MENTAL ILLNESS 3 by Nelson, Jacob https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki Post information about your assigned mental illness and make sure to include your name(s) en-us 2018-10-09 20:53:15 UTC 2025-04-25 18:36:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Cameron Byram and Cameron Bankes - Autism https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291269586 The only way to get autism is by being born with it and it stays with you for life. Symptoms include having social interaction, poor eye contact, compulsive behavior, impulsivity, repetitive movements, self-harm, or persistent repetition of words or actions. The only treatment is therapy like anger management, family therapies, or behavior therapy. Two risk factors are genetics and bad decisions. A cause is bad genetics and pregnancy. 1 in 68 children have autism.  
Source: Web-MD.]]> 2018-10-10 14:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291269586 Garrett Lahann and David Ide- PTSD https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291271497 PTSD is a mental health disorder triggered by a terrifying event.  Symptoms could include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event. Causes you to not be able to adjust and cope with bad events. Can last extremely long. Someone with PTSD could have recurring, unwanted, and distressing memories of the event. 13 million people suffer in the US. Treatment- Therapy, medication, stress inoculation training, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.
Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-are-treatments-for-posttraumatic-stress-disorder]]> 2018-10-10 14:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291271497 Jessica Soto - Depression https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291272112 Depression is when it affects a lot of people negatively on their health such as how you feel & how you act.
          Some symptoms are
  • Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
  • Loss of interest in activities
  • Changing your eating habits 
  • Sleep Troubles or too much sleep
  • Loss of energy or increased fatigue
  • Feeling worthless or feeling like a loser
  • Difficult to think or to concentrate right  
  • Thought of death or suicide

Symptoms mostly last two weeks to classify if you have depression

  • Depression affects an estimate one in 15 adults (6.7%) in anytime. 16.6% will experience depression at some time in their life. 

]]> 2018-10-10 14:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291272112 Spencer- bulimia https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291274812 An emotional disorder involving disorientation of body image and obsessive desire to lose weight
People with this condition binge eat.they then take steps to avoid weight gain. Most commonly this means vomiting also known as purging the treatment for bulimia is antidepressants, counseling, and nutrition education. some risk factors of bulimia are  
  • Social isolation
  • Change in mood or personality
  • Refusing to eat in front of people
  • Constantly talking about weight or food
  • Impulsive behaviors
  • Excessive or new substance or alcohol use
  • Striving for perfectionism
  • Intense fear of weight gain
  • Obsession with body image
  • Compulsive behaviors such as counting calories and tracking weight
  • Distorted body image  


 exposure to trauma or abuse. Other psychological and emotional issues such as an anxiety disorder, depression and low self-esteem are also known triggers in a person who is predisposed to having an eating disorder. The nature of our culture that is hyper focused on thin-ideal internalization and general social pressure for thinness can also serve as a trigger.  One in 200 American women suffers from anorexia. Two to three in 100 American women suffers from bulimia.
https://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/causes-risk-factors-bulimia-nervosa/
https://www.bulimia.com/
]]> 2018-10-10 14:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291274812 Jose and H - PTSD https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291275068 anyone can get PTSD at any age. this includes war veterans and survivors of physical and sexual assault, abuse, accidents, disasters, and many other traumatic events. not everyone with PTSD has been through a dangerous event. some people get PTSD after a friend or family member experiences danger or harm. the sudden, unexpected death of a loved one can also cause PTSD. 
https://onceasoldier.org/ptsd-guide-for-veterans-civilians-patients-and-family/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgqrly4383QIVmbrACh0XrQNZEAAYBCAAEgJB0fD_BwE]]> 2018-10-10 14:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291275068 Jordan James-ADHD https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291276059  ]]> 2018-10-10 14:37:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291276059 Thyna & Nancy - Bipolar Disorder https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291276197 Bipolar disorder is a disorder where the person has different episodes or mood swings. Some episodes or symptoms consist of being extremely happy, extremely violent, or just depressed. 
Some more symptoms are
  • insomnia
  • Poor decisions (Too much investing or sexual activities)
  • Fatigue or loss of energy
  • Attempting or thinking about suicide
Treatment for the disorder can be medication and/or psychotherapy.
The most widely used medication for treatment includes lithium carbonate and valproic acid.

Risk factors of the disorder are
  • Genetics
  • Environment
  • Brain structure

The disorder doesn't have a single cause but, it's likely to be risk factors that interact

Currently, about 5.7 million are affected in the U.S. alone.

Some facts are that
  • The disorder is not curable
  • The disorder is often misdiagnosed as depression in women or schizophrenia in men 
Sources
https://www.bipolar-lives.com/bipolar-disorder-facts.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355955
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtmlhttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355961https://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-risk-factorshttps://www.webmd.com/bipolar-disorder/features/8-myths-about-bipolar-disorder#1
]]> 2018-10-10 14:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291276197 Helina and Fabiola- Bulimia https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291276396  Bulimia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by extreme efforts to avoid gaining weight, often by vomiting or exercising to excess.   When buying food for a binge, you might shop at four separate markets so the checker won’t guess. But despite your secret life, those closest to you probably have a sense that something is not right.  The exact cause of bulimia nervosa is currently unknown; though it is thought that multiple factors contribute to the development of this eating disorder, including genetic, environmental, psychological, and cultural influences. 

]]> 2018-10-10 14:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291276396 Hayden & Jaeda https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291277099 OCD is when people have unwanted and repeating thoughts, feelings, ideas, obsessions, and behaviors that makes them do something over and over again. It is estimated that 2.2 million Americans suffer from OCD. OCD starts when you are younger. The symptoms are behavioral- compulsive, repetitive movements and compulsive hording. Mood- anxiety, apprehension, guilt, or panic attack. The treatments are self care and therapy. There is no real cause found yet. but they think it is a genetic disease. SOURCES-
mayoclinic.org, iocdf.org, siencedirect.com, ]]> 2018-10-10 14:38:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291277099 Leticia & Ryan https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291278287 Schizophrenia is a long term mental disorder of a break down that includes thought, emotion, and behavior problems. These cause fantasy , delusion, inappropriate actions, and feelings. About 3.2 million people suffer from this mental disease. Men are usually diagnosed 16-25 yrs old. Girls are usually diagnosed 25-30 yrs old. The symptoms of schizophrenia are behavior, self harm, aggression.This can also affect your mood. Treatments are lifelong medication, psychotherapy and specialty care services. The causes are environmental, genetic, and physical. The risk factors of have schizophrenia are older age of the father. Also having a family history of schizophrenia. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/schizophrenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354443]]> 2018-10-10 14:40:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291278287 Ana- Anxiety https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291280832 Anxiety is a disorder where you fear or worry doesn't go away and can get worse overtime. You could get an anxiety attack which causes you to have many type of symptoms. Some symptoms of anxiety is sweating, feeling nervous, tense, weak, have hyperventilation and trouble sleeping. A few risk factors are personality, alcohol, stress buildup, and trauma. Ways to treat anxiety is to help early, don't do something that will effect you heath stay productive and don't worry about the negative.                    mayoclinic.org 
asaa.org]]> 2018-10-10 14:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291280832 Zach & Paw- Schizophrenia https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291281016 Schizophrenia is a disorder where someone has thoughts and emotions that are nothing like reality. They often think that things are happening that aren't actually happening. Some symptoms of schizophrenia are memory loss, trouble speaking, and anxiety. Some causes of schizophrenia are genetics and the environment. Schizophrenia is not curable, and it affects 3.2 million Americans.
 mayoclinic.org
nimh.nih.gov]]> 2018-10-10 14:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291281016 Hannah-Depression https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291763287 Depression is a mood disorder it is where some one is in no interest of something and is sad every day. Two cause on how to get depression is abuse and medication. treatments are therapy and medication]]> 2018-10-11 14:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291763287 Keirra - Anorexia https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291763449 Anorexia is an  eating disorder that causes one to obsess about weight and what they eat. The end result is an abnormal low body weight. Anorexia affects around 200,000 people in the U.S yearly and is more common in Teens and Young Adults. This disorder can be self-diagnosed and is noticed when you begin to starve yourself, exercise too much. To be treated a person should go to a medical personal. Having Anorexia causes someone to be underweight and could end up with Amenorrhea.

Source:https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/anorexia]]> 2018-10-11 14:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291763449 jonathanboley/ADHD https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291763919 Adhd it can make a person or child hyper like they would be hyper all the time and it starts as when your a child and can persist into when you are an adult the sympton's include limited attention and hyperativity's and to treat it is medication and talk therapy.]]> 2018-10-11 14:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291763919 Lucy and Kamryn- Bipolar 331104 https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291767034 Bipolar disorder is when you have mood swings.  You can go from being super happy and elated to depression.  Symptoms are usually mood swings, behavior changes, paranoia, and unwanted thoughts.  To help you can go to therapy or use anticonvusant which is a medication.  Risk factors include mental/ mood disorders.  There is still no exact cause of bipolar disorder.  More than 3 million US cases per year and ages 14-60 are most effected.

Sources:
Mayo Clinic
www.heretohelp.ca
www.verywellmind.com

]]> 2018-10-11 14:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291767034 Matt https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291767268 Antisocial disorder
this is a disorder where people show no regards from right or wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others.
some symptoms are disregarding right and wrong, lies to exploit others, being disrespectful to others, failure to plan ahead, and poor and abusive relationships. 
some causes are having certain genes and the way your brain functions. some risk factors are having childhood conduct disorder, or being abused. ]]> 2018-10-11 14:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291767268 Jay- Phobia https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291768339 A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. some symptoms are fainting and panic attacks. phobias can be caused by stressful childhood situations. 19 million people suffer in America. some treatments are medications and facing your fear.]]> 2018-10-11 14:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291768339 Juan and Miguel https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291768879 anorexia is a eating disorder that happens mostly to teens especially when they are insecure of them self's and it can cause death and bones to get more easy to break ]]> 2018-10-11 14:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291768879 Say and Elizabeth- Anxiety https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291774448 Anxiety- an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.
Treatment- Psychotherapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT); Self-Help or Support Groups; Stress-Management Techniques; Antidepressants; Anti-Anxiety Medications; and Beta-Blockers
Symptoms- Elevated heart rate; More rapid, shallow breathing; Muscle tension; Disrupted sleep; Gastrointestinal distress; Nervousness; Feeling of being powerless; Sweating; Trembling; and Lack of concentration and focus other than the cause of worry.
Risk factors of anxiety- Personality: Certain personalities, such as being introverted
Substance abuse: Withdrawal from substance or continued alcohol and drug abuse can lead to anxiety disorder
Being female: Statistics reveal that anxiety disorders most commonly occur in women
Trauma: Childhood or even adult trauma can develop into anxiety disorder
Stress: Stress is a large risk factor for anxiety
Mental Health Issues:  Pre-existing mental health disorders
Family members: Family history of having anxiety
Causes- Life experiences such as traumatic events appear to trigger anxiety disorder in people who are already prone to anxiety. Inherited traits also can be a factor.
How many suffer- 40 million adults in the USA 18 and older 18.1%, only 36.9% receive treatment.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/anxiety/symptoms-causes/syc-20350961
https://www.belmarrahealth.com/anxiety-signs-symptoms-and-risk-factors/]]> 2018-10-11 15:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jacob_nelson4/2r9lunjqr8ki/wish/291774448