Mental Health Disorders
Dec 17, 2015
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..
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.
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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