Understanding Mental disorders

an illness that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions and behaviors. 1. What is a mental disorder? an illness that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions and behaviors. 2. They may experience… Low self esteem Difficulty developing close relationships Hard time holding down a job Difficulty dealing with everyday activities Video/2:07

3. common symptoms of mental disorders: Too much or too little sleep Feeling of extreme sadness Unexplained mood changes Drug or alcohol abuse Inability to concentrate Extreme anxiety or irrational fear Personality changes False perceptions of reality

considered depression. 4. What is the difference between being sad and depression? Everyone feels sad or down at times; however, if it keeps you from carrying out everyday activities, it is considered depression. video

5. List some of the symptoms of depression: a. Lack of energy b. Withdraw from people c. Loss of appetite or overeating d. Too much or too little sleep f. Feeling of helplessness or hopelessness Video on teen depression

a. Face the problem b. Identify the problem c. Take action 6. What are some things you can do if experiencing depression? a. Face the problem b. Identify the problem c. Take action Orange video Video/2:27

(Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) 7. The most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder is ADHD/ADD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Inattentive impulsively hyperactive trouble accomplishing daily activities What are some of the behaviors that go along with being ADHD? trouble doing school work difficulty in following directions easily distracted

8. What are Anxiety Disorders? Things that gets in the way of taking part in daily activities, occurs frequently, or causes terror then it may be a disorder. Video/2:17

The person may feel extreme even though there is not any danger. 9. a. Panic Disorder The person may feel extreme fear for his or her life even though there is not any danger.

b. Phobias excessive or persistent fear of something that may or may not cause real danger Video/4:53 video

c. Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Video/4:21 Disorder triggered by uncomfortable thoughts called obsessions and by repetitive behaviors called compulsions. 2 video clips. Show video on pencils first Video/1:25

10. What causes Mental Disorders? Traumatic or stressful situations (such as a death, an accident or an abusive event) Inherited Other disorders can result from an injury or a physical disorder that effects the brain Video/5:48

treatable and some can be cured with the help of psychotherapy, 11. Can Mental Disorders be cured? Many disorders are treatable and some can be cured with the help of psychotherapy, group therapy or medication. Video/1:39