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Mental/Emotional Problems

Mental/Emotional Problems. Anxiety disorder-intense anxiety or fear keeping someone from functioning normally. Phobia-inappropriate/exaggerated fear of something specific. Obsessive-compulsive disorder-person who can’t keep certain thoughts or images out of their mind.

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Mental/Emotional Problems

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  1. Mental/Emotional Problems • Anxiety disorder-intense anxiety or fear keeping someone from functioning normally. • Phobia-inappropriate/exaggerated fear of something specific. • Obsessive-compulsive disorder-person who can’t keep certain thoughts or images out of their mind. • Various stress disorder-affects people who have been through overwhelming experiences

  2. Mental/Emotional Problems • Mood disorder-person undergoes mood changes that seem inappropriate or extreme. • Depression-feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt and extreme sadness that last for weeks. • Bipolar disorder-extreme mood swings, hyper to depression very quickly and for no apparent reason.

  3. Treating Mental/Emotional Problems • Warning signs • Not taking care of yourself. • Not eating. • Trouble concentrating or making decisions. • Suspecting everyone is against you. • Risk taking. • Mood changes. • Aches and pains that have no medical cause.

  4. Treating Mental/Emotional Problems • Sources of help • Parent, Guardian or other family member. • Support system-network of people to help when needed. • Mental health professional. • Most services located in Woodstock. • Teacher. • School nurse or counselor. • Religious leader.

  5. Suicide • Suicide-act of intentionally killing oneself. • Third leading cause of death among people age 10-24. • 14 teens a day commit suicide. • Warning signs include: • Talking about death or methods of suicide. • Avoiding activities with friends and family. • Low levels of energy.

  6. Suicide • Taking greater risks. • Loosing interest in hobbies, sports and school. • Giving away prized personal possessions. • History of suicide attempts

  7. Helping A Friend • Take the talk of suicide seriously. • Listen • Remain calm • Don’t promise to keep it a secret. • Talk to them.

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