Transcript Mental Health PowerPoint Notes

Mental Health Journal
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What gives you stress?
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How do you cope/deal with stress?
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What makes you feel better?
Fight or Flight
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Fight or Flight response is the body’s natural response to a
stressor. Hormones like adrenalin and cortisol are released,
speeding the heart rate, slowing digestion, shunting blood
flow to major muscle groups, and changing various other
autonomic nervous functions, giving the body a burst of
energy and strength.
How stress affects our
body and our mind!
Effects of Stress
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depression
diabetes
hair loss
heart disease
hyperthyroidism
obesity
obsessive-compulsive or anxiety disorder
sexual dysfunction
tooth and gum disease
ulcers
cancer
Personality Traits that
Influence Stress
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Perfectionism
Type A Personality
Pessimism
External Locus of Control
Poor Communication
Addictive or Unhealthy Behaviors
Anger
Rumination and Obsessing
Distorted Thinking
Depression
Depression- A medical illness caused by chemical
imbalance in the brain.
Can affect the WHOLE body:
- Thoughts
- Feelings
- Behaviors
- Physical Health
Depression
*Can be caused by the inability to cope with a life
crisis
Life Crisis- An experience that causes a high level of
stress
Examples of a life crisis?...
Depression
5 emotional responses used to cope:
1. Denying- Not wanting to believe that this has happened to
them.
2. Being Angry- Being frustrated with the situation realizing
that there is nothing they can do
3. Bargaining- Trying to figure out what you can do to make
it better, reasoning.
4. Being depressed- Not accepting the situation, thinking
there is nothing worse.
5. Accepting- Realizing that this has happened and moving
on.
Symptoms
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Deep Sadness
Apathy- lack of interest or concern
Fatigue
Agitation-nervousness
Sleep disturbances
Weight or appetite changes
Lack of concentration
Feelings of worthlessness
Morbid thoughts
Coping
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Talk with a trusted adult
Stay connected with friends
Have a good sense of nutrition
Avoid the use of alcohol & other drugs
Seek help if depression continues
Treatment
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Physical Examination
Therapy
Medication:
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Anti-depressant – a drug used to relieve depression
Over 90% of cases of depression can be
successfully treated!!
SUICIDE
Why address it?
- 3rd leading cause of death for ages 15-24
- Fastest growing age group is 10-14
- Approximately 750,000 Americans attempt suicide
- Approximately 30,000 people die each year
Teenage Stress Factors
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Abuse of alcohol or drugs
Death of parent, parent separation or divorce
Being excluded
Sexual orientation
Being made fun of
Depression
Gender identity issues
Impulsive and or/aggressive behavior
Mental disorder
Warning Signs
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Someone threatening to kill themselves
Someone looking for ways to kill themselves
60% of all people who complete suicide use a
firearm
Someone talking or writing- dying/suicide
Hopelessness
Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge
Warning Signs (continued)
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Acting reckless or engaging in risky activities,
seemingly without thinking
Increase in alcohol or drug use- 50% of people who
attempt suicide are under the influence at a time
Withdraw from friends, family and society
Anxiety, agitation, unable to sleep/sleeping all the
time
Warning Signs (continued)
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Dramatic mood changes
No reason for living; no sense of purpose in life
Giving away prized possessions
Struggling with gender identity or sexual orientation
How Can You Help?
STEP 1: STAY with the person- unless there is a risk
of harm to yourself
STEP 2: Listen- really listen
STEP 3: Get, or call for help immediately- Call your
parent, their parent, school counselor, pastor or
rabbi or crisis hotlines
It is OK to ASK for Help
A- Ask for help
S- Secrets can be deadly
K- Keep a support circle- a group of friends and adults
that make you feel comfortable
Coping Strategies
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Spend time with friends and family
Consider the role of spirituality in your life
Laugh, keep your sense of humor
Volunteer, you are needed
Exercise regularly
Eat Right
Goals
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What is the importance of setting goals?
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What are some of your short term and long term
goals?
How about a bucket list? Do you have one? What
would you include on this list?
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