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Do Now In 3-4 sentences, answer the following question in essay form: How can conflicts be dealt with appropriately? List as many phobias and what the fear is of as you can. Example: Arachnophobia-spiders

Conflict Resolution Skits Finish up Skits

EQ: Why is it important to understand mental/emotional disorders? EU: Students will understand that mental/emotional disorders can affect people of any age and can be treated with medication and/or counseling. Agenda: PowerPoint, Videos

Mental and Emotional Health People who have good mental and emotional health know how to adapt. adapt Adjust to new situations

Stress Management The health skill of stress management can help you develop strategies for managing stress. stress Your body’s response to change Some ways of positively managing stress include relaxation and managing one’s time efficiently.

Mental and Emotional Health Mental and Emotional Health Checklist  You accept the fact that situations will not always go the way you plan.  You set and achieve goals.  You understand and cope with your feelings in healthy ways.  You accept constructive criticism.  You express your feelings through your words and creative outlets.

Expressing Anger Anger Management  Take a deep breath and try to relax.  Identify the specific cause of your anger.  When you are calm enough to speak, tell the other person how you feel.  Write down your thoughts in a journal.  Practice relaxation skills.  Do a physical activity.  Look for opportunities to laugh.

Skills for Managing Stress Relaxation Laughter and a Positive Outlook Physical Activity Time Management

Relaxation Relaxation skills include taking deep, even breaths and doing exercises that relax your muscles. Quiet activities, such as reading a book, can help you relax and reduce stress.

Kinds of Mental and Emotional Disorders MYTH Mental and emotional problems are not true illnesses. MYTH People with mental and emotional problems can just “shake it off.”

Mental Illness Video Glenn Close Mental Illness Video

Kinds of Mental and Emotional Disorders Treatment for mental and emotional disorders can include medication, counseling, or both. disorder A disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body

Anxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders may first become apparent during the teen years or young adulthood. anxiety disorder A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally Treatments are available that can help people with anxiety disorders.

Anxiety Disorders One type of mental and emotional disorder is a phobia. phobia An exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object Some fears are not only normal, but necessary.

Anxiety Disorders Types of Anxiety Disorders DisorderSymptoms Generalized Anxiety Disorder Restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, sleep disturbances Panic Disorder Pounding heart, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, fear of losing control PhobiaAn intense or exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder A need to perform behaviors over and over again, such as handwashing, counting, hoarding, or arranging possessions Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Withdrawal or depression after a distressing experience such as sexual abuse, natural disaster, accident, or witnessing violence OCD only

Anxiety Disorders Types of Phobias from A to Z AcrophobiaFear of heights AgoraphobiaFear of crowded places or open areas AstraphobiaFear of thunder and lighting ClaustrophobiaFear of enclosed spaces EcophobiaFear of home HydrophobiaFear of water KenophobiaFear of empty spaces NoctiphobiaFear of night PhasmophobiaFear of ghosts SocialphobiaFear of people TachophobiaFear of speed ZoophobiaFear of animals

Personality Disorders Two examples of personality disorders are: Passive-aggressive disorder Borderline personality disorder personality disorder A psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to interact normally with others

Mood Disorders People who feel sad for a long period of time and for no explainable reason may have a mood disorder. mood disorder A disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme

Mood Disorders A person with bipolar disorder experiences cycles of alternating high and low periods. High, or Manic PeriodLow, or Depressive Period Increased energy Energy slows down dramatically

Schizophrenia People with schizophrenia may have hallucinations in which they see or hear things that are not actually there. schizophrenia A severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality There are medications available that allow schizophrenics to lead functional lives.

Howard Hughes Mental Illness Video Mental Illness Video

Chapter 3 Mental and Emotional Health Lesson 2 Your Mental and Emotional Health >> Main Menu Next >> >> Chapter 3 Assessment Click for: Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation.