Health Basics
What are the three sides of the health triangle?
Physical, Social, Mental/Emotional
What is the MOST basic level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological Needs
What is a stressor?
Something that causes stress.
What is a defense mechanism?
An unconscious way of protecting yourself from uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, or situations.
What does it mean to be mentally healthy?
Being able to manage emotions, cope with challenges/stress, maintain healthy relationships, and function in daily life
Being healthy means you never get sick or experience stress.
False. Health is a continual process and can change over time.
Name the stages of Maslows Hierarchy in order.
1. Physiological/Physical
2. Safety
3. Love & Belonging
4. Esteem
5. Self-Actualization
What is Eustress? Give me an example.
Positive stress that can motivate or energize you to perform well.
ex. Feeling nervous but excited before a big game or competition, which motivates you to prepare and do your best
Someone gets a bad grade and says, "The teacher just doesn't like me.” Which defense mechanism could this be?"
Rationalization
Which is a characteristic of a mentally healthy person? Why?
A. Never experiencing negative emotions
B. Being able to cope with challenges
C. Avoiding all problems
D. Never asking for help
B. Being able to cope with challenges
Name TWO factors that can influence your health and explain how one of them could affect you
Heredity, Environment, Media & Technology, Behavior, Attitude
You have food, water, and a place to sleep, but you don't feel safe at home. Which level of Maslow's Hierarchy needs attention?
Safety
Name Two Symptoms of Stress
Headaches, muscle tension, sweating, rapid heartbeat, trouble sleeping, irritability, difficulty concentrating
Someone is jealous of their friend but says, “You're the jealous one!” What defense mechanism is this?
Projection
Your friend is having a difficult week and comes to you for help. What is one healthy way you could respond?
Listen, show support, encourage them to talk to a trusted adult/professional, etc.
What is a risk factor?
Something that increases a person's chance of developing a disease, injury, or health problem.
A student has their basic needs met, has good friendships, and feels respected by others. They now want to reach their full potential and become the best version of themselves. Which level are they working toward?
Self-Actualization
A student has been under constant stress for months. What could be one possible long-term effect on their mind or body?
Weakened immune system, sleep problems, anxiety/depression, high blood pressure.
A student is angry at their coach but doesn't say anything. When they get home, they yell at their younger sibling. What defense mechanism is this?
Displacement
A mentally healthy person is happy all the time. True or False? Explain.
False. Mentally healthy people still experience sadness, anger, stress, and other emotions. They are able to manage and cope with those emotions in healthy ways.
A student gets very little sleep, eats mostly unhealthy foods, and rarely exercises. They also feel stressed and have started avoiding their friends. Which sides of the Health Triangle are being affected? Explain.
All three. physical, mental/emotional, and social health. These areas are connected, so changes in one area can affect the others.
A student is struggling in school because they are worried about where their next meal is coming from and whether they will have a safe place to sleep that night. According to Maslow, why might it be difficult for this student to focus on school or reaching their goals?
Their basic physiological and safety needs aren't being met, so those needs take priority before they can effectively focus on higher-level needs like esteem or self-actualization.
A student has been experiencing stress for several months. They are having trouble sleeping, constantly feel tired, and are having difficulty concentrating in school. Is this an example of short-term or long-term stress? Name ONE possible effect of prolonged stress.
Long-term stress. Possible effects include sleep problems, difficulty concentrating, weakened immune system, anxiety/depression, or other negative health effects.
Someone feels insecure about their appearance, so they put a lot of effort into becoming the funniest person in their friend group. What defense mechanism is this?
Compensation
A friend is struggling with stress and says, "I don't want to talk to anyone because I should be able to handle this myself." What would a mentally healthy response be, and why?
They could reach out to a trusted person or ask for help. Asking for help is a healthy way to cope with challenges and doesn't mean you are weak.