Understanding Mental Disorders and Wellness Influences: Depression, Schizophrenia, Eating Disorders

Making GREAT Decisions Model

1. Give thought to the problem 2. Review your choices 3. Evaluate consequences 4. Assess & choose the best choice

Depression

is a mental health condition, caused by Sadness which could lead a person to consider suicide.

Symptoms of depression

1. lack of energy 2. withdrawl from people 3. loss of appetite or overeating 4. too much or too little sleep 5. feeling of helplessness & hopelessness

Eating disorders

-obssesive behavior/thoughts about weight control -Starvation of oneself -consumption of large amount of food followed by Vomiting

Schizophrenia

false perception of reality - hallucination and/or delusions

Hypochondria

-belief of illness when none is present

Influences on wellness

1. Hereditary 2. Social 3. Cultural 4. Enviornmental

Ways to take charge of wellness

1. Knowledge 2. Lifestyle 3. Attitude

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