Physical Health
What does A.C.T stand for?
A - Acknowledge
C - Care
T - Tell
Name 3 coping examples
Coping methods -
Meditation
Deep breathing
Journal
Exercise
Yoga
Friends
Seek support
Music
Art
To-do list
Read
Self-isolation
Take a break
Watch a movie/video
Take a bath
Give yourself a pep talk
Manage time
Set healthy boundaries
Puzzle
Doodle
Create list of things you are grateful for
Bake/cook
Organize
What's social health?
Social health can be defined as our ability to interact and form meaningful relationships with others. It also relates to how comfortably we can adapt in social situations. Social relationships have an impact on our mental health, physical health and mortality risk.
Name 3 STIs/STDs
Most common STIs/STDs -
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
HPV
Syphilis
Hepatitis
Herpes
HIV/AIDS
Lice/crabs
Trichomoniasis
Name 5 mental health problems
Mental Health Problems -
Anxiety
Panic attacks
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Schizophrenia
Eating disorders
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
What can affect social health?
Social health can be affected by many factors such as:
Income and social protection
Education
Unemployment and job insecurity
Working life conditions
Food insecurity
Housing, basic amenities and the environment
Early childhood development
Social inclusion and non-discrimination
Structural conflict
Access to affordable health services of decent quality.
Name 10 contraceptive methods
Contraceptive methods -
IUD
Implant
Shot
Vasectomy
Vaginal ring
Patch
Internal condom
External condom
Pill
Plan B/Julie
Tubal ligation
Fertility awareness
Sponge
Diaphragm
Spermicide
Cervical cap
Withdrawal (pull out)
Abstinence
Breastfeeding (body naturally stops ovulating)
What might you say to a friend/student that's struggling with mental health?
If you're concerned about a friend/student and feel comfortable talking with them, gently share what you've noticed and your desire to help. You could also share with them a helpline or help from an adult.
What are 3 common withdrawal symptoms?
Withdrawal symptoms -
Having urges or cravings to consume
Feeling jumpy and restless
Feeling irritable or upset
Having a hard time concentrating
Having trouble sleeping
Weight loss/gain
Feeling anxious, sad or depressed
Depression
Aches and pains
Nausea and/or vomiting
Tremor
Fast heart rate
Sweating
Insomnia
Seizures
What are the 7 breathing techniques we talked about in class?
Breathing techniques -
Back to Back Breathing
Cat Cow Breathing
Box Breathing
Pursed Breathing
Diaphragmatic Breathing
PMR Breathing
Name 8 symptoms of mental health problems
Short term:
Alcohol poisoning
Hangover
Falls
Accidents
Risky behaviors
Lowered inhibitions...
Long term:
High blood pressure
Stroke
Liver disease
Liver cancer
Infertility
Brain damage
Depression...
Others:
Memory loss
Slowed thinking
Anxiety
Irritability
Slurred speech
Rapid mood changes
Intellectual impairment...
Name 5 factors that help improve our social health
Factors -
Social connections
Treat others with respect
Create healthy boundaries
Interpersonal relationships
Balancing social and personal time
Participate in the community
Make connections
Establish and maintain personal friendships
Assertive skills
Have fun
Seek help when you need it
Communicate effectively
Name the 6 substances we talked about in class
Substances -
Opioids
Depressants
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Inhalants
Cannabinoids
What are the wellness domains?
There are 8 domains -
Physical
Intellectual
Social
Emotional
Vocational
Spiritual
Financial
Environmental
What are the health risks of substance (the one that you drink) consumption?
Short term:
Alcohol poisoning
Hangover
Falls
Accidents
Risky behaviors
Lowered inhibitions...
Long term:
High blood pressure
Stroke
Liver disease
Liver cancer
Infertility
Brain damage
Depression...
Others:
Memory loss
Slowed thinking
Anxiety
Irritability
Slurred speech
Rapid mood changes
Intellectual impairment...