Teens with Mild to Severe Depression
Lesson 4 Getting Help
Directions: Use the following outline to help organize your notes as you read through the lesson.
Food for Thought As you read this lesson, think about the many types of mental health professionals. Suppose you or a friend were experiencing mental or emotional problems. After reading the lesson carefully, write a sentence stating which types of mental health professionals are available to help people who are suffering from mental or emotional problems.
Define each vocabulary term. Write the correct definition on the line next to each term.
Chapter 5 Mental and Emotional Problems
Note Taking
Key Concept
New and Academic Vocabulary psychotherapy behavior therapy cognitive therapy family therapy group therapy drug therapy
Sample answer: Mental health care professionals include counselors, school psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatric social workers.
an ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional
a treatment process that focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements
a treatment method designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or self-destructive
a treatment method that helps families function in more positive and constructive ways by exploring patterns in communication and providing support and education
a treatment method for a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor
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When Help Is Needed
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Overcoming Stumbling Blocks to Getting Help
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Where to Go for Help
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Treatment Methods
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Identify four feelings or behaviors that suggest a teen may be experiencing mental or emotional problems and likely needs help.
1. 2. 3. 4.
List four facts to keep in mind if you or someone you know is reluctant to seek help for mental or emotional problems.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Identify six different health care professionals that are available for help.
Identify six different types of treatment methods used by health care professionals.
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Feeling trapped with no way out or worrying all the time Feelings that affect sleep, eating habits, schoolwork, job performance, or relationships
Becoming involved with alcohol or drugs
Becoming increasingly aggressive, violent, or reckless
Asking for help is a sign of inner strength. It shows responsibility for one’s own wellness.
Serious disorders, compulsions, and addictions are complex and require professional intervention.
Sharing your thoughts with an objective, helpful individual can be a great relief.
Financial help may be available through community resources.
Psychotherapy Behavior therapy Cognitive therapy Family therapy Group therapy Drug therapy Counselor School psychologist Psychiatrist Neurologist Clinical psychologist Psychiatric social worker
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Lesson 4 Getting Help
Directions: The feelings or behaviors in the scenarios below are signs that someone needs help. Determine which type of therapy listed in the box below might be most helpful in each case.
Types of Therapy Psychotherapy Behavior Therapy Cognitive Therapy Group Therapy Drug Therapy Family Therapy
1. Maria has little self-confidence and often feels like a failure. She has let her grades slip in school because she figures it won’t make any difference whether she tries hard or not.
2. Matt has been becoming more aggressive and destructive.
3. Jon has been seeing a psychiatrist for an anxiety disorder, but his symptoms are still severe.
4. Keiko has been fighting with her parents nearly every day.
5. Chris is having trouble coming to terms with his mother’s alcohol problem. He would like to talk to others in the same situation.
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NSES.6 Personal and Social Perspectives (Turn to pages 386–390 for complete standard language.)
Cognitive Therapy
Behavior Therapy
Drug Therapy
Group Therapy Family Therapy
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Tips on Preparing for Tests
Learn how to relax. Meditation and breathing exercises have proven effective in control- ling stress. Practice clearing your mind just before you take a test.
Do not overwhelm yourself by focusing on the entire workload all at once. Handle each task as it comes.
Directions: Choose the best answer and mark your responses in the answer space on the next page.
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1. Doing your share to make your school and community safe is
A. communication.
B. compromise.
C. citizenship.
D. trustworthiness.
2. Which is an example of an “I” message?
F. “I feel like my suggestions aren’t being taken seriously.”
G. “I said I’d take out the trash, but I’m busy!”
H. “You never listen to anything I say.”
J. “Why can’t you ever show up on time?”
3. Which is an example of a stereotype?
A. Many of the teachers in the school district are female.
B. All cheerleaders are vain.
C. Seven of the nine girls in our class enjoy home economics.
D. For the past three years, more boys than girls have enrolled in physical education.
4. Techniques for active listening include all of the following EXCEPT
F. restating what you hear.
G. interrupting.
H. asking questions.
J. showing empathy.
5. Which describes an aggressive style of communication?
A. Letting others know exactly what you are trying to communicate
B. Being evasive with your response
C. Responding to a question by raising your voice level
D. Repeating what you hear and making eye contact
6. Tim and Brian strongly disagree on how they should study for their algebra test. They have been study partners all year, however, and are willing to compromise. Which quality of strong relationships does this show?
F. Honesty
G. Commitment
H. Caring
J. Mutual respect
7. Which is an example of bullying?
A. Threatening to harm a classmate if he refuses to let you copy his notes
B. Threatening to tell the teacher if a certain classmate keeps talking to you during tests
C. Having a friend walk home from school with you because you are afraid to walk alone
D. Telling a group of students in the library to lower their voices
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8. Which is an example of constructive criticism?
F. “Do you always have to leave all your junk out in the hall?”
G. “I can’t stand the way you interrupt me all the time.”
H. “Haven’t you ever heard of knocking?”
J. “Next time, would you mind calling first to let me know you’re coming over?”
Directions: Circle T if the statement is true or F if the statement is false. Rewrite any false statements to make them true.
9. T F Being unsure of your values can strengthen your relationships.
10. T F The goal of constructive criticism is to bring about positive changes.
11. T F Passive communication may involve bullying or intimidation.
12. T F Trustworthiness is a trait that can strengthen a relationship.
13. Caitlyn and Anthony have been friends since childhood. Lately Caitlyn has been treating Anthony with disrespect. She has been very bossy and demanding, and often disregards Anthony’s suggestions and opinions. Explain how Anthony could let her know that he is unhappy with the way she has been treating him.
Write your answer to item 13 in this space.
Answer Space
1 A B C D 2 F G H J
3 A B C D 4 F G H J
5 A B C D 6 F G H J
7 A B C D 8 F G H J
F. Uncertainty about your values can complicate your relationships.
T
F. Bullying or intimidation are examples of aggressive communication, not passive communication.
T
Anthony should be assertive in expressing his feelings in a clear but respectful manner. He should use “I” statements while talking to Caitlyn about the way she has been treating him.
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