Mental and Emotional Problems Discuss Glencoe Health text page
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Mental disorder an illness of the mind that can affect the
thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or
her from: 1) leading a happy, healthful, and productive life 2)
adjusting to life situations 3) getting along with others 20% of
U.S. population each year = 54 million people USA is the #1
medicated nation in world stigma negative label or mark of shame
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Organic disorder caused by a physical illness or an injury that
affects the brain Tumor Infection Chemical Imbalance Drugs Toxins
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Functional disorder psychological cause not involving brain
damage HHeredity SStress EEmotional conflict FFear IIneffective
coping skills AAbuse SSerious illness TTraumatic death of close
relative DDivorce EEconomic hardships NNatural disasters 4
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Other Mental Disorder Causes Inborn hereditary Early
Experiences unresolved conflicts (similar to functional) Current
Causes environmental influences 5
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Anxiety disorder condition in which real or imagined fears are
difficult to control Phobia strong irrational fear of something
specific Panic disorder sudden, unexplained feelings of terror
usually triggered by a particular object, condition, or situation
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder trapped in a pattern of repeated
thoughts or behaviors Post-Traumatic Stress disorder condition that
may develop after exposure to a terrifying event that threatened or
caused physical harm 6
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Somatoform disorder the complaining of physical symptoms (pain)
but there is no underlying cause for the symptoms Affective/Mood
disorder an illness, often with an organic cause, which involves
mood extremes that interfere with everyday living Clinical
depression feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or despair last for
more than a few weeks and interfere with daily interests and
activities (chemical imbalance) Bipolar disorder/Manic-depressive
disorder - marked by extreme mood changes, energy levels, and
behavior Figure 9.1 page 227 7
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Eating disorder psychological pressures, possible genetic
factors, and obsession with body image and thinness Anorexia
nervosa refusal to eat normally or retain food in the body Bulimia
nervosa eating binges followed by purging 8
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Conduct disorder a pattern of behavior in which the rights of
others or basic social rules are violated Lying Theft Aggression
Violence Truancy Arson Vandalism 9
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Personality disorders Compulsive personality doing things over
and over again Passive-Aggressive disorder uncooperative, hate
being told what to do but rely on others directions Oppositional
constant conflict with others Schizoid withdrawn from others; no
warm feelings toward others Dissociative becoming disconnected from
your former identity (Amnesia or multiple personalities) 10
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Personality disorders (continued) Schizophrenia a severe mental
disorder in which a person loses contact with reality (i.e.
delusions, hallucinations, thought disorders) Paranoia false
feeling that others are trying to harm you Antisocial personality
disorder irritable, aggressive, impulsive, and violent; show no
remorse for their behavior Borderline personality disorder troubled
relationships, high-risk activities, poor self-esteem, fear
abandonment and lash out at people they need the most 11
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Alienation feeling isolated and separated from everyone else
How does the feeling of alienation combined with depression lead to
suicide? 12 Sensitive topic! Discussions may be difficult for some
individuals. Let me know if there is a problem listening and
discussing this topic!
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Suicide pages 230-241 Suicide the act of intentionally taking
ones own life Risk factors include: extreme distress, depression,
mental disorders, abusing alcohol or drugs, physical or sexual
abuse, previous suicide attempts, family history of emotional
disorders or suicides Committing the person actually dies
Attempting is an unsuccessful try to end ones own life 13
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Who attempts suicide and who commits suicide more (males or
females) and why? AAttempts - female Why - need for help or
attention fairy tale ending being saved, rescued, given attention,
life is of value CCommits - male Why - quick permanent methods used
due to easier access to weapons Sign of weakness to live/survive?
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What methods of suicide attempts are used by each more often?
Female drug overdose, cutting wrists Male guns, hanging, drugs,
jumping Check websites for latest statistics Cluster suicides
series of suicides occurring within a short period of time and
involving several people in the same school or community 15
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Preventing Suicide and Warning Signs of Suicide Figure 9.2 page
231 Recognize signs Take person serious if they talk about it
jokingly or seriously (do not leave them alone!) Initiate
meaningful conversation Show support and ask questions Try to
persuade person to seek help Never bargain with person Seek
professional help & assistance immediately 16
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What is Suicide Post-vention? providing support to a person
which attempted suicide through discussions, simply being around
the person to stop another attempt, and using professional help
getting help for the person after an attempt 17 Refer back to
handout on Verbal & Nonverbal Warning Signs, Myths & Facts,
and Do/Dont methods of helping a Suicidal person
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Professional Therapy Methods Psychotherapy ongoing dialogue
between a patient and a mental health professional Behavior therapy
treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors
through rewards and reinforcements Cognitive therapy treatment
method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns
that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome,
self-defeating, or self-destructive Group therapy treating a group
of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a
trained counselor Biomedical therapy use of certain medications to
treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder Hospitalization
or sanitarium is the last resort! 18
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Understanding Death and Grief Coping dealing successfully with
difficult changes in your life 19 The Grieving Process 1)Denial or
Numbness 2)Emotional Releases 3)Anger 4)Bargaining 5)Depression
6)Remorse 7)Acceptance 8)Hope Grief response individuals total
response to a major loss
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Coping with Death Mourning act of showing sorrow or grief Focus
on relationship and what you did together Remember the wonderful
things about the person Seek support form others Discuss Coping
with Disasters and Crises page 241 20