Vocab
Anxiety
The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
A treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking
Cognitive therapy
Phobia is a _______ disorder.
anxiety
5 warning signs of suicide
Direct statements such as "I wish I were dead."
A sense of guilt, shame, or rejection; negative self-evaluation
Indirect statements such as "I can't take it anymore"
Deterioration in schoolwork or recreational performance
Writing poems, song lyrics, or diary entries that deal with death
Giving away personal belongings
Substance abuse
Direct or indirect suicide threats
Complaints about physical symptoms, such as stomachaches, headaches, and fatigue
An unusual obsession with death
Withdrawal from friends
Persistent boredom and indifference
Dramatic changes in personality, hygiene, or appearance
Violent actions, rebellious behavior, or running away
Impulsive, irrational, or unusual behavior
Intolerance for praise or rewards
Between ages 15 - 19, what percent of teens will consider suicide?
15%
Define GAD and what it stands for
Generalized anxiety disorder: exaggerated worry and tension for no reason
Treating a group of people who have similar problems
Group therapy
Arson is a sign of a _______ disorder.
Conduct
Mental health professionals that you can find in most schools
Counselors
Suicide is the _____ leading cause of teen death
Third
Apathy
A lack of strong feeling, interest, or concern
A treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements
Behavior Therapy
Pyromania is a _______ disorder.
Impulse control
Which lasts longer major or mild depression?
Mild depression
90% of people suffering from depression or another mental disorder has these two risk factors
Abusing drugs
Abusing alcohol
A mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others
Stigma
The use of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder
Drug Therapy
Bipolar disorder is a _______ disorder.
Mood
3 ways you can help someone who is thinking about suicide
Initiate a meaningful conversation
Show support and ask questions
Try to persuade the person to seek help
Nearly everyone is mildly depressed at some point, but 16% of the U.S. population will suffer from major depression in their lifetime. A study was conducted on more than 9,000 people ages 18 and older. 57% of those who had major depression sought help. This rate is almost 40% higher than the rate reported 20 years before the study. Even though the number of patients treated is increasing, only 21% receive adequate care. If the size of the population is 200 million people, how many people will experience major depression at some point in their lives?
32 Million
True or False: Mood disorder is an illness that involves pheromone exchange that interfere with everyday living
False
An ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional
Psychotherapy
Schizophrenia is a _______ disorder.
Mental
5 signs of depressions
Persistent sad or irritable mood
Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
Significant change in appetite or body weight
Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
Physical signs of nervousness
Loss of energy
Feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt
Difficulty concentrating
Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
The crisis hotline number or the suicide prevention lifeline number
988 or 1-800-273-8255