ObJ:9.MEH2.1: I will identify causes and symptoms of mental disorders.

ObJ:9.MEH.2.2: I will design useful help-seeking strategies for mental disorders.

ObJ:9.MEH1.2: I will plan effective methods to deal with anxiety

Mental Disorders

Read & ReflectScholar: What are examples of mental disorders? Collegiate:What is the impact of mental disorders on the

person and family?What are some positive coping mechanisms

that a person with a mental disorder can do to be successful in their daily life?

Genius:What may be the positive and negative impact

of labeling kids with mental disorders?

Labeling of Kids with Mental disorders?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv49RFo1ckQ&feature=player_embedded

Causes of Mental DisordersGenetics: a gene is passed from parent to child

Substance abuseAbuse and neglectDeath of a loved oneTraumatic eventsDysfunctional and unstable family life

What causes anxiety?

Anxiety: an uneasy feeling or the act of worry about what may happen

CAUSES:Hormonal changesSide effects of drugStress in personal relationshipsFamily problemsFinancial stressUse of illegal drugsEmotional trauma Stress from schoolSerious medical illness

Symptoms of Anxiety

Increased heart rateRapid breathingStomach acheFeeling powerlessSweating Feeling weak or fatigue

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Anxiety disorder is most common mental disorder among children.

It affects approximately 10% of all children.Symptoms:Always worriedAches and pains Tired easily yet has trouble sleepingConstant body tensionTypes of Treatment:Self-help coping strategies:

ExerciseDecrease stress in lifeDeep breathing and relaxation techniquesCreate a great support group of friends

MedicationTherapy

Generalized Anxiety Disorderhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewIOM0TEZ6U&feature=player_embedded

Anxiety or Serious Anxiety?

Jeff’s father has left the family home. His mother said that she wants a divorce. Jeff has not slept well in over a week and he worries that the family will not have enough money to buy food, much less remain in their house. He gets a little dizzy when he thinks about how he is going to take care of his little sister. He is so tired that he is unable to do his school work and his grades are beginning to suffer.

Is his anxiety serious? Yes! Jeff is beginning to feel the physical and psychological

effects of anxiety.

Anxiety or Serious Anxiety?

Bob hates to read out loud in class. One when he did, he stumbled on a word and everybody laughed. It embarrassed Bob. Since then, when the class reads aloud, he prays the teacher will not pick him.

Is his anxiety serious? NO.

Katie hates to play sports, and basketball is her least favorite. Once a month, the PE teacher makes all the students compete with each other. Just before it is Katie’s turn to play, she feels nervous, almost sick to her stomach. Once PE is over, she is fine.

Is his anxiety serious? NO

Anxiety DisorderWho knows someone who has an anxiety disorder?

What healthy coping mechanisms do they use?

What unhealthy coping mechanisms do they use?

Social PhobiaSymptoms:Everyday, fears doing something embarrassingStops going to social events and school Sweats and shakes when people look at them

Types of Treatment:Self-help techniques (relaxation, challenge

negative thoughts, face your fears, support group)MedicationTherapy

Social PhobiaWho knows someone who has a social

phobia?

What healthy coping mechanisms do they use?

What unhealthy coping mechanisms do they use?

Social Phobiahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF7EiRY3ZAY

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Symptoms:Obsessed with hand washing Constantly checks doors/windowsTerrified they will harm someone they care aboutCan’t get obsessive thoughts out of head

Types of Treatment:Self-help techniques (education, relaxation,

support group, practice skills learned in therapy)MedicationTherapy

Obsessive Compulsive: Matchstick Menhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdc6KQmOb70&feature=player_embeddedWatch 3 minutes

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Who knows someone who has obsessive-compulsive disorder?

What healthy coping mechanisms do they use?

What unhealthy coping mechanisms do they use?

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Symptoms:Person has frequent nightmares Terrifying flashbacksAvoids places which remind person of the traumatic

eventFeels like they can not trust anyone

Types of Treatment:Self-help techniques (support group, avoid drugs

and alcohol which make symptoms worse, overcome sense of helplessness by engaging in empowering activities)

MedicationTherapy

PTSD: Grey’s Anatomy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdQcpFz8nbU&feature=player_embeddedWatch 2:30 minutes

PTSD: Grey’s Anatomyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekMiXmrR3ak&feature=player_embedded

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Who knows someone who has post traumatic stress disorder?

What healthy coping mechanisms do they use?

What unhealthy coping mechanisms do they use?

Panic DisorderSymptoms:Heart starts poundingFeels dizzyCan’t breatheFeels like they are about to die

Types of Treatment:Self-help techniques (education, learn how to

control breathing, relaxation techniques, avoid caffeine and cigarettes)

MedicationTherapy

Panic Attackshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32K-rEIbBgE&feature=player_embedded

Option: Show 2 minutes

Panic DisorderWho knows someone who has panic disorder?

What healthy coping mechanisms do they use?

What unhealthy coping mechanisms do they use?

Bipolar DisorderSymptoms:Serious shift in mood, energy, thinking and behavior

from the highs of mania to the lows of depressionMania: feeling unusually “high” and optimistic or

irritable, sleeping very little but has high energy, racing thoughts and easily distracted

Depression: feeling hopeless, loss of energy, sleep problems, thoughts of suicide

Types of Treatment:Self-help techniques (education, reduce stress in life,

support system, stabilize mood by eating healthy, exercising and getting enough sleep)

TherapyMedication

How it feels to be “low”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nQgN5jPU3w&feature=player_embedded

Bipolar DisorderWho knows someone who has bipolar disorder?

What healthy coping mechanisms do they use?

What unhealthy coping mechanisms do they use?

Why would someone be reluctant to seek help for a mental disorder?

Barriers to seeking help

Perception that problem will “just go away”

Perception that one is weak or crazy

Lack of awareness of resources at school or in community

Embarrassment to acknowledge problem

Perception that one should be able to fix the problem without help

Types of Treatment

Self-help techniques MedicationTherapy

White BoardsTeams of 2Word bank on board

Question 1It is 10:00 pm and Sam is struggling to finish his homework. He is stressed and exhausted. He unexpectedly begins to feel dizzy and short of breath. His heart is pounding and he feels like he is about to die. What mental disorder is he suffering from?

Question 2Montrell and his brother, Daniel, were walking home from the store when shots were fired. Daniel was hit in the stomach. Montrell held his brother until Daniel took his last breath. One year later, Montrell is still having a very difficult time dealing with the death of his brother. Montrell frequently has nightmares and flashbacks relating to the death of his brother. What mental disorder is he suffering from?

Question 3Julie has a hard time controlling her thoughts. At work, she constantly worries that she forgot to lock the doors or turn off lights in her house. She washes her hands at least twenty times through out the day for fear of germs and bacteria. What mental disorders is she struggling with?

Question 4Susan experiences periods of time when she feels very “high” on life. She sleeps very little and spends a lot of time working on her art work. However, Susan also experience drastic “lows” where she sleeps often and is very depressed. What mental disorder is she experiencing?

Question 5Joanna is having thoughts of dropping out of school. She is often worried about embarrassing herself at school. Students laugh at her when she shakes and breaks out in a sweat when she make class presentations. She feels more comfortable being alone or with her family at her house. What mental disorder is Joanna experiencing?

Question 6Kenya feels anxious and worried though out the day. Due to her constant worry, she feel aches, pains, and tension though out her body. She is often tired yet is not sleeping well. What mental disorders is Kenya experiencing?

Question 7List 4 symptoms that of depression.

Question 8Chris is experiencing significant depression. He has decided to take action. What are three treatment options?

Additional Questions?

If you have additional questions about mental health disorders, see our school nurse or our school psychologist. She can get you in contact with someone who can help you.

Quick WriteWrite a summary of today’s class focusing on:Identifying 6 mental disorders and 2

characteristics of eachTreatment options for mental disorders

Include:Topic sentenceTransition words (First, In addition, In conclusion)Supporting details (at least 2 characteristics of each

disorder)Concluding sentence

Use: Informative and Argumentative Writing Rubric

Quick Write (AVID strategy)

Write a summary of today’s class using your notes. Identifying 6 mental disorders and 2 characteristics of eachTreatment options for mental disorders

Option: follow the format provided:The main idea of today’s class was__(identify main idea)_____. First, there are many types of mental disorders. (Identify first disorder)__ is characterized by __(identify 2 symptoms)___. Continue paragraph describing all six mental disorders. In addition, if a person has a mental disorder, s/he should seek treatment using___(identify 3 types of treatment)__. In conclusion,__(identify main idea of paper)Use: Informative and Argumentative Writing Rubric