Unit 1: Mental and Emotional Health
Health
A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Passive
A type of communication in which people agree to things they don't want to do rather than saying how they really feel
Assertive
A type of communication in which people say what they think and stand up for what they believe without hurting others
Resilient
Able to recover a sense of mental well-being within a reasonable period of time after experiencing stress or emotional trouble
Impulsive
Acting quickly without thinking of the consequences
Anorexia
An eating disorder in which people don't maintain a healthy weight and are afraid of gaining weight
Phobia
An unrealistic fear, overwhelming fear of an object, animal or experience
Empathy
Being able to "walk in another person's shoes"
No
By saying ... to potentially risky situations is managing stress through refusal skills
Adrenaline
During the alarm stage of the body's steps response, what hormone is released?
Share similar values
Healthy friendships are those in which the people share what?
Remove yourself from the situation
If you have used every assertive refusal skill but someone continues to pressure you to do something risky, what should you do?
Anemia
Lack of iron in the blood
I Message
Letting the speaker take responsibility of his or her own thoughts and feelings without putting the listener on the defensive
Mourning
Period of grief following loss
Anxiety Disorders
Phobias and obsessive/compulsive disorders are both what?
Agressive Communicator
Someone who tried to get their way through intimidation and bullying use what kind of communicator?
False
T or F: It is healthy to express your emotions if it intentionally hurts someone else
True
T or F: Mental disorders require medical attention, just as physical illnesses do
False
T or F: Stress can only be external
True
T or F: Stress can sometimes be useful and normal
True
T or F: Suicide is NOT an attempt for attention
False
T or F: To be truly healthy, only your social and physical sides need to be balanced
True
T or F: Viewing negative events realistically improves self-esteem
Acceptance
The act of receiving willingly or agreeing to
Constantly changing
The dynamic nature of health means that it is doing what?
Necessary Action
The increased respiration and heart rate that fear triggers helps prepare your body for what?
Optimism
The quality of having a generally positive outlook on life
Prosocial Behaviors
The things you do to get along with and help support others
Self-Esteem
The way people feel about themselves; their sense of value or worth
Negotiate
To work together to come up with a solution
Optimism, taking responsibility for their actions, and knowing how to manage stress
What are the three characteristics of an emotionally healthy person?
Flashbacks and nightmares
What are two symptoms of PTSD?
Positive self-talks
What benefits your mental/emotional health?
Chronic Hostility
What can result in an increased risk of heart disease?
"I passed the test because I studied"
What is an example of an internal locus of control?
Behavior
What is one aspect (besides your personality) do you have the most control over?
Alcohol
What is one way NOT to manage stress?
Respect for other person's rights
What is the key to conflict resolution?
Don't point out each other's faults
What should one NOT do when resolving a conflict?
Facial expressions and gestures
What should you use when you're trying the reflect your verbal message?
Walk away
When a conflict becomes unsafe, what should you do?
Acceptable with all people
When you compromise with people, what should the end result be?
Anxiety Disorders
A disorder involving unreasonable fear or anxiety that interfere with a person's life
Both people involved
A healthy relationship benefits who?
Schizophrenia
A mental disorder in which you can't distinguish between real and imaginary events
Look ahead to the future
A person in the last stages of the grieving process is likely to begin what?
Spiritual Health
the dimension of health that has to do with how a person finds meaning and purpose in life
