True or False: once you have a mental illness you have it for life
FALSE
It is a normal part of our everyday life. This type of stress positively affects us and keeps us going. It has a motivational effect and increases our activity and productivity.
positive stress
Take care of your _________ health. Your _______ health can affect your emotional health.
Physical
True or False: Medication is the best treatment for mental illness
List three ways to relieve stress
exercise - stretching- controlled breathing- humor (funny movies, jokes, pranks, ...)- stress relief games - socializing (being with other people can help greatly when we are trying to reduce the stress)- meditation- yoga- proper nutrition
True or False: Females are more likely to have a mental illness than are males
FALSE
FALSE
Relaxation methods, such as deep breathing and meditation, and exercise are also useful ways to __________
cope with stress
Ways to deal with anger
Emotional problems can be treated with ___________
counseling, support groups, medications can all help
balance
You are being bullied, tell _____________
an adult
Learn to express your __________ in appropriate ways
feelings
list three physical symptoms of stress
increased heart beat, clammy hands, red face, headache, stomach ache, increase blood pressure
True or False: People with mental illness are generally shy and quiet
FALSE