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Mental Health
Fight or Flight
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Fight or Flight response is the body’s natural response to a
stressor. Hormones like adrenaline 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.
How stress affects our
body and our mind!
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
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 Crisis- An experience that causes a high level of
stress
Examples of a life crisis?...
Depression
5 emotional responses used to cope:
1. Denial- Not wanting to believe that this has happened to
them.
2. Anger- 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. Depression- Not accepting the situation, thinking there is
nothing worse.
5. Acceptance Realizing that this has happened and moving
on.
Depression 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 with Depression
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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 for Depression
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Physical Examination
Therapy
Medication:
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Anti-depressant – a drug used to relieve depression
Over 90% of cases of depression can be
successfully treated!!
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
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Teenage Stress Factors For
Suicide
Abuse of alcohol or drugs
Death of parent, parent separation or divorce
Being excluded
Sexual orientation
Being made fun of
Depression
Gender identity issues
Impulsive and or/aggressive behavior
Mental disorder
Warning Signs of Suicide
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Someone threatening to kill themselves
Someone looking for ways to kill themselves
60% of all people who complete suicide use a
firearm
Someone talking or writing- dying/suicide
Hopelessness
Rage, uncontrolled anger, seeking revenge
Warning Signs of Suicide
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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 of Suicide
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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?
Suicide
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
for Suicide Prevention
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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
Goals
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What are some of your short term and long term
goals?
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At least 5 for each
How about a bucket list? Do you have one? What
would you include on this list?
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At least 10
Eating Disorders
A mental disorder that reveals itself
through abnormal behaviors related to
food. Eating disorders are more than just
food; they are about emotions, thoughts
and attitudes
Body Image
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Body image is the
perception a person has
of his or her body
appearance
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Evolution
Beauty Pressure
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Anorexia Nervosa
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A person with anorexia nervosa does not eat
enough food to maintain a healthy weight.
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Possible Causes
Lack of chemical that regulates mood
 Low self-esteem or desire to please others
 History of troubled relationships
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Symptoms include:
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weight loss, slowed heart & breathing rates, dry skin, lowered
body temperature, and growth of fine body hair.
Loss of menstrual period in females.
Health risks
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Starve to death
Lack of essential minerals can cause heart to stop
Anorexia Nervosa: Treatment
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People with anorexia usually deny their problem
and need encouragement to get help
Doctors, nurses and dietitians work together to
stop weight loss and change the person’s eating
habits
Mental health work to address underlying
emotional problems
Journal – Day 2
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Would you consider plastic surgery or other drastic
steps to enhance your appearance? Why or why not?
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How do we(society) & you hinder or hurt others in
relation to body image…ie: comments, stress importance of things
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How can you/we help make our society’s body
image better? What will YOU DO?!
Bulimia
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People who have bulimia go on uncontrolled eating binges
followed by purging, or removing, the food from their bodies.
They purge the food by making themselves vomit or by using
laxatives.
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Most people with bulimia maintain their weight within their
normal range
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Possible causes: same as anorexia, plus
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Purge because they feel better emotionally
Purge because they are concerned about weight gain
Bulimia
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Possible signs of Bulimia
Unable to control eating binges
 Eating too much food too quickly
 Eating in private
 Cycles of weight gain and loss
 Bathroom visits right after eating
 Hoarding or storing food
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Bulimia
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Health risks
Dehydration, kidney damage, and lack of necessary
vitamins and minerals
 Stomach acid in vomit irritates the throat and erodes
the enamel from teeth
 Depression and risk of suicide
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Bulimia
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Treatment
People with bulimia are aware of their problem, but
are unable to control their behavior. Often ashamed
to seek help.
 Mental health professionals, dentists, and team of
doctors
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Binge Eating Disorder
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An eating disorder in which a personal regularly has an
uncontrollable urge to eat large amounts of food, but
without purging
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People with binge eating disorder cannot stop eating
even when they are full.
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They may intend to eat two slices of bread and end up
eating the entire loaf of bread
Binge Eating Disorder
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Possible Causes:
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Eat to avoid dealing with difficult emotions, such as anger, or
with stressful situations
Use food to provide temporary relief
Binges can lead to depression and guilt
Health Risk:
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Excess weight gain & unhealthy dieting
Greater risk for diabetes & high blood pressure
Binge Eating Disorder
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Treatment
Learn how to control their eating
 Eat slowly and deliberately
 Address underlying emotional issues
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Eating Disorders and Sports
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Some athletes are at risk for an eating disorder
because their sport has rules about weight or are
based on body appearance
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Name some sports where athletes may be at risk
for developing an eating disorder and Why?
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
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A psychological condition in which a person’s
dissatisfaction with how he or she looks
consumes his or her daily life