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Chapter 5 Unit 2: Mental/Emotional Health

Chapter 5 Unit 2: Mental/Emotional Health. Mental & Emotional Problems. Ch. 5/Lesson 1 Dealing with Anxiety & Depression- 2 most common mental health problems. Anxiety -the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen

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Chapter 5 Unit 2: Mental/Emotional Health

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  1. Chapter 5Unit 2: Mental/Emotional Health Mental & Emotional Problems

  2. Ch. 5/Lesson 1Dealing with Anxiety & Depression-2 most common mental health problems Anxiety-the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen Occasional anxiety is natural response to life events; once the stressful situation is over, so is the anxiety it created • How to Cope? … use the stress management techniques from ch. 4 • Why not use substances such as alcohol or drugs to cope? Produce a temporary false sense of relaxation & cause other physical, mental, social, and legal problems

  3. Depression – a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness (sadness affects everyone, but depression usually last longer and may produce symptoms that do not go away over time) • 15% of all Teens will display some signs of depression • Most common mental health concerns Types of Depression ~Major > intense feelings; lasting weeks or months at a time ~Mild > less severe symptoms, but can last for years ~Adjustment Disorder > reaction to a specific life event (loss and having trouble with closure)

  4. Warning Signs of Depression

  5. Causes and Effects of Depression Causes: • physical… heredity; illness; medical condition • psychological…surviving a traumatic life event • social or environmental… living in poverty; abusive environment • Emotional… harmful family situation; relationship Effects or other (symptoms): • changes in thinking…concentrating; decision making • changes in feelings…apathy-lack of strong feeling, interest or concern • changes in behavior…moody, lack of; eating more or less; sleeping; fatigued; withdrawn; and neglect basic hygiene; use of harmful substances

  6. Getting Help Depression is treatable • Medications • Changes in school or environment • Counseling • Focus on the positive things in your life • Talk to a trusted friend, family member or counselor • Get some exercise

  7. Ch. 5 /Lesson 2Mental Disorders Each year 57.7 million people in the US are affected by some form of mental disorder- illness of the mind that can affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life. (approx. 1 in every 6) Stigma- a mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others

  8. Mental Disorders are medical conditions that require diagnosis and treatment and can begin as early as childhood

  9. Ch. 5/Lesson 3Suicide Prevention Suicide-The act of intentionally taking ones own life *Graph displays % of Teens with Mild to Severe Depression (CDC Study-2009)

  10. Most people learn to deal with stress, but for some it can cause Alienation – feeling isolated and separated from everyone else Lack of a support group Unable to access community help Seeking to escape the pain, they make consider suicide *3rd Leading cause of death for Teens 15-19

  11. Suicide Risk Factors • Depression or other mental problems • History of alcohol or drug abuse Other Risk Factors: • Stressful situation or loss • Previous attempts • Family History of mental disorders • Easy access to guns *Among those that do commit suicide, 90% suffer from these risk factors

  12. Strategies to Prevent Suicide

  13. How You Can Help • Initiate a Meaningful Conversation (Show interest, compassion, patience, and understanding and just listen) • Show Support and Ask Questions (“All problems have solutions…suicide is not the answer) *Share the fact that most suicide survivors are grateful the did not die • Try to Persuade the Person to Seek Help (parent, counselor, trusted adult…go with them)

  14. Ch. 5/Lesson 4Getting Help (Mental Health Professionals) When is help needed? • Feeling trapped or worried all the time • Feelings that affect sleep, eating, schoolwork, performance, relationships • Becoming involved with alcohol/drugs • Being aggressive, violent, or reckless Mental Health influences every aspect of a person’s life….get help!

  15. Seeking help can be a hard step and you can’t do it alone! Facts to keep in mind when you or someone is hesitant to seek help… • Show signs of inner strength • Serious disorder, compulsions, additions do require professional intervention • Sharing thoughts and feeling with an objective person can be of great relief • Financial help may be available

  16. Mental Health Professionals • Counselor-handles personal/school matters • School Psychologist-assessment of learning, emotional, and behavior problems • Psychiatrist-physician that can diagnose/treat mental disorders (prescribe meds) • Neurologist-physician of physical disorders of brain/nervous system • Clinical Psychologist-diagnose/treat emotional and behavior disorders • Psychiatric Social Worker-providescounseling/guidance in community (hospitals, health clinics, etc)

  17. Methods of Treatment

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