Unit 1: Mental and Emotional Health

ADHD

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Developing Self-Esteem

be realistic with yourself, take responsibility for your actions, think/talk positively, pay attention to media's messages, ignore critical comments

Sadness

feeling from rejection, disappointment, or loss of loved one Short term= Sadness Long Term=Depression

Depression Symptoms

feelings of sadness/hopelessness, lack of interest, sleep problems, crying, "not caring", fatigue, suicidal thoughts

Physical Needs

food, water, sleep, shelter

Binge Eating Disorder(BED)

habit of overeating without compensating for the bingeing

Phobia

habitual fear response

Causes of Stress

illness/injury, changes, challenges, anxiety, negative attitudes, crime, self-abuse, change, confrontations, death

Bulimia

life threatening bingeing/self-induced purging

Anorexia

life threatening self-starvation/weight loss

Effects of Stress

loss of sleep, lack of concentration, chronic fatigue, low self-esteem, depression, obesity, skin problems, high blood pressure, nutrition problems(eating disorders), immune system suppression, risk of heart attack/stroke

Depression Causes

loss, change, heredity, life stresses, mental disorders

3 Main Emotions

love, fear, anger

Causes of Eating Disorders

low self-esteem, depression, family/relationship problems, abuse, pressure to fit in

Rationalization

making excuses to explain a situation, instead of taking responsibility

Fear

natural reaction to surprise or threat, becomes unhealthy when phobias occur

Esteem Needs

needing appreciation/value, developing self-esteem, earning respect

Safety Needs

no physical harm, safe places

Hypostress

opposite of hyperstress, stress from lack of motivation/boredom, can cause depression

Happiness

personal satisfaction and positive reactions

Repression

pushing of unpleasant feelings out of conscious thought

Self-Actualization Needs

reaching full potential, trying your best, recognizing talents, reaching/setting goals

Anger

reaction to being hurt physically/emotionally

Love Needs

receiving/giving love, belonging to family/friends

Developing Personal Identity

recognizing strengths/weaknesses, showing kindness to others, making goals and reaching them, making healthy relationships, staying away from risky behavior

Regression

reverting to childlike behaviors to recapture a time when there were not so many responsibilities

Stressors

Anything that causes stress

Social Health

Being able to interact with others and participate in the community in both an independent and cooperative way.

Physical Health

Component of wellness that refers to having the proper balance of nutrition and exercise

Emotions

Feelings expressing our basic needs.

Consumer Health

Helps you make responsible decisions about products and services that can affect your health.

Helping others with Grief

Talk and offer support, be accepting and caring, have patience, provide hope, encourage them to seek help

Grieving Process

1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Bargaining 4.Depression

Compensation

excelling in one area to make up for a feeling of failure in another

Love

expression of affection and respect

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

1. Physical Needs 2. Safety 3. Love 4. Esteem 5. Self-Actualization

Depression

A mental disorder characterized by sadness or hopelessness,

Identity

A person's sense of self and relations with others

Personality

a combination of many characteristics that makes you different from any other person

Eustress

a helpful type of stress, "fight/flight reactions", usually happens before creative bursts or physical strength

Depression

a mental/emotional state with prolonged sadness or feelings of inadequacy.

Distress

a negative stress, occurs when a normal routine is disrupted, can become chronic

Mental/Emotional Health

about your feelings and thoughts. its a reflection of how you really feel about yourself, how you meet the demands of daily life, and how you cope with problems that occur in your life.

Managing Stress

admit, break habits, talk/get advice, remove stressors, prioritize, laugh/relax, daily exercise, balanced diet, avoid alcohol/tobacco/drugs

Treatment of ADHD

changes in environment, medicines, therapy

Suppression

conscious intentional pushing of unpleasant feelings out of conscious thought

Depression Treatment

counseling, medication, exercise, improving diet, learning stress/time management skills, increasing social outlets

Effects of Eating Disorders

decreased bone density/heart function/body mass, fatigue, hair loss, tooth decay, ulcers, death

Symptoms of Depression

despair/hopelessness, withdrawal, loss of interest, worthlessness, guilt, thoughts of suicide/death

Symptoms of ADHD

difficulty focusing, trouble doing tasks, losing things, fidgeting often, trouble with patience

Coping with Grief

spend time with loved ones, join a support group/volunteer, get back to daily tasks, be patient

Hyperstress

stress from over-activity/over-responsibility

Internal Causes of Stress

stressors caused from a person's attitude or emotions

External Causes of Stress

stressors that are not caused from a person's emotions

Suicide Signs

talk about death, talk about "going away", feel hopelessness/guilt, drifting from family/friends, loss of interest, trouble focusing, changes in diet/exercise, drinking/drugs

How to Help a Suicidal Person

talk/show concern, ask questions, encourage help, encourage safety plan,

Stress

the body and mind's reaction to life changes/events

Treatments of Eating Disorders

therapy, hospital care

Projection

unconscious attributing unacceptable feelings to others

Denial

unconscious lack of acknowledgement of something that is obvious to others