8 th Grade Health

1. 8th Grade Health Chapter 4 Mental and Emotional Issues

2. Disorder Terms • Disorder • A disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body • Anxiety disorder • A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally • Phobia • An exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object

3. Anxiety Disorders

4. Disorder Terms Cont. Schizophrenia Acrophobia Agoraphobia Astraphobia Claustrophobia Ecophobia Hydrophobia Kenophobia Noctiphobia Phasmophobia Socialphobia Tachophobia Zoophobia

5. Disorders • Schizophrenia • A severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality

6. Depression Among Teens Some studies suggest that as many as 20 percent of teens suffer from major depression. Teens who are depressed may turn to alcohol or other drugs. Left untreated, depression can become worse. If you know someone who is depressed, encourage that person to talk to a parent or other trusted adult.

7. Depression Among Teens Warning Signs of Depression Irritability, anger, or anxiety Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Lack of energy, feeling tired all the time Indifference to things that used to bring pleasure Significant change in sleep patterns Pessimism Inability to concentrate Physical problems that can’t be explained Putting blame on other people for their problems Thoughts of death or suicide

8. Kinds of Mental and Emotional Disorders MYTH Mental and emotional problems are not true illnesses. MYTH People with mental and emotional problems can just “shake if off.”

9. Dealing with Depression Both of these organizations have Web sites and telephone hot lines. Two sources of help for depression are: • SPAN USA (Suicide Prevention Action Network) • National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center

10. Assignment 1 Evaluatethe following: Carl had worked hard on his entry for the school science fair. He was sad when he did not win an award for his project. Do you think Carl was experiencing major depression? Explain your answer.

11. Suicide • Suicide • The intentional taking of one’s own life • It is important to recognize the warning signs of suicide and seek help if you or someone you know is suffering from severe depression.

12. Causes of Teen Suicide

13. Warning Signs of Suicide ! !

14. Providing Support

15. Dealing with Depression Feelings of depression do not go on forever. Suicide is never the answer. You are not alone.

16. Assignment 2 Evaluate the actions or behaviors that suggest that a teen might be thinking about suicide and give two examples. Evaluate the following: Larry’s friend Pete has been very down since his father’s death. Lately, Pete seems to be better. However, he has offered Larry his skateboard and his best jacket. Should Larry be concerned about his friend?

17. What to Do If You Need Help If you feel that you need help, talk to a parent or guardian, the school nurse, a counselor at school, or other trusted adult. The person you speak to may be able to help you or point you toward someone who can, such as a mental health professional.

18. You Might Need Help If

19. Kinds of Help • Therapy • An approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving • For many emotional problems, professional counseling, or therapy, is often needed. • Therapy setting include: • Individual therapy • Group therapy • Family therapy • Deals with family relations

20. Drug Treatment Therapy Many medicines used to treat emotional disorders work to restore chemical imbalances in the brain. These medicines can provide relief for depression and other mental disorders. Drug therapy medicines are not right for everyone. Drug therapy medicines do not treat every mental and emotional problem. Drug therapy medicines are not meant as a replacement for therapy.

21. Assignment 3 Hypothesis about what Ernesto should do: Ernesto has been feeling sad every day for the last two weeks and he doesn’t know why. What should he do?