessions are a fear of germs or a fear of being hurt. Compulsions include washing your hands, counting, checking on things or cleaning. Untreated, OCD can take over your life. 6/14/2016KHS Health39

Suicide Suicide is the process of purposely ending one's own life. Throughout the world, about 2000 people kill themselves each day. In the U.S., there are more than 80 deaths from suicide every day, 30,000 every year. This is the equivalent of a fully loaded jumbo jet crash every fifth day. From another perspective, you are more likely to kill yourself than be killed by someone else. Another estimated 300,000 (or more) Americans a year survive a suicide attempt. A majority have injuries minor enough to need no more than emergency room treatment. 6/14/2016KHS Health40

Suicide Risk Factors Risk factor anything that increases the likelihood a person will harm themselves. Risk factors include: Previous suicide attempt(s) History of mental disorders, particularly depression History of alcohol and substance abuse Family history of suicide Family history of child maltreatment Feelings of hopelessness Impulsive or aggressive tendencies Loss (relational, social, work, or financial) Easy access to lethal methods 6/14/2016KHS Health41

Suicide Warning Signs Appearing depressed or sad most of the time. Expressing hopelessness. Withdrawing from family and friends. Neglecting personal appearance. A dramatic change in personal appearance. A dramatic change in personality. Performing poorly at work or in school. Abusing alcohol or drugs. Losing interest in most activities. Giving away prized possessions. Facing a perceived "failure." Being preoccupied with death or dying. 6/14/2016KHS Health42

Steps to Help A Suicidal Person If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, get help right away. Here are some steps you can take: 1. Try not to act shocked 2. Always take suicidal comments seriously. 3. Do not leave them alone 4. Do not handle the situation by yourself…contact a trusted adult, health care professional or suicide hotline. 5. Always call your local emergency number immediately for anyone who is at a high risk for suicide. 6. NEVER promise to keep it a secret. 6/14/2016KHS Health43

Mental Health: Professional Help Psychiatrist: medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental disorders and can prescribe medications. Neurologist: physician who specializes in organic disorders of the brain and nervous system. (Neurosurgeon) Clinical Psychologist: psychologist who diagnoses and treats emotional and behavioral disorders but cannot prescribe medications. Counselors: advises students on personal and academic problems and career choices. Psychiatric Social Worker: casework, fieldwork in mental hospital, clinic or family service agency. 6/14/2016KHS Health44

Suicide Hotlines TALK 800-SUICIDE 911 6/14/2016KHS Health45

Summary Topics Mental Health and Good Metal Health Signs Post Tramatic Stress Disorder 6/14/2016KHS Health46