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What is a mental health disorder?
A mental disorder is a diagnosable illness that affects
a person’s thoughts, emotions and behaviors.
•Someone with a mental disorder
may not feel good about him/herself
or may have a difficult time
developing intimate relationships.
•He/she may have difficulty
dealing with everyday activities.
•May be mild, moderate or severe.
What causes Mental Health Disorders?
The following are “risk factors” that may put
someone at risk for developing a
mental health disorder.
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Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual)
Exposure to traumatic event(s)
Inherited (family history, genetics)
Brain injury
Side effects of medication
Substance use and sensitivity
Chemical imbalance
While there are “risk factors” to developing a
mental health disorder, there are also
“protective factors”.
- Healthy practices (i.e. nutrition, exercise, sleep)
- Support system (i.e. family, friends, a sense of community)
- Problem-solving skills
- Personal goals, interests, and hobbies
- Self-esteem, confidence
- Avoidance of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
Common Mental Health Disorders
• ADD/ ADHD
• Attention Deficit Disorder/ Attention Deficit and
Hyperactivity Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders
• PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
• OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)
• Phobias
• Bipolar Disorder - formerly called manic depression, is a
mental illness that brings severe high and low moods and
changes in sleep, energy, thinking, and behavior.
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• Depression - a serious medical condition in which a
person feels very sad, hopeless, and unimportant
• Eating Disorders - a group of serious conditions in which
you're so preoccupied with food and weight that you can
often focus on little else.
• Anorexia
• Bulimia
• Psychosis - unable to distinguish personal subjective
experience from the reality of the external world.
• Substance Use Disorders – the overuse of, or
dependence on, a drug leading to effects that are
detrimental to ones physical and mental health.
Phobias
are excessive or
persistent fears of
something that
may or
may not cause
real danger.
Do you know what the following Phobias
are the fear of?
Brontophobia
Thunder and Lightning
Triskaidekaphobia
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Arachibutyrophobia
Peanut Butter sticking
to the roof of your mouth
Anthropophobia
People
Phobophobia
Phobias
common symptoms
of mental health disorders
Symptoms that someone may be developing or
have a mental health disorder, include physical,
emotional, mental and behavioral changes that
are not considered part of typical development.
•Too much or too little sleep
•Feelings of extreme sadness
•Unexplained mood changes
•Drug or alcohol abuse
•Inability to concentrate
•Extreme anxiety or irrational fear
•Personality changes
•False perceptions of reality
What is the difference
between
sadness and depression?
Everyone feels sad or down at
times, however if it keeps
you from
carrying out everyday
activities, it is
considered depression.
Symptoms of Depression
•Lack of energy
•Withdrawal from people; isolation
•Loss of interest in activities
•Loss of appetite or overeating
•Too much or too little sleep
•Feeling of helplessness or hopelessness
Teen Depression
Although depression can occur at any time in life,
symptoms may be different between teens and adults.
The following symptoms of depression are more common in
teenagers than in adults:
Irritable or angry mood – Irritability, rather than sadness, can cause a
depressed teenager to be grumpy, hostile, or easily frustrated.
Unexplained aches and pains – Constantly complain about physical
ailments such as headaches or stomachaches with no medical explanation.
Extreme sensitivity to criticism – Depressed teens are plagued by
feelings of worthlessness, making them extremely vulnerable to criticism,
rejection, and failure.
Withdrawal from some, but not all people – May socialize less than
before, pull away from their parents, or start hanging out with a different
crowd.
Teen Depression
• Teen depression affects 1 in 20 teens.
• Peer pressure, academic expectations and changing bodies
can bring a lot of ups and downs, but for some teens, the
lows are more than just temporary feelings.
• Teen depression may lead to high-risk taking behaviors,
such as:
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drug and alcohol abuse
self-HARM (i.e. “cutting”)
unprotected sex, leading to STIs, and/ or pregnancy
violence
suicide attempt or completion
criminal activity
What are
Anxiety Disorders?
If anxiety gets in the
way of taking part
in daily activities, or
it occurs frequently,
or it causes terror, then
it may be
a disorder.
Anxiety & Stress Management
• Many teens find ways to cope with high anxiety through
stress management. It's important to recognize your
emotions, to know what you're feeling and why you're
feeling that way. Recognize the types of situations that cause
you stress and anxiety.
• Admitting that a situation is stressful and being prepared to
deal with it can reduce your anxiety. Ways to prepare
include:
• Exercise and eat regularly
• Avoid excess caffeine intake which can increase feelings of
anxiety
• Avoid illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco
• Learn relaxation exercises
• Stay organized
What help is available for
people coping with mental
health disorders?
Mental illness is treatable and may be cured
with the help of counseling (individual, family,
group), and medication, if needed.
By having a support system, participating in
therapy, taking medication as directed, and
making healthy choices, a person has the
best chance in dealing with their mental
health needs.
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If you or someone you know is
struggling with depression or
any other mental illness, call
the National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline at
1-800-273-TALK