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Personal Wellness
Unit 1
Chapter 1
Understanding Health and
Wellness
How are these trucks like your Health?
HEALTH is the combination of your physical, mental/emotional, and social well-being.
Eat healthy foods, exercise on a regular basis, get
plenty of sleep each night, avoid alcohol and
other drugs.
Get along with family
and friends, can make
new friends, work well
with others.
Develop thinking
and decision
making skills, learn
new things, deal
with life’s problems
and stress.
Health Triangle
Assignment
Using your notes and p. 6-8 in the textbook, create your own health triangle
You may use pictures and words from magazines, internet or your own photos
Then…complete the Personal Wellness Reflection worksheet
This assignment is due: Tuesday, August 23rd
You must have at least 5 pictures on each part of the health triangle
You will have time in class to work on this
WELLNESS is an overall state of well-being, or total health.
Wellness is a mind-set of lifelong growth & achievement in the social, physical, emotional,
career/occupational, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual dimensions
50 more years . . .
Stand up if you would like to have 50 more years of quality life.
Pick an envelope, read the note, sit down if you don’t meet the criteria.
Some LIFESTYLE FACTORS to achieve wellness include:
getting 8-10 hours of sleep every night
starting each day with a healthy breakfast
eating a variety of nutritious foods every day
being physically active for 30-60 minutes most days
maintaining a healthy weight
avoiding tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
abstaining from sexual activity before marriage
managing stress maintaining positive
relationships practicing safe
behaviors to prevent injuries
Lifestyle Facts
1. Leading causes of death in 1900’s were related to infectious diseases:
TB, flu, pneumonia, & digestive diseases (spread due to poor sanitation and lack of medication)
2. Leading causes of death in 2000’s are chronic diseases --- related to lifestyle choices. Heart Disease, Cancer, and Stroke
3. Leading causes of death among teens is related to lifestyle choices! Auto Accidents (lifestyle choices of driving too fast, drinking and driving, etc.)
4. You are first generation of Americans whose ____ is predicted to be lower than their parents!
A) IQ? B) Annual Income? C) LIFE EXPECTANCY!! ~ Where do you stand??
What is the Health Continuum?
Balanced Life
Different points of health throughout a lifetime
See page 10 in textbook
Premature Loss of Health Improved Health High Level of Health
Death & Wellness & Wellness
Chronic Disorders Lack of energy, Free from aches Moderate level Optimal level
inattention, minor & pains of energy of energy, feeling
aches & pains of well-being
Some INFLUENCES ON YOUR HEALTH include:
Heredity—all of the biological traits passed on from your parents
Environment—includes physical, social, and cultural components
Attitude Behavior Media Technology
RISK BEHAVIORS are actions that can potentially threaten your health or the health of others. Some risky behaviors include: Behaviors that contribute to unintentional
injuries and violence Tobacco use Alcohol and other drug use Sexual behaviors that contribute to unplanned
pregnancy and STI’s Unhealthy dietary behaviors Inadequate physical activity
Cumulative Risk Factors
Cumulative Risk Factors = related risks that increase in effect with each added risk.
EXAMPLES Cigarette Smoking Speeding, no seat belt, driving in bad weather Sun damage High-Fat diet These negative effects accumulate & can lead to
serious health consequences
PREVENTION is taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse. One type of prevention is ABSTINENCE, which is avoiding harmful, high-risk behaviors.
What does it mean to be Health Literate??
HEALTH LITERACY= capacity to learn about & understand basic health information & services and use available resources to promote your own health & wellness.
A critical thinker and problem solver.
A responsible, productive citizen.
A self-directed learner.
An effective Communicator.
Questions??
Chapter 2
Taking Charge of your Health
Incoming Activity #2
Why do you think that people smoke,
drink, use drugs, or make other
unhealthy choices?
Building Health Skills
HEALTH SKILLS are specific tools &
strategies to maintain, protect, and improve
all aspects of your health and wellness.
Health skills are also called LIFE SKILLS,
because once you’ve developed these
skills, you can use them throughout your
life to stay healthy.
“I Didn’t Know That”
The challenge of this activity is to talk to as
many people as possible during 5 min.
Students must write down the persons name
and record the answer to the question: “Tell me
something about you that I don’t know.”
Each time a person tells someone about
themselves, it must be something different than
they’ve told anyone during the activity and it
must be true.
Communication
1) INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION = the
exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs
between two or more people.
Use “I” messages to express your feelings
Communicate with respect and caring
Be an active listener
“Levels of Communication”
HIGHEST
Level 1: ‘Peak Communication’
“I Feel…” and active listening
Level 2: ‘Gut Level’
“I Feel…”
Level 3: ‘My Ideas and Judgments’
“I Think…”
Level 4: ‘Reporting Facts’
“I See…”
Level 5: ‘Cliché Conversation’
“Hi”
LOWEST
2) REFUSAL SKILLS =
communication strategies that can help you
say no when you are urged to take part in
behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or
that go against your values.
1. Say “NO” in a firm voice
2. Explain why
3. Offer alternatives
4. Stand your ground
5. Leave if necessary
*talk about passive, aggressive & assertive behavior
3) CONFLICT RESOLUTION = the
process of ending a conflict through
cooperation & problem-solving.
Use a polite tone
State your position clearly & calmly
Brainstorm solutions
LISTEN
Take a break if you must
4) Accessing Reliable Information
Benefit: you can locate valid sources of
health information, products and services.
Make sure that you:
Consider the source
Consider the angle
5) Analyzing Influences
Main Idea: understanding what influences you
helps you to make more healthful choices.
Ever stop and think about why you do the things
you do?
Heredity / Environment
Personal Values
Personal Beliefs
Perceptions
Curiosity / Fears
Your Family & Culture
Media & Technology
Friends & Peers
School & Community
6) Self-Management Skills
Practicing Healthful Behaviors:
Eating well balanced meals, including breakfast
Getting regular physical activity & at least 8 hours of sleep
Avoiding tobacco, alcohol and other drugs
Flossing and brushing teeth regularly
Expressing emotions in healthy ways
Treat others with respect
Putting yourself in other people’s place and understanding their problems
Etc.
Managing Stress = ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress.
1. Engaging in physical activity
2. Relaxing / Listening to soothing music
3. Managing time effectively
4. Taking a warm bath
5. Laughing
7) Advocacy = taking action to influence others to address a
health-related concern or support a health related belief.
1. Stand up for your beliefs
2. Learn from good role models
3. Join volunteer groups; form friendships with people who exhibit core ethical values
You are NOT too young to impact
others in a positive way!
“GO MAD”
8) Decision Making Skills = steps that enable you to make a healthful
decision.
The Decision-Making Model 1.State the situation
2. List the possible outcomes
3. Weigh the possible outcomes
• H ealthful?
• E thical?
• L egal?
• P arental Approval?
4. Consider your values
5. Make a decision & take action
6. Evaluate your decision
9) Setting Goals “If you aim at nothing . . . You will hit it every time.”
A GOAL is something you aim for that takes
planning and work.
3 Types of Goals:
Short Term, Long Term, & Life long
Developing an Action Plan: 1. Select a goal to work on
2. List what you will do to reach the goal
3. Identify sources of help & support
4. Set a reasonable time frame for reaching your
goal
5. Establish checkpoints to evaluate your goal
6. Reward yourself after reaching your goal
Conclusion
Demonstrate communication skills in building
& maintaining healthy relationships
Demonstrate healthy ways to express needs,
wants, and feelings
Stand up for what you believe in
Learn how to set reasonable goals
and strive to reach them
Questions???
Chapter 3
Achieving Mental and
Emotional Health
Incoming Activity #3
“The only difference between a good day
and a bad day is…your ATTITUDE!
What does this quote mean?
Characteristics of Good Mental/Emotional
Health
Healthy Self-Esteem
Sense of Belonging
Sense of Purpose
Positive Outlook
Self-sufficiency
Resilient
Realistic
Responsible
Fun-loving
Handles Emotions
Optimistic
Empathetic
Improving Your Self-Esteem
Choose friends who value & respect you.
Focus on positive aspects about yourself.
Replace negative self-talk with positive self-talk.
Work towards accomplishments rather than perfection.
Consider your mistakes as “learning opportunities.”
Try new activities to discover your talents.
Exercise regularly.
Volunteer your time to help someone.
Accept the things you can’t change, and focus your energy on changing the things you can.
Developing Self-Awareness
Understanding your needs and meeting them in healthy ways will help strengthen your mental/emotional health & help you reach your highest potential.
Hierarchy of Needs: A ranked list of needs essential to human growth &
development. (presented in ascending order)
Maslow’s Pyramid of Needs
Level 5: Reaching Potential
Need for self-actualization
Level 4: Feeling Recognized
Need to achieve, need to be recognized
Level 3: Belonging
Need to love and be loved, need to belong
Level 2: Safety
Need to be secure from danger
Level 1: Physical
Need to satisfy basic needs of hunger, thirst, sleep, & shelter
Developmental Assets
READ through the list of developmental
assets & circle each one that is present in your life.
Reflect on the positive influences these assets have on the choices you make.
On the back of the worksheet, finish these statements to describe the presence of the assets in your life:
“I learned that . . .”
“I’m proud that . . .”
“I was surprised that . . .”
“I will strive to develop the asset of . . .”
“When I become a parent, I will be sure to . . .
Developing Personal Identity
Personal Identity = your sense
of yourself as a unique individual.
Influenced by:
~ Personality – complex set of characteristics that make you unique.
~ Role Models – people that serve as examples
~ Character – distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
Understanding who you are can help you reach your ultimate potential.
Line Continuum …
we are all unique!
Driven (goal oriented); Easy Going
Impulsive; think things through
Half Full; Half Empty
Competitive; Cooperative
Patient; Hurried (aggravated if have to stand in line)
Why do today what you can panic about tomorrow (work better under pressure); plan ahead to avoid pressure
Need to be successful; Need to be happy
Introverted; Extroverted
Perfectionist; Not
Assertive; Passive
Confrontational; Avoid conflicts
What’s In A Name?
Write your first name going down the left
side of this square. Come up with a word
that describes you for each letter in your
name.
What is character?
Character = those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
Good character is an outward expression of core ethical values (such as responsibility, honesty, & respect).
What are VALUES? (Do you remember the definition from Ch.2?)
Building Character
Traits of Good Character:
1.Trustworthiness
2. Respect
3. Responsibility
4. Fairness
5. Caring
6. Citizenship
Do YOU exhibit these characteristics?
Understanding your Emotions
Emotions: signals that tell your mind and body
how to react.
1. How are emotions related to physical health?
2. Can hormones affect your emotions?
Identifying Common Emotions
Happiness
Sadness
Love
Fear
Guilt
Anger
Learning to recognize your emotions and to understand their effects on you will help you
learn to manage them in healthful ways.
Handling Emotions in
Healthful Ways
Look below the surface of your emotion.
Consider whether or not the situation will matter tomorrow, next week, or next year.
Don’t take action on a strong feeling until you have thoroughly considered the possible consequences of your action.
Use relaxation techniques
Write down your emotions/feelings in a journal or diary
Use positive feelings to inspire yourself.
If a negative feeling doesn’t go away, seek help from a parent, trusted adult, or health care professional.
Managing Difficult Emotions
Defense Mechanisms – mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions & situations.
Repression Suppression
Regression Rationalization
Denial Compensation
Projection Displacement
Reaction Formation
REPRESSION
Involuntarily pushing feelings below the
surface
“I have no idea why I’m so sad”
“No, I’m not angry”
SUPPRESSION
Conscious pushing feelings below the
surface
“Men don’t
Cry.”
REGRESSION
Becoming childlike in the ways you deal
with situations…immature.
“I don’t want to go to work today!!!”
RATIONALIZATION
Making Excuses
“It’s no big deal that I
Called in sick…
There are plenty of
Other employees.”
DENIAL
Unconscious lack of acknowledgment
“I don’t have a problem!
Nothing is wrong at all.
Ha…ha…ha…”
COMPENSATION
Wanting to make up
For mistakes through
Gift-giving
“Let me buy you lunch, it’s the
Least I could do for you, since you
Finished the report I was suppose
To have given the boss.”
PROJECTION
Blaming on others…
Making your own faults
Someone else’s
“It isn’t my fault. My teacher doesn’t
explain things well.”
DISPLACEMENT
Transferring emotions
From the original source
To another
Example: Dad has a bad day,
Comes home yells at mom, who
Yells at the child, who kicks the
Dog.
REACTION FORMATION
Behaving in a manner
Opposite of the way you
Are feeling
I feel bad
for yelling
at a friend
You should
have heard
me tell him
off…
“I Hope I Can Cope” Quiz
1. Katie didn’t get her way. She stomped up
the steps, threw her stuffed animals
around the room, and cried.
Answer: Regression
“I Hope I Can Cope” Quiz
2. Rob got a terrible report card. He
became the best basketball player on his
team.
Answer: Compensation
“I Hope I Can Cope” Quiz
3. Jarred was fired from his summer job
because he was always late. He said it
was his mom’s fault for not waking him
up on time.
Answer: Projection
“I Hope I Can Cope” Quiz
4. Mrs. Smith’s husband died 3 months ago.
She still sets his place at the dinner
table.
Answer: Denial
“I Hope I Can Cope” Quiz
5. Debbie feels guilty for stealing some
jewelry. She shows the jewelry to her
friends and brags about how she got it.
Answer: Reaction Formation
“I Hope I Can Cope” Quiz
6. Heather was furious with her sister, so
she screamed at the family dog to get
away from her.
Answer: Displacement
“I Hope I Can Cope” Quiz
7. Tony stole five packs of baseball cards at
a card show. He figured it didn’t matter
because the vendor had thousands of
packs.
Answer: Rationalization
“I Hope I Can Cope” Quiz
8. Stacey’s mom just passed away. Stacey
forces herself to smile and have fun at
the football game.
Answer: Suppression
“I Hope I Can Cope” Quiz
9. Stan failed algebra. He said he didn’t
care because he will never need to use
algebra anyway.
Answer: Rationalization
Managing Difficult Emotions
1. Handling Fear
Fear can keep people from reaching their ultimate
potential!
What are some common sources of fear?
Some fear is healthy!
Talk about/face your fear to overcome it.
Managing Difficult Emotions
2. Dealing With Guilt Guilt can be a destructive emotion
& should not be ignored.
Try to get to the underlying source.
May experience guilt when it’s not your fault. Helps to talk about these feelings.
If you have hurt someone . . . Make amends!
Learn from experiences; resolve to do better in the future.
Managing Difficult Emotions
3. ANGER A = Admit your anger
~ Don’t “Bottle It” causes ulcers
~ Don’t “Spew It” gives ulcers
~ Don’t “Vent It” anger dribbles out
(passive-aggressive)
“A fool gives full vent to his anger but a wise man keeps himself under control” Proverbs
Unresolved anger leads to depression.
It eats away at your happiness!
Anger Management
A = ADMIT your anger
B = BACKTRACK to the cause of your anger
Anger is a secondary emotion.
Primary emotion is: rejection, fear, hurt,
doubt, jealousy, etc.
C = CONTROL your anger – Do not let the sun go down on your anger! Be kind & compassionate to one another, forgiving each other.
Handle conflicts as soon as possible!
Questions?
Chapter 4
Managing Stress and
Coping with Loss
Incoming Activity #4
“Stress is like an iceberg. We can see one-eighth of it above, but what about
what’s below?”
What does this mean?
What is Stress?
Reaction to a demand
How you think about a challenge
determines whether you will experience
positive or negative stress.
Are You Vulnerable to Stress?
Rate yourself worksheet
Find your ‘Life Change’
Index
Apply what you’ve learned
by reading scenarios and
calculating their Life Change
Index
Stressor = anything that causes
stress.
1.) Eustress = “good stress” ~ pleasant or stimulating form of stress
~ may push you to excel
2.) Distress = “bad stress” ~ caused by something negative or by taking on more stress than you can
handle
How you think about a challenge determines whether you will experience positive or negative stress.
How much stress you feel depends on your perception of events that cause stress (stressors).
*Do Good Stress vs. Bad Stress Worksheet
5 Kinds of Stressors
1. Biological stressors Biochemical imbalances, mental or
physical illnesses, disabilities, or injuries 2. Environmental stressors Poverty, pollution, crowding, noise, or
natural disasters 3. Cognitive or thinking stressors
The way you perceive a situation or what you expect from it
Kinds of Stressors, cont.
4. Personal behavior stressors
Negative reactions in the body and mind caused by using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs, or not exercising
5. Life situations
Having a relative or pet die, parents who separate or divorce, or trouble in relationships with peers
*Worksheet
SOURCES OF STRESS
What are some sources of stress in your life?
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
(Identifying what is stressful is 1st
step in learning how to manage stress.)
Personality types which are prone to
suffer from stress:
A. Poor self-concept
B. Type A Personality
C. Habitual Worriers
D. Perfectionists
E. “Over-achievers”
Body’s Stress Response
Body systems that are active during a stress response: 1. Nervous system (brain)
2. Endocrine system
(glands that secrete hormones)
• Body’s response is
largely involuntary,
or automatic (occur w/o thinking
about it)
.
3 Stages in Stress Response
Stage 1 - Alarm: Pupils dilate
Faster heart rate
Rise in blood pressure
Faster respiration rate
Perspiration increases
Digestion slows
Increased blood flow to muscles & brain
Release of blood sugar & fats to provide increased energy
Adrenaline is released into the bloodstream
Muscles tense & tighten, getting ready for action
*Sometimes known as the FIGHT OR FLIGHT response.
Stage 2 - Resistance: If exposure to a stressor
continues, your body adapts
and reacts to the stressor.
You may perform at a higher level with more endurance for a brief period.
Stage 3 - Fatigue: If exposure to stress is prolonged, your body
loses its ability to adapt. You begin to tire and lose the ability to manage other stressors effectively.
*Worksheet
Negative Effects of Stress
Psychosomatic response = a physical reaction that results from stress rather than from an injury or illness.
A. Increased Muscle Tension
headaches, back-aches, stiff necks
B. Heart Problems
high blood pressure, heart attacks, stroke
C. Digestive Problems ulcers, diarrhea, nausea
D. Weakened Immune System
colds, flu, infections
E. Other asthma, hives, menstrual irregularities
*Ongoing stress affects all aspects of your health.
Emotional Reactions to Stress
Anxiety
Forgetfulness
Difficulty Concentrating
Frustration
Irritability
Lack of Motivation
Difficulty Making Decisions
Insomnia *Worksheet
Negative Coping Strategies
A. Over-the-counter drugs
B. Prescription drugs
C. Withdrawal/Isolation
D. Alcohol
E. Fasting or eating binges
F. Smoking
Positive Coping Strategies
A. Stay Fit
B. Redirect Your Energy
C. Proper Diet
D. Healthy Sleep Habits
E. Set Realistic Goals & Learn to say “No”
F. Think Positive . . . Don’t sweat the small
stuff!
Positive Coping Strategies – cont.
What positive coping strategies do you use?
1.______________________
2.______________________
3.______________________
Being a Resilient Teen
What is Resiliency? The ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment,
difficulty, or crisis
Factors That Affect Resiliency: External Factors
Family
School
Peers
Internal Factors
Commitment to learning
Positive Values
Social Competency
Positive Identity
Coping with Loss & Grief
Acknowledging a loss is one way to help
begin the healing process.
Myth or Fact?
We grieve only deaths.
MYTH! Fact: all losses cause grief.
Expressing Grief
The Grieving Process
Denial or Numbness
Emotional release
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Remorse
Acceptance
Hope
These feelings are part of coping, or dealing successfully with difficult changes in your life.
*Worksheet
Coping with Death
Coping with death involves receiving and showing support. Most people respond to loss by mourning.
Mourning includes talking about the person, experiencing the pain of the loss, and searching for meaning.
It may be difficult for some people to move out of the mourning process. Dwelling on things that can’t be changed will only add to your hurt.
Instead, try to think about how the relationship was positive in your life.
*Worksheet
Showing Empathy
Grieving alone makes the process more
difficult. Friendship and support makes
the process easier.
Help the person recall happy,
positive memories.
Be an empathetic listener.
Don’t rush the grieving process or attempt to
resolve the person’s grief in one day.
Conclusion:
What are the five categories
of stressors?
How would trying an activity
for the first time affect your
stress level?
Explain how having resiliency can
help you manage your stress.
What are 4 examples of loss that could cause someone to experience the grieving process?
Identify the 8 stages of grief and explain what happens during each stage.
Questions??
Chapter 5
Mental and Emotional Problems
Anxiety
What is Anxiety?? The condition of feeling uneasy or worried
about what may happen.
Some symptoms of anxiety include: Feeling of fear or dread
Perspiration, trembling, restlessness, or muscle tension
Rapid heart rate, lightheadedness, or shortness of breath
Coping with Anxiety
To treat day to day anxiety:
Redirecting your energy
Relaxation Exercises
Turning to Alcohol or other Drugs
Can only produce a temporary,
false sense of relaxation
These substances cause problems
that will make it even harder to function
What is Depression?
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness Depression is much stronger than the occasional sad mood
and is not as easy to manage
Types of Depression Major Depression – medical condition requiring treatment;
Intense & can last for weeks or months.
Minor Depression – less severe symptoms but can last for years.
Adjustment Disorder – a reaction to a specific life event that takes longer than expected to recover from & interferes with daily activities.
Bipolar Disorder – condition that involves periods of major depression mixed with mania.
DEPRESSION IS REAL!
Neurotransmitters regulate mood. When
there is a deficiency, the result can be depression.
The brain’s response to stressful situations may alter the balance of neurotransmitters.
Several factors may contribute to depression:
Genetics, Life Events, Family & Social Environment, Hormone Changes, Substance Abuse, Medical Conditions
Depression Affects Millions
Common among teens and adults
Affects 1 in 8 people in their teens
Depression can affect everyone:
Rich, poor, white, black, Hispanic,
Asian, young, old, male, female, . . .
There is hope!
DEPRESSION IS A TREATABLE CONDITION!
Drug therapy: medications (Prozac, Zoloft) can be used to treat depression. They restore the proper balance of neurotransmitters.
Psychotherapy: helps to talk out problems with a professional counselor
Exercise therapy: new research supports use of exercise to treat depression
Many people with depression go on to live normal, productive lives once they get the help they need!
Depression is important
to talk about!
Many depressed people do not seek the help they need.
People should respond to others who are depressed with kindness, love, support, & offer to listen.
Because of deep sadness & low energy, people with depression sometimes pull away from others or from activities they once enjoyed. This can lead to greater isolation, making the depression worse.
What symptoms might indicate that a
person is depressed?
SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION
Sad, irritable, or angry
Lack of energy & feeling tired all of the time
Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
Withdrawal from family & friends
Change in appetite or body weight
Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
Difficulty concentrating
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
What does this mean to me???
We are not as strong as we think we are.
Strive to always build up and encourage
each other.
Develop your RESILIENCY!
RESILIENCY = the ability to adapt
effectively and recover from
disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
Getting Help for Teen Depression
Know the signs
Know how to identify
appropriate community resources
Know when a situation requires
professional health services
Talk to a parent or other trusted adult, and seek help
from a counselor, school psychologist, or other health
care professional
Mental Disorders
Mental disorders are medical conditions that
require diagnosis and treatment.
What are Mental Disorders?
A mental Disorder is 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.
How many Americans are affected by
mental disorders?
1 in every 4 Many do not seek treatment because they feel
embarrassed or ashamed. Others worry about the stigma associated with
mental disorders. A stigma is a mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others.
Types of Mental Disorders
Anxiety Disorders - conditions in which real
or imagined fears are difficult to control.
Phobia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Panic Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Types of Mental Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders - people with impulse control disorders cannot resist the urge to hurt themselves or others.
Kleptomania
Cutting
Pyromania
Excessive gambling
Compulsive shopping
Types of Mental Disorders
Eating Disorders - psychological pressures, possible genetic factors, and an obsession with body image and thinness can lead to an eating disorder.
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Binge Eating Disorder
Types of Mental Disorders
Mood Disorders - illnesses, often with
an organic cause, that involves mood
extremes that interfere with everyday
living.
Clinical Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Types of Mental Disorders
Conduct Disorders - a pattern of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated.
Examples:
Lying Theft Aggression Violence Truancy Arson Vandalism
Types of Mental Disorders
Schizophrenia - a severe mental
disorder in which a person loses contact
with reality.
Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations,
and thought disorders.
Professional help and medication are needed
to treat the illness successfully.
Types of Mental Disorders
Personality Disorders - people afflicted with personality disorders think and behave in ways that make it difficult for them to get along with others.
~ Antisocial Personality Disorder
~ Borderline Personality Disorder
~ Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder
Suicide Prevention
Certain risk factors increase thoughts of suicide and suicide attempts.
Suicide is the act of intentionally taking one’s own life.
It’s the third leading cause of death for teens ages 15-19.
*Show Optical Illusion Power Point
Knowing the Facts About Suicide
Suicide Risk Factors:
Among those who commit suicide, 2 risk factors are common.
More than 90% are suffering from depression or another mental disorder
Or have a history of abusing alcohol or other drugs.
Sometimes both risk factors are present.
Strategies to Prevent Suicide
Recognizing the signs of suicide may help prevent it.
Warning signs of suicide should be taken seriously. The more signs a person exhibits, the more likely it is that s/he is thinking about suicide.
Verbal Signs –
~ Direct Statements such as:
“I want to die”
“I don’t want to live anymore”
“I wish I were dead”
Suicide Warning Signs
~ Indirect Statements such as:
“I won’t have to put up with this much longer.”
“I just want to go to sleep and never wake up.”
“They’ll be sorry when I’m gone.”
“Soon this pain with be over.”
“I can’t take it anymore.”
“Nothing matters.”
Suicide Warning Signs
~ Writing poems, song lyrics, or diary
entries that deal with death
~ Suicide threats or insinuations that are
either direct or indirect
~Give away prized possessions
Suicide Warning Signs
Nonverbal or Behavioral Signs -
~ An unusual obsession with death
~ Withdrawal from friends
~ Dramatic changes in personality, hygiene, or
appearance
~ Impulsive, irrational, or bizarre behavior
~ An overwhelming sense of guilt, shame, or
rejection; negative self-evaluation
Suicide Warning Signs
Nonverbal or Behavioral Signs (con’t.)-
~ Substance Abuse
~ Frequent complaints about physical symptoms
such as stomachaches, headaches, fatigue
~ Persistent boredom
~ Violent actions, rebellious behavior, or running
away
~ Intolerance for praise or rewards
Critical Thinking….
How is a 2 year old who fell in the middle of a pool and is drowning like a teenager who is depressed or suicidal?
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More Strategies to Help
Prevent Suicide
He or she MUST be taken seriously
Never bargain with someone who is
thinking about suicide
Any discussion or suggestion about
suicide requires immediate intervention
Seek adult assistance without delay
Strategies to Prevent Suicide
Despite the fact that depression is very treatable, untreated depression is the leading cause of suicide.
Knowing methods for effectively expressing feelings and opinions can help people suffering from depression, extreme stress, or other mental and emotional problems find new purpose and happiness.
Helping Others
Remember the acronym ACT
A – Acknowledge
- recognize the symptoms
C – Care
-let the person know you care
T – Tell
-tell a trusted adult, at least 21 years of age or older
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