Unit 2 Mental Health Review
What are the three types of psychotherapy and give an example of each.
1. Behavior - focuses on changing unwanted behaviors 2. Cognitive - designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns. 3. Group - meeting with a group of people regularly to discuss similar problems.
List the 5 categories of stressors and an example of each.
1. Biological Stressors - illness, injuries 2. Environment - tornadoes, poverty 3. Cognitive - the way you perceive a situation 4. Personal Behavior Stressors - gambling, alcohol 5. Life Situation Stressors - death of loved ones, divorce
List the activities and skills you have learned to strengthen your Coach's Mindset.
1. Breathing Techniques 2. "I" statements and "I" format. 3. Positive Affirmations 4. 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep a night 5. Being fully present 6. Dopamine turns on all leaning centers of the brain 7. Power Focus questions and gratitude 8. Exercize improves on mood and releases fell good chemicals such as Endorphins.
List at least 3 skills you have learned to help you reduce your stress.
1. Breathing Techniques 2. Read 3. Listen to Music
What are the internal developmental assets?
1. Commitment to Learning - motivation to achieve. 2. Positive Values - compassion, equality, honesty, integrity, self-control. 3. Social Competencies - planning and decision-making. 4. Positive Identity - personal power, self-esteem.
What are the stages of grief?
1. Denial or Numbness 2. Emotional Releases 3. Anger 4. Bargaining 5. Depression 6. Remorse 7. Acceptance 8. Hope
List at least two ways to cope with Disasters or Crisis?
1. Get back to daily a ASAP 2. Eat nutritious foods, excersize, get enough sleep 3. Spend time with others and discuss feelings.
What are the three major influences on personality?
1. Heredity - plays a role in determining a persons basic intellectual abilities and temperament. 2. Environment - everything that surrounds you in your day-to-day life. 3. Personal Behavior - an aspect of your personality you have the most control over.
What do we need to know and be able to do in order to maintain a healthy state of mind for lifetime?
1. Organize our strengths - take pride in your strengths. 2. Demonstrate positive value. 3. develop a purpose in your life - establish goals. 4. Form meaningful relationships - support system 5. Contribute to community - provide services and resources 6. Avoid unhealthy risk behaviors.
List at least 3 signs that a person may need to seek professional help.
1. Overwhelming fear or anger 2. Social withdrawal 3. Frequent outbursts of anger 4. Prolonged sadness for no reason
What are the 5 different types of therapy?
1. Psychotherapy - talking to a mental health professional to find the root of the problem. 2. Behavior Therapy - focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements 3. Cognitive Therapy - designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns 4. Group Therapy - treating a group of people who have similar problems and meeting regularly 5. Biomedical Therapy - Using medicine to treat/reduce symptoms of a medical disorder
List at least 3 physical symptoms that occur when adrenaline is released.
1. Pupil Dilation 2. Increase Heart Rate 3. Increase in Breathing 4. Rise in blood pressure 5. Increase muscle tension
What are the external developmental assets?
1. Support - Family, neighborhood, parental involvement. 2. Empowerment - serving a purpose by having a role in the community. 3. Boundaries and Expectations - clear rules and consequences. 4. Constructive Use of Time - creative activities, youth programs.
What happens with unresolved grief?
Affects the grieving process at the next occurrence of loss; causes a person to express emotions/responses that have been held back.
What do Assertive speakers do?
Affirm their own rights, act in their own best behavior, resolve and work though conflict, willing to compromise. Results: strong self-esteem, self-respect, self-confidence. Behaviors: maintain direct eye contact,, relaxed body posture, say "no" without guilt, use "I" instead of "you", take responsibility for their own actions .
What do Passive speakers do?
Allow rights to be violated, avoid conflict, emotionally dishonest Results: low self-esteem, unmet needs, resentments Behaviors: Avoid eye contact, avoid honesty, use little/no facial expression, have difficulty saying "no"
Define rationalism
Making excuses to explain a situation or behavior rather than directly taking responsibility for it
Define compression
Making up for weaknesses and mistakes through giftgiving, hard work, or extreme efforts
What are some strategies for responding to your emotions?
• look below the surface • Will this matter later • consider consequences • positivity inspire you
What are the three stages of stress response?
1. Alarm 2. Resistance 3. Fatigue
What is the "I" statement format?
"I feel ___ when you ___ because ___. I hope/want/wish/need ___.
What is the definition of psychosomatic illness/psychosomatic response?
A physical reaction that results from stress rather than form an injury or illness.
Define projection
Attributing your feelings or faults to another person or group
What do Passive-Aggressive speakers do?
Blend elements of passive and aggressive styles, violate rights of others, use sarcasm, appear to place others first. Results: unresolved emotions, feelings of guilt.
Every time you experience and emotion, you have a ___ of how you will handle it.
Choice
What is Depression, according to the Halliburton Foundation Presentation?
Depression is a treatable medical condition.
True or False: It is healthy to accept all guilt even if it was not your responsibility and you had no control over it.
FALSE
What are some examples of psychosomatic illness/psychosomatic response?
Headache, Asthma, High Blood Pressure, Weakened Immune System
Define suppression
Holding back a restraining - conscious, intentional pushing of unpleasantness from one's mind
What is the positive affirmation we learned in class?
I am poise, calm, effective, and efficient in stressful and exciting situations. I take pride in my performance and have a positive expectancy for the future.
Define repression
Involuntary pushing of unpleasant feelings out of conscious thought
Fill in the blank: Some tears healthy and natural. It is only a problem if it is ___.
Irrational
What are Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Level 1 - Physical; need to satisfy basic needs of hunger, thirst, sleep, and shelter Level 2 - Safety; need to be secured from danger; sense of security Level 3 - Belonging; need to love and be loved, need to belong Level 4 - Feeling Recognized; need to achieve, need to be recognized Level 5 - Reaching Potential; need for self-actualization (striving to become the best you can be)
What is Distress?
Negative stress; for example, you may do poorly on a test if you are stressed about it.
Why is a positive outlook important?
People with a positive outlook live longer and are healthier, mentally and physically.
What is Eustress?
Positive stress; helps you perform and give you extra energy. (Ex: getting "butterflies" before a game)
What do Aggressive speakers do?
Put their own rights first, disregard rights of others, demand that their feeling are heard. Results: Poor self-esteem, unhealthy relationships, guilt and shame. Behaviors: Focus on the faults of others, become abusive in other ways, use "you" or "you should"
Define regression
Reverting to behaviors more characteristic of an earlier stage of development
What does grief counseling do?
Seeing a counselor that can help work through the grieving process.
Define idealization
Seeing someone else as perfect, ideal, or more worthy than everyone else
What is self talk and why is it important?
Self talk replaces negative messages with constructive criticism is that encourage yourself Importance - high self-esteem, confidence, encouragement
The "Fight or Flight" Response occurs during which stage of stress response?
Stage 1 - Alarm
In what state of stress response does your body start adapting to the adrenaline rush?
Stage 2 - Resistance
When stress is prolonged and the person's activity level is reduced and the mind and body are exhausted they are experiencing which stage of the stress response?
Stage 3 - Fatigue
Who would be good resources to ask for help?
Teachers, Parents, Siblings, Counselors, etc.
define mental/emotional health
The ability to except yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life.
What is empathy?
The ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels. *different from sympathy
What is perception?
The act of becoming aware through the senses.
What is hostility?
The intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior.
What is stress?
The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands.
Define denial
Unconscious lack of acknowledgment of something that is obvious to others
Define Biomedical Therapy
Using medicines to treat/reduce symptoms of a medical disorder.
Dealing with guilt: a. Try to get the ___ and deal with the problem. b. Do your best to write the wrong. c. Learn from the experience and be ___ in the future. d. ___ to make sure it was within your control. If not, it is not your guilt.
a. Source c. More Responsible d. Check Yourself