Transcript Lesson 2
Warm-Up
Read the following scenarios. On your notes, write down
the Mental Health Disorder you believe the person has.
#1: Suzie’s mother died a year ago, but Suzie just cant seem to move on. Suzie is still
having a hard time sleeping at night, and concentrating in school. Last week, I even
caught Suzie crying in the bathroom. What do you think Suzie could be suffering from?
DEPRESSION
#2: Sara is constantly worried about catching colds. In fact, Sara washes her hand just
about 20 times a day. When asked, Sara says that she can afford to be sick, and then
goes into a lecture about how many germs there are around. Sometimes Sara washes
her hands so much that they bleed. What disorder do you think Sara could be suffering
from?
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
#3: Brandon is a junior this year. Lately, Brandon stays to himself. He doesn't seem to
talk with any of his friends. He’s constantly anxious, and worried that others are
following him. Sometimes Brandon tells me about things that he sees. It almost sounds
like he’s daydreaming, but not really. I’m not sure what’s going on with Brandon, but I’m
really worried about him. What do you think Brandon could be suffering from?
SCHIZOPHRENIA
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Characteristics of
Mental Health Disorders
Lesson 2
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Classifications
• Mental illnesses
are classified
according to the
symptoms.
• Classifications
include:
Anxiety Disorders (e.g., panic disorder,
phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder,
PTSD)
Childhood Disorders (e.g., attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum
disorder, Tourette's syndrome)
Cognitive Disorders (Alzheimer's,
dementia)
Eating Disorders (e.g., bulimia and
anorexia)
Mood Disorders (e.g., depressive
disorder/depression and bipolar disorder)
Personality Disorders (e.g., paranoid
personality)
Psychotic Disorders (e.g., schizophrenia)
Substance Use Disorders (e.g., alcohol
dependence and amphetamine
dependence)
Suicidal Thoughts and Behavior
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Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders are fear
based disorders that keep you
from taking part in daily
activities.
Include panic attacks,
phobias, obsessivecompulsive disorder, and
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Typically extreme and
unrealistic worries.
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Anxiety Disorders
Panic disorder: experience extreme, sudden panic attacks,
or episodes of intense fear that something bad is going to
happen. Symptoms: shaking, racing heart, shortness of
breath, sweating. Video
Generalized anxiety disorder: pattern of constantly
worrying about many different activities and events.
Symptoms: problem sleeping, heart palpitations, muscle
tension.
Phobias: extreme anxiety caused by specific objects or
situations that cause no real danger. Symptoms: same as
a panic attack.
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OCD: persistent and
obsessive thoughts or
feelings that are
managed by engaging
in ritualized behavior.
Symptoms: obsessions
and compulsions
Video
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Anxiety Disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): people who
live through a terrifying event involving physical harm
or the threat of harm (ex. War, natural disaster, rape).
Experience extreme stress or fright, even when they
are not in danger
May also have
recurring thoughts
about event
Video
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Childhood Disorders
The term childhood mental disorder means all
mental disorders that can be diagnosed and
begin in childhood.
Mental disorders among children are described
as serious changes in the ways children typically
learn, behave, or handle their emotions.
Symptoms usually start in early childhood,
although some of the disorders may develop
throughout the teenage years.
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ADD/ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Difficulty paying attention, frequently daydreaming.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Difficulty paying attention and tend to act impulsively
and behave hyperactively.
Other general symptoms of ADD/ADHD:
Quickly bored with activities and tasks
Talking nonstop or being in constant motion
Cause for ADD/ADHD is unknown, but treatment is
available: behavioral/psychological, nutrition, physical
activity, and/or medication.
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD)
Autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) and autism are both
general terms for a group
of complex disorders of
brain development.
Autism spectrum
disorders (ASD)
symptoms can include:
social-interaction difficulties
communication challenges
tendency to engage in
repetitive behaviors
However, symptoms and their
severity vary widely across
these three core areas.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cause is unknown,
but genetics and
environment may play
a role.
No cure, ideal
treatment plan
coordinates therapies
and interventions that
meet the specific
needs of individual
children.
Autism appears to have
its roots in very early
brain development.
However, the most
obvious signs of autism
and symptoms of
autism tend to emerge
between 2 and 3 years
of age.
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Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome
(TS) causes people to
have “tics”.
Symptoms: sudden
twitches, movements,
or sounds that occur
repeatedly.
People who have tics
cannot stop their body
from doing these
things.
For example, a person
might keep blinking
over and over again.
Or, a person might
make a grunting sound
unwillingly
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Tourette Syndrome
The exact cause of Tourette syndrome isn't
known. It's a complex disorder likely caused by a
combination of inherited (genetic) and
environmental factors.
There is no cure – can be maintained by
behavioral therapy and/or medication.
Tics usually are worse during times that are
stressful or exciting. They tend to improve when
a person is calm or focused on an activity.
Video
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Cognitive Disorders
Dementia is an umbrella
term for a group of
cognitive disorders.
These disorders are
typically characterized by
memory impairment, as
well as marked difficulty
in the domains of
language, motor activity,
object recognition, and
disturbance of executive
function.
Basically, the ability to
plan, organize, and
abstract becomes
impaired.
Alzheimer's disease is
perhaps the most common
form of dementia.
In the early stages, people
experience some memory
loss which progresses to
marked memory loss, then
to a decrease in thinking
ability such as decision
making.
Later the disease leads to
the loss in the ability to
perform activities of daily
living or recognize loved
ones.
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Alzheimer’s Facts
Alzheimer’s disease usually occurs in individuals who are 60
years old and older.
Starting at age 65, the risk of developing the disease doubles
every five years.
By age 85 years and older, between 25 and 50 percent of
people will exhibit signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Up to 5.3 million Americans currently have Alzheimer’s
disease.
By 2050, the number is expected to more than double due to
the aging of the population.
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the
United States and is the fifth leading cause among persons
age 65 and older.
Video
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Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are
serious medical problems
and are more common in
females than males.
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia
nervosa, and bingeeating disorder are all
types of eating disorders.
Eating disorders often
develop during
adolescence or early
adulthood, but can occur
during childhood or later
in adulthood. Video
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Mood Disorders
Depression is the most
Bipolar disorder is
common type of mental
when the individual
illness, affecting more
most commonly
than 26% of the U.S.
experiences episodes
adult population.
of depression and
episodes of mania.
It has been estimated
Mania is characterized
that by the year 2020,
by clearly elevated,
depression will be the
unrestrained, or irritable
second leading cause
mood
of disability throughout
the world, trailing only
to ischemic heart
Video
disease (reduced blood
supply to the heart).
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What is Depression?
A mental illness characterized by intense and
ongoing negative feelings such as sadness,
hopelessness and loss of pleasure in life.
Depression can lead to
suicide.
Depression can happen in
anyone’s life:
Any race
Any social standing
Any age – 1 in 8
adolescents have some
symptoms
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Guiding Question:
Why do you think adolescent females have the highest
prevalence of depression?
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Symptoms of Depression
Affects person’s emotions, thoughts, actions
Feelings of hopelessness
Irritability, anger, and
hostility
Low self-esteem
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty making decisions
Problems completing school
work
Problems maintaining
grades
Sleeping problems
Weight changes
Appetite changes
Lack of energy
Joint or backaches
Trouble carrying out daily
activities
Video
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If you think you have Depression:
1. Face the problem.
Seek professional help
2. Identify the problem.
Try to find out what is causing the depression
Is it loneliness, a loss, or a chemical imbalance?
3. Take action.
Some ways to cope include changing negative
thinking , seeking support from others, and
increasing physical activity
Depression is a highly treatable illness.
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Bipolar Disorder
Also known as manic-depressive illness.
Video
Intense periods of depression closely
followed by extreme positive, or manic
feelings such as:
Poor judgment
Little need for sleep
Hyperactive behavior
Lack of self control
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Personality Disorders
Those who struggle with a personality disorder
have great difficulty dealing with other people.
They tend to be inflexible, rigid, and unable to
respond to the changes and demands of life.
Although they feel that their behavior patterns
are “normal” or “right,” people with
personality disorders tend to have a
narrow view of the world and find it
difficult to participate in social activities.
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Paranoid Personality Disorder
Paranoia involves feelings of persecution and an
exaggerated sense of self-importance.
Paranoia occurs in many mental disorders and
is rare as an isolated mental illness.
Since the delusions involve only one area, a
person with paranoia can usually work and
function in everyday life, however, their lives
may be limited and isolated.
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Psychotic Disorders
Schizophrenia
Chronic, severe, and
disabling brain disorder
in which people
interpret reality abnormally.
Symptoms include: irregular thoughts,
delusions or false beliefs, and hallucinations.
May believe people are threatening or plotting
against them
May show inappropriate emotional reactions
Video
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Substance Use Disorder
Warning Signs:
Substance Use
Sudden weight loss or gain
disorders can refer to
Unhealthy appearance
substance use or
substance dependence. Frequently missing school
or work
More than one in four
Money problems
adults living with serious
Changes in friends,
mental health problems
hangouts, or hobbies
also has a substance
Getting into fights,
use problem.
accidents, or breaking the
law
Video
Striking change in
personality or behavior
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Chapter 3
Help for Mental Disorders
A therapist is a professional who is designed to
diagnose and treat people with mental illnesses and
disorders.
Psychologists,
psychiatrist,
social workers,
and counselors
Group Therapy, a licensed therapist leads a group
of people who may have a similar disorder.
Physical Activity, Nutrition, Medication can also help
in the treatment of some mental disorders.
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Help for Mental Disorders
According to the National
Advisory Mental Health
Council, the treatment
success rate for Bipolar
Disorder is a
remarkable 80%.
The recovery rates for
other serious mental
illnesses include:
Optional - Role of
Nutrition in Mental
Health: Video
Major depression (65‐80%)
Schizophrenia (60%)
Addiction (70%)
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Help for Mental Disorders
Mental Health
2-1-1
NAMI of San Antonio: www.nami-sat.org
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Substance Abuse
1-877-9-NO-DRUG
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KWL Chart: Mental Disorders
K
What you
know
W
What you
want to
know
L
What you
learned
Now go back
to your chart
and list at least
3 things you
learned!
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Activity
Time to play
Mental Health
BINGO!
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