Stress
What factors influence your perception of stress?
Genetic predisposition, past experiences, expectations, time of day/ year, number and frequency of stressors, and amount of support.
What is insomnia?
A sleep disorder that causes a person to wake up earlier and find it harder to fall asleep.
How much sleep do teenagers need a night?
What is the definition of mindfulness?
Having your mind and focus on the task that is at hand.
What purpose does the hypothalomus serve?
Porduces hormones that control body temperature, heart rate, and hunger.
What are main causes of adolescent stress?
School, home/family, and yourself.
What are signs of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations, delusions, and extremely disordered thinking and behavior.
What can the circadian rhythm easily be thrown off by?
Too much screen time, going to bed too late, and inconsistent bedtimes and wake-ups.
What are 5 ways I practice mindfulness?
sitting comfortably, straighten your body, soften your gaze, feel your breath, and notice what your legs are doing.
Where is the Cortex (cerebrum) located?
On the top of the brain.
What is the definition of stressors?
Situations or events causing the stress.
What causes autism?
Differences in the brain.
How many hours does the hormonal changes that occur during puberty set back the natural bed time?
2 hours.
What are two different kinds of mindfulness exercises?
box breathing, and guided meditation.
How many sections are the pons on the brain divided into?
They are divided into 2 sections.
What are the stages of stress?
Alarm stage, resistance stage, adaptation stage, exhaustion stage.
What are the long term effects of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy?
Hospitalizations and death of the victim.
What are three ways you can regain control of your Circadian Rhythm and Sleep?
Staying away from screens, keeping your bedroom cold, and avoid caffeine after 4:00pm
How do you practices mindful eating?
Don't skip meals, eat slowly and take small bites and chew thoroughly, honor the food, and eat a plant- based diet.
What is the definition of thalamus?
A part of the brain that helps process information from the senses and transmit it to other parts of the brain.
What are some sources of stressors?
Physical, mental, social, environment, adolescent, and other.
What are some Treatments for anxiety?
Counselling, medication, proper sleep and staying away from drug abuse.
What helps to maintain your circadian rhythm?
Getting outside everyday.
What are 7 good mindful foods?
Pistachios, pomegranates, artichokes, coconuts, oranges, grapefruits, and edamame.
What are the 9 main parts of the brain?
Cortex (cerebrum), corpus callosum, thalamus, cerebellum, hypothalamus, spinal cord, pituitary gland, pons, and medulla oblongata.