Health Chapter 5 Notes Mental & Emotional Problems

Dealing w/ Anxiety/Depression Experiencing difficult emotions is a normal part of life Experiencing difficult emotions is a normal part of life Anxiety – the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen Anxiety – the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen Natural response to life events Natural response to life events Knowing that anxiety is common doesn't always make it any easier to manage Knowing that anxiety is common doesn't always make it any easier to manage

Dealing w/ Anxiety/Depression Experiencing difficult emotions is a normal part of life Experiencing difficult emotions is a normal part of life Anxiety – the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen Anxiety – the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen Natural response to life events Natural response to life events Knowing that anxiety is common doesn't always make it any easier to manage Knowing that anxiety is common doesn't always make it any easier to manage

Dealing w/ Anxiety/Depression Depression – a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness Depression – a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness Almost 15% of all teens will display some signs of depression Almost 15% of all teens will display some signs of depression Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns amongst teens Depression is one of the most common mental health concerns amongst teens Major depression Major depression Mild depression Mild depression Adjustment disorders Adjustment disorders

Dealing w/ Anxiety/Depression Depression can be caused by a variety of physical, psychological, and/or social reasons...some warning signs include... Depression can be caused by a variety of physical, psychological, and/or social reasons...some warning signs include... Changes in thinking Changes in thinking Changes in feelings (become apathetic) Changes in feelings (become apathetic) Changes in behavior Changes in behavior Depression, while serious, is treatable Depression, while serious, is treatable Treating depression takes time, persistence, and patience Treating depression takes time, persistence, and patience

Mental Disorders Each year, approximately 57.7 million people are affected by some type of mental disorder in the United States Each year, approximately 57.7 million people are affected by some type of mental disorder in the United States Mental disorder – illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person...preventing him/her from leading a happy/healthy/productive life Mental disorder – illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person...preventing him/her from leading a happy/healthy/productive life Stigma – mark of shame/disapproval resulting from being shunned/rejected by others Stigma – mark of shame/disapproval resulting from being shunned/rejected by others

Mental Disorders Anxiety disorder – a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control Anxiety disorder – a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control 13% of children 9-17 experience annually 13% of children 9-17 experience annually Examples include phobias, OCD, and PTSD Examples include phobias, OCD, and PTSD Impulse control disorder – inability to prevent themselves from doing something that can “hurt” themselves/others Impulse control disorder – inability to prevent themselves from doing something that can “hurt” themselves/others Examples include cutting & gambling Examples include cutting & gambling

Mental Disorders Common eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating Common eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, & binge eating Mood disorder – an illness that involves mood extremes that interferes with daily life Mood disorder – an illness that involves mood extremes that interferes with daily life Bipolar – extreme mood/energy/behavior changes Bipolar – extreme mood/energy/behavior changes Schizophrenia – symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders Schizophrenia – symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders

Suicide Prevention Alienation – feeling isolated and separated from everyone else Alienation – feeling isolated and separated from everyone else Suicide – the act of intentionally taking one's own life Suicide – the act of intentionally taking one's own life 3 rd leading cause of death in teens age rd leading cause of death in teens age Two risk factors are commonly associated with suicide (90% are)... Two risk factors are commonly associated with suicide (90% are)... Suffering from depression (or a mental disorder) Suffering from depression (or a mental disorder) Have a history of abusing alcohol or other drugs Have a history of abusing alcohol or other drugs

Suicide Prevention Cluster suicides – series of suicides occurring within a short time period and involving several people of same “community” Cluster suicides – series of suicides occurring within a short time period and involving several people of same “community” Sometimes share a common environmental stressor (e.g. tragic events) Sometimes share a common environmental stressor (e.g. tragic events) When someone talks about committing suicide—whether joking or serious—you MUST take it seriously. When someone talks about committing suicide—whether joking or serious—you MUST take it seriously.

Suicide Prevention Warning signs of suicide can include... Warning signs of suicide can include... Direct/indirect statements Direct/indirect statements “Wish I were dead” or “can't take this anymore” “Wish I were dead” or “can't take this anymore” Suicide threats Suicide threats Withdrawal from friends Withdrawal from friends Dramatic changes in personality/appearance Dramatic changes in personality/appearance Apathetic towards school/friends/family/etc. Apathetic towards school/friends/family/etc. Substance abuse Substance abuse Giving away personal belongings Giving away personal belongings

Suicide Prevention How you can help... How you can help... Initiate meaningful conversation Initiate meaningful conversation Show interest/compassion for them Show interest/compassion for them Show support & ask questions Show support & ask questions Remind them that all problems have solutions and that there are people that can help Remind them that all problems have solutions and that there are people that can help Persuade the person to seek help Persuade the person to seek help Parents/counselors/etc. Parents/counselors/etc.

Getting Help Most teens don't realize the seriousness of their condition or understand that help is out there Most teens don't realize the seriousness of their condition or understand that help is out there Mental health influences every aspect of a person's life Mental health influences every aspect of a person's life The benefits of treatment encourage people to overcome the reluctance to get help The benefits of treatment encourage people to overcome the reluctance to get help Trusted adults, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, etc. Trusted adults, counselors, psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, etc.

Getting Help Several methods can be helpful in treating a mental health problem Several methods can be helpful in treating a mental health problem Psychotherapy – dialogue between patient & professional designed to find the cause of a problem and devise a solution Psychotherapy – dialogue between patient & professional designed to find the cause of a problem and devise a solution Behavior therapy – changing unwanted behaviors through rewards/reinforcement Behavior therapy – changing unwanted behaviors through rewards/reinforcement Family therapy Family therapy Group therapy Group therapy Drug therapy Drug therapy

Questions for Thought… What are some causes of depression? What are some causes of depression? How can depression affect family/friends/school? How can depression affect family/friends/school? What are some types of anxiety disorders? What are some types of anxiety disorders? Why are eating disorders both physical/mental? Why are eating disorders both physical/mental? How might someone feel alienated at school? How might someone feel alienated at school? Two risk factors most associated with suicide? Two risk factors most associated with suicide? Who could you reach out to for help? Who could you reach out to for help? Ways to deal with stress in your daily life? Ways to deal with stress in your daily life? How does a positive outlook strengthen resiliency? How does a positive outlook strengthen resiliency?