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Chapter 5: Mental and
Emotional Problems
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Key Terms:
– Mental Disorder
– Anxiety Disorder
– Anxiety
– Emotions
– Depression
– Mood Disorder
– Conduct Disorder
– Apathy
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Suicide
Alienation
Cluster suicides
Psychotherapy
Stigma
Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Drug Therapy
Anxiety
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Have you ever experienced
anxiety??
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What caused your anxiety?
Symptoms of Anxiety
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Feelings of fear or dread
Perspiration, trembling, restlessness,
or muscle tension
Rapid heart rate, lightheadedness, or
shortness of breath
What is Depression?
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Have you ever experienced
depression??
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What caused your depression?
Two Types of Depression
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1.) Reactive Depression- a response to a
stressful event, such as the death of a
friend.
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2.) Major Depression- a medical condition
requiring treatment. This is more severe
and lasts much longer than reactive
depression; may develop from reactive
depression, or may be the result of a
chemical imbalance in the brain or a
genetic tendency.
Symptoms of Depression
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Irritable or restless mood
Withdrawal from family and friends
Change in appetite or weight
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
A sense of hopelessness
Managing Depression
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Write your feelings in a private
journal.
Draw, dance, or engage in some
other creative activity.
Talk about your feelings with your
family and friends.
Do something nice for someone else.
It will take the focus away from you
and your feelings.
Types of Mental Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders
– Phobia:
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A strong and irrational fear of something specific,
such as high places or dogs.
– Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder:
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When a person is trapped in a pattern of repeated
thoughts or behaviors.
– Panic Disorder:
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A person has sudden, unexplained feelings of terror;
a condition in which fear and anxiety get in the way
of a person’s ability to function and enjoy life.
Anxiety Disorders, cont.
– Post-traumatic Stress Disorder:
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Common after a personal assault, such as rape;
natural or human-made disasters, such as
earthquakes or bombings; accidents, such as plane
crashes; or military combat.
Mood Disorders
– Clinical Depression
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Results from a chemical imbalance that a person
cannot overcome without professional help; approx.
19 million Americans are affected every year.
Mood Disorders, cont.
– Bipolar Disorder
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Also known as manic-depressive disorder
is marked by extreme mood changes,
energy levels, and behavior.
Eating Disorders
– Anorexia Nervosa
– Bulimia Nervosa
– Compulsive exercising
– Compulsive overeating
Personality Disorders
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
– People tend to be irritable, aggressive,
impulsive, and violent; in many cases,
they are unable to show remorse for
their behaviors.
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Passive-Aggressive Personality
Disorder
– People are often uncooperative; they
resent being told what to do, yet they
rely on others’ direction.
Personality Disorders, cont.
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Borderline Personality Disorder
– People frequently experience a series of
troubled relationships; they tend to engage in
high-risk activities, and many have poor selfesteem.
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Schizophrenia
– A severe mental disorder in which a person
loses contact with reality. Symptoms include
delusions, hallucinations, and thought
disorders. Professional help and medication
are necessary to successfully treat
schizophrenia.
Suicide Risk Factors
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Substance abuse, violence, or
emotional, physical, or sexual abuse
Prior suicide attempts; family history
of depression or other mental
disorders
Suicide Warning Signs
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1.) Depression and hopelessness.
2.) Lack of energy and zest for life.
3.) Withdrawal from family, friends,
and social activities.
4.) Drop in grades.
Warning Signs, cont.
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5.) Giving away prized possessions.
6.) Rebellious behavior or running
away.
7.) Drug and alcohol abuse.
8.) Violent actions.
9.) Personality changes.
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Getting Help
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Signs of Mental Health Problems:
– 1.) Prolonged sadness for no specific
reasons.
– 2.) Hopelessness- the sense that one’s
life is out of control.
– 3.) Violent or erratic mood shifts.
– 4.) Inability to concentrate or to make
decisions about daily life.
Signs, cont.
– 5.) Overwhelming fear, anxiety, or anger
at the world.
– 6.) Severe sleep disturbancesnightmares, insomnia, fitful sleep.
– 7.) Compulsive behaviors such as
repeated hand-washing.
Kinds of Professional Help
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Psychiatrist
Neurologist
Clinical Psychologist
Counselors
Psychiatric Social Worker
Conclusion
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Mental and Emotional Problems
Depression
Suicide Prevention
Getting Help
Questions???