Emotional and Mental Health Care

Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions 1-2 Chapter 2, Lesson 4

Lesson Overview  Identifying and understanding emotions  Mental and emotional problems  Getting help Chapter 2, Lesson 4

Quick Write Briefly describe in writing two situations in which you experienced one of the following: fear, anger, happiness, guilt, or mixed emotions. (Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS) Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Identifying Emotions  Primary Emotions  Happiness, sadness, and anger  Learned Emotions  Fear, guilt, happiness, jealousy, anger, and sympathy Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Understanding Emotions  Learn to understand emotions and express them in healthy ways  People who are mentally and emotionally healthy express their emotions in ways that promote positive outcomes  Your learned emotions depend on the kind of society in which you were raised Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Expressing Anxiety and Fear  Anxiety can help you accomplish more by releasing energy  Too much anxiety and fear can cause you to accomplish less Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Tips for Expressing Anxiety  Stay optimistic about the situation  Practice self-talk  Have a short conversation with someone you don’t know  Seek out someone trustworthy when you feel panic  Overcoming anxiety helps build your resilience Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Tips for Expressing Anger  Take a deep breath and stay calm  Focus on exactly what made you angry  Think of words to express your true feelings  Tell the other person in a calm way how you feel, and explain what it was that caused you to feel this way  Tell the person what you expect from him or her in the future Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Activity 1: Managing Anger  Review the section in your textbook on expressing anger  Identify situations that cause anger  List strategies for healthy anger management Chapter 2, Lesson 4

Basic Emotional Needs  The need to feel worthwhile  The need to love and be loved  The need to belong Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Meeting Emotional Needs  Emotionally healthy people think in ways that help them adjust and reach their goals  Realistic optimism  Meaningful values  Coping  Healthy explanations Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 3-4 Chapter 2, Lesson 4

Activity 2: Communicating Feelings  List situations that produce positive feelings  Choose one situation and write and perform a skit about it  At the end, answer the questions Chapter 2, Lesson 4

Mental and Emotional Problems  Anxiety disorders  Unreasonable or excessive anxiety  Personality disorders  Behave in unexpected ways  Mood disorders  Feel sad when life is good, or happy for no apparent reason Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Activity 3: Disorders and Depression  Review the section in your textbook on disorders and depression  Identify the disorder or depression associated with each scenario Chapter 2, Lesson 4

Suicide Prevention  Suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people  Most people talk about it beforehand  Take anyone who talks about suicide seriously Chapter 2, Lesson 4

Warning Signs of Suicide  People may start giving away valued possessions  Lack of energy  Inability to let go of the feeling of grief or sadness  Withdrawal from friends and family Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Warning Signs of Suicide, cont.  No longer taking interest in favorite activities  No longer taking interest in personal appearance  Talking about or taking unnecessary risks  Expressing suicidal thoughts, self-hatred, or talking a lot about death Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 5-6 Chapter 2, Lesson 4

Activity 4: Suicide Awareness and Prevention  Review the section in your textbook on suicide prevention  Create a circle map with the warning signs of suicide  Analyze the scenarios to identify warning signs of suicide Chapter 2, Lesson 4

Getting Help  Learn the warning signs that indicate you need help  Methods of therapy  Talk therapy  Biological therapy Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Mental Health Counseling  Talks with a mental health professional to learn positive ways of thinking or behaving  Some people choose to talk alone  Group therapy  Family therapy Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Who Can Help?  Parent or other adult family member  Clergy member  Teacher or school counselor  Family counselor  School nurse  Social worker  Psychologist  Psychiatrist Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 7-8

Activity 5: Getting Help  Review the section in your textbook on getting help and the handout  Create a bubble map with sources of help Chapter 2, Lesson 4

Summary  Identifying and understanding emotions  Mental and emotional problems  Getting help

Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Review Questions CPS Questions 9-10 (Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS)

Next….  Done – emotional and mental health care  Next – avoiding and preventing violence Chapter 2, Lesson 4 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia