Mental and Emo,onal Disorders
Directions: Match each description or definition in the left column with the correct term in the right column. Write the letter of each term in the answer space provided. 1. an anxiety disorder characterized by bad memories in reaction to events such as a war, accident or natural disaster 2. an exaggerated or inappropriate fear of something specific such as spiders or tunnels 3. a mood disorder in which a person feels a strong sense of hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness, guilt, and extreme sadness 4. an incurable mental and emotional illness characterized by paranoia and hallucinations 5. an anxiety disorder characterized by intense feelings of fear for a short time. a. seasonal affective disorder b. bipolar disorder c. post-traumatic stress disorder d. obsessivecompulsive disorder e. phobia f. depression g. schizophrenia h. panic disorder 6. a mood disorder involving extreme mood swings for no apparent reason. 7. a type of depression that occurs during the fall and winter months 8. an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted thoughts that may not make sense
LESSON 1 Mental and Emo,onal Disorders Mental and emo+onal disorders are real illnesses, just like physical disorders. What are Mental and Emo,onal Disorders? Some people think that problems such as depression are just part of someone s personality. The truth is that mental and emo,onal disorders are illnesses. Depression - an emo,onal problem marked by long periods of hopelessness and despair mental and emo,onal disorders - Illnesses that affect a person s thoughts, feelings, and behavior
LESSON 1 Mental and Emo,onal Disorders Mental and emo+onal disorders are real illnesses, just like physical disorders. What are Mental and Emo,onal Disorders? A disorder may be caused by gene+cs that passed from one family member to another. having too much or too li@le of certain chemicals in the brain. physical injury, such as a blow to the head. life experiences as a result from violence, stress, or the loss of a loved one. disorder - A disturbance in the normal func+on of a part of the body
LESSON 1 Mental and Emo,onal Disorders Mental and emo+onal disorders are real illnesses, just like physical disorders. Anxiety Disorders Several common types of anxiety disorders include: Social anxiety disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Post-trauma+c stress disorder anxiety disorders Extreme fears of real or imaginary situa+ons that get in the way of normal ac+vi+es
LESSON 1 Mental and Emo,onal Disorders Mental and emo+onal disorders are real illnesses, just like physical disorders. Anxiety Disorders Several common types of anxiety disorders include: Generalized anxiety disorder Panic disorder Phobia panic A feeling of sudden, intense fear phobia Intense and exaggerated fear of a specific situa+on or object
LESSON 1 Mental and Emo,onal Disorders Mental and emo+onal disorders are real illnesses, just like physical disorders. Mood Disorders Emo+ons that are extreme and last a long +me may be a sign of a mood disorder The two main types of mood disorders are depression and bipolar disorder. mood disorder A mental and emo+onal problem in which a person undergoes mood swings that seem extreme, inappropriate, or last a long +me
LESSON 1 Mental and Emo,onal Disorders Mental and emo+onal disorders are real illnesses, just like physical disorders. Personality Disorders People with a personality disorder find it very hard to relate to others. Three types of personality disorders include: Paranoid An+social Dependent personality disorder A variety of psychological condi+ons that affect a person s ability to get along with others
LESSON 1 Mental and Emo,onal Disorders Mental and emo+onal disorders are real illnesses, just like physical disorders. Schizophrenia People with schizophrenia oqen have delusions. They may also hallucinate, hearing voices or seeing people who are not there. schizophrenia A severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality
LESSON 2 Suicide Preven,on Knowing the warning signs of suicide could help you save a life. Building Vocabulary major depression A very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything suicide The act of killing oneself on purpose
LESSON 2 Suicide Preven,on Knowing the warning signs of suicide could help you save a life. Watch the video and complete the ques3ons. 1. Explain why it is important to talk to a trusted adult as soon as possible if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide. 2. Iden+fy an underlying reason a person might think about suicide.
LESSON 2 Suicide Preven,on Suicide Preven,on Knowing the warning signs of suicide could help you save a life. Depression Among Teens Severe or long las+ng depression may require treatment. Studies have found that on any given day, nearly 1 out of 12 teens will show symptoms of major depression. major depression A very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything
LESSON 2 Suicide Preven,on Suicide Preven,on Knowing the warning signs of suicide could help you save a life. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teens. Learning to recognize the warning signs of depression and suicide can help you help others. suicide The act of killing oneself on purpose
LESSON 2 Suicide Preven,on Knowing the warning signs of suicide could help you save a life. Causes of Teen Suicide Teens are at greater risk of suicide if they have family members who suffer from depression. are living in poverty. are using alcohol or drugs. experience abuse or violence family. are vic+ms of bullying. experience major stress.
LESSON 2 Suicide Preven,on EXIT Suicide is fairly rare among children but much more common among adolescents. Why do you think this might be the case? (Recall the factors that can make teens more likely to end their own lives)
LESSON 2 Suicide Preven,on Suicide Preven,on Knowing the warning signs of suicide could help you save a life. Warning Signs of Suicide Talking about suicide or death Talking about feeling hopeless, guilty, or worthless Pulling away from family and friends Loss of interest in normal ac+vi+es Sudden lack of a@en+on to personal appearance
LESSON 2 Suicide Preven,on Knowing the warning signs of suicide could help you save a life. Warning Signs of Suicide Self-destruc+ve behaviors such as violence substance abuse running away Constant boredom, trouble concentra+ng, or a sudden drop in grades Giving away favorite belongings Becoming suddenly cheerful aqer a long period of depression
LESSON 2 Suicide Preven,on Knowing the warning signs of suicide could help you save a life. Providing Support Show that you care. Let the person know that depression can be treated, and urge him or her to seek professional help. Never agree to keep someone else s suicide plans a secret. Tell a trusted adult as soon as possible. Call 911 or a suicide hotline for help.
LESSON 2 Suicide Preven,on Knowing the warning signs of suicide could help you save a life. Dealing with Depression Talk to someone as soon as possible. Organiza+ons that can help teens deal with suicidal thoughts include: The Na+onal Suicide Preven+on Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) The Na+onal Hopeline Network 1-800-442-HOPE (4673)
Thoughts of Suicide Directions: Read each situation. Select one and answer the questions in the spaces provided. Situation A: Hannah is having a rough year. Her family moved to a new city and now her parents are getting a divorce. Hannah s birthday was last week, but no one remembered. Hannah has gained a lot of weight during the last year because of her family stress. People at school are teasing Hannah about being overweight. Hannah struggles in school and does not have any real friends. She feels like there is no point in going on with her life and has been thinking about committing suicide. Hannah does not know what to do. Situation B: Justin s mother is an alcoholic. She lost her job several months ago because she did not show up for work often enough. Since losing her job, Justin s mother rarely goes out of the house except to buy alcohol and a few items of food. She yells at Justin to clean the house and take care of his younger sister. Justin does not want anyone to know about his family situation, so he lies to explain the bruises on his back and arms. Justin feels hopeless. 1. Which situation did you select?
1. Which situation did you select? 2. Describe the situation this person is in. 3. What are some possible choices for this person? a. b. 4. What is the possible outcome of each choice? a. b. 5. Consider your values. What decisions do you think should be made? Why? 6. Describe the action this person should take to follow through with this decision. 7. How will this person know whether he or she has made a good decision?