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Mental Health “Same world, different view”
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Characteristics of good mental health Feels good about themselves Feels comfortable with other people Able to meet the demands of life Expresses emotions in healthy ways Is optimistic (positive) Uses health skills Stress management Decision making Conflict resolution Uses “I messages” Copes/adapts with change Assertive Active listener Can be part of a team/group
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Characteristics of poor mental health Does NOT share feelings Emotions control behaviors Is pessimistic (negative) Ignores/denies problems Can not accept change Lets stress control life “You” messages (blame and escalate) Aggressive and passive Depressed Runs from conflict Close minded Needs to “run” the group
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What word to you see first?
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What is a mental illness? Patterns of _______ or behavior, that cause a person significant _______ pain or prevents normal functioning. Answers: thinking & emotional (Illness: a disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.)
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General Causes of Mental Ilnesses Inherited traits Negative life experiences (traumatic) Environmental exposures before birth Viruses, toxins, alcohol or drugs Brain chemistry Hormonal imbalances
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Mental Health QuizPlease reply saying: “true or false” Mental illness is more common than diabetes. Mental illness occurs in 1 out of every 4 families in the U.S. Mental illnesses are treatable. Being mentally impaired/challenged is very different from having a mental illness. It takes medication, years of intense therapy, and counseling to treat a mental illness. If you answered true to all: you’re a M.I. whiz!
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There is a chemical imbalance in the brain of a person with a mental illness.
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Optical Illusions “Same picture, different view”
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Which middle line is the longest?
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Do you see a duck facing the left or a rabbit facing right?
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How many gray dots do you see?
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Say the color of each word
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Are the horizontal lines straight or diagonal?
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Do you see a face or a word?
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Stare at the middle dot and the stars eventually disappear!
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Relate how you felt if you could not figure out an optical illusion to a person with a mental Illness and/or disorder.http://viscog.beckman.uiuc.edu/flashmovies/15.php
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#1: Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ●An uncontrollable need to perform repetitive acts; compulsions are urgent, repeated rituals ●The person may not lead a normal life because compulsions become so repetitive.
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#2: Schizophrenia A condition of losing touch with reality accompanied by reduced ability to function. AKA: Split Mind -loses ability to distinguish fantasy from reality -signs of tissue shrinkage in brain -Some individuals inherit a potential of developing schizophrenia -Early psychological trauma : Violence, sexual abuse, death, divorce, separation, or other stressors of childhood
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#3: Multiple Personality Disorder(Dissociative Identity Disorder) Two or more separate identities or personality traits Ability to control individual’s behavior and thinking Create alters to distance themselves from pain and trauma
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#4: Anxiety Someone experiencing anxiety suffers from severe panic attacks and fear in high stress events.
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#5: Phobia An extreme, irrational fear of an object or situation.
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#6: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Combination of problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior Often diagnosed before the age of 7 As early as 2 or 3 years old Chronic interference in more than 1 setting Home life, school work, sports/activities
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Signs & Symptoms Inattentive Fails to pay close attention to details Make careless mistakes Trouble keeping attention Difficulty following through on instructions Problems organizing tasks or activities Hyperactive/Impulsive Fidgets or squirms frequently Often leaves seat Always seems on the go Talks excessively or blurts out answers Difficulty waiting turn Interrupts conversations
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#7: Addiction A physical or psychological craving need for higher and higher doses of a substance that leads to bodily harm, social maladjustment, or economic hardship; dependence on a substance, habit, or behavior. , or behavior
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Facts & StatisticsFrom: Methodist Hospital Eating Disorder Institute 90% of women in America are unhappy with their bodies & think they need to lose weight. 75% of men are unhappy with their body & feel they need to trim fat & increase muscle. Average women in U.S.: 5’4” & 144 lbs. Average women in media: 5’11” & a whopping 110 lbs. Between 98-99% of reducing diets fail to produce permanent weight loss. 7 million women and 1 million men and children suffer with an eating disorder. Up to 22% will die!
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#8: Anorexia Nervosa A disorder in which the irrational fear of becoming obese results in severe weight loss from self-imposed starvation.
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Warning Signs Dramatic weight loss Anxiety about gaining weight Denial of hunger Food rituals Excessive exercise Isolation Frequent comments about being “fat” Avoids food situations
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Health Risks Muscle loss and weakness Reduction in bone density Fainting, fatigue, overall weakness Dry skin and hair, hair loss Growth of lanugo Slow heart rate/blood pressure Amenorrhea Cold intolerance Heart failure (death)
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Common Signs: Alopecia: Hair loss
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Osteoporosis is common!(lack of calcium)
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Compulsive Exercise
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Cold Intolerance
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#9: Bulimia Nervosa Binging and purging, or consuming a large amount of food in a short amount of time followed by an attempt to rid oneself of the food consumed (purging), typically by vomiting, taking a laxative, , diuretic, or stimulant, and/or excessive exercise, because of an extensive concern for body weight.
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Warning Signs Buys large amounts of food Eats secretly, missing food, and skips meals Weight fluctuation Excessive use of laxative, diet pills and exercise Uncontrolled binging Low impulse to control
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Health Risks Stomach Rupture Tooth decay/erosion Loss of fluids Risks of seizures Esophageal inflammation Irregular bowel movements Chronic sore throats
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#10: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) *This is not #’d on your w.sht. Write it off to the side. Mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
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#11: Self-Harm The act of attempting to alter a mood state by inflicting physical harm that is serious enough to cause tissue damage to one’s body
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Common Behaviors Cutting Burning Head-banging Carving Scratching Bruising or hitting Biting Picking of skin Pulling of hair Bone-breaking
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Escape from emptiness and depression Provides relief Relieves anger Escapes numbness Reality
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#12: Depression Emotional disorders primarily involving sadness, dependency and depression Dejection, hopelessness, inability to feel pleasure or to take interest Needs medical attention
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Depression: “JUST SNAP OUT OF IT!”
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Snapping out of depression is as likely as talking yourself out of a heart attack. Depression is a serious illness that needs medical attention. If someone is experiencing mild depression for 2 weeks, they should seek help. Left untreated, depression can lead to suicide. Fortunately, depression can be treated and lives saved when symptoms are recognized.
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Depression Symptoms Withdrawal from family and friends Drop in grades Change in eating & sleeping patterns Large weight gain or loss Unresolved grief over a loss Substance use Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decision irritability or angry outburst
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12(a): Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Depression that only occurs during the fall and winter months Oversleeping/difficulty staying awake Fatigue Social withdrawal Inability to cope
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#12(b): Bipolar Disorder aka: Manic Depression Depressive Symptoms: Loss of energy Feelings of worthlessness Difficulty concentrating Insomnia Loss of interest Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide Manic Symptoms: Severe changes in mood Increased energy Decreased need for sleep Increased talking (too fast or too much) Disregard of risk Overly-inflated self-esteem
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Suicide #1 cause is: Untreated depression 3rd leading cause of death (15-24 yr. olds) Most suicidal teens DO NOT WANT TO DIE, rather they feel it is the only way to end their pain. 9 out of 10 adolescents who commit suicide give clues to others before the suicide attempt! (only 10% show no warning signs).
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Suicide: Warning Signs Giving away prized possessions Feelings of despair, hopelessness Threats to hurt oneself Preoccupation with death
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Crisis Text Line Support for Teens 24/7 Text "LISTEN' to 741-741 CTL helps individuals in crisis by connecting them with a compassionate, trained listener through a toll-free texting service.
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How you can help
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You are part of the PROBLEM if you: Attempt to punish, threaten, bribe, or preach Cover up or make excuses for their behavior Take responsibility for the person Keep the problem to yourself and chose not to tell someone
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You are part of the SOLUTION if you: Remain calm, unemotional and factually honest in speaking to the person about your concerns Attend support groups Encourage your friend to seek help Do not cover up or avoid the situation and confront the person with your concerns
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STEPS to help someone with a mental illness: 1. Share Concern Skill I care/love… I see… I feel… Listen – I want/would like, I will… 2. Ask the tough questions “Are you depressed? Are you starving yourself?” 3. Tell a trusted adult
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Can you recover? Mental disorders are treatable Multidisciplinary approach is required: Physicians Therapists/Counselors Dieticians Medications
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Prevention Strategies Share your feelings and emotions with someone you trust Use positive self talk Manage stress with stress management skills Use healthy decision making skills Use effective communication skills “I Messages” KNOW the signs and symptoms
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Five Stages of Grief (Kubler-Ross Model) This model describes the process by which people deal with grief and tragedy They apply to any form of catastrophic loss (job, income, divorce, freedom, death, etc.) These steps do not necessarily come in order, although a person will experience at least two
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D.A.B.D.A Denial Initial reaction to a loss Anger Victim can no longer deny feelings. Bargaining May involve praying, alternative treatments, or promising better behavior. Depression Period of grieving for the loss Acceptance Coming to terms with situation