Unit 1: Mental and Emotional Health, 1.5.2 Test - Health class
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
Health Literacy
A person's understanding of their own health, as well as, the ability to comprehend new info about health and medicine.
Respiratory System
A series of organs used for breathing in oxygen and getting rid of carbon dioxide.
Emotional well-being
A state of positive emotional health.
Mental well-being
A state of positive mental health.
Delayed Gratification
Act of avoiding enjoyable behavior in the hopes of getting an even better reward at a later time.
Risk Behavior
Acting that increases a person's chance of suffering an illness/injury.
Consensus
Agreement on a decision by a group.
Health-promoting Behavior
An action that improves a person's health and reduces that risk of illness/injury.
Impulse
An immediate desire for something.
Stressors
Anything that causes stress
What are 4 ways to avoid gang involvement?
Be proactive, ask for help, stay busy, change your environment.
Social Health
Being able to interact with others and participate in the community in both an independent and cooperative way.
Respiratory system stress affects
Breath harder, can cause hyperventilation, or rapid breathing.
What are the 6 steps in resolving conflict.
Calm down, set ground rules, talk it out, listen, take responsibility, find a solution.
Digestive system stress affects
Change eating habits.
What are causes of mental disorders
Chemical imbalance, a change in brain structure, or genetics.
Assertive communication
Communicating one's thoughts and feelings clearly. Happens while respecting the thoughts and feelings of other people.
Physical Health
Component of wellness that refers to having the proper balance of nutrition and exercise
Mental well-being benefits
Cope with stress, make meaningful contributions to their communities.
What are some symptoms of poor emotional health?
Exhausted, nervous, eating too much or too little, difficulty sleeping, anxious, crying or angry often, afraid.
Bipolar Disorder symptoms
Extreme mood changes and marked by changes in energy level and behavior.
Emotions
Feelings expressing our basic needs.
Consumer Health
Helps you make responsible decisions about products and services that can affect your health.
What are the five steps in making a healthful individual decision?
Identify the decision that needs to be made, List your options, List the consequences (pros and cons) of each option, Choose the best option and try it, Evaluate your decision.
What are the four factors that can lead a person to engage in risk behaviors?
Ignorance, conformity, excitement, impulse.
Muscular System
Includes smooth, skeletal and cardiac muscle.
Cardiovascular system stress affects
Increased heart rate.
Urinary System
Kidneys filters the blood and eliminates wastes from it.
What four things can influence your physical health?
Lifestyle choices, biology and genetics, environment, and health care.
Endocrine system
Made up up glands found throughout the body that release hormones into the bloodstream. Hormones help to control bodily metabolic activity.
Reproductive System
Male and female reproductive systems work together. Sperm is produced by male reproductive system and transfers to female reproductive system.
Schizophrenia
Mental health conditions in which a person loses touch with reality. Delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders.
Stress
Mental state consisting of strong feelings of anxiety, worry, or anger caused by certain events.
Coping skills
Methods used to deal with or manage a stressful situation.
Immune System
Protects the body from foreign substances and cells by producing an immune response.
Endocrine system stress affects
Provides boost of energy, can feel depleted.
Skeletal system
Provides structure and support for softer tissues and organs. Provides a place for muscles to attach, enabling movement. Produce red and white blood cells and bones store calcium and phosphorous.
Emotional well-being benefits
Reduced anxiety, improved coping abilities.
What are three things you can do to ensure social health?
Relationships with others, dealing with conflicts, and communication skills.
Nervous system
Responds to homeostatic changes by releasing hormones. Monitors cellular homeostatic activities by, checking the blood for chemical changes and hormone levels
How can you stop cyberbullying?
Save evidence of cyberbullying, report threats of harm, be relentless, block communications with cyberbully.
Organ
Specialized structures that carry out a specific function in a living organism.
Stressor
Stimuli or situations that cause stress.
Musculoskeletal System stress affects
Stress can lead to chronic neck and back pain.
What are good signs on emotional health?
Taking actions to reach your goals, feeling confident, taking time to relax, taking responsibility, sharing feelings, participating in hobbies, keeping promises.
Helping others with Grief
Talk and offer support, be accepting and caring, have patience, provide hope, encourage them to seek help
Coping Strategy
Technique or behavior a person uses to handle stress.
Mental and Emotional Health
The ability of a person to learn new ideas, tolerate differences, distinguish fantasy from reality, and appropriately control and express your feelings.
Self-discipline
The ability to resist impulses and consistently behave in healthful and positive ways.
Physical Health
The condition of a living organism's body at a given time.
Social Health
The condition of a person's relationship with others.
Skin System
The skin, including hair, nails, sweat and oil glands, is important in maintaining homeostasis in the body. Skin is the barrier to pathogens and protects tissues and organs.
Stress-management
The use of coping skills to manage or reduce stress.
Self-esteem
The way a person feels about themself.
Desensitize
To cause someone to react less to something through repeated exposure.
Nervous system stress affects
Wear down body
Cardiovascular System
Works together with respiratory system to supply oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the cells.
Digestive System
Works with cardiovascular and lymphatic systems to supply cells with nutrients.
How can a high level of health literacy benefit a person's well-being?
You're increasing your understanding of your health and ensuring that you make good, informed health decisions. It will help you reduce your risk of health problems and increase your sense of personal wellness throughout your life.
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
Anxiety
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.
Body System
A group of organs that work together to perform related functions.
Depression
A mental disorder characterized by sadness or hopelessness,
No-tolerance policy
A method of discipline in which anyone who breaks even a minor rule receives punishment.
Conflict Resolution
A method of eliminating a problem. Can happen through negotiation and medication.
Self-image
A person's conception or mental image of themselves.
Health
A person's overall physical, mental, and social condition.
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