1. Chapter 5
Mental and Emotional Problems
Lesson 4
Getting Help

2. Mental health professionals and related agencies provide treatment and support for people with mental health problems.

3. When Help Is Needed
The first step to getting help for a mental health problem is being aware that help is needed.

4. When Help Is Needed
Often, friends and family are
Their concern

5. Teens should seek help if they experience any of the following:
When Help Is Needed
Teens should seek help if they experience any of the following:
Feelings that affect sleep, eating habits, schoolwork, job performance, or relationships

6. Overcoming the Stumbling Blocks
The benefits of treatment encourage people to overcome a reluctance to get help.

7. Overcoming the Stumbling Blocks
Asking for help shows  
Mental health problems
Talking to
Financial help

8. Where to Go for Help
People in your community are available to help.

9. Where to Go for Help Talk to a trusted adult Guardian School Nurse
Crisis Hotlines

10. Where to Go for Help
Crisis hotlines allow
Mental health professionals are

11. Mental Health Professionals
A professional who specializes in the assessment of learning, emotional, and behavioral problems of schoolchildren
Psychiatrist

12. Mental Health Professionals
Neurologist
A professional who diagnoses and treats emotional and behavioral disorders with counseling. Some can prescribe medications
A professional who provides guidance and treatment for emotional problems in a hospital, mental health clinic, or family service agency

13. Mental Health Professionals
A mental health specialist respects

14. Treatment Methods
Several methods can be helpful in treating a mental problem.

15. Common Therapy Methods
Treatment Methods
Psychotherapy
Common Therapy Methods

16. Treatment Methods
In psychotherapy, a dialogue is designed to find the cause of a problem and devise a solution.
Psychotherapy

17. Behavior therapy can be used to treat mental health problems.
Treatment Methods
Behavior therapy can be used to treat mental health problems.
Behavior therapy

18. Cognitive therapy can be used to treat mental health problems.
Treatment Methods
Cognitive therapy can be used to treat mental health problems.
Cognitive therapy

19. Treatment Methods
Family therapy is most successful when every member of the family attends the therapy sessions.
Family therapy

20. Treatment Methods
Group therapy members agree that whatever is said in the group is private. They agree not to discuss information heard during the group with others.
Group therapy

21. Treatment Methods
Drug therapy is sometimes used alone, but is often combined with other treatment methods.
Drug therapy

22. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
What is behavior therapy?

23. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Which mental health professional treats physical disorders of the brain?

24. After You Read Reviewing Facts and Vocabulary
Who might a teen reach out to at school about a mental health problem?
Teacher
Coach
Counselor
Principal