L1: Anxiety/Depression
What is the prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness?
Depression
What 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, healthiful, and
productive life
Mental Disorder
What is the act of immeidately taking one’s own life
Suicide
What is a treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted
thinking patterns that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or self-destructive
Cognitive therapy
What are extreme, harmful eating behaviors that can cause
serious illness or even death
Eating disorders
What percent of teens display signs of depression one way or another?
11%
How many people are affected by some form of mental disorder a year?
57.7 million
How many people each year commit suicide
4000
When should teens seek help (2)
Feeling trapped or worried all the time
Feeling that affect sleep, eating habits, schoolwork, job performance, or relationships
Becoming involved with alcohol or drugs
Becoming increasingly violent, aggressive or reckless
Where does body image come from?
models, athletes, actors, influencers
What are some negative ways to cope with anxiety?
Drugs and Alcohol
Name 2 of the anxiety disorders
More than 90% suffer from depression or another
mental disorder
Have a history of abusing substances
Name 3 mental health professionals
Name 3 fad diets
Miracle foods, magic combinations, liquid diets, diet pills, fasting
What are the 3 types of depression?
Major, mild, adjustment
Name 3 impulse control disorders.
Kleptomania, self harm, pyromania, excessive/compulsive gambling, compulsive shopping
What percent decide to commit suicide themselves?
5%
Name 3 treatment methods
Name 3 problems associated with malnutrition and starvation
Body temperature, heart rate and blood pressure
may drop
○ Bones become brittle
○ Organs shrink
○ Lead to heart problems and sudden cardiac
death
Name 1 of the warning signs of depression
Persistent sad or irritable mood Loss of energy
Loss of interest in activities once overjoyed Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate
guilt
Change in appetite or body weight Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
Restlessness or irritability Feeling hopeless
Name 3 conduct disorders
Stealing, cruelty, lying, aggression, violence, truancy, arson, and vandalism
What are the 4 ways to help someone who is considering suicide?
start a meaningful conversation
show empathy
offer support and ask questions
try to persuade the person to seek help
What is the best thing for you to do if you or a friend is thinking about harming themselves?
Tell a trusted adult
What can bullimia cause?
Dehydration
○ Sore or inflamed throat
○ Swollen glands
○ Damage the stomach, intestines, or kidneys
○ Teeth→regular exposure to stomach acid