October 22, 2018

1. October 22, 2018 • Do Now: Why is it important to not stigmatize individuals with mental disorders? • Obj: LWDAT discuss the different categories of mental/emotional disorders and look at a few in depth.

2. Mental & Emotional Disorders

3. Mental and Emotional Disorders • Read Chapter 4 Lesson 1 • Take notes on the key terms and idea

4. Mental & Emotional Disorders • Disorder: disturbance in the normal function of a part of the body • Anxiety disorder: intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally • Personality disorder: psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to interact normally with others • Mood disorder: disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme

5. October 29, 2018 • Do Now: What could happen if someone didn’t get treated for their mental/emotional issues? • Obj: LWDAT discuss the different categories of mental/emotional disorders and look at a few in depth. LWDAT understand that there is help for those that may be suicidal and understand the different help professionals

6. Mental Health ProblemsAnxiety Disorders Anxiety disorders General Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorder Phobia Obsessive –Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Usually become apparent during the teen years or young adulthood

7. A deeper look: Anxiety Disorders Phobias: an exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object (interferes with reasonable action) Social phobias: strong and persistent fear of social or performance situations Specific phobia: Persistent fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation

8. A deeper look: Anxiety Disorders Panic Disorders: feelings of losing control, fear of dying Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Extreme specific worries about dangers Rituals: doing things over and over Repeated unwelcomed thoughts PTSD: Associated with a traumatic event in one’s life Added stress in a person’s life dealing w/ what they faced

9. October 30, 2018 • Do Now: What are some of the warning signs that someone may be suicidal? What could someone your age do to help? • Read pages Chapter 4 Lesson 2 and take notes in your notebook on important parts • Obj: LWDAT understand the warning signs of the depression and the role that some mental disorders may contribute to suicide.

10. Mental Health ProblemsPersonality Disorders Personality disorders: Passive-aggressive personality disorder Borderline personality disorder

11. A deeper look at Personality Disorders Passive-aggressive personality disorder Hard time cooperating with others don’t like being told what to do Can become angry when they feel like they don’t have control over a situation Borderline personality disorder Have trouble with close relationships Tend to idealize the person and if disappointed in that person they might lash out in anger or violence

12. Mental Health ProblemsMood Disorders Mood disorders: Manic-depressive (bipolar disorder) Major Depression Schizophrenia

13. Manic-depressive disorder (Bipolar disorder) Dramatic mood swings Go from feeling upbeat & energetic to feeling (manic) down in the dumps (depressive) More extreme than normal mood swing A deeper look: Mood Disorders

14. Schizophrenia: severe mental disorder in which people lose contact w/ reality Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations) Major depression: people lose interest in life and no longer find enjoyment in anything they do As many as 20% of teens suffer from major depression A deeper look: Mood Disorders

15. Continue reading pages Chapter 4 Lesson 2 and take notes in your notebook on important parts Obj: LWDAT understand the warning signs of the depression and the role that some mental disorders may contribute to suicide. November 6, 2018

16. November 19, 2018 • Do Now: How might depression contribute to suicide? • Obj: LWDAT understand the warning signs of the depression and the role that some mental disorders may contribute to suicide.

17. Depression Warning Signs: Irritability, anger or anxiety Lack of energy Change in sleeping Inability to concentrate Feeling worthless Pessimism Thoughts of death or suicide A deeper look: Mood Disorders

18. Suicide Suicide: the taking of one’s own life A large percentage of people who kill themselves have a diagnosable mental disorder The most common underlying disorder is depression, Substance abuse may be involved in ½ of all cases Suicide is the 2nd/3rd leading cause of death in the United States for 15-35 year olds 8 out of 10 suicidal people give some sign of their intentions. People who talk about suicide, threaten to commit suicide, or call suicide crisis centers are more likely than average to kill themselves. 30% to 40% of persons who commit suicide have made a previous attempt

19. Warning Signs of Someone Considering Suicide Sudden fascination with the topic of death Dramatic changes in mood Self-destructive behavior Withdrawn from friends, family, and regular activities Sudden change in mood

20. Warning Signs of Someone Considering Suicide Verbal suicide threats such as, “You’d be better off without me.” or “Maybe I won’t be around” Expressions of hopelessness and helplessness Previous suicide attempts Daring or risk-taking behavior Personality changes Dropping usual activities & friends Acting lethargic Letting personal appearance go Depression Giving away prized possessions Lack of interest in future plans