2. MENTAL DISORDERS

3. Facing Problems IDENTIFY YOUR PROBLEM DETERMINE IF IT IS TEMPORARY OR PERSISITENT

4. If Temporary How Serious Is It Not Too Serious –Think it out, or talk to a family member or friend Very Serious –Think it out, talk to a family member or friend and seek professional help

5. If Persistent Can You Handle It Alone If Yes –Think it out, or talk to a family member or friend If No –Think it out, talk to a family member or friend and seek professional

6. Understanding Mental Disorders Feeling anxious, sad or fearful is natural. If feelings continue for long period of time and make people feel out of control or unable to deal with life may signal mental disorder Sometimes it has a physical cause, injury to brain, effects of drug use, genentics

7. Types of Disorders Anxiety disorders Mood disorders Schizophrenia

8. Anxiety Disorder A disorder in which real or imagined fears keep a person from functioning normally –Phobias – Exaggerated fears about something specific (spiders, snakes) –Obsessive-compulsive – Cannot keep certain thoughts out of mind. May develop repetitive behaviors –Stress – affects people that have had an overwhelming experience

9. Mood Disorders Person undergoes changes in mood that seems inappropriate or extreme

10. Depression Mood disorder involving feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt, and extreme sadness

11. Bipolar Disorder Extreme mood swings for no apparent reason May be extremely happy and then extremely sad

12. Schizophrenia A person perception lose their connection to reality Hear voices or see images that are not really there May suffer from false beliefs – that they have unusual powers or are on a special mission It is considered the most serious mental disorder

13. Treating Mental Disorders Often difficult to treat Strong medicines and long term therapy is most often used

14. Seriously Troubled Teens Suicide – Intentionally killing oneself 2 nd Leading cause of death among teens between ages of 15 and 19

15. The warning Signs of Suicide Statements like “They’ll be sorry when I’m gone.” or “I wish I could just go to seep and never wake up!” Low levels of energy Taking greater risks than usual

16. The warning Signs of Suicide Loss of interest in hobbies, sports, jobs, etc. Giving away prized possessions A past history of attempted suicide