2. OBJECTIVES:
To identify the
common problems
among Adolescents
01
To determine the
causes and symptoms
of Depression, Eating
Problems and
Substance Abuse
02
3. Depression
A common and serious medical illness
that negatively affects how you feel,
the way you think and how you act.
4. Depression symptoms can vary from mild to
severe and can include:
✓ Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
✓ Loss of interest or pleasure in activities onceenjoyed
✓ Changesin appetite - weight loss or gain unrelated to
dieting
✓ Troublesleeping or sleeping too much
✓ Feeling worthless or guilty
✓ Difficulty thinking, concentratingormaking decisions
5. Eating Problems
Unhealthy body image and excessive
concern for one's physical appearance are
typically the root causes of becoming overly
self-conscious about one's weight.
6. Symptoms
• Excuses to avoid
mealtime
• Intense fear of
weight gain or being
“fat”
• Stomach cramps
and other
gastrointestinal
symptoms
• Menstrual
irregularities
• Denying feeling
hungry
• Poor immune
system function
7. Eating Disorder
These are serious problems in eating behavior
brought about by excessive concern overweight
and unhealthy eating practices.
8. Anorexia Nervosa
Despite being extremely underweight, anorexics
frequently perceive themselves as overweight.
They tend to continuously watch their weight,
avoid eating particular types of foods, and
excessively control their calorie consumption.
Bulimia Nervosa
It is characterizedby a cycle of
bingeingor overeatingthen
purgingwhat has been eaten by
vomiting to avoid gainingweight.
2 types of Disorder:
9. Substance Abuse
“Harmful or hazardous use psychoactive substances,
including alcohol and illicit drugs.” defined by World
Health Organization.
