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MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS

Mental and Emotional Disorders

• identify types of anxiety disorders.

• describe mood disorders.

• identify signs of major depression.

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DISORDERS

Mental and emotional problems are not true illnesses.

MYTH

People with mental and emotional problems can just “shake if off.”

MYTH

TREATMENT

Treatment for mental and emotional disorders can include medication, counseling, or both.

disorder A disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body

ANXIETY

Anxiety disorders may first become apparent during the teen years or young adulthood.

anxiety disorder A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally

ANXIETY

One type of mental and emotional disorder is a phobia.

phobia An exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object

PHOBIAS

Acrophobia Fear of heights

PERSONALITY DISORDERS

Two examples of personality disorders are:

• Passive-aggressive disorder• Borderline personality disorder

personality disorder A psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to interact normally with others

MOOD DISORDER

People who feel sad for a long period of time and for no explainable reason may have a mood disorder.

mood disorder A disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme

BIPOLAR DISORDER

A person with bipolar disorder experiences cycles of alternating high and low periods.

High, or Manic Period Low, or Depressive Period

Increased energy

Increased energy

Energy slows downdramatically

Energy slows downdramatically

MOOD DISORDERThe symptoms that come

with the depressive side of bipolar disorder also occur in major depression.

major depression A very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything

TEEN DEPRESSION

• Some studies suggest that as many as 20 percent of teens suffer from major depression.

• Teens who are depressed may turn to alcohol or other drugs.

TEEN DEPRESSION

• Left untreated, depression can become worse.

• If you know someone who is depressed, encourage that person to talk to a parent or other trusted adult.

WARNING SIGNS OF DEPRESSION

Anger or anxietyLack of energyChange in sleep patternsIrritability, unable to concentrateBlame on others Feelings of worthlessness or guiltHard time finding pleasureThoughts of suicide or death

Self-Injury

Deliberately Injuring Yourself

Anorexia Nervosa

• Starvation and distorted body image

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge and purge

Learning Disabilities

• Difficulty Learning with Ordinary Methods

MENTAL

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ADD

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

ADHD

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

OCD

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

PHOBIAS

ALZHEIMER’S

Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.

AUTISM

COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS

SCHIZOPHRENIA

People with schizophrenia may have hallucinations in which they see or hear things that are not actually there.

schizophrenia A severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality

HELP

If you feel that you need help, talk to a parent or guardian, the school nurse, a counselor at school, or other trusted adult.

The person you speak to may be able to help you or point you toward someone who can, such as a mental health professional.

THERAPY

For many mental and emotional problems, professional counseling, or therapy, is often needed.

therapy An approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving

THERAPY SETTINGS

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

THERAPY SETTINGS

GROUP THERAPY

THERAPY SETTINGS

FAMILY THERAPY

family therapy Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships

DRUG TREATMENT THERAPY

Many medicines used to treat emotional disorders work to restore chemical imbalances in the brain.

These medicines can provide relief for depression and other mental disorders.

DRUG TREATMENT THERAPY

• Drug therapy medicines are not right for everyone.

• Drug therapy medicines do not treat every mental and emotional problem.

• Drug therapy medicines are not meant as a replacement for therapy.

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS

Psychologist

psychologist A mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS

Clinical social worker (CSW)

clinical social worker (CSW) A licensed, certified mental health professional with a master’s degree in social work

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS

Psychiatrist

psychiatrist A medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems