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Mental & Emotional Problems - Coggle Diagram
Mental & Emotional Problems
Mental Disorders
Understanding Mental Disorders
Mental Disorder: An illness of the mind that affects thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that prevent someone from living a normal life.
Stigma: A mark of shame/disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others
Anxiety Disorders
This is a condition where real/imagined fears are difficult to control.
25% of teens ages 13-18 experience this.
Impulse Control Disorders
People with impulse control disorders cannot resist the urge to hurt themselves or others
They often end up gambling or overspending
Schizophrenia
A mental disorder in which someone cannot tell reality from imagination
Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders
Medical treatment is needed to help this disorder
Eating Disorders
A disorder common among teenagers, mainly girls, that affects ones eating habits.
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating are all examples.
Mood Disorders
Is an illness that involves extreme moods that interfere with everyday living
Includes bipolar and depression
Bipolar is marked by extreme mood changes
Conduct Disorder
A disorder that causes repeated patterns of behavior that violates basic social rules or rights of others.
Stealing, vandalism, and violence are examples of this.
Personality Disorders
Teens with personality disorders are unable to regulate their emotions
A theory is that genetics and environment lead to personality disorder
Dealing with Anxiety and Depression
Understanding Anxiety
Anxiety is common in day to day life, but it can be managed
Anxiety - the condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
Use safe stress management techniques such as planning ahead. Drugs and alcohol are not healthy coping mechanisms
Understanding Depression
Depression - A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
11% of teens display signs of depression
Types of depression include major depression, mild depression, and adjustment disorders
Symtoms
Various behavior changes, such as eating less, or trouble with sleep, are also common
Depressed people may be overcome with apathy
People who are depressed may have have trouble concentrating, making decisions, and self-destructive thoughts
Getting Help for Depression
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, reach out to somebody to get help
If someone you know talks to you about their depression, support and be there for them
Getting Help
When Help Is Needed
Becoming involved with alcohol or drugs
Feeling Trapped or Worried
Becoming increasingly violent, aggressive, or reckless
Feelings that affect sleep
Overcoming The Stumbling Blocks
Asking for help shows strength
Serious compulsions and addictions require professional intervention
Sharing your thoughts can provide relief
Financial help for care can be provided
Where to Go For Help
Counselor
School psycologist
Psychiatrist
Neurologist
Clinical psycologist
Psychiatric social worker
Treatment Methods
Psychotherapy
Behavior therapy
Cognitive therapy
Family therapy
Group therapy
Drug therapy
Suicide Prevention
Knowing the Facts About Suicide
Alienation: The feeling of being separated and isolated from everyone else.
Suicide Risk Factors
Depression or mental disorders: Increase suicidal thoughts or destructive behavior
Drug or alcohol abuse:These have a depressant effect enhancing depression and suicidal thoughts
Cluster Suicides: Suicides within a short amount of time involving several people in the same community/school. 5% of all suicides
Suicide: The act of intentionally taking one's own life
Strategies to Prevent Suicide
Take every joke, comment, or question seriously and tell an adult.
How You Can Help
Initiate meaningful conversations about their interests and show support.
Show support by asking questions to show them that you care about what they're saying.
Try to persuade them to seek help from help from an adult or professional