Mental health
What do protective factors do in relation to trauma?
Reduce the risk of negative mental health outcomes and trauma
Is alcohol a stimulant or a depressant?
Depressant
What is the most common form of smoking/using tobacco products for teens?
Vaping
What is an example of a stigma or a barrier?
Stigma - fear, shame, judgement, discrimination, culture & beliefs
Barrier - time, cost, transport, stigma, language, knowldge, supports
Does alcohol speed up or slow down the brain?
Slow down
Nicotine is a stimulant which means it…
Speeds up brain activity and increases alertness - short term
Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death in teens.
3rd
True or false: alcohol consumption only affects your body.
FALSE: it can affect other people by increasing risk of car accidents, injuries, drowning, sexual assault, partner violence, suicide, etc.
As someone repeatedly uses a drug, they develop dependence on that drug. What is dependence?
A psychological or physical need for the drug since their body is used to it which causes psychological or physical withdrawal symptoms if stopped.
What is the name of the eating disorder where there is extreme eating vs the name of the eating disorder where there is avoidance of food or eating very little?
Binge; Anorexia
What part of the body processes alcohol?
The liver
What long term effects can smoking have on your respiratory system?
Lung infections, lung cancer, bronchitis, emphysema, destruction of nasal and airway tissues
What can happen if we don’t manage distress?
It can turn into a chronic problem - depression, anxiety, etc.
What is binge drinking?
Drinking a lot of alcohol in a short amount of time. In 2 hours, 5+ drinks for males, 4+ for women.
Can drugs speed up or slow down the nervous system or both?
Both