1. Understanding
Mental disorders

2. 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
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4. 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

5. 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.
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. (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

9. 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.
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10. 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.

11. b. Phobias
excessive or persistent fear of something that may or may not cause real danger
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12. c. Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Disorder triggered by uncomfortable
thoughts called obsessions
and by repetitive behaviors
called compulsions.
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13. 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
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14. 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.
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