1. Coping with Problems Chapter 17

2. Facing problems
Abuse-when the physical or mental health of another is threatened
Physical
Constant threats and criticism (verbal)
Sexual
Neglect-when a parent fails to meet a child’s basic needs

3. Abuse The abused tend to abuse Abuse/violence is a learned behavior
Signs of abuse
Emotional or physical
Abused children often suffer from low self-esteem
Being afraid to go home
Difficulty trusting people
Unexplained wounds

4. Date rape Rape-sexual activity forced on someone
Date rape-acquaintance rape occurs when sexual activity is forced on an individual during a date
Reduce the risk:
Never leave your beverage unattended
Avoid sexually compromising situations

5. Misconceptions about rape
Rape victims provoke or are responsible for the attach
Rape results from sexual feelings
Rape steps from the rapist’s desire for control, overpower, and humiliate

6. Depression
Depression-long periods of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of energy
More serious than occasional “blues”
Have trouble carrying out ordinary tasks
Eat or sleep more or less than usual

7. Rape Rape-sexual activity forced on someone Misconceptions:
Rape victims provoke or are responsible for the attack
Rape results from sexual feelings
Reduce the risk:
Stay with a group
Avoid deserted or poorly-lit areas
Always lock doors at home and in the car
Never accept a ride from a stranger
Trust your instincts

8. Suicide Depression is often linked to suicide
More than 80% of suicide victims are thought to have been experiencing major depression at the time they took their lives
Suicide rates are higher than average among:
Teens, young adults, and the elderly

9. Suicide Watch for signs: Depression Extreme mood swings
Giving away favorite possessions
Talking about death or killing oneself

10. Substance abuse
Substance abuse-the use of illegal drugs or the misuse of legal drugs
Alcoholism-the physical and mental dependence on alcohol
Codependency-tendency to allow someone else’s problems to control your behavior

11. Where to go for help Family Friends Support groups
Other adults you trust
Community organizations
YMCA, hotlines
Professional help
Psychologists, social workers

12. Support Groups
Find strength in joining with others who share their situation
Encourage
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness
Confidentiality-privacy
Immediate help is needed if someone is dangerous to themselves or others
Hot lines focus on specific problems (violence, rape, substance abuse, suicide, etc.)