Transcript Mental Health Power Point

STRESS
Stress- any type of change that causes physical, emotional or
psychological strain. However, not all types of stress are
harmful or even negative
Stressor- Is the actual event or cause of why someone may
be experiencing stress.
There are two different types of stress we are going to learn
about. They include:
- Eustress
- Distress
STRESS (continued)
Eustress- A positive type of stress. This type of stress
is associated with a rush of positive energy that is
fun and exciting.
Example- Skiing down a ski slope, the drop on a roller
coaster
STRESS (Continued)
Distress: is a negative stress brought about by
constant readjustments or alterations in a routine.
Distress creates feelings of discomfort and
unfamiliarity.
* Can be chronic (lasting over a long period of time) or
acute (episode to episode basis)
Example- Constantly changing jobs, divorce of
parents, being bullied or put down constantly
Fight or Flight
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Fight or Flight response is the bodies 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
What may cause Stress?
Job Stress
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School Stress
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Relationship Stress
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Financial Stress
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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
Expressing Emotion in Healthful Ways
Think, when you express your emotions are your actions
responsible?
Here are some steps to express your emotions in a healthy
way:
Identify the emotion
(Figure out what you are feeling. Are you over excited?
Depressed? Angry? Upset? Irritated? Annoyed? Restless?)
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Expressing your emotions in a healthful way
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Identify the source
(What is making you feel like this? Did somebody say
something to annoy you? Did you get enough sleep? Did
you just get great news?)
 Do you need to respond right away?
(Is it appropriate to show emotion right now? Can you deal
with this emotion in an alternative way?)
 How can I choose a responsible and healthful
response?
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What can you do?
PROTECT YOUR HEALTH!!!
How?
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Sleep: (Try to get at least 7-8 hours a night)
Exercise: (At least 30 minutes most days of the week)
Sick?- SEE A DOCTOR
What may influence you to express your emotions
in an unhealthy way?
ANGER
A feeling where are you irritated or annoyed at someone or something.
Symptoms:
- Rapid Breathing
- Increased Heart Rate
- Increased Blood Pressure
- Increase in sweat
- Sweaty palms
Anger Symptoms Continued
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Dryness of mouth
Increased Alertness
Decreased sensitivity to pain
Increased muscle strength
Tensed eyebrows
Pursed lips
Reddening of the face
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 Crises- An experience that causes a high level
of stress
5 emotional responses used to cope:
1. Denying- Not wanting to believe that this has
happened to them.
Depression
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
Physical Examination
 Therapy
 Medication
Anidepressant – a drug used to relieve depression
* Over 90% of cases of depression can be
successfully treated
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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
Stress Factors (continued)
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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
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
Eating Disorders
Start out as dieting to lose weight or maintain
weight and progresses to a dangerous and
obsessive point.
Most people believe eating disorders have to do
with someone wanting to control their eating or
they have a problem with food, in reality they
are having instability in their mental health.
Behaviors of those with Eating
Disorders
“ I constantly compare myself with others”
“I am unhappy with my physical appearance”
“I wear baggy clothes to hide my body changes”
“I am never satisfied with anything I do”
“My parent or guardian is never satisfied with
anything I do”
“I felt unsafe during my childhood (from
alcoholism, physical or sexual abuse in the
family”
“I only feel secure when I can feel that I am in
control of a situation”
“I do not know what to do when I feel lonely,
frustrated, rejected or depressed”
“I reach for food, starve, exercise, or rid myself of
food when I am uncomfortable”
Anorexia vs. Bulimia
Anorexia Nervosa
- Self Starvation
- A refusal to maintain normal body weight
Bulimia
- Involves repeated episodes of binge eating,
followed by inappropriate ways of trying to rid
the body of the food or expected weight gain
Anorexia
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Obsessed with being thin
Fear of gaining weight
Distorted body image
Amenorrhea (missing periods- at least 3)
Keeps to themselves
Deny they have a problem, will not accept help
Starves themselves to 15% or less of desirable
body weight
How Anorexia is Harmful to Your
Health
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Dehydration and Constipation
Abdominal pain and nausea
Hormonal changes
Decrease in heart rate & blood pressure
Loss of menstruation, hair, nutrition
(malnutrition)
Negative, lack of self respect- Depression
Treatment for Anorexia
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Team of professionals consisting of:
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Physicians
Nurses
Dietitians
Mental- Health Professionals
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Bulimia
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A disorder when one binge eats (eats a large
amount of food in a short amount of time) and
purges (gets rid of the food by vomiting or using
laxatives or diuretics)
An estimated of 1.1 to 4.2 % of females have
Bulimia in their lifetime
More common than Anorexia
Bulimia (continued)
Characteristics include:
 Obsession with body shape and size
 Negative Body Image
 Missed periods in females
 Knows they have a problem (feels guilty &
ashamed) but will not seek help
 May have a “normal” body weight- might not
look like they have a problem
 Usually Social
Signs of Teens with Bulimia
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Binge in private but eat regular amounts with
others
Have one secret place ( may visit bathroom or
hide in containers or wrappers)
Think about food constantly & plan each binge
Buy or steal treats
Steal money to purchase food or steal
Exercise and diet excessively between binges