Mental and Emotional Health Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Health Lesson 5 Mental and Emotional Problems Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>

anxiety and emotional disorders Illnesses that affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior anxiety disorder Extreme fears of real or imaginary situations that get in the way of normal activities Click to reveal the definitions.

The act of killing oneself on purpose A mental and emotional problem in which a person undergoes mood swings that seem extreme, inappropriate, or last a long time mood disorder suicide The act of killing oneself on purpose Click to reveal the definitions.

In this lesson, you will be able to identify several mental and emotional problems. recognize the warning signs of serious mental and emotional problems. list factors that contribute to the development of mental and emotional problems.

What Are Mental and Emotional Disorder? There are many types of mental and emotional disorders. mental and emotional disorders Illnesses that affect a person’s thoughts, feelings, and behavior A person with a mental and emotional disorder may: Be sad for a long period of time Have trouble sleeping Have little interest in activities that she or he used to enjoy A person with a mental and emotional disorder may: Be sad for a long period of time Have trouble sleeping Have little interest in activities that she or he used to enjoy

Causes of Mental and Emotional Disorders Physical Causes Stressors Drug use Brain chemistry Accidental injury Heredity Repeated emotional stressors such as abuse If mental and emotional disorders are identified early, they can be treated so that they don’t become lifelong problems.

Types of Mental and Emotional Disorders There are many types of mental and emotional disorders including anxiety disorders and mood disorders. anxiety disorders Extreme fears of real or imaginary situations that get in the way of normal activities All mental and emotional disorders may be mild or severe. mood disorder A mental and emotional problem in which a person undergoes mood swings that seem extreme, inappropriate, or last a long time

Anxiety Disorders Panic disorder People experience intense feelings of fear for a short time. The body prepares for fight or flight, even during an ordinary situation. Phobias A phobia is an exaggerated or inappropriate fear of something specific. Some phobias can interfere with normal, everyday activities. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) A person with this disorder may feel that he or she must perform a certain activity, such as washing his her hands several times. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) This disorder is a reaction to a very traumatic event. People with PTSD often have bad memories of the event for a long time.

Mood Disorders Depression People with this disorder feel a strong sense of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt, and extreme sadness. If depressed people begin to feel hopeless, they may consider ending their lives Bipolar disorder Also called manic-depression, this disorder involves extreme mood swings for no apparent reason. A person with this disorder usually experiences alternating periods of excessive activity called mania and depression.

Signs of Mental and Emotional Problems Teens who experience any of these symptoms should seek help from a trusted adult right away. Loss of appetite Neglect of personal appearance Nightmares Difficulty sleeping Hearing voices Long-lasting feelings of sadness

What Is Suicide? If you believe that someone you know is considering suicide, talk to a trusted adult right away. suicide The act of killing oneself

Warning Signs of Suicide What Is Suicide? Warning Signs of Suicide Talking about suicide Wanting to be left alone Interest in death or violence Engaging in risky behavior, such as drug use Giving away possessions Saying final goodbyes to friends and loved ones

Medical Treatments and Counseling Counseling, also called therapy Medication Hospitalization Individual therapy: A person with a problem talks to a mental health professions, such as a school counselor. Conversations are private, unless the person being treated is in immediate danger or is talking about hurting someone else. Group therapy: People meet to discuss their problems and help each other. A mental health professional guides the discussion. Family therapy: Families learn how to help a family member with a mental or emotional disorder. Individual Group Family

What I Learned Vocabulary What are mental and emotional disorders? Lesson 5 Review What I Learned Vocabulary What are mental and emotional disorders? Mental and emotional disorders are illnesses that affect a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior Mental and emotional disorders are illnesses that affect a person's thoughts, feelings, and behavior

What I Learned Explain What are three warning signs of suicide? Lesson 5 Review What I Learned Explain What are three warning signs of suicide? Any three: talking about suicide, wanting to be left alone, interest in death or violence, engaging in risky behavior such as drug use or reckless driving, giving away possessions Any three: talking about suicide, wanting to be left alone, interest in death or violence, engaging in risky behavior such as drug use or reckless driving, giving away possessions

Lesson 5 Review What I Learned Distinguish What is the difference between a panic disorder and a phobia? In panic disorder, fear seems to have no reason. In a phobia, fear is specific. In panic disorder, fear seems to have no reason. In a phobia, fear is specific.

Lesson 5 Review What I Learned Identify What is one characteristic of bipolar disorder? extreme mood swings for no apparent reason, alternating between mania and depression extreme mood swings for no apparent reason, alternating between mania and depression

Lesson 5 Review What I Learned List What are two main types of mental and emotional disorders? anxiety and mood disorders anxiety and mood disorders

Lesson 5 Review Thinking Critically Analyze If you had a phobia about public places, how might this affect your social health? You might avoid public places and cut yourself off from friends and activities. You might avoid public places and cut yourself off from friends and activities.

Lesson 5 Review Thinking Critically Explain Why is getting treatment early for mental and emotional disorders so important? to prevent the disorders from becoming worse, turning into lifelong problems, or causing people to hurt themselves or others to prevent the disorders from becoming worse, turning into lifelong problems, or causing people to hurt themselves or others

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