Mental and emotional health

Charlie's friend has been questioning her gender identity and is now being harassed by a group of students at school. Which statement best explains how Charlie should respond?

He should tell a trusted teacher and get advice on how to proceed.

How are stress and physical health related?

High stress levels can damage the body's well-being.

Which mental health condition would most likely be characterized by constant handwashing, the repetitive locking of doors, and the counting of steps?

OCD

How can someone distinguish between positive and negative stressors in his or her life?

Only negative stressors create strong and prolonged anxiety.

Which psychological condition may result from stress?

PTSD

Which statement describes the relationship among physical, mental, emotional, and social health?

Physical, mental, emotional, and social health are interrelated with one another.

How do mental and emotional illnesses affect social health?

They can lead people to choose unhealthy relationships.

Who is most at risk of becoming a bully?

a child who has participated in a physical altercation

Which child is most likely to become a bully?

a child who often acts aggressively

Which statement describes instances of harassment rather than bullying?

alix is isolated because she is lesbian

What can friends provide to affect mental health positively?

companionship

Which physical effect is associated with acute stress?

dizziness

Some friends want to help a teen who is dealing with distress. What should they do to provide support?

offer the teen a new perspective

Which is an effective way to prevent bullying and harassment?

practicing mutual respect

Which statement describes grief affecting mental health?

Alina is inconsolable after learning about her father's death.

Which statement best describes how heredity affects a person's likelihood of acquiring a mental illness?

If a family member has a mental illness, a person is more susceptible to having a mental illness

Which set of symptoms is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

bad dreams, fearful thoughts, and trouble sleeping

Which situation involves an environmental stressor?

being around excessive noise

Kuwon sometimes struggles to contain her happiness and ends up doing cartwheels in the halls at school. Other times, she wants to stay in bed because she feels so sad. She is irritated easily when she is sad, and she cannot sleep when she is happy. What disorder does Kuwon most likely have?

bipolar disorder

Which action is characteristic of mental illness?

brushing teeth every hour because one's mouth feels dirty

Austin's family is having financial difficulties, and he frequently feels sad. What can Austin do to improve his mental and emotional health?

call his grandmother

Which consequence are bullies more likely to experience?

engaging in early sexual activity

Which statement describes a social risk factor for depression?

fabian feels excluded from his coworkers

Which situation describes a risk factor for depression?

feeling isolated from people at school

Which is a typical warning sign of depression?

feelings of guilt or sadness

What is an example of an unhealthy social situation that may factor into mental illness?

frequent arguing at home

Which is a healthy way to treat depression?

going to a support group

Which factor negatively affects the mental health of youth?

having a ongoing physical illness

Which childhood experience puts someone at risk of becoming a bully?

having uninvolved parents

Fiona's parents have been fighting a lot lately. Which symptom is Fiona most likely to experience as a result of her stress response?

headaches

Which is most likely to increase as a result of harassment?

humiliation

A student has a heavy course load and feels overwhelmed. What strategy provides a healthy way for the student to cope with stress?

learning time management skills

Which negative effect of grief influences physical health?

loss of appetite

Trinity is concerned about setting healthy personal boundaries with her peers. What should she do?

maintain her own personal values no matter what her friends do.

Which technique is an example of healthy stress management?

practicing relaxation techniques

What is an example of resiliency?

processing feelings of anger and guilt about a situation

Harassment is unwelcome verbal or physical behavior. What is it based on? Select four options

religious differences. cultural differences. physical or mental differences. perceived or real gender identity.

Coping strategies can help individuals build

resiliancy

Which is a professional resource for teenagers who need help with emotional issues?

school counslers

Which characteristic best describes someone who has positive self-esteem?

seeks mentors in tough times

Which is an example of cyberbullying?

sending hurtful texts

Annika's school counselor has suggested that Annika may have low self-esteem. What can Annika do to improve her self-esteem?

set healthy personal goals

Which is a symptom of depression?

sleep disturbance

Akram is under much stress at home because his parents are getting a divorce. He has become short-tempered and often lashes out at his friends. What type of stress cost is Akram experiencing?

social

Which of these is best defined as the ability to establish meaningful relationships with others?

social health

Which definition best explains coping strategy?

the thoughts and actions used to deal with changes in life

Why is it important for Tyrone to make new friends when he moves to a different state?

to have people with whom he can talk to outside of work

Noah's family has been going through some rough times. Noah's parents are arguing more frequently and the home environment is unstable. Why might his parents have arranged for him to get counseling?

to improve his mental health

Which action is a healthy way to express anger?

writing a letter