BELL WORK

Do you know someone with a mental disorder? What is there disorder and how does it affect their life?

REVIEW

What are 2 warning signs of suicide?Sharing suicide plans openly.Dropping hints through words and actions.A sudden fascination with the topic of death.Dramatic changes in the person’s appearance.Self-destructive behavior.Withdrawal from friends, family, and regular activities.A sudden change in mood.

SUICIDE IS ____________ THE ANSWER!

REVIEW

HOW CAN YOU SHOW SUPPORT FOR SOMONE WHO IS SUICIDAL?

Talk to the person.Show an interest in the person’s problem.Do not be afraid to ask whether the individual is planning to harm him or her self.Urge the person to share his or her feelings and thoughts with a trusted adult.Never promise to keep suicide plans a secret.

WHAT IS THE SUICIDAL PREVENTION LIFELINE PHONE NUMBER?

1-800-273-TALK (8255)

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS

OTHER MENTAL DISEASES AND HELP

OBJECTIVES

Identify other types of mental disorders

determine if you or someone you know needs professional help.

describe the kinds of therapies used to treat mental and emotional disorders.

identify kinds of professionals who help people with mental health problems.

Self-Injury

Deliberately Injuring Yourself

Anorexia Nervosa

• Starvation and distorted body image

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge and purge

Learning Disabilities

• Difficulty Learning with Ordinary Methods

MENTAL

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ADD

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

ADHD

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

OCD

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER

POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

PHOBIAS

ALZHEIMER’S Alzheimer's disease (AD), is one form of dementia that gradually gets worse over time. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.

AUTISM

COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS

SCHIZOPHRENIA

People with schizophrenia may have hallucinations in which they see or hear things that are not actually there.

schizophrenia A severe mental disorder in which people lose contact with reality

HELP

If you feel that you need help, talk to a parent or guardian, the school nurse, a counselor at school, or other trusted adult.

The person you speak to may be able to help you or point you toward someone who can, such as a mental health professional.

THERAPY

For many mental and emotional problems, professional counseling, or therapy, is often needed.therapy An approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving

THERAPY SETTINGS

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

THERAPY SETTINGS

GROUP THERAPY

THERAPY SETTINGS

FAMILY THERAPYfamily therapy Counseling that seeks to improve troubled family relationships

DRUG TREATMENT THERAPY

Many medicines used to treat emotional disorders work to restore chemical imbalances in the brain.

These medicines can provide relief for depression and other mental disorders.

DRUG TREATMENT THERAPY

• Drug therapy medicines are not right for everyone.

• Drug therapy medicines do not treat every mental and emotional problem.

• Drug therapy medicines are not meant as a replacement for therapy.

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS

Psychologistpsychologist A mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS

Clinical social worker (CSW)clinical social worker (CSW) A licensed, certified mental health professional with a master’s degree in social work

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS

Psychiatristpsychiatrist A medical doctor with a specialty in the treatment of mental health problems