Transcript Clinical Depression

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Thursday, March 3 “A” Day
• Finish ‘Mental Illness’ Projects
• Discuss Depression and Suicide
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BRAIN BREAK
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STARVING FOR CONTROL
VIDEO
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Section 4.3
Depression and Suicide
Objectives
Explain why it is important to identify and treat
clinical depression.
Explain why individuals might deliberately
injure themselves.
Describe one major risk factor for suicide.
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Health Stats What relationship is there between risk of depression and
how connected teens feel to their school?
What could make someone feel very connected to school?
What could make someone feel disconnected?
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Clinical Depression
• Depression can cause problems at school, at home, and
in one’s social life.
• If untreated, depression can also lead to substance
abuse, serious behavior problems, and even suicide.
Defining Depression
People with clinical depression may feel sad and
hopeless for months.
Recognizing Depression
A person who has clinical depression will experience four
or more of the symptoms nearly every day for at least two
weeks.
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Risk Factors
• A parent or other close biological relative with
a mood disorder
• A major life change or a prolonged stressful situation
• Being the victim of a violent crime
or witnessing violence
• A previous bout of depression
• A sense of hopelessness
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Treatment for Depression
• Medication is an effective treatment for clinical
depression.
• Medication helps to restore normal brain function.
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EXERCISES:
10 Overhead Squats
10 Situps
10 Back Extensions
10 Pushups
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Self-Injury
• Self-injury is an unhealthy way to cope with
emotions, stress, or traumatic events.
• Cutting is the use of a sharp object to intentionally
cut or scratch one’s body deep enough to bleed.
• Burning the skin on purpose with a lighted match or
cigarette is another.
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Suicide Prevention
• Suicide is the intentional killing of oneself.
• Mental health experts have identified factors that put
people at risk for suicide.
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Risk Factors
• Mood disorders, such as depression, are a major risk
factor for suicide.
• A previous suicide attempt or a family history of
suicide
• Having both a mental disorder and a substance
abuse disorder
• Feelings of hopelessness or isolation
• Lack of access to mental health treatment
• Being influenced by the suicide of family members,
peers, or celebrities
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Protective Factors
People at risk for suicide can reduce their risk by
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seeking treatment for any mental disorders
seeking treatment for alcohol or drug abuse
establishing a connection with school
developing closer relationships with family and friends
Cluster Suicides
Cluster suicides are a series of suicides that occur within
a short period of time in the same peer group or
community.
Foxconn Cluster Suicides
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Warning Signs
• It would be very helpful if someone who was about
to attempt suicide showed unmistakable warning
signs.
• Unfortunately, most suicides occur without warning.
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Helping Others
• An important thing to remember is that suicidal
behavior is a cry for help in dealing with problems
that seem overwhelming.
• Suicidal people often feel that they have looked to
others for support and have received no response.
• It is important that you show care and concern for
the person.
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Helping Yourself
• If you have been feeling depressed, remember that
no matter how overwhelming the problems in your
life may seem, suicide is never a solution. It is vital
that you talk about your feelings with a trusted adult
or mental health professional.
• Consider talking with a family member who lives
nearby, an adult friend of the family, or an adult in
your faith community.
• Crisis centers and suicide-prevention hotlines are
other resources you can use.
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Vocabulary
clinical
depression
The symptoms of this disorder are feeling sad
and hopeless for months, being unable to enjoy
activities that were once a source of pleasure,
and sometimes being unable to accomplish
daily tasks.
cutting
The use of a sharp object to intentionally cut or
scratch one’s body deep enough to bleed.
suicide
The intentional killing of oneself.
cluster suicides
A series of suicides that occur within a short
period of time in the same peer group or
community.
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BRAIN BREAK
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Locating Community Resources
• Sometimes people don’t recognize the signs of a
mental disorder. Or they may have been told that,
with willpower alone, they can overcome the
problem. Or they may not know where to go for help.
• The first step toward recovery is recognizing the
need for help.
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Types of Mental Health Professionals
Psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, social workers,
and mental health counselors are four types of mental
health professionals.
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Psychiatrists
• A psychiatrist is a physician who can diagnose and
treat mental disorders. They can also prescribe
medicines.
• A psychiatrist will do a medical exam to rule out
physical causes.
• Then, he or she will talk with a patient to find out
what symptoms the patient has.
• A neurologist is a physician who treats physical
disorders of the nervous system.
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Clinical Psychologists
A clinical psychologist is trained to recognize and
treat behavior that is not normal.
Social Workers
A psychiatric social worker helps people with mental
disorders and their families to accept and adjust to an
illness.
Mental Health Counselors
Some mental health counselors focus on specific
problems or work with specific groups of people.
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Psychotherapy
During psychotherapy, a person talks with a therapist.
These talks help people understand and overcome
their mental disorders.
• Insight Therapy This type of therapy helps people better
understand the reasons for their behavior.
• Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy This type of therapy
helps a person to identify situations, objects, or thoughts
that trigger abnormal behaviors.
• Group Therapy In group therapy, people meet with other
people who have similar disorders.
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Drug Therapy
• Doctors prescribe drugs to treat many mental
disorders.
• The drugs can relieve symptoms and allow patients
to function normally.
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Hospitalization
Sometimes people with mental disorders need
constant attention or are in danger of harming
themselves or others.
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