Module 7: Mental Health PDF

Lesson 7 MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL- BEING IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE Prepared by: Dianne Riza C. Natoc  Lesson Objectives Interpret the concepts of mental health and 1 psychological well-being in everyday observations about mental health problems during adolescence, 2...

Lesson 7 MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL- BEING IN MIDDLE AND LATE ADOLESCENCE Prepared by: Dianne Riza C. Natoc  Lesson Objectives Interpret the concepts of mental health and 1 psychological well-being in everyday observations about mental health problems during adolescence, 2 Identify your own vulnerabilities, and Create a plan to stay mentally healthy 3 during adolescence MENTAL HEALTH It’s the way your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors affect your life. Good mental health leads to positive self-image and in-turn, satisfying relationships with friends and others. Having good mental health helps you make good decisions and deal with life’s challenges at home, work, or school. HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU ARE MENTALLY HEALTHY? Being Resilient and able to cope Feeling in control Being confident Feeling good about yourself Managing and expressing your emotions Building and maintaining good FACTORS THAT AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH Biological Factors Life Experiences Family History EARLY WARNING SIGNS 1. Sleep or appetite changes 2. Mood changes 3. Withdrawal 4. Drop in functioning 5. Problems thinking 6. Increased sensitivity EARLY WARNING SIGNS 6. Apathy 7. Feeling disconnected 8. Nervousness 9. Unusual behavior. SELF ESTEEM BODY IMAGE Self-esteem is all Body image is how about how much you view your you feel you are physical self – worth – and how including whether much you feel you feel you are other people attractive and value you. whether others like your looks. WHAT INFLUENCES A PERSON’S SELF- ESTEEM Puberty and Development Media Images and Other Outside Influences Families and school Common Eating Disorders Anorexia is an eating disorder that can result in severe weight loss. A person with anorexia is preoccupied with calorie intake and weight. Common Eating Disorders Bulimia Bulimia is similar to anorexia. With bulimia, people might binge eat (eat to excess) and then try to compensate in extreme ways, such as making themselves throw up or exercising all the time, to MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS ANXIETY DISORDER Anxiety is a normal emotion. It’s your brain’s way of reacting to stress and alerting you of potential danger ahead. Anxiety disorders are conditions in which you have anxiety that does not go away and can get worse over time. Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder Physical symptoms Cold or sweaty hands. Dry mouth Heart palpitations Nausea Numbness or tingling in hands or feet Muscle tension Shortness of breath Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder Mental symptoms Feeling panic, fear and uneasiness. Nightmares. Repeated thoughts or flashbacks of traumatic experiences. Uncontrollable, obsessive thoughts Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder Behavioral symptoms Inability to be still and calm Ritualistic behaviors, such as washing hands repeatedly. Trouble sleeping Types of Anxiety Disorder GENERALIZED DISORDER ANXIETY PANIC DISORDER PHOBIAS GENERALIZED DISORDER ANXIETY People with GAD worry about ordinary issues such as health, money, work, and family. But their worries are excessive, and they have them almost every day for at least 6 months. PANIC DISORDER People with panic disorder have panic attacks. These are sudden, repeated periods of intense fear when there is no danger. The attacks come on quickly and can last several minutes or more. PHOBIAS People with phobias have an intense fear of something that poses little or no actual danger. Their fear may be about spiders, flying, going to crowded places, or being in social situations (known as social anxiety). How are Anxiety be treated? Psychotherapy Also known as talk therapy or psychological counseling, psychotherapy involves working with a therapist to reduce your anxiety symptoms. Medications Certain antidepressants are also used to treat anxiety disorders. An anti-anxiety medication called buspirone may be prescribed. MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS DEPRESSION Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION During a depressive episode, the person experiences depressed mood (feeling sad, irritable, empty) or a loss of pleasure or interest in activities, for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks. A depressive episode can be categorized as mild, moderate, or severe depending on the number and severity of symptoms, as well as the impact on the individual’s functioning. SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION poor concentration feelings of excessive guilt or low self- worth hopelessness about the future thoughts about dying or suicide disrupted sleep changes in appetite or weight feeling especially tired or low in energy SOURCE: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression Types of Depression Major depressive disorder (MDD) Major depression (clinical depression) has intense or overwhelming symptoms that last longer than two weeks. These symptoms interfere with everyday life. Bipolar Depression People with bipolar disorder have alternating periods of low mood and extremely high-energy (manic) periods. Types of Depression Perinatal and postpartum depression “Perinatal” means around birth. Can occur during pregnancy and up to one year after having a baby. Symptoms go beyond “the baby blues,” which causes minor sadness, worry or stress. Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) PDD is also known as dysthymia. Symptoms of PDD are less severe than major depression. But people experience PDD symptoms for two years or longer. Types of Depression Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) -is a severe form of premenstrual disorder (PMS). It affects women in the days or weeks leading up to their menstrual period. Psychotic depression People with psychotic depression have severe depressive symptoms and delusions or hallucinations. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Usually starts in late fall and early winter. It often goes away during the spring and summer. How is Depression syndrome be treated? Self-help Counseling Alternative medicine Therapy may include massage, acupuncture, hypnosis and biofeedback. Medication Prescription medicine called antidepressants can help change brain chemistry that causes depression. Brain stimulation therapy Can help people who have severe depression or depression with psychosis If you or someone you know is thinking of hurting themselves or taking their own life: ANXIETY VS. DEPRESSION Anxiety is an excessive feeling of worry, where depression is excessive feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness. It is possible for someone to have both anxiety and depression at the same time. WHO GETS ANXIETY/DEPRESSION DISORDERS? In a 2020 survey, 62% of respondents reported experiencing some degree of anxiety. Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, it is estimated that 5% of adults suffer from depression. HEALTHY EATING AND MENTAL HEALTH Healthy eating nourishes the body, including the brain, and supports mental health through: Improved overall health and vitality Increased ability to concentrate Reduced irritability and mood swings Lowered risk of mental illness PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND MENTAL HEALTH Getting physically active may (CSEP, 2011): Make you feel better physically and feel better about yourself. Improve your mood. Improve self-esteem Reduce physical reactions to stress. Help you sleep better. Give you more energy SLEEP AND MENTAL HEALTH Most teens need 9-11 hours of sleep every night. Problems from not being fully rested include: Irritability Difficulty concentrating and learning Don’t move information from short-term to long-term memory as well Falling asleep in class Mood swings and behavior problems More accident prone More prone to depression ITS OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY “Allowing yourself not to feel ok involves accepting all feelings, thoughts, or sensations, and sitting with them until they pass. If you try to avoid, suppress, or ignore them, they will only grow stronger and leave you overwhelmed and believing that you cannot cope.” -Dr. Jaime Zuckerman, a licensed clinical psychologist and trained cognitive behavior therapist THANK YOU!