Mental and Emotional Health Disorders Chapter 5 lessons 1, 2, 3, 4

Anxiety The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen. Occasional anxiety is normal; it is a natural response to life events Brief feelings of worry, insecurity, fear, self-consciousness, or even panic are NORMAL responses to stress. Usually once the stressful situation is over, so is the anxiety it created. Chapter 5 Lesson 1

When You Need Help for Anxiety: Have feelings of fear or worry most of the time Are easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating Have muscle tension and be unable to relax Have changes in appetite and trouble falling asleep Experience physical symptoms such as headache or upset stomach Chapter 5 Lesson 1

Coping With Anxiety Planning ahead Stress Management Techniques Worst Case Scenario Think what is the worst case scenario. Often the worst case scenario is not as bad as the anxiety you are feeling now. Chapter 5 Lesson 1

Reflection Have you experienced anxiety? What situations have caused you anxiety? Could you have used the coping techniques to help you? Which ones? Have you experienced depression? What situations have caused you depression? THINK, PAIR, SHARE

Understanding Depression Depression is a prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness. Most common mental health concern among teens Types of Depression: Major Depression – intense and lasts for weeks or months (can’t function) Mild Depression – less severe (functioning) but can last for years Adjustment Disorder – reaction to a specific life event Chapter 5 Lesson 1

When does someone need help for Depression? Difficulty concentrating Persistent sad or irritable mood Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed Apathy a lack of strong feeling, interest or concern Significant change in appetite Change in sleep habits Loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide Changes in Feelings Changes in Behavior Changes in Thinking Chapter 5 Lesson 1

Coping with depression Identify emotions Focus on positive Talk to a friend, adult, support group, professional Exercise Manage Stress Chapter 5 Lesson 1

Mental and Emotional Problems and Disorders (1 in 4 Americans have a Mental Health Disorder) A Mental Health Disorder is an illness of the mind that can affect a person’s feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and severely disrupts their ability to function socially, academically, and emotionally on a day to day basis. Many worry about the STIGMA (mark of shame or disapproval) associated with Mental Health Disorders and don’t seek help because of it. Chapter 5 Lesson 2

CAUSES Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Biological Environmental Genetics Chemical Imbalances Damage to the CNS (ex. Head injury or drugs) Environmental Extreme stress Exposure to violence Exposure to trauma Loss of a loved one Chapter 5 Lesson 2

Mental Health Disorder Informational Brochure Your group of 2 or 3 will be assigned a Mental Health Disorder, you then will create an informational Brochure about the disorder. Include: Front Cover Name of disorder, Category, Graphic or design Inside Pages Page 1 Description of disorder Page 2 Causes, Symptoms, Warning signs, Characteristics Page 3 Treatment Options, Where to seek help, Graphic or design Page 4 Interesting facts or statistics (min. 3) Back Cover Group member names, Class period, teacher and date, Name and logo of your health organization Activity

Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Anxiety Disorders Disorder Category Description Examples Anxiety Disorders Real or imagined fears are difficult to control Generalized Anxiety Disorder Obsessive Compulsion Disorder Panic Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Social Anxiety Disorder Phobia Chapter 5 Lesson 2

Disorder Category Description Examples Eating Disorders Extreme harmful eating behaviors that cause serious illness or even death Anorexia Bulimia Binge Eating Disorder Chapter 5 Lesson 2

Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Impulse control Disorders Disorder Category Description Examples Impulse control Disorders Can’t resist the urge to hurt themselves or others Kleptomania Cutting Pyromania Excessive Gambling Compulsive Shopping Chapter 5 Lesson 2

Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Mood Disorders Disorder Category Description Examples Mood Disorders Involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday living Depression Bipolar Disorder Chapter 5 Lesson 2

Oppositional Defiant Disorder Disorder Category Description Examples Conduct disorders Patterns of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated (stealing, cruelty, lying, violence, vandalism) Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Schizophrenia Disorder Category Description Examples Schizophrenia A person loses contact with reality. They are unpredictable, have delusions, and hallucinations. Chapter 5 Lesson 2

Chapter 5 Lesson 2 Personality Disorders Unable to regulate emotions Disorder Category Description Examples Personality Disorders Unable to regulate emotions Paranoid Personality Disorders Antisocial Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder Chapter 5 Lesson 2

Suicide The act of intentionally taking one’s own life. Chapter 5 Lesson 3

Facts Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24. (2014 CDC WISQARS) Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18. (2014 CDC WISQARS) More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED. Each day in our nation, there are an average of over 5,240 attempts by young people grades 7-12. Four out of Five teens who attempt suicide have given clear warning signs The Youth Risk Behavioral Surveillance System (YRBS) is a survey, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that includes national, state, and local school-based representative samples of 9th through 12th grade students. The purpose is to monitor priority health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth in the United States. The surveys are conducted every two years to determine the prevalence of these health risk behaviors. Behaviors that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles and those that indicate possible depression and/or suicidal ideation are included. Chapter 5 Lesson 3

Warning Signs Direct statements, “I wish I were dead.” Indirect statements, “I can’t take it anymore.” Writing poems, songs, or diary entries about death. Direct or indirect suicide threats. An unusual obsession with death. Chapter 5 Lesson 3

Warning Signs (cont.) Withdrawal from friends. Dramatic changes in personality, hygiene, or appearance. Giving away personal belongings. Substance abuse. Chapter 5 Lesson 3

What Can I Do As A Friend? Show empathy, those teens thinking about suicide feel that no one cares. Initiate meaningful conversation. Show support and ask questions. Try to persuade the person to seek help. Tell an adult or call a hotline. Chapter 5 Lesson 3

SUICIDE HOTLINE (800) 273-TALK(8255) www.suicideprevntionlifeline.org https://afsp.org/ Chapter 5 Lesson 3

Counter Act the myth Rewrite the statement to make it true People who commit suicide don’t warn others People who talk about suicide are only trying to get attention. They won’t really do it Once someone has already decided to commit suicide, nothing is going to stop him/her. Suicidal people clearly want to die Once the emotional state improves, the risk of suicide is over. After a person has attempted suicide, it is unlikely that they will try it again. Don’t mention suicide to people who are showing signs of severe depression. It will plant the idea in their mind. Abusing drugs or alcohol and getting in trouble with the law does not have any correlation with suicide attempts. Activity

Getting Help When help is needed: Feeling trapped or worried all the time Feelings that affect sleep, eating habits, school work, job performance, or relationships Becoming involved with alcohol or drugs Becoming aggressive, violent, or reckless Chapter 5 Lesson 4

Lesson 4: Getting Help Chapter 5 Lesson 4 Where to go for help (Resources): A trusted adult Teacher Parent School Counselor School Nurse Church Crisis Hotline Peer Counseling Professionals: Counselor, school psychiatrist, neurologist, clinical psychologist, social worker CHS Counseling Chapter 5 Lesson 4

Getting Help Treatment methods: Psychotherapy- dialogue between patient and therapist Behavior Therapy- Changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and consequences Cognitive Therapy- correct distorted thinking patterns Family Therapy- helping the whole family with communication and support Group Therapy- people with similar issues in a group setting Drug Therapy- medications Chapter 5 Lesson 4

Lesson 4: Getting Help National youth Crisis Hotline (800)442-4673 211 (24 hour service, will provide you with resources for many needs) Chapter 5 Lesson 4

Getting Help Things to remember when someone asks for help: Asking for help is a sign of strength and responsibility Serious disorders require professional help Sharing thoughts with someone objective can be a great relief There is financial help available Chapter 5 Lesson 4

How to help a friend Chapter 5 Lesson 4 Share your concerns with them Be there to listen. Make conversations about what they're going through easy and open Accept their condition Get informed Encourage them to get help Back down if they aren't ready Know that you can not “fix” them Don’t take things personal Be a compassionate listener, rather than giving advice Chapter 5 Lesson 4