Health Game
Give a definition of addiction.
The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.
Give a definition of mental health.
An individual’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being.
Give a definition of physical health.
Physical health represents one dimension of total well-being. The term refers to the state of your physical body and how well it's operating.
Identify 3 different mental disorders.
Depression, anxiety disorder, personality disorder.
How could we identify mental health issues in a friend?
Attributes such as their body language, the sudden lack of interest in their hobbies, improper hygiene, frequently canceling on plans etc.
Name 3 symptoms of someone with poor mental health.
Feeling sad or down, confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate, excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt, extreme mood changes of highs and lows, withdrawal from friends and activities, significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping.
What behaviors does an emotionally healthy person display?
Socially active and happy. Talks and interacts with others, exercises, stays physically fit and clean.
Name a phrase to say to a friend struggling with an addiction.
“I'm always here for you if you need help.”
Is an eating disorder a mental or a physical disorder.
It is a mental disorder in which, affects your health, and the way your body looks.
How does body image contribute to substance abuse?
When you are overly preoccupied with the way your body looks it may lead you to use substances such as steroids or diet pills to gain your ideal body type. Other substances such as drugs and alcohol could also be used to cope with poor body image as well this particular situation is apparent in teens.
Name a societal impact of Drug abuse.
Harmful Drug use could impact the industry, education, training and the family, as well as the contribution it has to violence, crime, financial problems, housing problems, homelessness and vagrancy. Which all impact society.
Name 3 symptoms of someone with an alcohol addiction.
Anxiety. nervousness, nausea. tremors, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, heavy sweating.
Name 3 long term impacts that could occur to an individual with a smoking addiction?
Lung disease, emphysema, lung cancer, etc.
Name a societal impact that could happen to someone with an alcohol addiction.
Some societal impacts caused by an alcohol addiction could include: the overuse of money to buy alcohol, or broken relationships caused by the over consumption of alcohol. It could also impact your work environment, and could lead to homelessness if the situation gets severe.
How does an addiction affect you and the people around you?
When you are struggling with an addiction it will show through your work ethic, mood, emotions and other factors. These factors will eventually affect your environment as it may become more aggressive, sad, discouraged or even in some cases abusive.
True or false: Is it important to be spiritually healthy, and why?
True. Spiritual wellness not only allows you to seek meaning and purpose in human existence, but it also allows you to appreciate your life experiences for what they are. When you find meaning in your life experiences, you will be able to develop a harmony with your inner self and the outside world.
Identify 3 factors the media pushes for the “perfect” male body.
Factors could include: being tall, muscles, no body fat, eurocentric features, masculine features, clear skin etc.
Identify 3 factors the media pushes for the “perfect” female body.
Factors could include: A skinny figure, no body hair, eurocentric features, feminine features, etc.
Why are we perfect in God's eyes?
Because we are his creation/children.
Identify one way that mental health issues could be related to substance abuse.
If you have a mental health issue, you may use alcohol or drugs to try to feel better. Or a substance use problem may lead to mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety, or rage. For some individuals a substance use problem and mental health issue start at the same time, triggered by the same factor; for others they start separately.
How can a preoccupation with your athletic performance lead to substance use?
When you are overly preoccupied with your athletic performance you might start to turn to substances to boost your athletic ability.
Who can you turn to in your parish, when you are struggling with an addiction?
You can turn to your priests and learn to get over your addiction through guidance from your priest, Jesus and help from a medical professional.
What is the connection between faith and body image?
As God has taught us our body is a temple, a temple which we should cherish. When we hurt ourselves we are only hurting God as He created us in His image, He loves each of us. Even if we look different we are all His children and creation.
What is the connection between faith and body image?
When you are having a hard time communicating with other people it may lead you to turn on substances to either cope with your situation or gain the confidence you need.
How can your school community provide you support in situations related to problematic substance use?
You can turn to your school advisor/counselor on matters that involve problematic substance abuse as they will give you the advice and support you need to overcome your situation and prevent it from developing into an addiction.