1. BELL WORK Teen Depression is a serious issue. Sometime teens feel they cannot handle certain situations. What are some reasons teens might be depressed? Then if you have been depressed please write about it you will not share this part.

2. MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS Mental and Emotional Disorders

3. identify types of anxiety disorders. describe mood disorders. identify signs of major depression.

4. MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DISORDERS Mental and emotional problems are not true illnesses. MYTH People with mental and emotional problems can just “shake if off.” MYTH

5. TREATMENT 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

6. ANXIETY 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

7. ANXIETY One type of mental and emotional disorder is a phobia. phobia An exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object

8. PHOBIAS AcrophobiaFear of heights

9. 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

10. MOOD DISORDER 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

11. BIPOLAR DISORDER 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

12. MOOD DISORDER The symptoms that come with the depressive side of bipolar disorder also occur in major depression. major depression A very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything

13. TEEN DEPRESSION Some studies suggest that as many as 20 percent of teens suffer from major depression. Teens who are depressed may turn to alcohol or other drugs.

14. TEEN DEPRESSION Left untreated, depression can become worse. If you know someone who is depressed, encourage that person to talk to a parent or other trusted adult.

15. WARNING SIGNS OF DEPRESSION Anger or anxiety Lack of energy Change in sleep patterns Irritability, unable to concentrate Blame on others Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Hard time finding pleasure Thoughts of suicide or death

16. Self-Injury Deliberately Injuring Yourself

17. Anorexia Nervosa Starvation and distorted body image

18. Bulimia Nervosa Binge and purge

19. Learning Disabilities Difficulty Learning with Ordinary Methods

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21. ADD ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

22. ADHD ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

23. OCD OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

24. POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

25. PHOBIAS

26. ALZHEIMER’S Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.

27. AUTISM COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS

28. 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

29. HELP If you feel that you need help, talk to a parent or guardian, the school nurse, a counselor at school, or other trusted adult. The person you speak to may be able to help you or point you toward someone who can, such as a mental health professional.

30. THERAPY For many mental and emotional problems, professional counseling, or therapy, is often needed. therapy An approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving

31. THERAPY SETTINGS INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

32. THERAPY SETTINGS GROUP THERAPY

33. THERAPY SETTINGS FAMILY THERAPY family therapy Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships

34. DRUG TREATMENT THERAPY Many medicines used to treat emotional disorders work to restore chemical imbalances in the brain. These medicines can provide relief for depression and other mental disorders.

35. DRUG TREATMENT THERAPY Drug therapy medicines are not right for everyone. Drug therapy medicines do not treat every mental and emotional problem. Drug therapy medicines are not meant as a replacement for therapy.

36. MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS Psychologist psychologist A mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy

37. MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS Clinical social worker (CSW) clinical social worker (CSW) A licensed, certified mental health professional with a master’s degree in social work

38. MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS Psychiatrist psychiatrist A medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems