1. Part 1: Understanding Mental Disorders
Unit 3
Part 1: Understanding Mental Disorders

2. Warm-Up
Write a list of adjectives (descriptive words) you associate with the word depression!

3. Key Terms
Mental Disorder- an illness that affects a person’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors
Symptom- a change that a person notices in his or her body or mind and that is caused b a disease or disorder
Depression- a sadness and hopelessness that keeps a person from carrying out everyday activities

4. Mental Health
Means… being able to meet the daily challenges of life, having high self-esteem and developing healthy relationships.
Some people are not mentally healthy!
They may suffer from a mental disorder.
Those who suffer may not be able to have fun.
They may not feel good about themselves
May have a difficult time developing intimate relationships
May have difficulty dealing with everyday routines.

5. TYPES OF MENTAL DISORDERS
Many different types with a variety of symptoms, which include:
Too much or too little sleep
Feeling of extreme sadness
Unexplained mood changes
Drug or alcohol abuse
Inability to concentrate
Extreme anxiety or irrational fear
Personality changes
False perceptions of reality

6. Common Mental Disorders
Depression
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ ADHD)
Anxiety Disorders

7. Depression
Sadness and hopelessness that keep a person from carrying out everyday activities
Serious disorder that if left untreated can lead a person to consider suicide.
Symptoms:
Lack of energy
Withdrawal from people
Loss of appetite or overeating
Too much or too little sleep
Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness

8. What can you do? 1. Face the Problem: Seek help!
2. Identify the Problem: What is causing the depression? Biological? Chemical imbalance?
3. Take Action!
Change negative thinking to positive thinking.
Seek out support from others
Be active! Physical Activity can actually help you feel better!

9. ADD/ADHD
A person who has ADHD is frequently inattentive or impulsively hyperactive to the point that he or she has problems accomplishing daily activities.
Causes- UNKNOWN
Treatment is available for those who had ADD/ADHD

10. Anxiety Disorders
Feeling of nervousness or worried about situations to the point of getting in the way of daily activities!
Panic Disorder- Panic attacks: may feel extreme fear for his or her life.
Phobias- Excessive or persistent fear of something that may or may not cause danger.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)- Triggered by uncomfortable thoughts called obsessions and by repetitive behaviors called compulsions!

11. Causes of Mental Disorders
Traumatic or Stressful Situations/experiences
Inherited
Caused by an injury or a physical disorder
Chemical imbalance

12. End of Unit Review! Define the term Symptom!
Define the term Depression!
Describe what is meant by the term mental disorder.
Identify the symptoms of a mental disorder!
Describe 3 things you should do if you are experiencing a depression!
Describe 3 possible causes of mental disorders.
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13. Part 2: Suicide Prevention
Unit 3
Part 2: Suicide Prevention

14. Dying By Suicide
People no longer use the phrase ‘committing suicide’ because it is not ‘committing a crime’.
Instead say “dying by suicide.”
Why do people take their own lives?
There are many reasons why people get so low they feel they can’t go on living.
Sometimes it can be a big life event like a death in the family.
However, often it is a series of little things that knock a person’s emotional health lower and lower.
If one thing after another goes wrong people may already feel very low and at the end of their line.
When that happens even a relatively small thing can push someone over the edge emotionally.

15. Suicide Prevention Review
ACT means:
Acknowledge the problem
Care about the person/problem
Tell about the problem
MythBusters:
Self injury is a suicide attempt gone wrong. NOT TRUE!
The wound isn’t “that bad,” therefore the problem isn’t “that serious”. NOT TRUE
People who self-harm are just trying to get attention.
NOT TRUE!

16. If you Really Knew Me:
Have you ever thought about what you have said or done?
Do you know what goes on in everyone else’s lives?
Do you really know what other people go through?
You think you know, but you have no idea!!!

17. Unit 3
Part 3: Coping with Loss

18. Coping with Loss: Key Terms
Grieve- to express deep sadness because of a loss
Wake- a ceremony to view or watch over the deceased person before the funeral
Funeral- a ceremony in which a deceased person is buried or cremated
Memorial Service- A ceremony to remember the deceased person

19. Effects of Loss There are many forms of loss.
Death of a family member
Divorce of parents
Death of a pet
Breakup with boyfriend/girlfriend
Move away from home
All forms of loss can cause you to experience a range of emotions, from sadness t anger to numbness.
These feelings are normal and common reactions to loss.
It is important to know that these feelings are healthy and normal and will help you cope with your loss.

20. The Grieving Process & Group Activity
Denial
The first reaction you may face.
Refusal to believe the loss occurred.
Denial can act as a buffer to give you a change to think about the news.
Anger
Experiencing anger or even rage is normal when you face loss.
You may even try to blame yourself or others for the loss.
Be careful about accusing others, and use anger management skills.
Bargaining
The final attempt at avoiding what is true.
Some people make promises to change is the person or thing they lost is returned to them
Depression
Sadness is a natural and important emotion to express when you experience loss.
However, if feeling very sad keeps you from daily activities for more than a few days, ask for help
Acceptance
During this stage, you begin to learn how to live with a loss.
The loss continues to be painful, yet you know you will get through it and that life goes on.

21. Dealing with a Loss
Get plenty of rest and relaxation, but try to stick to any routines you kept before the loss.
Share memories and thoughts about the deceased,
Express your feelings by crying or by writing in a journal.
If the loss was unintentional, do not blame yourself or others. Blaming only created a way of avoiding the truth about the loss.

22. Helping Others Deal with a Loss
Small, kind actions such as the touch of a hand on a shoulder is a powerful way to show support.
Show your support through simple actions, such as offering to run errands or cook a meal.
Let the person know that you are there for them, and allow the person to talk about his or her thoughts and feelings.
Tell the person that you have faith that he or she is strong and will learn to live with this loss.
If the person seems depressed, avoids family and friends, or doesn’t seems to be making any progress, tell a trusted adult.

23. Part 3: Conflict and Conflict Resolution
Unit 3
Part 3: Conflict and Conflict Resolution

24. Conflict
Interpersonal (With others) conflict is unavoidable, but we can learn to manage it.
Conflict: A condition that exists anytime two or more people disagree.
Conflict is a natural phenomenon, neither inherently good or bad, but there may be positive or negative outcomes.

25. Negative Conflict Anger Competition Disagreement Tension Hostility
Threat
Anxiety
War
Competition
Tension
Violence
Destruction
Pain

26. Positive Conflict Clarifying Strengthening Learning Creative
Stimulating
Intimate
Courageous
Inclusive
Strengthening
Creative
Helpful
Enriching
Caring
Opportunity

27. How do/did we learn… … our own styles of conflict management?
Role Models?
Family role models
Celebrity role models
Teachers/mentors/coaches
Media examples/role models

28. Personal Styles of Dealing with Conflict
Turtle (Avoidance)
Teddy Bear (Accommodation)
Shark (Domination)
Fox (Compromise)
Owl (Integration)

29. Turtle (Avoidance) I leave. "I'd rather not deal with it now."
Perspective on Conflict: Conflict is hopeless; avoid it. Overlook differences, accept disagreement or get out.

30. Teddy Bear (Accommodation)
Giving in
I give in.
"I don't care that much; have it your way.“
Perspective on Conflict: Conflict is usually disastrous, so be cautious. Sacrifice your own interests, ignore the issues, put relationships first, keep peace at any price.

31. Shark (Domination) I take charge. "Might makes right.“
Perspective on Conflict: Conflict is obvious; some people are right and some people are wrong. The central issue is who is right. Pressure and coercion are necessary.

32. Fox (Compromise) We meet half-way. "Let's split the difference.“
Perspective on Conflict: Conflict is a mutual difference best resolved by cooperation and compromise. If each comes halfway, progress can be made by the democratic process.

33. Owl (Integration) Problem solving We both win.
"Two heads are better than one.“
Perspective on Conflict: Conflict is natural, neutral. So affirm differences, prize each person's uniqueness. Recognize tensions in relationships and contrasts in viewpoint. Work through conflicts of closeness.

34. Conflict Resolution Process
Find a good time and place to talk.
Discuss the problem - Clarify issues
Get all the facts
Use active (aka reflective) listening
Use “I” messages
Focus on the problem, not the person
Avoid communication blockers
Generate a variety of options; brainstorm
Choose a solution that works for everybody
Try the solution. If it doesn’t work, go back to step three and renegotiate.

35. Part 3 Section Review What is the definition of Conflict?
What are some adjectives to describe negative conflict?
What are some adjectives to describe positive conflict?
What are the 5 different types of dealing with Conflict?
Describe 3 out of the 5 types of Conflict!
What is the Process of dealing with conflict?