Your Mental and Emotional Health 1
Motivator Write as many words as you can think of that describe a person with good mental health. 2
CHOICES RESPONSES CIRCLE OF CONTROL OURSELVES ATTITUDES 3
Self esteem esteem is the confidence and worth that you feel about yourself. It is directly related to your general level of wellness. How you feel mentally and physically and how you take care of yourself {health habits} are all affected by what you think of yourself. 4
Teens with high self esteem esteem Admit mistakes; take responsibility for actions. Accept yourself and your weaknesses. Take failure in stride/move forward. Tend to have specific long term goals and aspirations for their future. Know their assets and strengths. Don t make life a contest. Help others. 5
Signs of low self esteem esteem Let others influence you in negative ways. Worry too much about others' opinions. More likely to have sex early Drop out of school. Put down other people; boast; bully. 6
Ways to improve self esteem esteem Assist others when appropriate. Build a network of support. Accept mistakes as learning tools. Give yourself credit. Stay in school. Practice good health habits. Improve your mind READ. 7
Maslow s Hierarchy of Needs SELF-FULFILLING FULFILLING Need for self- actualization AESTHETIC Need to know, explore, and understand EMOTIONAL Need to achieve, to be recognized Need to belong, to love and be loved PHYSICAL Need to satisfy hunger, thirst, sleep, medical needs, etc. Need to be secure and safe, out of danger 8
Understanding Your Emotions Motivator Briefly describe in writing a situation where you experience one of the following: fear, anger, love, or mixed emotions. http://safari.aiu3.net/safari/montage/playlistedit.php?searchtype=my&action=makeactive&playlistkeyindex=644&location=local&newlessonfromplaylist= 9
Emotions are signals that tell your mind Emotions and body how to react. They are neither good nor bad. They greatly affect all sides of your health triangle. During adolescence, hormones {chemicals} affect your emotions. Different activities bring about varying emotions. 10
Irrational fears or phobias can get in the way of leading a normal life. 11
Managing Anger I FEEL PRETTY Rechannel painting, drawing, reading,singing, exercising, cleaning. Get away /have a good cry. Talk it out. Write down exactly how you feel. Punch a pillow, or count to ten. 12
in Your Life Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln 13
The definition of stress... Stress is the body s and mind s reaction to everyday demands or threats. Whether real or imagined, these demands produce measurable changes in both the body and the brain. 14
Kinds of Stress Distress negative stress. Eustress positive stress, improves productivity. 15
ALARM Stage One Body and mind go on high alert. Adrenaline the emergency hormone is secreted. Heart rate increases...more blood to muscles. Breathing rate increases......more oxygen to body. Saliva, mucous membranes dry up...widen air passages. 16
RESISTANCE Stage Two Body tries to repair damage from the stress and return to normal. Occurs when stress is prolonged. Physical resistance to stressor hits its peak. Body functions at a higher than normal level. Accomplish incredible feats of strength. 17
FATIGUE Stage Three is the last stage of the stress response, resulting in a tired feeling that lowers one s level of activity. There are three types Pathological Fatigue overworking of body s defense mechanisms for fighting disease/alcohol alcohol or caffeine use. 18
Physical Fatigue hard work/ exercise 19
Psychological Fatigue can result from constant worry, overwork, depression, boredom, and isolation. 20
Stress Tolerance the amount of stress you can handle before reaching a state of too much stress. 21
Type A and B Personalities (not wholly accurate, is a useful model.) Type A-- --more competitive, rushed, and time-oriented. Type B-- --more flexible and less rushed Hardy Personality stays healthy despite major or traumatic stressors resilience. 22
Signs of Stress/ the Mind-Body Connection Physical sweating, rash, diarrhea, grinding teeth, dry mouth, back pain. Emotional bored, quick to anger, bored, quick to anger, lonely, impatient, feeling powerless. Mental obsessive thoughts, can t make decisions, forgetting, no sense of humor Behavioral not eating, overeating, compulsive talking, using alcohol, smoking. 23
Managing Stress It is important to identify major stressors in your life. One source? Combination of sources? You can learn strategies for coping with/ managing stress. Physical activity, rechanneling, relaxing, laughing. 24
Time management is one effective way to manage stress. Set/prioritize goals A goals, B goals, etc. Budget time/set deadlines. Learn to say no. This isn t cruel/selfish. Slow down do ordinary things more slowly. 25
Coping With Loss Any loss requires change. Stages of Loss: Kübler bler-ross 1. Denial initial reaction. 2. Anger why me? 3. Bargaining promise to change to get object/person back. 4. Depression sense of sadness. 5. Acceptance involves a sense of power to face reality. 26
Motivator: WRITE AS MANY WORDS AS YOU CAN THINK OF WHEN YOU HEAR THE TERM MENTAL ILLNESS. 27
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MENTAL DISORDERS A mental disorder is an illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful, and productive life. It is the inability to cope in healthful ways with life changes, demands, problems or traumas. 29
1. Anxiety Disorders an illness in which real or imagined, or persistent fears preventing a person from enjoying life. Continuous and chronic anxiety Arranges life to avoid the object or situation that causes them to be anxious or fearful. 30
Phobia Is an extreme fear that causes a person to go to extreme measures to avoid the object or activity. Some Drs. believe it is associated with a past experience. Fear of heights, spiders, clowns, enclosed spaces, going outside of house, school, dogs, hospitals, elevators, etc. 31
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder OCD Trapped in a pattern of repeated behaviors or thoughts. Obsessions persistent, recurring thoughts that keep people from thinking of anything else Compulsions urgent, repeated, irresistible behaviors. Wash hands repeatedly Rearrange a desk Clean refrigerator 32
Panic Disorders Panic a condition in which the anxiety prevails and gets in the way of enjoying life. Panic Attacks can be triggered by an object, condition, or situation. Fear of losing control or even dying Can happen anywhere at any time. 33
Post-traumatic traumatic Stress Disorder P.T.S.D. A person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event that has severe and lasting after-effects. Flashbacks Flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, dreams, sleeplessness, sleeplessness, feelings of guilt. Can occur 6 months to a year later. Wars, fires, plane crashes, car accidents, death, or any natural disasters. 34
Post-traumatic traumatic Stress Disorder P.T.S.D. 35
2. Affective Disorders a mood disorder, an illness often with an organic cause that relates to emotions and may involve mood swings or mood extremes that interfere with everyday living. Clinical Depression - sadness or hopelessness which lasts for 3+ weeks; can occur over a single situation or life in general; affects ability to concentrate, sleep, perform at work/school, and handle everyday decisions. Bip Bipolar Disorder extreme mood swings between depression and extreme happiness or mania. 36
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Suicide Prevention MOTIVATOR: COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING If I had a friend who was thinking of suicide, I would When I am feeling stressed or anxious, I Some of the people I would ask for help if I couldn t handle a difficult situation are 38
Suicide and suicidal behavior are not normal responses to stresses. 39
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More people die by suicide at the Golden Gate Bridge than at any other site in the world. The deck is approximately 245 feet (75 m) above the water. After a fall of approximately four seconds, jumpers hit the water at around 75 mph or approximately 120 km/h. Most jumpers die from impact trauma on contact with the water. The few who survive the initial impact generally drown or die of hypothermia in the cold water. 41
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Man who died after jumping in Mon identified By Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Sunday, November 6, 2011 A man who jumped into the Monongahela River from the Smithfield Street Bridge on Saturday and died shortly afterward has been identified as Darwin Palmer, 45, of Pittsburgh. 43
Palmer jumped from the bridge just after noon Saturday and tried to swim to a buoy in the river, before divers from River Rescue pulled him out of the water, authorities said. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner's office said he died about 2:15 p.m. yesterday at UPMC Mercy Hospital. The Medical Examiner's Office rule the death a suicide by drowning. 44
High risk youth are those that are depressed, isolated, and angry. Ages15-19/ 19/ high number of suicides. 45
Risk factors include substance abuse, violence, emotional, physical or sexual abuse. 46
Prior suicide attempts, family history, history of mental disorders, exposure to other suicides. 47
Accidental alcohol, drugs, abuse or misuse of firearms 48
SUICIDE S WARNING SIGNS Recognizing the signs of suicide in one s self or others can mean the difference between life and death. Conditions leading to suicide are almost always treatable. A permanent solution to a temporary problem. 49
SUICIDE S WARNING SIGNS 50
SUICIDE S WARNING SIGNS 1) PREOCCUPATION WITH DEATH. 51
SUICIDE S WARNING SIGNS 1) PREOCCUPATION WITH DEATH. 2) DIRECT OR INDIRECT STATEMENTS. 52
SUICIDE S WARNING SIGNS 1) PREOCCUPATION WITH DEATH. 2) DIRECT OR INDIRECT STATEMENTS. 3) DEPRESSION & HOPELESSNESS. 53
SUICIDE S WARNING SIGNS 1) PREOCCUPATION WITH DEATH. 2) DIRECT OR INDIRECT STATEMENTS. 3) DEPRESSION & HOPELESSNESS. 4) LACK OF ENERGY. 54
SUICIDE S WARNING SIGNS 1) PREOCCUPATION WITH DEATH. 2) DIRECT OR INDIRECT STATEMENTS. 3) DEPRESSION & HOPELESSNESS. 4) LACK OF ENERGY. 5) WITHDRAWL FROM SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. 55
SUICIDE S WARNING SIGNS 1) PREOCCUPATION WITH DEATH. 2) DIRECT OR INDIRECT STATEMENTS. 3) DEPRESSION & HOPELESSNESS. 4) LACK OF ENERGY. 5) WITHDRAWL FROM SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. 6) DROP IN GRADES. 56
7) GIVING AWAY VALUABLE POSSESIONS. 7) 57
7) GIVING AWAY VALUABLE POSSESIONS. 7) 8) PERSONALITY CHANGES. 58
7) GIVING AWAY VALUABLE POSSESIONS. 7) 8) PERSONALITY CHANGES. 9) NEGLECT OR CHANGE IN APPEARANCE. 59
7) GIVING AWAY VALUABLE POSSESIONS. 7) 8) PERSONALITY CHANGES. 9) NEGLECT OR CHANGE IN APPEARANCE. 10) REBELLION OR RUNNING AWAY. 60
7) GIVING AWAY VALUABLE POSSESIONS. 7) 8) PERSONALITY CHANGES. 9) NEGLECT OR CHANGE IN APPEARANCE. 10) REBELLION OR RUNNING AWAY. 11) IRRATIONAL OR BIZARRE BEHAVIOR. 61
7) GIVING AWAY VALUABLE POSSESIONS. 7) 8) PERSONALITY CHANGES. 9) NEGLECT OR CHANGE IN APPEARANCE. 10) REBELLION OR RUNNING AWAY. 11) IRRATIONAL OR BIZARRE BEHAVIOR. 12) SUBSTANCE ABUSE. 62
7) GIVING AWAY VALUABLE POSSESIONS. 7) 8) PERSONALITY CHANGES. 9) NEGLECT OR CHANGE IN APPEARANCE. 10) REBELLION OR RUNNING AWAY. 11) IRRATIONAL OR BIZARRE BEHAVIOR. 12) SUBSTANCE ABUSE. 13) VIOLENT ACTIONS. 63
b 7) GIVING AWAY VALUABLE POSSESIONS. 8) PERSONALITY CHANGES. 9) NEGLECT OR CHANGE IN APPEARANCE. 10) REBELLION OR RUNNING AWAY. 11) IRRATIONAL OR BIZARRE BEHAVIOR. 12) SUBSTANCE ABUSE. 13) VIOLENT ACTIONS. 14) PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS. 64