MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DISORDERS
an emotional problem marked by long periods of
hopelessness and despair
what is depression?
the act of killing oneself
what is suicide?
professional counseling
what is therapy?
Suggestion to seek help or information from another
person or place
what is a refferal
Intense and exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object
what is a phobia
have family members who suffer from depression.
are living in poverty.
are using alcohol or drugs.
experience abuse or violence family.
are victims of bullying.
experience major stress.
what are causes of suicide?
When a therapist meets with a group of teens who
are all going through the same kind of problems.
what is group therapy?
When a therapist helps family members learn tocommunicate, strengthen their relationships, and solve problems as a group.
what is family therapy?
Social anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder
what are common anxiety disorders?
Talking about suicide or death
Talking about feeling hopeless, guilty, or worthless
Pulling away from family and friends
Loss of interest in normal activities
Sudden lack of attention to personal appearance
what are the warning signs of somebody about to commit suicide?
A mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to counsel
what is a psychologist?
depression disorder
bipolar disorder
what are mood disorders
A severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality
what is schizophrenia?
Show that you care.
Let the person know that depression can be treated, and urge him or
her to seek professional help.
Never agree to keep someone else’s suicide plans a secret.
Tell a trusted adult as soon as possible.
Call 911 or a suicide hotline for help.
how do you support someone with signs of commiting suicide?
A medical doctor who treats mental health problems
what is a psychiatrist?
When a person meets with a therapist one on
one.
what is individual therapy?
paranoid disorder
antisocial disorder
dependent disorders.
what are personality disorders?
Studies have found that on any given day, nearly 1 out of 12 teens will show symptoms of
what is major depression
Feelings of sadness, anger, anxiety, or fear that don’t go away
Changes in eating or sleeping patterns
Wanting to be alone all the time
A feeling of being out of control
Loss of interest in favorite activities
Doing much worse in school all of a sudden
Hearing voices
Thoughts of suicide
what are symptoms for seeking help for mental disorder?
Illnesses that affect a person’s thoughts,
feelings, and behavior
what are mental and emotional disorders?