Aim: How can we better understand our emotions? Do Now: Define the term emotion. Give some examples. Project #1 due on Monday HW: Pg 95 questions 1-5 due Thursday Next Test will be Friday 10/10

What do our emotions tell us? Emotions are strong reactions that are felt in response to an experience Awareness is key; it helps you to express what you are feeling in a clear manner Emotion accompanied by facial changes Some emotions can cause physiological changes Examples?

What is love? A strong affection or deep concern for another person There are different types of love: Love of Friends Love of Family Love of Spouse Love of Country Love of Humanity

Aim: How can we deal with our emotions in a healthy way? Do Now: What is the flight or fight response? Hand in Project #1 HW: Pg 95 questions 1-5 due Thursday Test on Friday 10/10

Anger: Questions for discussion What are some reasons why a person might get angry? What is hostility? How can anger be helpful? How can it be handled in a constructive manner? Is it ever a good idea to suppress one’s anger? Why or why not?

Activity: Grief Take a moment and on your own think about a time when you either experienced OR witnessed grief from: a. Death of a loved one b. Divorce of parents c. Loss of a close friend How did you/someone close to you feel when it first happened? Be specific How did you learn to handle the grief?

The Grieving Process Shock/Disbelief Emotional Release Depression/loneliness Physical Distress Guilt Panic Hostility Dejection Reconciliation Adaptation

Aim: What is stress? Do Now: What are defense mechanisms? Hand in HW Test on Friday 10/10: Emotions, Stress, Mental Disorders

Defense Mechanisms Repression Rationalization Projection Idealization Daydreaming Regression Denial Sublimation Displacement Reaction Formation

Activity: Defense Mechanisms Work in groups to develop a situation where: A person uses a defense mechanism to deal with his/her problem A person avoids using a defense mechanism and deals with his/her problem in the proper manner

Aim: How does stress effect our health and how can we adequately deal with it? Do Now: What are two types of stress? Test on Friday 10/10 Guest Speaker on Tuesday

What is stress? The body’s response to physical or mental demands or pressures Demands = Stressors What are some physical stressors? What are some mental stressors?

Types of Stress Eustress: Positive use of stress Distress: Negative use of stress Can you think of an example of each?

The Stress Response Alarm Stage Resistance Stage Exhaustion Take a look at page 109, how might you rate those stressors?

Aim: What are the types of Mental Disorders and what are their symptoms? Do Now: Take a look at page 109, how might you rate those stressors? Remember Guest Speaker Tomorrow HW due on Wednesday: Read Text pgs 135-138. Create a chart in your notebooks with five columns titled: Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Somatoform Disorders, Personality Disorders and Dissociative Disorders. In each column list the types of mental illnesses associated with each and write a one sentence description of the disorder. Test on Friday Emotions, Stress and Mental Disorders

Stress and Health Psychosomatic Reactions Immune System Heart Disease Physical disorders caused by stress rather than by disease or injury to the body NOT AN IMAGINARY ILLNESS Example? Immune System Helps fight diseases How might stress interfere with the immune systems ability to function efficiently? Be specific Heart Disease How might stress increase your risk of heart related diseases? Be specific

Managing Stress Mental Awareness Decision making process Nutrition Physical Activity Endorphins Progressive Relaxation Visualization

Manage Your Time Set Priorities Schedule your tasks Set goals Be realistic Identify ultimate goal and break it down into smaller tasks Don’t procrastinate Leave time for relaxation Learn to say “no”

How To Evaluate Mental Health Difficult to assess because of differences among society; However these are what psychologists have agreed on: Perception of Reality Self Awareness Control over Behavior Self Acceptance Productive Attitude

Types of Mental Disorders Organic Disorders: Caused by a physical problem that impairs brain functions either permanently or temporarily Degenerative Disorders: Progressive deterioration of tissue over several years Functional Disorders: Develop as a result of a person’s environment (childhood or stress) Symptoms include: Personality or mood changes Caused by Chemical Imbalance (temporary or permanent)