This is the way you see yourself, while self-esteem is how you feel about yourself.
What is self-image?
This common disorder causes people to feel extreme worry or fear, sometimes even during normal situations.
What is an anxiety disorder?
This type of drinking involves 4+ drinks for females or 5+ for males in one sitting.
What is binge drinking?
Breathing polluted air with smog, smoke, or dust can cause health problems like asthma and this kind of disease.
What is heart disease (or respiratory disease)?
This simple activity—like taking deep breaths or going for a walk—can shift your mood and help you reset.
What is a coping strategy?
These three parts—physical, social, and psychological—make up who you are.
What is identity?
A person with this disorder might have trouble sitting still, paying attention, and completing tasks.
What is ADHD?
Long-term alcohol use can lead to diseases like liver damage and this type of memory condition.
What is dementia?
This type of pollution comes from sounds that are too loud or last too long, causing hearing loss and stress.
What is noise pollution?
Planning your day, breaking tasks into chunks, and saying "no" when you're overloaded are examples of managing this.
What is time (or stress) management?
Focusing on your strengths, avoiding negative self-talk, and spending time with positive people are ways to build this.
What is self-esteem?
Many people don’t get help for mental illnesses because of this unfair judgment or “mark of shame.”
What is stigma?
Teens who see alcohol use in ads, TV shows, or movies may start to believe drinking is normal because of this influence.
What is media influence?
This type of pollution happens indoors and can come from cleaning products, smoke, or pet dander.
What is indoor air pollution?
When you feel overwhelmed, doing something fun, relaxing, or creative is a way to manage this common feeling.
What is stress?
This reaction prepares your body to either fight or run when faced with a stressor.
What is the fight-or-flight response?
Therapy and medications are two examples of this type of care for mental illnesses.
What is treatment?
Saying “No thanks, I don’t drink” is an example of using this skill to avoid peer pressure.
What are refusal skills?
Turning off lights, using less water, and biking instead of driving are examples of this top tier of the environmental protection hierarchy.
What is source reduction?
This type of self-talk builds confidence and helps you challenge negative thoughts.
What is positive self-talk?
Turning “You make me so mad!” into “I feel angry when…” is an example of this healthy communication strategy.
What is using “I” statements?
Giving away belongings, feeling hopeless, or talking about dying can be examples of this.
What are warning signs of suicide?
This is the legal term for the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood.
What is BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)?
Buying local food, using green products, and composting leftovers are all examples of this type of environmentally friendly behavior.
What is greener living (or sustainable living)?
This strategy helps you stay focused on what you’re grateful for, especially during stressful times.
What is practicing gratitude?