Mental Health
This is a mental illness in which a person experiences prolonged feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
Depression
This type of bullying basically involves the use of physical force. The idea behind this type of bullying is for the bully to establish superiority and continued control over a victim.
physical bullying
What is the third leading cause of death for people ages 15-24?
Bonus: What are the first and second?
1st: Unintentional injury
2nd: Homocide
3rd: Suicide
Unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time
Bullying
What is Health?
The combination of physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being.
Give three symptoms or signs of depression
1. Appetite changes, or weight gain or loss
2. Trouble going to sleep or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
3. Fatigue or lack of energy
4. Feeling restless, irritable, or withdrawn
5. Feeling worthless, hopeless, discouraged, or guilty
6. Trouble concentrating, remembering things, doing daily tasks, or making decisions
7. Thoughts about hurting or killing yourself
Any form of bullying that incorporates the use of technology
cyber bullying
Indications that someone may be thinking about suicide are called warning signs. Name at least 3 warning signs.
- Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself
- Looking for a way to kill oneself
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no purpose
- Talking about feeling trapped or being in unbearable pain
- Talking about being a burden to others
- Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
- Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Withdrawing or feeling isolated
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- Displaying extreme mood swings
Someone that witnesses bullying or is present but does nothing to help or stop it
bystander
Lifestyle factors are habits that make a difference in people’s overall health, happiness, and longevity. Name 3 lifestyle factors for maintaining good physical health.
1) Getting 8 hours of sleep each night
2) Eating a healthy breakfast every day
3) Eating a variety of healthy foods
4) Being active 30-60 minutes most days of the week
5) Maintaining a healthy weight
6) Abstaining from tobacco products and smoking
7) Abstaining from alcohol and other drugs
A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances
Stress
this type of bullying incorporates the use of words to carry out an act of bullying. In this type of bullying, the aggressor also known as the bully tries to upset the victim through taunting and teasing.
verbal bullying
It’s not an easy question but studies show that asking someone this question does not increase suicides or suicidal thoughts.
Are you thinking about killing yourself?
If you don't feel comfortable asking this question, that is OK. However, it's important that you find someone who can, like a trusted adult.
Someone that witnesses bullying and takes action to help the victim or stop it
Upstander
True or False: Physical Wellness is more important than mental or social wellness
FALSE
Think of physical, mental, and social wellness as a triangle, your health triangle. You want to keep them balanced!
Provide at least 3 healthy ways to deal with or manage stress
- Exercising or doing something that you enjoy
- Talking to or confiding in someone
- Getting at least 8 hours of sleep each night
- Being resilient or adapting effectively
- Meditating or using relaxation techniques
What are ways to stop or prevent bullying? Give at least three
- Stand up for those being bullied (be an upstander)
- Report bullying to adults or teachers
- Lead by example
- Be resilient and have a high self esteem
- Don’t give in to the bully
What is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Phone Number?
1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-273-TALK
Explain the difference between Eustress and Distress
Eustress (positive stress): Good stress that can lead to increased motivation, achievement, excitement
Distress (negative stress): Bad stress that results from stressors (the things that cause us to be stressed out) and can have consequences on our physical, mental/emotional, and social health.
What is the difference between health and wellness?
Health is a state of being, whereas wellness is the state of living a healthy lifestyle. Health refers to physical, mental, and social well-being; wellness aims to enhance well-being, it can affect physical, mental, and social well-being.
What does it mean to be resilient?
Being able to manage difficult and stressful situations by adapting effectively as well as recovering from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis
Explain the difference between a bystander and an upstander
Bystander: Someone that witnesses the bullying or is present but does nothing to help or stop it
Upstander: Someone that witnesses bullying and takes action to help the victim or stop it
What are three resources you have available to use here at school if you needed help?
- Counselors
- Mr. Pulce (youth service center)
- Ms. Vinson (school social worker)
- Any teacher you trust
- Close Friends
How much you value, respect, and feel confidence about yourself
Self-esteem
Can you name three more dimensions of wellness that some models use besides physical, mental, emotional, and social
- spiritual
- environmental
- intellectual
- occupational
- financial