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Highs and Lows
Drugs & Alcohol
Yikes!
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True or False: Teens need 7.5 hours of sleep a night
What is: False Teens actually need 9 to 9.5 hours of sleep a night . A lack of sleep seriously impacts our mood and our ability to think and learn!
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This type of communication is defined by speaking in a mean, harsh, or sarcastic manner, taking instead of compromising, maintaining glaring eye contact and speaking in loud or threatening tones, putting others down, being inappropriately honest, and bullying or trampling others. - Passive Communication - Aggressive Communication - Adaptive Communication - Telecommunication
What is Aggressive Communication
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A _______ is a stimulus—such as a person, place, situation, or thing—that contributes to an unwanted emotional or behavioral response.
What is a trigger Oftentimes, the best way to deal with a trigger is to avoid it. Create a strategy to deal with your triggers head on, just in case. Don’t wait until the heat of the moment to test your coping strategy. Practice!
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________ plays a role in the death of 4,358 and in the injury of 188,000 young people under 21 every year. It also increases risk of physical and sexual assault
What is Alcohol
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Name three helpful ways to deal with stress
What is Deep breathing, exercise, talk to friends & family, set aside time for yourself, prioritize your responsibilities
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TRUE or FALSE: If you are having difficulties sleeping in the middle of the night, get out of bed and do something.
What is True
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___________ is a communication style in which a person stands up for their own needs and wants, while also taking into consideration the needs and wants of others, without behaving passively or aggressively.
What is Assertive Communication
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What is one way you can deal with something that has triggered you?
What is Oftentimes, the best way to deal with a trigger is to avoid it. This might mean making changes to your lifestyle, relationships, or daily routine. Create a strategy to deal with your triggers head on, just in case. Your strategy might include coping skills, a list of trusted people you can talk to, or rehearsed phrases to help you get out of a troublesome situation. Don’t wait until the heat of the moment to test your coping strategy. Practice!
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Name two symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning
What is - Confusion - Difficulty remaining conscious - vomiting - seizures - Trouble with breathing -Slow Heart Rate - Clammy Skin - Dulled responses - Extremely low body temperature
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________ an emotional and physical response to demanding situations, including symptoms that may include worry, a feeling of being overwhelmed, increased heart rate, headaches, sleep difficulties, procrastination, and more.
What is Stress Ways to manage stress can be to: Talk about your problems, even if they won’t be solved Prioritize your responsibilities Focus on the basics Don’t put all your eggs in one basket Set aside time for yourself Keep things in perspective
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TRUE or FALSE? The weekends are a good time to catch up on some ZZZs – sleep in as much as you can on Saturday and Sundays.
What is FALSE: Although trying to catch up on missed sleep on weekends and holidays seems like a good idea, your body actually prefers a regular sleep cycle.
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This type of communication is Defined by being too nice or weak, overly compliant, avoiding eye contact, speaking softly, putting one’s self down, being emotionally dishonest, and allowing others to trample you in conversation.
What is Passive Communication?
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The natural emotional response resulting from a significant loss—especially the death of a loved one is called ___________.
What is Grief Everyone deals with grief differently. People cry, laugh, busy themselves with work, throw up, or even feel numb. Some recover quickly, while others take their time. Grief is a natural healing process, and there’s no “right” way to do it.
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Name three negative health problems associated with smoking cigarettes.
What is: - Cancer - Lung problems - Heart Disease/Stroke - Cataracts - Pregnancy related issues - Accidental Death
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What is an example of a symptom of Physical stress?
What is fatigue, sleep difficulties, headaches/migraines, increased sweating, neck and back pain.
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TRUE or FALSE? Caffeine helps you be productive and get more out of your day. It can wake you up when you are stressed and tired and keep you going.
What is FALSE Caffeine can actually increase anxiety and interfere with sleep cycles.
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A person engages in _________ when they are fully concentrating, understanding, and responding and then remembering what is being said. It is a technique used in conflict resolution.
What is Active Listening
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A person is suffering from ________when he/she experiences four of the following symptoms occur rapidly and peak within 10 minutes: a person Sweating, Shaking, feelings of choking, shortness of breath, feeling dizzy, chest pains.
What is a Panic Attack
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What drug will cause these short-term effects Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature Dilation of pupils Disturbed sleep patterns Nausea Bizarre, erratic, sometimes violent behavior Hallucinations, hyperexcitability, irritability Panic and psychosis Convulsions, seizures and death from high doses
What is Meth
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The ______ response is one of the tools your body uses to protect you from danger.
What is the fight-or-flight response?
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TRUE or FALSE: It’s possible to develop an addiction to video games or the Internet.
What is TRUE Internet and gaming addictions is a growing problem, and teens with anxiety and other mental health problems may be particularly at risk. In fact, teens with psychiatric disorders spend almost 7 hours a day in front of screens. Teens with Internet or gaming addictions have been found to have more family problems, school and learning problems, more emotional problems, and more problems with their peers.
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Name two traits of assertive communication.
What is Clearly state needs and wants Eye contact Listens to others without interruption Appropriate speaking volume Steady tone of voice Confident body language
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Significant brain growth and development occurs during adolescence, and can continue to develop up to the age of ________.
What is 30
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What drug puts teens at risk for developing schizophrenia?
What is Marijuana
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If someone is a fight-or-flight response what are 2 symptoms that they may be experiencing?
What is: Increased heart rate • Racing thoughts • Difficulty concentrating • Dizziness or lightheadedness • Nausea / “butterflies” in stomach • Rapid, shallow breathing • Shaking • Sweating • Tensed muscles
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