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Chapter 7 Mental Health

Chapter 7 Mental Health. Take a mental health survey!. Results of Mental Health Survey. Good Mental Health- ability to accept yourself and others, adapt and manage emotions, and deal with demands and challenges in life A. Characteristics 1. Positive self-esteem

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Chapter 7 Mental Health

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  1. Chapter 7 Mental Health

  2. Take a mental health survey!

  3. Results of Mental Health Survey

  4. Good Mental Health- ability to accept yourself and others, adapt and manage emotions, and deal with demands and challenges in life A. Characteristics 1. Positive self-esteem 2. Sense of belonging 3. Sense of purpose 4. Positive outlook 5. Autonomy (sense of independence and self-assured)

  5. B. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs 1. Physical • Safety • Belonging • Recognition/Esteem • Self-Actualization-striving to be the best you can be

  6. C. Personality- set of characteristics that make you unique 1. Influences a. Heredity b. Environment c. Behavior-you have the most control of this! Your decisions and choices are always up to you!

  7. II. Developing Positive Identity A. Personal Identity- ability to see yourself as a unique individual 1. Your interests, abilities, talents, goals, values and beliefs, family, friends (“Me in a Box”)

  8. B. Developmental Assets 1. External a. Support b. Empowerment c. Boundaries and Expectations d. Constructive use of time 2. Internal a. Commitment to Learning b. Positive Values c. Social Competencies d. Positive Identity

  9. C. Healthy Identity 1. Assess accurately strengths and weaknesses 2. Positive values- empathy, integrity, honesty, responsibility 3. Develop Purpose- goals and plans 4. Meaningful relationships 5. Give Back- contribute, volunteer 6. Avoid risky behaviors

  10. D. Self-Esteem and Positive Outlook 1. Self-Esteem- understanding you are a unique individual 2. Positive Outlook- look on the bright side 3. Realistic thinking- a. Constructive criticism- non-hostile comments that encourage improvement b. Positive self talk-replace negative thoughts with constructive criticism

  11. III. Emotions- feelings, Signals that tell your mind and body how to react. Hormones may affect emotions A. Seven basic emotions: Happiness, sadness, love, empathy, fear, anger, guilt

  12. IV. Managing Emotions A. Defense Mechanisms- temporary fix to deal with strong emotions/stress 1. suppression 2. denial 3. rationalization 4. regression 5. repression 6. compensation 7. idealization 8. projection

  13. B. Handling Fear, Anger, Guilt 1. Identify the Cause 2. Analyze it 3. Apologize if appropriate 4. Learn from it 5. Talk about it 6. Seek help, if necessary

  14. Hurt Fear ANGER Frustration ANGER

  15. Chapter 8 STRESS

  16. I. Stress- the reaction of the mind and body to everyday challenges and demands A. Stressors- anything that causes stress 1. Biological (broken arm) 2. Environmental (hurricane) 3. Cognitive (your thoughts) 4. Personal Behavior (drug abuse) 5. Life Situation (divorce, death)

  17. B. Stress Response Stages 1. Alarm (adrenaline, increased heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension 2. Resistance- “Fight or Flight” 3. Fatigue- exhaustion a. physical- sore muscles b. psychological-mental c. pathological-immune system weakens, illness may occur

  18. C. Stress Effects 1. Physical- headache, asthma, high blood pressure -result of cortisol (stress hormone) 2. Mental/Emotional/Social- depression, mood swings, substance abuse D. Chronic Stress- prolonged stress caused by something out of your control E. Eustress- positive stress D. Distress- bad stress (cortisol released)

  19. II. Stress Management A. Identify the Cause B. Avoid the Cause (don’t put yourself in bad situations) C. Manage Stress- physical activity, organization, eat nutritious foods, avoid tobacco, alcohol and drugs, get sleep D. Techniques-redirect energy, ie. Clean your closet, relax and laugh(relaxation response), positive outlook, seek support

  20. III. Anxiety and Teen Depression A. Anxiety- worried or uneasy about what may happen Symptoms 1. Feelings of fear or dread 2. Sweating, restlessness, trembling 3. Rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, lightheaded 4. Use stress management techniques to deal with

  21. B. Depression- a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness and sadness 1. Reactive- response to a major event 2. Major- feeling depressed for 2 weeks or more, could require medication 3. Symptoms- irritable, restless mood, isolation, change in appetite, feelings of guilt 4. Help- talk to friend, parent teacher, counselor, psychologist- seek help!

  22. IV. Resilience- ability to bounce back from disappointment , difficulty or crisis Things that affect resiliency: A. External- family, friends, community B. Internal- attitude, behavior, values C. Strong developmental assets-Ch.7 D. Protective Factors-things that shield you from exposure to risk (extracurricular activities, values, resistance skills, sense of purpose and positive outlook)

  23. Chapter 9Mental Disorders

  24. I. Mental Disorder- An illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from living a productive, happy life Types- two main categories A. Organic- physical cause- brain tumor, chemical imbalance, infection, etc. B. Functional- psychological-perception, conflict, fear, stress

  25. Specific Types of Disorders A. Anxiety-a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control 1. Phobias- irrational fears 2. Obsessive Compulsive OCD 3. Panic Disorder 4. Post traumatic stress- war, rape, etc.

  26. Ten Most Common Phobias 1. Arachnophobia - possibly the most common, reported in 50% of women and 10% of men.2. Social phobia (social anxiety disorder)3. Aerophobia (fear of flying)4. Agoraphobia (fear of public places or situations)5. Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces)6. Acrophobia (fear of heights)7. Emetrophobia (fear of vomiting)8. Carcinophobia (fear of cancer)9. Brontophobia (fear of thunderstorms)10. Necrophobia (fear of death or dead things)

  27. B. Mood disorders- 1. Clinical Depression 2. Bipolar or Manic Depression C. Eating Disorders 1. Anorexia nervosa- self starvation 2. Bulimia nervosa- binge and purge

  28. D. Conduct Disorder- theft, lying, cannot follow basic social rules E. Schizophrenia- delusions, paranoia, hearing and seeing things no one else can. F. Personality Disorders- can be psychotic 1. Anti-social – criminals, 2. Borderline 3. Passive-aggressive

  29. II. Suicide A. Signs and Risks 1. Depression 2. Substance abuse 3. History of sexual abuse 4. Family history of suicide or emotional disorders 5. Writing poems or lyrics about death 6. Giving away possessions 7. In direct statements 8. Direct statements 9. Isolation 10. Suicide threats or attempts

  30. B. Help 1. Initiate meaningful conversation- ask questions 2. Show support, compassion 3. Try to persuade the person to get help 4. Call 911 or the suicide hotline 1-800- suicide C. Cluster suicides- When one suicide leads to others in the same area. 1. Involves pacts or agreements 2. internet driven 3. Occurs mostly with teens or young adults

  31. III. Help for mental disorders A. Know when to get help 1. feeling helpless, trapped 2. people concerned about you 3. abuse of alcohol or drugs 4. outbursts of anger 5. becoming reckless and violent 6. overwhelming fear or dread

  32. B. Professionals 1. Psychiatrist- Medical doctor, prescribes drugs 2. Psychologist- Cannot prescribe drugs 3. Neurologist- brain disorder doctor 4. Counselor- Educational needs 5. School psychologist- school age problems 6. Marriage and Family therapist

  33. C. Therapy Methods 1. Psychotherapy- one on one dialogue 2. Group therapy- group with similar problems 3. Behavior Therapy- rewards 4. Cognitive Therapy- alter thinking patterns 5. Biomedical- use of drugs to alter brain chemistry 6. Equine- use of horses

  34. IV. Grief and Death Coping- dealing successfully with major changes in your life Grief Response- total response to a major loss A. Stages of Grief 1. Denial- cannot believe the loss has occurred 2. Emotional release- cry 3. Anger 4. Bargaining 5. Depression 6. Remorse 7. Acceptance 8. Hope- begin looking ahead to the future

  35. B. Coping with death 1. Reflect on the loss 2. Focus on the good times in your relationship 3. Write a letter goodbye, seek support 4. Grief counseling

  36. C. Coping with Disasters 1. Discuss feelings 2. Return to daily routines quickly 3. Eat healthy foods, exercise, sleep 4. Volunteer to help others affected

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