Chapter 4

Mental and
Emotional Problems
Lesson 1
Mental and Emotional
Disorders
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 disorder

A disturbance in the normal function of a part of

the body

anxiety
disorder

A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps

a person from functioning normally

phobia

An exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object

personality A psychological condition that affects a persons

disorder
ability to interact normally with others

 mood
disorder

A disorder in which a person undergoes changes

in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme

major
depression

A very serious mood disorder in which people

lose interest in life and can no longer find
enjoyment in anything

schizophrenia A severe mental disorder in which people lose

contact with reality

In this lesson, you will learn to

identify types of anxiety disorders.

describe two mood disorders.
identify signs of major depression.

Comparing and Contrasting

Create a diagram that shows similarities and differences
among mental and emotional health disorders described in
this lesson.

Kinds of Mental and Emotional Disorders

MYTH
Mental and emotional problems are not true illnesses.
MYTH
People with mental and emotional problems can just
shake if off.

What is a Disorder?
Mental and emotional illnesses are often referred
to as disorders
1.Disorder - A disturbance in the normal
function of a part of the body

Anxiety Disorders
A. Anxiety disorders may first become apparent
during the teen years or young adulthood.
Anxiety Disorder - A disorder in which intense anxiety or fear
keeps a person from functioning normally

Anxiety Disorders
One type of mental and emotional disorder is a
phobia.
Phobia - An exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object

Anxiety Disorders
Some fears are not
only normal, but
necessary

Anxiety Disorders
Types of Anxiety Disorders
Disorder

Definitions

Generalized Anxiety
Disorder

Definition: The symptoms include general nervousness and

worrying that affects daily living.

Panic Disorder

Definition: The symptoms feel like a heart attack and often include
a pounding heartbeat and sweating.

Phobia

Definition: The symptoms include an intense or exaggerated fear

of a specific situation or object

Obsessive-Compulsive
Disorder

Definition: The symptoms include a need to perform behaviors or

rituals over and over.

Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder

Definition: The symptoms include withdrawal or depression after

witnessing or experiencing a distressing event.

Treatment for Anxiety Disorders

Treatments are
available that can help
people with anxiety
disorders

Mood Disorders
People who feel sad for a long period of time and for
no explainable reason may have a mood disorder.

Mood Disorders
One

type of mood disorder is major depression

Major depression - A very serious mood disorder in which people

lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything

Depression
If depression is not
treated, it can become
worse

Depression
Some studies suggest
that as many as 20
percent of teens suffer
from major depression

Depression
Teens who are
depressed may turn to
alcohol or other drugs
Do you think that this
makes depression
better or worse?

Depression
If you or someone you
know is depressed,
encourage that person
to talk to a parent or
trusted adult

Depression
Who are adults that you can talk to in school?
Who are adults that you can talk to outside of
school?

Depression
Warning Signs of Depression
Irritability, anger, or anxiety

Feelings of worthlessness or guilt

Lack of energy, feeling tired all the time

Indifference to things that used to bring

pleasure

Significant change in sleep patterns

Pessimism

Inability to concentrate

Physical problems that cant be explained

Putting blame on other people for their

problems

Thoughts of death or suicide

Depression
List four warning signs of depression in your notes

Compassion
People with mental and emotional problems need the
help and support of those around them. One way of
demonstrating support is by showing compassion. By
showing compassion, you let others know that you care
about them.

Lesson 1 Review

What I Learned
Vocabulary What is a disorder? Use this term in an
original sentence.

Lesson 1 Review

What I Learned
List Name two mood disorders, and describe each.

Lesson 1 Review

What I Learned
Recall What are the five types of anxiety disorders?

Lesson 1 Review

Thinking Critically
Synthesize Look back at the myths about mental
illness that opened the lesson. What do you think is a
negative consequence of spreading these myths?

Lesson 1 Review

Thinking Critically
Evaluate Carl had worked hard on his entry for the
school science fair. He was sad when he did not win an
award for his project. Do you think Carl was experiencing
major depression? Explain your answer.

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Chapter 4
Mental and
Emotional Problems
Lesson 1
Mental and Emotional
Disorders
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