Mental Health Ms. Wismer

What Is Mental Health A person’s mental well being and their ability to cope with daily life and situations.

What is an Eating Disorder? Eating Disorders What is an Eating Disorder?

Did you know… 1 in 5 women struggle with an eating disorder or disordered eating 20% of those with an eating disorder are women between the ages of 12 and 25. 11% of high school students have been diagnosed with an eating disorder. 51% of 9 to 10 year old girls say they feel better if they are on a diet.

What is An Eating Disorder (ED)? A psychological disorder where a person becomes preoccupied with food or weight. There are several types of eating disorders.

Types of ED Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Self starvation Fear of gaining weight or being fat Dramatic weight loss. Bulimia Nervosa Binging: Overeating Purging Fear of being overweight or fat Must compensate to get rid of calories

Types of ED Orthorexia Binge Eating Disorder Obsessively healthy diet Ingredients as bad or impure Binge Eating Disorder Compulsive overeating Eating Disorder Not Otherwise specified (NOS) Don’t fit the characteristics of one specific disorder

Impacts of ED on Health Slowed heart rate Low blood pressure Reduction in bone density Muscle loss/weakness Tooth decay Constipation Organ failure Downy hair Stop of menstruation Risk of heart attack Dry hair and skin Hair loss Dehydration Ulcers Electrolyte imbalance

Health factors of Binge Eating Disorder High cholesterol Diabetes Heart disease Gallbladder disease High blood pressure

Impacts of ED on Life Difficulty focusing Chronic fatigue Anxiety Constantly cold Depression Insomnia Obsession (OCD) Isolation

Signs & Symptoms of ED Concerned about body weight Dramatic weight loss Frequent bathroom visits following a meal Excessively exercising Rigid schedule Withdraw from friends Preoccupation with food Skipping meals Overeating Not eating

Depression and anxiety commonly accompanies eating disorders

What is Depression? A state of chronic sadness or hopelessness that interferes with a person’s ability to carry out normal daily activities.

Signs of Depression Feeling sad or empty Irritability Restlessness Changes in sleep Difficulty concentrating Chronic headaches or pain Hopelessness or worthlessness Loss of interest Decreased energy Trouble making decisions Appetite changes Suicidal thoughts

How does it affect ED? ED patients are 50x more likely to develop depression Over half of patients with binge ED suffer from depression 44% of bipolar patients suffer from depression

Depression and Anxiety commonly accompany eating disorders

What is Anxiety? Generalized anxiety disorder is when a person is constantly experiencing anxiety and it interferes with daily activities. Anxiety: a state of distress as a result of fear.

Signs/Symptoms of Anxiety Constant worrying Fatigue Irritability Easily startled Trouble sleeping Restlessness Difficulty concentrating Feeling trembling Rapid heart beat

How is Anxiety related to ED? Anxiety often precedes an eating disorder Most eating disorder patients suffer from anxiety

Importance of Treatment

Importance of Treatment Treatment Types for Depression and Anxiety Talk therapy Medication Electroconvulsive Therapy Hospitalization

Eating Disorder Treatment Individual therapy Group therapy Nutrition therapy Medication Inpatient hospitalization Partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment programs

How Do you think you can prevent these disorders?

Prevention

How to Prevent… Depression Anxiety There is no known way to prevent depression, but these things can help: Reduce on stress Boost low self-esteem Get help early Avoid drugs and alcohol Get help early Journal Prioritize your life Avoid substance abuse

Eating Disorder Prevention Reduce negative risk factors: Low self-esteem Dissatisfaction Depression Basing self-esteem on satisfaction Educate yourself

Talk If you or someone you know is struggling with one of these issues you need to TALK!

Who to talk to Parents Teachers School consoler Individual therapist Coach Religious mentor …Anyone who will listen, and help you get help

Local Resources Johnson County Mental Health Renew Center Shawnee Mission Hospital Behavioral Health Assessment Center Research Psychiatric Center