Hembury 8 th Health SCHS What are Mental Disorders Chapter 4 Lesson 1 Bell Ringer List 3 examples of abnormal behaviors EQs Define mental disorders Identify causes of mental disorders ID: 1045217
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1. Mental Health –Part 2Unit 10 – Chapter 4Hembury8th Health SCHS
2. What are Mental Disorders?Chapter 4 Lesson 1Bell Ringer – List 3 examples of abnormal behaviors. EQ’s:Define mental disordersIdentify causes of mental disordersFinding facts to help cope with mental disorder - PTSD
3. Recognizing mental disordersMental disorder – is an illness that affects the mind and prevents a person from being productive, adjusting to life situations, or getting along with othersMost mental disorders are characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that make people uncomfortable with themselves or at odds with othersAbnormal – is used to describe behaviors, feelings, or thoughts that are highly unusual and inappropriate in a given situationOver 230 different mental disorders
4. Cause of Mental disordersOrganic disorder – mental disorders are traced to physical causesDementia – an irreversible loss of brain function Suffer form memory loss, poor judgement, and mental confusionBrain tumor or growth, prolonged drug or alcohol use, Alzheimer’s disease
5. Cause of mental disorderFunctional Disorders – when mental disorders cannot be traced to physicalDisorder that are from inborn causes, early experiences, and current causes or experiencesExamples – PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
6. ReviewAnswer the following questions found of the word document Lesson 4.1
7. Chapter 4 Lesson 2 – Kinds of mental disordersBell ringer – list the names of 5 mental disorder that you know of.EQ’s:Identify types of mental disorders and how to treat and cope with them
8. Anxiety DisordersAnxiety – the fear that does not have an identifiable source of fear caused by a danger that no longer exists. Can cause people to flee or avoid certain situations or objects that can’t actually harm themPhobia – when anxiety is related to a specific situation or object
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10. Panic disordersPanic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It causes panic attacks, which are sudden feelings of terror when there is no real danger. You may feel as if you are losing control. You may also have physical symptoms, such as. Fast heartbeat.
11. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd)Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic, and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and/or behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.
12. Eating disordersAnorexia Nervosa - Anorexia is characterized by a distorted body image, with an unwarranted fear of being overweight.Symptoms include trying to maintain a below-normal weight through starvation or too much exerciseBulimia - Bulimia is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder.People with this condition binge eat. They then take steps to avoid weight gain. Most commonly, this means vomiting (purging). But it can also mean excessive exercising or fasting
13. Mood disordersClinical Depression - A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.These may include changes in sleep, appetite, energy level, concentration, daily behavior, or self-esteemBipolar disorder - A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs.
14. SchizophreniaA disorder that affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly.Schizophrenia is characterized by thoughts or experiences that seem out of touch with reality, disorganized speech or behavior, and decreased participation in daily activities. Difficulty with concentration and memory may also be present.
15. ReviewComplete questions on lesson 4.2 note guide
16. Chapter 4 Lesson 3 – treating mental disordersBell ringer – list as many signs of mental disorders as you canEQ’s:Warning signs of mental disordersServices that provide treatmentDifferent kinds of treatment
17. Where to find help?Often a parent, relative, teacher, school counselor, physician, religious leader can tell you about mental health professionals and services in your community
18. Types of helpPsychiatrists – a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental disordersClinical Psychologists – a mental health professional who specializes in recognizing and treating abnormal behaviorSocial Worker – mental health professional who counsels patients and provides a link between the patient and the treatment centerOccupational Therapists – help the mentally ill become productive member of society by teaching them practical skillsPastoral counselors – members of the religious community who have had practical training in counseling people with mental and social problems
19. Kinds of treatmentPsychotherapy – a treatment that involves conversations with a trained professional who helps an individual understand and overcome a mental disorderBehavioral, group, family, play Drug Therapy – anxiety disorders, affective disorders, manic-depressive disorder, and schizophrenia can be treated effectively through medicationHospitalization – people with mental disorders who need constant attention or who are in danger of harming themselves or others may be hospitalized
20. ReviewComplete review question on lesson 4.3 note guide