Deciding in advance what you want, need, and what is expected of you so you can be prepared for the situations you face.
What is planning?
100
how an individual responds to a major loss
What is an individual's grief reaction?
100
A disorder that is clearly caused by an injury or illness to the brain.
What is an organic disorder?
100
feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
What is depression?
200
Set goals and prioritize their importance, budget time wisely, say no when necessary, take time to slow down and enjoy the people and things around you
What are suggested steps for better time management?
200
denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance
What are the stages of loss?
200
An illness of the mind that can prevent people from living healthy, happy, and productive lives.
What are mental disorders?
200
substance abuse, violence, abuse (physical, emotional, or sexual), prior suicide attempts, family history of mental disorders, exposure to other suicides
What are risk factors associated with suicide?
200
prolonged, unexplained sadness; inability to concentrate; overwhelming fear or anxiety; compulsive behaviors; severe sleep disturbances
What are signs of mental health disorders?
300
redirecting your energy into a healthy activity
What is rechanneling?
300
The point at which a person's most intense grieving comes to an end.
What is closure?
300
an irrational fear
What is a phobia?
300
" I want to die;" " I don't want to live anymore;" "I won't have to deal with this much longer;" " I won't be a problem for anyone much longer"
What are verbal warning signs of suicide?
300
a physician who specializes in organic disorders of the brain and nervous system
What is a neurologist?
400
Specific strategies for planning and using time in effective, healthful ways
What are time management skills?
400
By keeping the person who has experienced a loss from feeling isolated and alone.
What are ways that friends can make a difference in the life a someone who has experienced a loss?
400
A disorder when a person complains of an illness but no physical cause can be found.
What is a somatoform disorder?
400
withdrawal from family and friends, giving away personal possessions, irrational or bizarre behaviors
What are non-verbal and behavioral signs of suicide?
400
parents (family), counselors, friends, teachers, religious leaders
What are sources of help for people struggling with mental disorders?
500
The things that you determine to be the most important
What are priorities?
500
The stage of loss when a person who has experienced a loss is able to deal with his/her loss in constructive ways
What is acceptance?
500
A person who diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders.
What is a clinical psychologist?
500
The person may feel that nobody cares, take all talk of suicide seriously, be empatheticstress the temporary nature of the problem and that suicide is not the answer
What are things to remember when a person is suicidal?
500
Seeking help means the person is crazy; it is difficult to find help; getting help is too expensive
What are some myths about seeking help with mental disorders?