Mental and Emotional Health

Acute Versus Chronic Conditions Acute: Acute pain might be mild and last just a moment, or it might be severe and last for weeks or months. In most case, acute pain does not last long, and it disappears when the underlying cause of pain has been treated or healed. Unrelieved acute pain, however, might lead to chronic pain. Chronic: Chronic pain persists despite the fact that the injury has healed. Pain signals remain active in the nervous system for weeks, months, or years. Chronic = Long Lasting / Acute = Short Lasting

What is mental health? A ___________________________ in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities and can cope with the normal stresses of life ________________________ and fruitfully Able to make a contribution to the community

Indicators of mental health (3 domains) _____________: Satisfaction, _____________, cheerfulness, peacefulness, how well you cope with stress. _____________: Self-acceptance, personal growth, openness to new experiences, optimism, hopefulness, purpose in life, control of one’s environment, spirituality, self-direction, and positive relationships. _____________: Social ____________, belief in the potential of people and society, personal ___________, sense of community.

What is mental illness? Defined as “health conditions that are characterized by ______________________, _________, or ______________ associated with distress and/or impaired functioning.”

Mental Illnesses Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders (3) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Addiction Psychotic Disorders (multiple)

Anxiety A ___________, human ____________ that everyone experiences Anxiety is an exaggerated ___________ or _____________ People with anxiety disorders become ____________ and are, at times, unable to _____________ their anxiety and emotions They can cause such distress that it interferes with a person's ability to lead a normal life There are many kinds of anxiety disorders, some more severe than others: panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).

Depression A _________ disorder When feelings of _________________ -- including feeling helpless, hopeless, and worthless -- last for many ____________ and keep you from functioning normally In teens, symptoms may include: sadness, irritability, feeling negative and worthless, anger, self-harm poor performance or poor attendance at school feeling misunderstood and extremely sensitive using drugs or alcohol, eating or sleeping too much, loss of interest in normal activities, and avoidance of social interaction.

Eating Disorders- abnormal disturbed eating habits Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Over-eating/Binge Eating Eating large amounts of food (called __________) followed by vomiting (called _________), fasting, or exercising excessively to compensate for eating. unlike anorexia, people dealing with bulimia usually maintain a __________________. Major fear of gaining weight and possess a distorted body image. An ____________ of gaining weight Often __________ and diet relentlessly Have a ________ ________________ Disappearance of large amounts of food in a short time. Hoarding food, wearing baggy clothes to hide the body. Avoiding eating in front of others.

OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) Having ____________________________ (obsessions) that lead you to do _________________ (compulsions) You may or may not realize that your obsessions aren't reasonable, and you may try to ignore them or stop them. But that only increases your distress and anxiety The reason for the compulsions is to _________________ _____________ behavior develops

PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) A mental health condition that's triggered by __________ _________________________ -- either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include: Flashbacks, _______________, and severe anxiety ________________ thoughts about the event

Addiction Substance abuse and dependence, are common disorders that involve the _______________ of alcohol or drugs Addiction develops over time and is a ____________ and relapsing illness Significant problems or distress, such as: failure to attend school, substance use in dangerous situations (ex, driving a car), substance-related legal problems, or continued substance use that interferes with friendships and/or family relationships. Alcohol is the most common legal drug to be abused.

Psychotic Disorders Severe mental disorders that cause ________________ __________________. People with psychoses lose touch with _____________. Two of the main symptoms are __________ (false beliefs) and ___________ (false perceptions such as hearing, seeing, etc). Types: __________________, drug-induced psychosis, dissociative identity disorder (multiple personality disorder), and potentially _____________ disorder.

Personal Story on Mental Health Addiction Psychosis

Flipbook Guidelines (Individual project) Flipbook Guidelines: Include the following about your Mental Illness.... You may present your flipbook for extra credit (5 points to be added to lowest test/project grade). Get your choice of topic okay-ed by me. Causes Signs and Symptoms Who's at risk? Prevention Treatment What is living with this disorder like?