preventing disease
something lots of teens do that can cause diseases
drugs and alochol
how can your personality effect your mental health
it can cause depression, anxiety, and other mental problems
what are phobias
intense and exagerated fears of a specific object or situation
major depression
a very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything
what are pathogens
germs that cause diseases
what are mood swings
frequent changes in emotional state
what are anxiety disorders
extreme fears of real or imaginary situations that get in the way of normal activities
suicide
the act of killing oneself on purpose
what is fungi
organisms that are more complex than bacteria but cannot make their own food
whats anxiety
a state of uneasiness
what are mood disorders
a mental and emotional problem in which a person undergoes mood swings that seem extreme inappropriate or last a long time
what should you do if someone talks to you about suicide
tell someone before its too late
whats a communicable disease
disease that can be spread to a person from another person, an animal, or an object
whats adrenaline
a hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy
what are personality disorders
a variety of psychological conditions that affect a persons ability to get along with others
what can a suicide attempt sometimes mean
a cry for help
how can you keep a healthy immune system
healthy eating plan, regular physical activity, manage stress in healthy ways, get plenty of sleep, avoid drugs and alcohol, drink enough water, shower regularly, get checkups often
how many adults in the US are affected by mental and emotional problems
whats schizophrenia
a severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality
how can you give emotional first aid
let them speak, dont challenge them, remind them of their past success, tell them how important they are