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