Kinesiology Week 4: Mental/Emotional Disorders

Mental Disorder

an illness of the mind that can affect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person, preventing him or her form leading a happy, healthful, and productive life.

Stigma

A mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others

mental disorders are…

medical conditions that require diagnosis and treatment

anxiety

the condition of feeling worried or uneasy about what may happen

occasional anxiety is…

a natural response to life events.

Brief feelings of worry, insecurity, fear, self-consciousness, or even panic are…

common responses to stress; usually the anxiety gows away after the stressful situation is over

Excessive anxiety that interferes with daily life…

may indicate an anxiety disorder that needs treatment

some people use drugs or alcohol to…

escape from anxiety

Anxiety disorder

a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control

Phobia

A strong, irrational fear of something specific

OCD

persistent thoughts, fears, or urges (obsessions) leading to uncontrollable repetitive behaviors (complusions)

Panic Disorder

Attacks of sudden, unexplained feelings of terror, accompanied by trembling, increased HR, shortness of breath, or dizziness

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

a condition that may develop after exposure to a terrifying event

A traumatic event

any event that has a stressful impact sufficient to overwhelm your normal coping startegies

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

exaggerated worry and tension for no reason

Depression

the prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessnes, and sadness

Feelings of sadness affect everyone, but depression…

usually lasts longer and may produce symptoms that don’t go away with time

Mild depression

Less sever symptoms, can last for years

Major depression

episode of sadness or apathy along with other symptoms that lasts at least 2 consecutive weeks and is sever enough to interrupt daily activities

Apathy

a lock of strong feeling, interest, or concern

Depression can be cause by…

physical, psychological, or social reasons, or watching others go through them

Example of a physical cause of depression

injury, disease, cancer

Example of a psychological cause of depression

terrorism, war

example of a social cause of depression

harmful environment, poverty

untreated depression

the leading cause of suicide

If you recognize signs of depression in a friend or yourself…

discuss your concern with a trusted adult

Health professionals can develop a plan to treat depression that may include:

taking medication, making changes in the environment, or counseling

Warning signs of suicide

Direct/indirect statements, withdrawal from friends, substance abuse, unusual obsession with death, risky behavior