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Chap 5 Less 2 Mental Disorders
Students will examine mental illness by reviewing the types of mental disordersSlide2
Main Idea 1: Mental disorders are medical conditions that require
diagnosis
and treatment
Define Mental Disorder
An illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her from leading a happy, healthful and
productive
life.
Define
Stigma
A mark of
shame
or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others
Learning about mental and emotional problems will help erase the stigma associated with these disorders, and will help encourage people to seek medical help early. Slide3
Examples of Mental Disorder Stigmas
People with severe mental illness, like schizophrenia, are usually dangerous and
violent
Fact
: Statistics show that the incidence of violence in people who have a brain disorder is not much higher than it is in the general population. Those suffering from a psychosis such as schizophrenia are more often frightened, confused and despairing than
violent.
Depression results from a personality weakness or character flaw, and people who are depressed could just snap out of
it
Fact: Depression has nothing to do with being lazy or weak. It results from changes in brain chemistry or brain function, and medication and/or psychotherapy often help people to recover.Slide4
Main Idea 2: Mental Disorders can be identified by their
symptoms
Define Anxiety Disorder
A condition in which real or imagined
fears
are difficult to control.
Approximately 13 percent of children between the ages of 9 and 17 experience an anxiety disorder each year.Slide5
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Phobia
A strong, irrational fear of something
specific
, such as heights or social situations
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Persistent thoughts, fears, or urges (obsessions) leading to uncontrolled
repetitive
behaviors (compulsions).
Panic Disorder
Attacks of sudden, unexplained feelings of
terror
. “Panic attacks” are accompanied by trembling, increased heart rate, shortness of breath or dizziness. (ex.
Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD)
A condition that may develop after exposure to a
terrifying
event. Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, guilt, sleeplessness, and problems
concentrating
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Exaggerated
worry
and
tension
for no reason. People with GAD startle easily and have difficulty concentrating , relaxing or sleeping.Slide6
Impulse Control Disorders
Define Impulse Control Disorders
People with impulse control disorders cannot resist the urge to hurt
themselves
or
others
Types of Impulse Control Disorders
Kleptomania
Unplanned theft of objects
Cutting
Repetitive cutting on parts of the body that can be
hidden
Pyromania
Setting fires to feel pleasure or release tension
Excessive Gambling
Continuing to gamble despite heavy losses
Compulsive shopping
Spending money on items that you can’t
afford
and don’t
needSlide7
Eating Disorders
Define Eating disorders
Extreme harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illness or even
death
Types of eating disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
An eating disorder in which an irrational fear of
weight
gain leads people to starve themselves
Health consequences:
malnutrition
, brittle bones,
heart
problems and sudden cardiac arrest
Bulimia Nervosa
An eating disorder that involves cycles of
overeating
and
purging
, or attempts to rid the body of food
Health Consequences: dehydration, sore and inflamed throat and swollen glands
Binge Eating
An eating disorder in
w
hich people
overeat
compulsively
Health consequences: becoming overweight or obese and may develop problems associated with
obesity
such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and
cardiovascular
disease.Slide8
Mood Disorders
Define mood disorders
An illness that involves mood extremes
that interfere with everyday living
Examples:
depression
, major depression, adjustment
disorder
and
bipolar
disorder, Slide9
Conduct Disorders
Define conduct disorder
Patterns of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated
Examples:
Stealing
, cruelty, lying, aggression, violence,
truancy,
arson and
vandalism
Treatment: learning to
adapt
to the demands of every day lifeSlide10
Schizophrenia
Define schizophrenia
A mental disorder in which a person looses contact with
reality
Symptoms
Delusions
,
hallucinations
and thought disorders
Treatment
Professional help and
medicationSlide11
Personality disorders
Teens with personality disorders are unable to regulate emotions
Examples:
Borderline
personality disorder,
antisocial
personality disorder,
narcissistic
personality disorder,
etc
Causes unknownSlide12
Questions?Slide13
Getting Help
Chap 5 Lesson 4Slide14
Teens should seek help if they experience the following:
Feeling trapped or worrying all the time
Feelings that affect sleep, eating habits, school work, job performance, or relationships
Becoming involved with alcohol or other drugs
Becoming increasingly aggressive, violent, or reckless
Why do you think teens are reluctant to get help?Slide15
The benefits of treatment encourage people to overcome a reluctance to get help
Asking for help is a sign of inner strength. It shows responsibility for ones own wellness.
Serious disorders, compulsions, and addictions are complex and require professional intervention.
Sharing your thoughts with an objective, helpful individual can be a great relief
Financial help to pay for care may be availableSlide16
Where to go for help
Counselor
a professional who handles personal and educational matters
School psychologist
A professional who specializes in the assessment of learning, emotional, and behavioral problems of school children
Psychiatrist
A physician who diagnoses and treats mental disorders and can provide medicationsSlide17
Where to go for help, cont.
Neurologist
A physician who specializes in physical disorders of the brain and nervous system
Clinical psychologist
A professional who diagnosis and treats emotional and behavioral disorders with counseling. Some can prescribe medications
Psychiatric social worker
A professional who provides guidance and treatment for emotional problems in a hospital, mental health clinic, or family service agency.Slide18
Treatment Methods
Psychotherapy
An ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional
Behavior Therapy
A treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements.
Cognitive Therapy
A treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or self-destructive.Slide19
Treatment Methods, cont.
Family Therapy
Focuses on helping the family function in more positive and constructive ways by exploring patterns in communication and providing support and education.
Group Therapy
Treating a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor.
Drug Therapy
The use of medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder.