Transcript Mental Disorders PP

MENTAL DISORDERS
MENTAL DISORDERS
ORGANIC DISORDERS
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Caused by physical
illness or injury:
brain tumors
infections
exposure to drugs and
toxins
stroke
Alcoholism
MENTAL DISORDERS
FUNCTIONAL DISORDERS
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Result of
psychological
causes in which no
actual brain
damage is
involved:
stress
emotional conflicts
fear
poor coping skills
MENTAL DISORDERS
ANXIETY DISORDERS
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disorders in which real or imagined fears
prevent a person from enjoying life
PHOBIAS
OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER
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Monk OCD Clip 9 Min
Top 10 Characters with OCD in Film and TV 11min
Debunking the myths of OCD 4 Min
Howie Mandel OCD Clip 9 Min
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Panic attacks
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POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER – 3 min
Watch service dog calm war vet's PTSD reaction
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MENTAL DISORDERS
SOMATOFORM DISORDERScomplains of disease symptoms, but no
physical cause can be found
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HYPOCHONDRIA 3 Min
– Doctors Video
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AFFECTIVE DISORDERSMood swings which interfere with
everyday life
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CLINICAL DEPRESSION *
15min
ASAP Science – Depression
ESPN documentary E:60
Unbreakable
- Video will talk about
suicide attempts and
depression
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DISORDER
 SUICIDE (TEENAGE) *
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PERSONALITY DISORDERSHave no distinct signs or symptoms
 ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER
 DID - Dissociative Identity Disorder
– Herschel Walker Discusses his DID – 6 Min
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CHILDHOOD SCHIZOPHRENIA
– Inside the world of Childhood Schizophrenia
– Jani's Ongoing Battle with Schizophrenia Where Are They Now
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SCHIZOPHRENIA
– Assignment with video on next slide
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On a full piece of paper, answer:
1. What is Schizophrenia?
2. What is your current knowledge level
of Schizophrenia?
(1 very low – 10 very high)
3. Copy down this character analysis for
the video.
“True Life” – I have Schizophrenia
Josh
Background Info.
Coping Mechanism
What can you
predict happening
to this character?
Amber
Ben
SIGNS TO LOOK FOR:
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sadness (excessive)
hopelessness
violent/erratic mood shifts
inability to concentrate
fear/anger at world
compulsive self destructive
behavior
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DEPRESSION
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Parents divorce
Break up with boyfriend/girlfriend
Bad grades
Fights with friends
low self esteem
Death of someone close
loneliness
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DEPRESSION
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WHAT ARE SOME COMMON
SYMPTOMS?
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Negative or antisocial behavior
Feelings of not being understood or approved of
Withdrawal from social activities
Inattention to physical appearance
Sleeplessness or sleeping more than usual
Abuse of alcohol or other drugs
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DEPRESSION
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What to do if someone you know is considering
suicide?
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If a person threatens suicide, take them seriously
Do NOT dare or challenge the person
Do NOT allow yourself to be sworn to secrecy
be willing to listen
– Suggest that the person talk to an adult about
their feelings (a professional or someone close
to them)
MENTAL DISORDERS
KEEPING HAPPY
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Everyone has bad times and
gets depressed
Others feel the same way
Make sure to get enough
sleep, eat well, and exercise
avoid alcohol & drugs
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TEENAGE SUICIDE
“A PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR
TEMPORARY PROBLEMS”
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THE FACTS:
– Over 32,000 people in the U.S. kill themselves
every year
– Accounting for 1.4% of all deaths, suicide is the
9th leading cause of death in the U.S.
– A person commits suicide about every 15
minutes in the U.S. but it is estimated that an
attempt is made about once a minute
– There are 4 male suicides for every female one
however, at least twice as many females as
males attempt suicide
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SUICIDE
the facts continued..
– Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death
among college students
– Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death
among all those 15-34 years old
– Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death among
all those 10-14 years old
– The suicide rate for young men (15-24) has
tripled since 1950 while for young women (1524) it has more than doubled
– 60% of all people who commit suicide kill
themselves with firearms
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SUICIDE
warning signs:
Giving away of possessions
 Statements of “....when I am gone”
 Antisocial behavior/extremely
outgoing
 Poor grades
 Does not care about appearance
 mood swings
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SUICIDE
MYTH OR FACT????
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People who talk about suicide don't do it -- suicide happens
without warning.
Talking about suicide may give someone the idea.
There are more suicides than homicides.
Suicide rates are higher for people of low income. More men
commit suicide than women.
Most suicidal people are undecided about living or dying, and
they gamble with death, leaving it to others to save them.
Once a person is suicidal, he/she is suicidal forever.
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SUICIDE
MYTH OR FACT????
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If a person really wants to kill him/herself, no one has
the right to stop him/her. Most suicides are caused by a
single dramatic and traumatic event.
There is no genetic predisposition to suicide.
Improvement following a serious personal crisis or
serious depression means that the risk of suicide is over.
It's unhelpful to talk about suicide to a person who is
depressed.
People who commit suicide have not sought medical
help prior to their attempt.
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