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Anxiety Disorder's in Students Infographics

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Anxiety Education & Intervention Infographic

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Anxiety Education & Intervention Infographic

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Dysfunctional Behavior - Fall 2021

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Anxiety Disorder's in Students Infographics (2)

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Dysfunctional Behavior - Fall 2021

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A School Counselor's Guide to Eating Disorders in Children

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1501 W. Beauregard 325-658-7750

Crisis hotline: 653-5933 or 800-375-8965; provides complete mental health services for both children and adults living in Concho Valley.

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In observance of Thanksgiving, MHMRCV offices will be closed from Thursday, November 26th & 27th.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, November 30th.

We will close at 1:00pm on November 25.

A Crisis can happen anytime, anywhere. if you need help now, call the 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 325-653-5933 or 1-800-375-8965.

We look forward to assisting you with all your needs after the holiday! Happy Thanksgiving.

MHMRCV is aligned with the best practices recommended by our local public health department and CDC.

Mike Dotson speaks about the COVID Support Line.

Texans Recovering Together COVID 24/7 Support Line: 1.833.986.1919

Or Call The Local Crisis Hotline
325.653.5933

For Coronavirus resources, visit our Coronavirus Update Page.

MHMR Services for the Concho Valley - MHMRCV was established in 1966 and is the Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority for Coke, Concho, Crocket, Irion, Reagan, Sterling, and Tom Green Counties.

Overview
MHMRCV operates as a unit of local government and has a nine-member Board of Trustees who are appointed by its Sponsoring Agencies: Angelo State University, City of San Angelo, San Angelo ISD and Tom Green County.

Our Mission Statement is Working Together to Help People Help Themselves
The mission of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley is to offer an array of services and supports which respond to the needs of people with mental illness, intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and substance use disorders, enabling them to make choices that result in lives of dignity and increased independence.

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mental health - idd - mental illness - emotional disturbance - autism - human services programs - outpatient services - outpatient clinic

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Welcome To MHMR Services For The Concho Valley

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MHMR SERVICES FOR THE CONCHO Valley - MHMRCV, is located in San Angelo, Texas and offers array of services and supports which respond to the needs of people with mental illness, intellectual developmental disabilities, and autism. This organization primarily operates in the Mental Health Clinic, Outpatient business/industry within the Health Services sector.

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486-6345; provides access to ULifeline for mental health, drugs, alcohol, helping friends in distress, suicide, and sexual health.

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Call the ASU Crisis Line at 325-486-6345 for help.

You can speak with a counselor who can help and get you connected with ASU services.

Call the ASU Crisis HelpLine if:

Someone engaged you in sexual activity without your consent.

You're contemplating suicide.

You're worried your relationship just hit a violent point.

Your drug or alcohol abuse is out of control.

You're in a mental health crisis.

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Call the ASU Crisis Line at 325-486-6345 for help. You can speak with a counselor who can help and get you connected with ASU services. Call the ASU Crisis HelpLine if: Someone engaged you in sexual activity without your consent. You're contemplating suicide. You're worried your relationship just hit a violent point.

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Fear of performances or social interactions

Symptoms: Immediate anxiety reaction to stimuli and avoidance of social interactions in fear of humiliating oneself. (Siegel & Dickstein, 2011)

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Fear of specific situations or things; IE. clowns/spiders

Symptoms: Immediate anxiety reaction when exposed to objects/situations. Can include crying, freezing, clinging, or tantrums. Fear may not be recognized by children as excessive. (Siegel & Dickstein, 2011

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BT is rooted in the belief that learning transpires through imitating others/observation. One intervention tool that is used with adolescents is social-skills training (SST). SST assists adolescents in developing skills needed to effectively interact with other peers. (Paylo et al., 2015)

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CBT used in treating avoidance behaviors are highly effective when used in combination with skills training, repeated exposure to stimuli with reduction in avoidance behavior, and cognitive restructuring. (Paylo et al., 2015)

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Eating disorders is a potentially life-threatening, complex mental illness that can have a detrimental impact on the individual's life resulting in psychiatric, mental, and psychosocial consequences (Guarda, 2021).

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Anorexia nervosa (Morrison, 2014 p. 277)

Bulimia nervosa (p. 281)

Binge-eating disorder (p. 284)

Pica (p. 288)

Rumination (p. 289)

Avoidant/restrictive food intake (p. 291)

Other specified/unspecified (p. 292)

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Detrimental on cognitive development

Affects behavior and school performance

Reduced ability to concentrate

Increases perfectionism

Students may become less active

Weakened immune system

Increased absences

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Counselors are in a unique position. They can help combat secrecy and denial of eating disorders. Counselors will aid staff members on signs/symptoms to watch for in identifying students who may be struggling with an eating disorder. They will become a voice for the often silent and provide informed intervention strategies that students can benefit from. Once a student is on the path to recovery, a care plan will be developed that will continue supporting the student throughout recovery ("NEDC").

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Mental Health First Aid (training courses available):

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Mental Health First Aid (training courses available):

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https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/

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Mental Health First Aid USA - Mental Health First Aid

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Mental Health First Aid is a national program to teach the skills to respond to the signs of mental illness and substance use.

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(800)931-2237 (talk or text): https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

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(888)206-1175: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/blog/educational-resources-for-teachers-to-identify-students-with-eating-disorders

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Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope
While eating disorders to not discriminate based on age, gender or any other factors, these mental illnesses are increasingly seen in adolescent and school-aged children.

It is estimated that 35-55% of adolescent girls engage in various forms of disordered eating and eating disorder behaviors, such as crash dieting, use of diet pills and/or laxatives, self-induced vomiting, fasting, and more.

It has also been observed that adolescent girls who are overweight are more likely to engage in extreme dieting behaviors [1].

Understanding the Risk Factors

School-aged children and adolescents may face environmental stressors that can create an increased risk for developing an eating disorder. A child who may be predisposed to developing an eating disorder may be even more vulnerable to environmental stressors exposed in a school setting.

This may include bullying episodes, peer pressure, social factors, and more. During a time of life that may be difficult for many school-aged children, teachers can play an instrumental role is identifying eating disorders.

Resources for Teachers

When it comes to eating disorders, many teachers may feel uncomfortable approaching this subject, especially with students. However, teachers have the potential to be in a life-saving role, especially in assisting with early identification of abnormal behaviors.

As a teacher, it may be helpful to be educated about some of the basic signs and symptoms of eating disorders. Practicing awareness in the classroom can also be helpful for picking up on any problematic behaviors.

If a child demonstrates repetitive difficulty with eating, isolates during meal time, frequents the bathroom after meals, is heard body shaming or displays food rituals, this may be indications that a more problematic issue is at hand.

As a teacher, it is also important to be aware of the mental health resources that might be available on campus for students. Being able to provide a student with appropriate resources for additional help can also be instrumental in connecting to treatment.

Eating Disorder Hope offers a variety of educational resources that may be helpful for a teacher seeking more in depth information about resources about eating disorders.

How Can Teachers be Helpful in Early Recognition and Treatment of Eating Disorders?
References:
[1]: Boutelle, K., Neumark-Sztainer, D.,Story, M., &Resnick, M. (2002).Weight control behaviors among obese, overweight, and nonoverweight adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Psychology,27, 531-540.
About the Author: Crystal is a Masters-level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a specialty focus in eating disorders, maternal/child health and wellness, and intuitive eating. Combining clinical experience with a love of social media and writing, Crystal serves as the Special Projects Coordinator for Eating Disorder Hope/Addiction Hope, where her passion to help others find recovery and healing is integrated into each part of her work. As a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Crystal has dedicated her career to helping others establish a healthy relationship with food and body through her work with EDH/AH and nutrition private practice. The opinions and views of our guest contributors are shared to provide a broad perspective of eating disorders. These are not necessarily the views of Eating Disorder Hope, but an effort to offer discussion of various issues by different concerned individuals. We at Eating Disorder Hope understand that eating disorders result from a combination of environmental and genetic factors. If you or a loved one are suffering from an eating disorder, please know that there is hope for you, and seek immediate professional help. Last Updated & Reviewed By: Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC on July 13, 2016
Published onEatingDisorderHope.com
Tagged as: college, Eating Disorder Recovery, recovery

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Education for Teachers on Seeing Eating Disorders in Students

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Contributor: Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC Director of Content and Social Media at Eating Disorder Hope While eating disorders to not discriminate based on age, gender or any other factors, these mental illnesses are increasingly seen in adolescent and school-aged children.

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Free curriculum K-12 on eating disorders:

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Free curriculum K-12 on eating disorders:

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https://bulimiaguide.org/curriculum-on-healthy-body-image-and-eating-disorders/

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Bulimia Nervosa Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Guide

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Many curricula and lesson plan resources are available for teachers to use about healthy body image and eating disorders for each school age group. This list is not intended to be comprehensive but provides a broad sample of credible lesson plan resources for teachers.

BrainPop Educators is one of a group of educational websites providing resources (movies, quizzes, lesson plans) for educators grades K-12. BrainPop also provides resources to parents and students. Resources include several lesson plan ideas with materials on eating disorders.

Dying to Be Thin: PBS Video available from PBS. This includes a free video (first debuted on television on the NOVA program) that typically takes at least two class periods. PBS also provides a lesson plan Ideal Weight, Cultural Stereotypes, and Eating Disorders. Lessons are tied to National Science and Health Education standards.

Discovery Education website is part of the Discovery Channel and provides all kinds of curriculum, including some free lesson plans for grades 9-12 on eating disorders and healthy body image and nutrition. Other resources are also provided at a nominal cost. Lessons are tied to National Science and Health Education standards.

Eating Disorders Resource Catalogue lists current and classic books, and other resources on eating disorders is available from Gurze Books.

Entering Adulthood: Looking at Body Image and Eating Disorders curriculum for grades 9-12. Contemporary Health Series. 1991. Susan Giarratano. Available for free on the federal Institute of Education Sciences website.

KidsHealth in the Classroom by the Nemours Foundation offers a free teacher's guide on eating disorders grades 9 - 12 and grades 6 to 8 in its "Health Problems Series." The guides include standards, discussion questions, activities for students, reproducible materials, and links to other information resources.

Resources outside the U.S.
The Butterfly Foundation Education (Australia)
The Butterfly Foundation delivers a range of Positive Body Image workshops to schools and workplaces through its education program, including BodyThink, an Eating Disorder health promotion and prevention school-based workshop for children aged 11 to 14 years. It has a strong media presence to raise awareness of Butterfly's perspective in community debates about body image and eating disorders.

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Free curricula for grades K-12 on eating disorders and health body image

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Medications like Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRIs), combined with BT and/or CST can be helpful in the treatment of adolescents. Medication compliance should be apart of the adolescents' treatment plans. (Ehmke., 2021)

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Fear of any place/situation where escape may be difficult; IE. crowded area, traveling, or alone outside.

Symptoms: May display panic attacks - racing heart, shaking, sweating, or shortness of breath; In younger children, it can look like school refusals or separation anxiety. A strong fear of embarrassing oneself and not being able to escape or get help. (NIMH)

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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What is anxiety?

Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Many people worry about things such as health, money, or family problems. But anxiety disorders involve more than temporary worry or fear. For people with an anxiety disorder, the anxiety does not go away and can get worse over time. The symptoms can interfere with daily activities such as job performance, schoolwork, and relationships.

There are several types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and various phobia-related disorders.

What are the signs and symptoms of anxiety?

What are the risk factors for anxiety?

How is anxiety treated?

How can I find a clinical trial for anxiety?

Where can I learn more about anxiety?

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Learn about anxiety disorders, including signs and symptoms, types, risk factors, and potential treatments and therapies.

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Handout created over Depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia

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Resource Guide for Bipolar Disorder, Depression & Schizophrenia Services and Referral

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Resource Guide for Bipolar Disorder, Depression & Schizophrenia Services and Referral

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Dysfunctional Behavior - Fall 2021

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Green Minimalist Monotone Mental Health Depression Symptoms Health Explainer Poster (1)

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Depression is a common, serious mental health condition that can affect anyone at any time. It can cause severe symptoms that affect how you think, feel, and handle activities. To be diagnosed, symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Types of depression include psychotic, major and postnatal depression, bipolar disorder, mixed anxiety & depressive illness.

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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Learn about depression, including types, signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatments and therapies, and things you can do to help during treatment.

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loss of sleep, weight changes, aches & pains

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Bipolar disorder is a major mood disorder that is characterized by symptoms of elevated mood states resulting in a hypomanic state. Bipolar I is categorized as an individual that displays a manic episodes lasting a week or longer but also cycles through depressive episodes that generally last two weeks. Bipolar II is when an individual has a pattern of depressive and hypomanic episodes. Symptoms may include many of the same symptoms exhibited in patients with depression.

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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Overview

Bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive illness or manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person's mood, energy, activity levels, and concentration. These shifts can make it difficult to carry out day-to-day tasks.

There are three types of bipolar disorder. All three types involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. These moods range from periods of extremely "up," elated, irritable, or energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very "down," sad, indifferent, or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes). Less severe manic periods are known as hypomanic episodes.

Bipolar I disorder is defined by manic episodes that last for at least 7 days (nearly every day for most of the day) or by manic symptoms that are so severe that the person needs immediate medical care. Usually, depressive episodes occur as well, typically lasting at least 2 weeks. Episodes of depression with mixed features (having depressive symptoms and manic symptoms at the same time) are also possible. Experiencing four or more episodes of mania or depression within 1 year is called "rapid cycling."

Bipolar II disorder is defined by a pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes. The hypomanic episodes are less severe than the manic episodes in bipolar I disorder.

Cyclothymic disorder (also called cyclothymia) is defined by recurring hypomanic and depressive symptoms that are not intense enough or do not last long enough to qualify as hypomanic or depressive episodes.

Sometimes a person might experience symptoms of bipolar disorder that do not match the three categories listed above, and this is referred to as "other specified and unspecified bipolar and related disorders."

Bipolar disorder is often diagnosed during late adolescence (teen years) or early adulthood. Sometimes, bipolar symptoms can appear in children. Although the symptoms may vary over time, bipolar disorder usually requires lifelong treatment. Following a prescribed treatment plan can help people manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.

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Learn about bipolar disorder, including signs and symptoms, types, risk factors, how it is diagnosed, and potential treatments and therapies.

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Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects how an individual behaves, thinks, and feels. They may seem like they have lost touch with reality which can add stress to not only the individuals but to their family and friends. Symptoms of schizophrenia can be persistent and disabling if left untreated, however, effective treatment option exist that can help individuals achieve independence and enjoy personal relationships.

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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

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Learn about schizophrenia, including onset & symptoms, risk factors, treatments and therapies, how to help a loved one, & resources for more information.

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Dysfunctional Behavior - Fall 2021

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School Based Interventions for School-Aged Children with Oppositi

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Dysfunctional Behavior - Fall 2021

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As a preteen, Evan Scott Perry received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and by 2005, he had taken his own life. He had a family history of mental illness - his uncle took his life back in 1971 at the age of 21. Evan began displaying suicidal behavior at the age of 5 where he began stating that he just wanted to die, would stand at the edge of rooftops, and had wrapped a rope around his neck to hang himself. Directed and filmed by his mother, Dana Heinz Perry, it showcases how it was for Evan growing up with mental illness and includes interviews with his doctors and friends (Perry, 2009).

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Sundance Documentary about Suicide and Mental Health | Boy Interrupted | Dana Heinz Perry