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BELL WORK
Teen Depression is a serious issue.
Sometime teens feel they cannot
handle certain situations. What are
some reasons teens might be
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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
Energy slows down
dramatically
MOOD DISORDER
The 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 anxiety
Lack of energy
Change in sleep patterns
Irritability, unable to concentrate
Blame on others
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Hard time finding pleasure
Thoughts 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
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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