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 Introduction
to Mental Health
 Introduction to Brain Disorders
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Mood Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Eating Disorders
 Treatment
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Medication
Therapy
Other Treatment
 Possible
Disorder
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for Brain Disorders
Suicide
Effects of An Untreated Brain
 Our
mental health is a reflection of how we
think, feel, and act in facing life’s situation
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It affects how we look at ourselves, our lives,
and other people
It affects how we make choices, handle stress,
relate to others, and evaluate our opinions or
solutions to problems
 Brain
Disorders are chemical
imbalances in the brain
 Common brain disorders include,
but are not limited to: mood
disorders, substance use
disorders, and eating disorders
 One in five students ages 10-19
will suffer from a brain disorder
in their lifetime.
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common mood disorders are depression
and bipolar disorder
 Video
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Depression is one the most common mood disorders in teens
and can be caused by a variety of things such as:
Genetics
 Temperament (perfectionism)
 Life circumstances (family situations, relationships, etc)
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Some common signs and symptoms are:
 Loss of interest in
 Loss of or increased
activities that one once
appetite/weight
loved
 Loss of motivation or energy
 Persistent sadness
 Feeling irritable, restless,
 Too much or too little
rebellious, angry
sleep
 Headaches
 Feeling helpless or
 Fighting with parents or other
worthless
family members
 Difficulty
 Thoughts of injury to self or
concentrating/focusing
others
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illness is associated with mania
alternated by depression
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Mania is characterized by high energy, racing
thoughts, wild and erratic behavior, spends more
money than usual, and can’t sleep at night
Depression is characterized by feelings of
hopelessness, loss of energy, and is always sad
 Symptoms
of depression and mania come and
go in episodes
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People can become addicted to all sorts of substances such as:
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Medications
Illegal drugs (Marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.)
Alcohol
Cigarettes/Tobacco
Inhalants such as chemicals and household items (“huffing”)
People who cannot function without taking a substance are
consider to be “addicted” and are considered to have an
addiction
Those who have an addiction have a substance use disorder.
Substance abuse is continued use of a particular substance to
change a person’s mood or state of mind, despite the problems that
use causes to their body, their family, in school, or with the law.
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Once a person is addicted to alcohol or drugs, the average
number of times he or she will be in treatment for their
addiction is 7 times.
Video
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Signs that someone may be using drugs or alcohol
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Poor memory
Having blackouts
Glazed, bloodshot eyes
Frequent nose bleeds
Loss of control over use
of substance despite the
consequences
Lying, stealing
Anxiety, anger or
depression
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Withdrawing or keeping
secrets from family and
friends
Drop in grades
Problems at home, in
school, or with police
Frequent and urgent need
for money
Losing interest in activities
that used to be important
Long-term consequences of substance abuse are:
 Brain damage, headaches, damage to heart, lungs, liver,
kidneys, dehydration, high blood pressure, decreased
short-term memory, personal injury from dangerous and
risk taking behavior
 Anorexia
Nervosa and Bulimia
are eating disorders
 Eating disorders are brain
disorders and are a result of
psychological and emotional
pain and conflict that have
not been resolved
 90% of high school students
are currently on a diet.
 Eating disorders effect boys
and girls as young as four
years of age
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A person’s psychological fear of becoming fat leads them to stop
eating.
Some signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa are:
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Excessive weight loss, self-starvation
Playing with food
A sense of pleasure and control from not eating
Feeling fat after dramatic weight loss
Begins to “give up” certain food groups (restrictive eating)
The thinner the person gets, the more they think they need to lose
weight
Some immediate and long-term consequences are:
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Hair loss, muscle loss, spongy, breakable bones
Inability to concentrate
Very slow heart rate, low blood pressure, heart failure
Irregular or absent menstrual periods; infertility
Downy layer of hair over the entire body, including face
Anxiety, fatigue, headaches
Dehydration, dry skin
Death
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Characterized by secretive cycle of binge eating followed by purging
Some signs and symptoms are:
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Secretly eating large amounts of food in a short time
Feeling out of control while eating
Eating beyond the point of comfortable fullness
Shame, disgust or guilt after bingeing
Vomiting or using laxatives after bingeing
Fasting or over-exercising after a binge
Making excuses to disappear after meals
Weight can vary from thin to obese
Some immediate and long-term consequences are:
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Dehydration
Anxiety
Tooth discoloration and decay
Stunted growth
Ulcers in mouth, esophagus (throat) and stomach; even ruptured stomach or esophagus
Headaches
Fatigue
Irregular or absent menstrual periods
Stomach aches; irregular bowel movements
Death
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Treatment does work!
Doctors want to treat teenagers early on to prevent
future serious problems such as hospitalization or
death.
Treatment can include
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Medication
Therapy
Things you can also do
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Develop a new skill
Develop healthy friendships and role models
Improve your outlook - develop a positive outlook on life
Exercise – moderate exercise 3-5 times a week for one
hour
Get appropriate sleep and rest- this could vary by person
Eat properly
 Suicide
is the third leading cause of death
among Americans between ages of 15-24
 One in five students ages 10-19 consider
suicide as a solution to their problems each
year
 Suicide is never the answer and there is
always help
 Voices of Hope video