Unit 6: Mental, Social, and Emotional Health

How can you limit negative emotions?

You can choose to think about situations in different ways and question your own thoughts to see if there is another way to look at the situation.

How can you avoid conflict or try to defuse it when it starts?

You can listen, not interrupt, take turns, encourage others, and complete your part of the project on time.

What are the nonverbal cues that tell you if a group is working well or not?

You can look at people's expression to see if they look happy or sad. You can check to see if they are participating in discussions and completing their work.

How can you respect others' boundaries?

You can pay attention to the times they look uncomfortable or unhappy and listen to comments they make without becoming defensive.

What are some ways to relieve stress by taking care of your body?

You can practice deep breathing, exercise, eat well, and get enough sleep.

What are three different outlets you can use as a way to express or verbalize your feelings?

You could find a friend or family member, write in a journal, or see a counselor.

How can you set boundaries in an assertive way?

You must first figure out how you feel and what the other person is doing to cause that. Then you tell them what you want them to stop doing in a polite and respectful way, without anger.

What are some time management tips if you have a large project?

You should break the task up into smaller chunks and set aside a schedule for each chunk. Make sure to build in extra time at the end as a cushion.

As a participant, what should you do with your part of the project when it is done?

You should show it to group members to get their feedback. This means you should not wait until the last minute to finish it, because they may give you ideas for revision.

What are some protective factors for mental illness?

high self-esteem, having a stable home with clear rules and expectations, being involved in activities at school or in the community, high academic achievement

What are five factors that protect people from developing a mental illness?

high self-esteem, involvement in school and community, clear expectations for behavior by parents, sense of safety, and academic achievement.

f you are the leader, what are some questions you can ask your group members?

is everyone doing okay? Does anyone need extra help? Is everyone enjoying the project?

What are some risk factors for mental illness?

low self-esteem, having a parent with a mental disorder, having a chaotic home or poor parenting, poor academic achievement

What are five factors that put people at risk for developing a mental illness?

low self-esteem, poor parenting, conflict in the home, poor academic achievement, and parent with depression or anxiety

How does an aggressive communication style lead to conflict in a group setting?

Aggressive communicators can be insulting and disrespectful, which can make other people angry. They often don't compromise, so arguments result.

Describe an aggressive response

An aggressive response might involve name-calling, a raised voice, or saying something to "get back" at the person. It could also include a refusal to accept responsibility.

Describe an assertive response.

An assertive response would acknowledge the mistake, apologize to the other group members, and try to come up with a solution to fix the problem without redoing the entire project.

How can you find a therapist?

Ask people you know for recommendations or call a local mental health center.

What is body image, and what are some factors that can influence it?

Body image is the way a person thinks about his or her physical appearance. It can be influenced by culture, religion, weight, age, and gender identity (and also by family).

Why is it important to set boundaries in relationships?

Boundaries keep your relationships healthy and happy. They prevent one person from being used or mistreated. They ensure that people are being respectful and caring to each other.

Why did the scientists choose to study friendships between chimps?

Chimps have close friends, or bond partners, like people do.

How will developing your ability to work well in a team help you in life?

Employers like to hire people who can work well with others. It saves businesses time and makes them more money.

How do you think some of these factors can influence body image?

If a culture values a certain look, people will often want to look like that in order to fit in and feel accepted.

How do you know when to lead and when to follow?

If someone else has been chosen as a leader, then your job is to follow and be the best contributor that you can. If no one has been chosen, and it appears that the group is not happy and is not making progress, then you can step in and lead.

Why is it important to be aware of your emotions?

If you are aware of them, you can control and manage them better.

What can result from having poor body image?

It can lead to low self-esteem and eating disorders

What could the impact be of an ad that features only one body type, race, or age?

It can make people who don't have that characteristic feel that they are not included and that the makers of the product don't care about them.

What is the purpose of the mindful breathing exercise?

It helps the thinking part of your brain to get in control of your emotions.

How can body image impact people's lives?

It influences the way people behave, what they buy, and how they think about themselves and others. It can make people feel more or less confident

What basic human functions in life does mental health affect?

Mental health affects how people think, feel, and act.

What are some components of good mental health?

Mental health affects how you think, feel, and act. Good mental health includes having a good self-esteem, having friends, being able to make decisions, being a productive member of society, and being able to deal with the normal stresses of life.

How do people often respond when an ad makes them feel bad about themselves?

People often want to buy the product in an attempt to make themselves look like the ideal in the ad.

What is the difference between reacting and responding?

Reacting is when you say or do something quickly out of emotion. Responding is when you stop to think and calm yourself down, and consider what you are going to say before you say it.

What is resilience?

Resilience is the ability to bounce back after a bad experience.

How does an assertive style help the group?

The assertive response avoids blame and comes up with a compromise, so it avoids conflict while remaining respectful of the other person and themselves

When you experience stress or anxiety, what does your hypothalamus do that affects your body, and what does your amygdala do that affects your brain?

The hypothalamus tells the body to create adrenaline which increases your heart rate and breathing. The amygdala can cause your emotions to take over your long-term thoughts and goals.

What did the study on human adults find about people who had experienced some hardships in life?

The people who had some hardships in life reported fewer signs of psychological distress than the other two groups.

What did their tests show?

The tests showed that the chimps' cortisol level was 23% lower when they were with their best friend during a stressful event.

What is body image?

The view a person has of their own body

How did they create stress for the chimps?

They banged on trees to make them think another group of chimps was attacking them.

How did they measure their stress levels?

They collected urine and tested it for the stress hormone cortisol.

What are some ways team members show respect for each other?

They understand that everyone has something valuable to contribute. They listen to each other's ideas and don't interrupt.

What were the monkeys who faced one or two stressors able to do?

They were able to cling less to their mothers and explore their surroundings. They were less anxious.

Every advertisement in a fashion magazine shows a thin female model with perfect skin. How will this most likely impact women who see the advertisement?

They will feel bad about themselves if they do not have the same body type as the models.

How can ads that use body image feature a positive message?

Ads can show a wide range of body types, which helps people feel comfortable and gives them a sense of belonging.

How can ads that use body image impact the viewer in a negative way?

Ads can show high standards of beauty or thinness, and the viewer might feel that they don't measure up to that ideal.

Why do you think some stress is better for a person than no stress or a lot of stress?

A lot of stress can be more than the brain can handle, and experiencing no stress doesn't teach us how to deal with it when it comes.

Why is the passive style not the best option for a group either?

A passive person is not contributing enough to the group. The passive response avoids conflict, but doesn't show self-respect.

Describe a passive response.

A passive response might not involve saying anything at all and becoming depressed about the situation.

What are some creative activities that might relieve stress?

A person could paint, draw, sing, dance, or do some other creative activity.

What is a person with good mental health able to do?

A person with good mental health can realize their full potential, cope with the stresses of life, work productively, and make meaningful contributions to their communities. It also helps them relate to others and make choices.

What is a support group?

A support group is where several people with the same problem meet to talk about it.