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 anxiety and emotional disorders Illnesses that affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior Extreme fears of real or imaginary situations that get in the way of normal activities  anxiety disorder

A mental and emotional problem in which a person undergoes mood swings that seem extreme, inappropriate, or last a long time  mood disorder The act of killing oneself on purpose  suicide

In this lesson, you will be able to  identify several mental and emotional problems.  recognize the warning signs of serious mental and emotional problems.  list factors that contribute to the development of mental and emotional problems.

Finding the Main Idea Review each of the main headings in this lesson. Write one sentence describing what you think the main idea of the section will be. Main Headings in this Lesson What Are Mental and Emotional Disorders? Causes of Mental and Emotional Disorders Types of Mental and Emotional Disorders Signs of Mental and Emotional Problems What is Suicide?

What Are Mental and Emotional Disorder? There are many types of mental and emotional disorders. mental and emotional disorders Illnesses that affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior

Causes of Mental and Emotional Disorders Physical Causes Drug use Brain chemistry Accidental injury Heredity Stressors Repeated emotional stressors such as abuse

Types of Mental and Emotional Disorders There are many types of mental and emotional disorders including anxiety disorders and mood disorders. anxiety disorders Extreme fears of real or imaginary situations that get in the way of normal activities mood disorder A mental and emotional problem in which a person undergoes mood swings that seem extreme, inappropriate, or last a long time

Anxiety Disorders Panic disorder People experience intense feelings of fear for a short time. The body prepares for fight or flight, even during an ordinary situation. Phobias A phobia is an exaggerated or inappropriate fear of something specific. Some phobias can interfere with normal, everyday activities. Obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD) A person with this disorder may feel that he or she must perform a certain activity, such as washing his her hands several times. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) This disorder is a reaction to a very traumatic event. People with PTSD often have bad memories of the event for a long time.

Mood Disorders Depression People with this disorder feel a strong sense of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt, and extreme sadness. If depressed people begin to feel hopeless, they may consider ending their lives Bipolar disorder Also called manic-depression, this disorder involves extreme mood swings for no apparent reason. A person with this disorder usually experiences alternating periods of excessive activity called mania and depression.

Teens who experience any of these symptoms should seek help from a trusted adult right away. Signs of Mental and Emotional Problems Loss of appetite Neglect of personal appearance Nightmares Difficulty sleepingHearing voices Long-lasting feelings of sadness

What Is Suicide? If you believe that someone you know is considering suicide, talk to a trusted adult right away. suicide The act of killing oneself

Warning Signs of Suicide What Is Suicide? Talking about suicide Wanting to be left alone Interest in death or violence Engaging in risky behavior, such as drug use Giving away possessions Saying final goodbyes to friends and loved ones

What I Learned Vocabulary What are mental and emotional disorders? Lesson 5 Review

What I Learned Explain What are three warning signs of suicide? Lesson 5 Review

What I Learned Distinguish What is the difference between a panic disorder and a phobia? Lesson 5 Review

What I Learned Identify What is one characteristic of bipolar disorder? Lesson 5 Review

What I Learned List What are two main types of mental and emotional disorders? Lesson 5 Review

Thinking Critically Analyze If you had a phobia about public places, how might this affect your social health? Lesson 5 Review

Thinking Critically Explain Why is getting treatment early for mental and emotional disorders so important? Lesson 5 Review

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