Lesson 1
Anything that causes stress
A stressor
A condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control
Anxiety disorder
The feeling of being isolated and separated from others
Alienation
Being aware help is needed
A physician who specializes in physical disorders of the brain and nervous system
The act of becoming aware through the senses
Perception
A mark of shame or disappointment that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others
A stigma
When a series of suicides occur in a community or area in a short period of time
Cluster suicide
If a teen is feeling trapped or worried all the time they should:
Seek help
What is a phobia
A strong irrational fear of something
A physical reaction the results from stress rather that injury or illness
Psychosomatic response
An illness of the mind that can effect the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of a person
Mental disorder
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The use of certain medication to treat a mental disorder
Drug therapy
Helping the family function in more positive and constructive ways by exploring patterns in communication and providing support and education
Family therapy
Some physical effects of stress include (3)
Headache, high blood pressure, digestive disorders
An illness that involves mood extremes that interfere with everyday life
Mood disorder
First thing you should do if you know someone plans of commiting suicide
Initiate a meaningful conversation
Treating a group of people with similar problems who meet with a counsler
Group therapy
What is Kleptomania
Unplanned theft of objects
Stressors for teens (5)
Engage in patterns of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are voilated
Conduct disorders
Should you talk to a trustworthy adult if you know someone is suicidal
Yes
A professional who handles personal and educational matters
Counselor
A physician who diagnoses and treats mental disorders and can prescribe medications
Psychiatrist