Importance of Reducing Stigma around Mental Disorders

1. October 26, 2018 • Do Now: Why is it important to not stigmatize individuals with mental disorders? • Obj: LWDAT discuss the different categories of mental/emotional disorders and look at a few in depth.

2. Mental & Emotional Disorders

3. Mental and Emotional Disorders • Read Chapter 4 Lesson 1 • Take notes on the key terms and idea

4. November 2, 2018 • Do Now: What could happen if someone didn’t get treated for their mental/emotional issues? • Obj: LWDAT discuss the different categories of mental/emotional disorders and look at a few in depth. LWDAT understand that there is help for those that may be suicidal and understand the different health professionals

5. Mental & Emotional Disorders • Disorder: disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body • Anxiety disorder: intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally • Personality disorder: psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to interact normally with others • Mood disorder: disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme

6. Mental Health ProblemsAnxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders General Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorder Phobia Obsessive –Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Usually become apparent during the teen years or young adulthood

7. A deeper look: Anxiety Disorders Phobias: an exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object (interferes with reasonable action) Social phobias: strong and persistent fear of social or performance situations Specific phobia: Persistent fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation

8. A deeper look: Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorders: feelings of losing control, fear of dying Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Extreme specific worries about dangers Rituals: doing things over and over Repeated unwelcomed thoughts PTSD: Associated with a traumatic event in one’s life Added stress in a person’s life dealing w/ what they faced

9. November 5, 2018 • Do Now: What are some of the warning signs that someone may be suicidal? What could someone your age do to help? • Read pages Chapter 4 Lesson 2 and take notes in your notebook on important parts • Obj: LWDAT understand the warning signs of the depression and the role that some mental disorders may contribute to suicide.

10. Mental Health ProblemsPersonality Disorders Personality disorders: Passive-aggressive personality disorder Borderline personality disorder

11. A deeper look at Personality Disorders Passive-aggressive personality disorder Hard time cooperating with others don’t like being told what to do Can become angry when they feel like they don’t have control over a situation Borderline personality disorder Have trouble with close relationships Tend to idealize the person and if disappointed in that person they might lash out in anger or violence

12. Mental Health ProblemsMood Disorders Mood disorders: Manic-depressive (bipolar disorder) Major Depression Schizophrenia

13. Manic-depressive disorder (Bipolar disorder) Dramatic mood swings Go from feeling upbeat & energetic to feeling (manic) down in the dumps (depressive) More extreme than normal mood swing A deeper look: Mood Disorders

14. November 15, 2018 • Do Now: How might depression contribute to suicide? • Obj: LWDAT understand the warning signs of depression and the role that some mental disorders may contribute to suicide.

15. Schizophrenia: severe mental disorder in which people lose contact w/ reality Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations) Major depression: people lose interest in life and no longer find enjoyment in anything they do As many as 20% of teens suffer from major depression A deeper look: Mood Disorders

16. Depression Warning Signs: Irritability, anger or anxiety Lack of energy Change in sleeping Inability to concentrate Feeling worthless Pessimism Thoughts of death or suicide A deeper look: Mood Disorders

17. Suicide Suicide: the taking of one’s own life A large percentage of people who kill themselves have a diagnosable mental disorder The most common underlying disorder is depression, Substance abuse may be involved in ½ of all cases Suicide is the 2nd/3rd leading cause of death in the United States for 15-35 year olds 8 out of 10 suicidal people give some sign of their intentions. People who talk about suicide, threaten to commit suicide, or call suicide crisis centers are more likely than average to kill themselves. 30% to 40% of persons who commit suicide have made a previous attempt

18. November 26, 2018 • Do Now: Who are the health professionals that can help people with mental/emotional disorders? • Obj: LWDAT learn and discuss the different types of help/treatment for mental disorders

19. Warning Signs of Someone Considering Suicide Sudden fascination with the topic of death Dramatic changes in mood Self-destructive behavior Withdrawn from friends, family, and regular activities Sudden change in mood

20. Warning Signs of Someone Considering Suicide Verbal suicide threats such as, “You’d be better off without me.” or “Maybe I won’t be around” Expressions of hopelessness and helplessness Previous suicide attempts Daring or risk-taking behavior Personality changes Dropping usual activities & friends Acting lethargic Letting personal appearance go Depression Giving away prized possessions Lack of interest in future plans

21. November 27, 2018 • Do Now: What are some ways to treat mental/emotional disorders? Why are there so many different treatments? • Obj: LWDAT learn and discuss the different types of help/treatment for mental disorders

22. Does what we say and do really matter? Does social media play a role in suicide? Cyberbullying: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VfRxxUO12o (9 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8XtncQy2i8 (4 minutes)

23. Does what we say and do really matter? Amanda Todd: When Amanda Todd posted a video on Youtube with the use of flash cards, it seemed like a cry for help. She told the story of being abused, bullied, harassed, and stalked online and in person. She narrated her silent story of how she used self-harm, drugs, and alcohol in an attempt to silence the pain she suffered as a result of CyberBullying. She was desperate for someone to understand her, listen to her and simply, she wanted a friend who got her. Read on to know what happened to  Amanda Todd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF6cmddWOgU

24. What To Do If You Think Someone Is Suicidal Trust your instincts that the person may be in trouble Get professional help, even if the person resists Do not swear to secrecy Do not act shocked or judgmental Do not counsel the person yourself

25. Getting Professional Help Therapy: an approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving Gets to the root of your emotional and mental problems and helps you to work to find a solution Individual therapy Group therapy Family therapy Psychologist: health professional that has a license to counsel & may have a masters or doctoral degree Counseling

26. December 4, 2018 • Do Now: Come up with 3 review questions and answers (one from each topic: health, mental/emotional health & mental/emotional disorders) • Obj: LWDAT learn and discuss the different types of help/treatment for mental disorders • Health Test 1 on everything so far, next “C” day, Dec. 12th

27. Getting Professional Help Professionals: Clinical social worker: licensed, certified mental health professional with a master’s degree in social work Can be found in school May not be as specialized as a psychologist Psychiatrist: medical doctor who treats serious mental health problems Can prescribe drugs Side effects: reaction other than the ones that are intended Blurred vision, headaches

28. Others that can help Parents/adult family members Clergy member Teacher or school counselor Family counselor School nurse Help lines National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255).