Mental Health Disorders

Depression

Words to know

Disorders – Disturbance in a normal function of a part of the body.

Depression – A very serious mood disorder in which people loose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything.

Anxiety

Anxiety- A state of uneasiness, usually associated with a future of uncertainty.

Anxiety Disorder- A disorder in which intense feelings of fear keeps a person from functioning normally.

There are several types of anxiety disorders.Examples:

Panic- A feeling of sudden intense fear.

Phobia- an exaggerated fear of a specific situation

PTSD

(PTSD), is a serious condition that can develop after a person has experienced or witnessed a traumatic or terrifying event in which serious physical harm occurred or was threatened..

Suicide

The intentional taking of ones own life

Warning Signs of Suicide

Sharing suicide plans openly Dropping hints through words and actions A sudden fascination with the topic of

death Dramatic changes in the persons

appearance Self destructive behavior Withdrawal from friends, family, and

regular activities A sudden change in mood

Ways of Providing Support

Talk to the person Show an interest in the persons

problems Ask if they are planning to harm

themselves Encourage the person to tell or talk to

a trusted adult Never promise to keep suicide plans a

secret

Self Injury/ Mutilation

Definition: Intentional injury to one’s own body. Usually leaves marks or causes tissue damage.

Examples: Cutting Burning/Branding Excessive piercing/tattooing Picking at skin/ reopening wounds Hair pulling Head banging, hitting, bone breaking

Warning Signs of Self-Injury

Wearing pants/long sleeves in warm weather

Possessing lighters, razors, sharp objects

Low self- esteem Difficulty handling feelings Relationship problems Poor functioning at work, school, and

home

Supports Depression/Suicide Notes as Motivation for overcoming your failures.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYECIjmnQs

EATING DISORDERSEating DisorderExtreme and

damaging eating behaviors that can lead to sickness and even death

PurgeTo rid, cleanse, purify

MalnutritionCondition in which the

body doesn’t get the nutrients it needs to grow and function properly

EATING DISORDERSAnorexia NervosaAn eating disorder

characterized by self-starvation leading to extreme weight loss

Compulsive overeatingcharacterized by

uncontrollable eating and consequent weight gain.

Bulimia NervosaA eating disorder in

which large amounts of food are consumed in a short amount of time followed by a purging episode (throwing up)

Binge EatingSimilar to Bulimia

without purging

Bulimia vs. Anorexia Going to the bathroom

immediately after eating.

Running water to hide sounds of vomiting.

Swollen cheeks

Damaged tooth enamel from stomach acid.

Hormone imbalance (dehydration, damage to kidneys and liver, and loss of impt. Minerals)

Good grades but low self-esteem.

Poor body image

Thoughts of being overweight even though they are very thin

Thin and brittle bones

Risk of starvation

Risk of heart failure

Depression… can lead to suicide

Binge Eating Disorder Characteristics:

Eating when not hungry Eating large amounts at one time Eating alone Hiding food Feelings of guilt Serious weight problems Low self esteem Poor body image

WARNING SIGNS

› Restrictive dieting› Purging through vomiting, diuretics, or

laxatives› Withdrawal from teammates› Chronic fatigue› Excessive exercise outside of routine training

periods› Inability to complete workouts› Excessive weight loss› Inability to concentrate› Changes in mood› Light-headedness

ATHLETES AND EATING DISORDERS

There are certain sports where eating disorders are more prevalent

A high percentage of them are endurance sports that emphasize low body weight

ATHLETES AND EATING DISORDERS

Sports where clothing is revealing or sports emphasize low body weights:› swimming, diving, volleyball, figure

skating, cycling, wrestling, dancing, track, cheerleading, gymnastics, body building, etc…

Some coaches and judges put pressure on athletes to be thin by criticizing them and making negative comments about their weight

ATHLETES AND EATING DISORDERS

Athletes with eating disorders often have a higher risk of medical complications

› Fatigue› Dizziness› Muscle wasting› Stress fractures› Depleted food

stores› Weakness› fainting

HELPING A PERSON WITH AN EATING DISORDER

1. Convince the person to get help

2. Tell an adult

3. Get professional help

HELPING A PERSON WITH A EATING DISORDER

4. Encourage the person to join a support group

5. Recommend a follow-up visit

This video support Eating Disorder notes and is about 108 minutes in length

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