1. Understanding Mental Health

2. * Anna Fricker
* Kristianne Campbell
* Alicia Jones
Technical Support by
*Mitchell Glogowski
*Travis MacNeil
*Evan MacNeil
*Mr. B MacNeil

3. Mental health issues are more common than many people think
Mental health issues are more common than many people think. One in every five Canadians will experience a mental health problem during their lives.
This presentation will explain a few of the many types of mental illness that are affecting people everyday.

4. Teen Depression
Teen depression is a mental illness that affects about one in eight people during their teen years. It can be caused by many things including, genetics, environment, medical conditions, and life events.
When a teen is suffering with depression, the world seems miserable. It can make even the smallest problems seem overwhelming. The person's thoughts and actions reflect the hopelessness and helplessness they feel.

5. Teen Depression Some symptoms of depression in teens include,
Frequent sadness & crying
Low Energy
Loss of interest in activities they once enojyed.
Complaints about headaches, stomachaches and other physical illness.
Change in eating and/or sleeping habits
Poor concentration
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Thoughts and expressions of suicide or self-injury

6. Helping a Friend
The CLUES method is one way that you can support somebody who is suffering with depression.

7. C – Connect – Try to relate to the persons feelings.
L – Listen – Listen to what they have to say, don’t judge and don’t interrupt.
U – Understand – Try to put yourself in their position.
E - Express Concern – Show that you care and you want to help.
S - Seek Help – Take action, suggest that they see a fully trained professional for counseling.

8. Other Types of Mental Illness

9. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

10. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, also known as OCD is an anxiety disorder.
People with OCD don’t have enough serotonin in their brain. Serotonin is a chemical that helps to keep people from repeating the same behaviors over and over again.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, if left untreated, can make everyday life extremely difficult for those suffering with it.
There are medicines that people with OCD can take to increase the amount of serotonin in their brain.

11. Obsessions Some Common Obsessions include, Fear of dirt or germs
Disgust with bodily waste or fluids
Concern with order, symmetry and exactness
Worry that a task has been done poorly, even when the person knows this is not true
Fear of thinking evil or sinful thoughts
Thinking about certain sounds, images, words or numbers all the time
Need for constant reassurance
Fear of harming a family member or friend

12. Compulsions Some common compulsions include,
Cleaning and grooming, such as washing hands, showering or brushing teeth over and over again
Checking drawers, door locks and appliances to be sure they are shut, locked or turned off
Repeating, such as going in and out of a door, sitting down and getting up from a chair, or touching certain objects several times
Ordering and arranging items in certain ways
Counting over and over to a certain number

13. Eating Disorders

14. Anorexia Nervosa
*Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder that often affects people with low self-esteem and a need for acceptance.
*These people often feel the need to control their surroundings and emotions.
*They turn to turn to obsessive dieting and starvation as a way to control not only their weight, but their emotions as well.

15. Symptoms of Anorexia Dramatic weight loss
Skipping meals frequently, with excuses for not eating
Eating only a few foods, especially those low in fat and calories
Making meals for others, but not eating the meals themselves
Wearing baggy clothing to cover up thinness
Exercising excessively
Constantly looking for flaws
Avoiding social gatherings where food is involved
Complaining about being overweight, even when thin

16. Symptoms Of Bulimia
Secrecy surrounding eating and the time after eating.
Odd eating behaviors,
Eating large amounts of food, with no change in weight.
Excessive exercise
Poor body image
Discolored or callused fingers
Tooth and mouth problems

17. Bulimia Nervosa
There are many similarities with anorexia and bulimia. However, unlike anorexia, people with bulimia binge and purge. First, they eat large amounts of food then they purge themselves by using laxatives or forcing themselves to vomit.

18. How you can Help
If a friend or family member is suffering from an eating disorder, these are some ways that you can support them.
Talk to them. People with eating disorders often fear criticism and rejection, so remember to be sensitive and kind.
Realize that the person will not change until they want to.
Provide information on eating disorders.
Be supportive and caring.
Suggest professional help!

19. Dyslexia

20. Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disability that causes difficulty with written language, especially with reading and spelling. Most people with dyslexia have average or above-average intelligence.

21. Symptoms Difficulty learning and remembering printed words
Persistent spelling errors
Difficulty writing
Clumsiness
Problems with direction

22. Celebrities with Mental Illnesses

23. Drew Carey- Depression
DMX - Bipolar Disorder
Howie Mandel - OCD

24. Drew Barrymore - Clinical depression, alcoholism and substance abuse.
Tom Cruise -Dyslexia
Jim Carey- Clinical Depression

25. Walt Disney- Dyslexia
Alexander Graham Bell- dyslexia

26. Robert Munch – Bipolar Disorder
                      
Robert Munch – Bipolar Disorder
Princess Diana- Bulimia

27. Getting Help… The Canadian Mental Health www.canmat.org
Depression and Anxiety Information Resource and Education center
Canadian Health Network
The Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments
Suicide Information & Education
Local Hospitals with Mental Health Services, and Department of Psychiatry in Provincial Hospitals

28. Dr. T.L Sullivan Jr. High School is a safe, and caring school.
There is a network of caring relationships in our school
A signature strength of T.L. is the level of involvement by teachers with students.
At T.L we have “Student helping Student” groups.
We have school policies to ensure students have a positive school experience! 

29. Thank You 