Ch. 5 Mental & Emotional Problems

Lesson 1Dealing with Anxiety and

Depression

Anxiety (Vocab)O The condition of feeling uneasy or

worried about what may happen.

Depression (Vocab)O A prolonged feeling of helplessness,

hopelessness, and sadness.

O Almost 15% of all teens will display some signs of depression.

O One of the most common mental health concerns among teens.

Types of DepressionO Major Depression- Intense and lasts

weeks or months.

O Mild Depression- Less severe symptoms but can last years.

O Adjustment Disorder- A reaction to a specific life event.

Warning Signs of Depression

O Persistent sad or irritable mood.O Loss of interest in things enjoyed.O Loss of appetiteO Difficulty sleepingO Loss of energy O Feeling WorthlessO Recurrent thoughts of death/suicide

Causes of Depression

O Medical condition or illness.

O Psychological reasons.

O Social or environmental factors.

Apathy (Vocab)O Lack of strong feeling, interest, or

concern.

VideoO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H

RjSVNYlwBE&safe=active

ReviewO Define anxiety?

O What are the causes of depression?

O Describe changes in thinking that might be effects of depression?