This a term people often use to describe feeling pressure, strain, or tension. Often when they are dealing with challenging situations or events.
What is Stress.
100
This term refers to people who are born with or who acquire very early in life a tendency to develop a problem in a specific medical area.
What is "Biological Vulnerability"
100
Name 3 different types of people that can be social supports
What is family, friends, mental health practitioners, co-workers, peers, members of religious groups, etc.
100
Name at least 2 of the four basic lifestyle for good health and selfcare.
What is 1) Diet. 2) Exercise. 3) Personal hygiene. 4) Sleep habits.
100
Schizophrenia affects what percentage of the population
What is 1 %
200
The 2 main types of Stress
What is Life Events and Daily Hassles
200
Scientists believe that mental illnesses are caused by imbalances in ________ in the brain.
What is Neurotransmitters.
200
In regards to strategies for connecting with people; Support groups, workplace, school, libraries - are all examples of what?
What is Good Places to Meet People.
200
When discussing a healthy diet, how much water is recommended that you should consume each day?
What is 6-8 8 oz. glasses of water or 48-64 oz./ day
200
True or False: Schizophrenia can be diagnosed with a blood test.
What is False
300
Deep breathing is an example of what type of coping skill
What is Relaxation Technique
300
2 factors that worsen one's biological vulnerability to developing mental illness.
What is Stress and Alcohol/Drug Use.
300
Name at least 2 tips for starting conversations with others.
What is 1) Find someone who isn't occupied. 2) Choose an interesting topic. 3) Look at the person. 4) Smile and nod your head to show you are listening. 5) Tune in to what the other person is saying. 6) Avoid telling very personal things about yourself.
300
Doctors recommend getting a minimum of ________ minutes a day of physical activity.
What is 30 minutes
300
When referring to mental illness, the word ________ means the negative opinions and attitudes that some people have about mental illness.
What is Stigma.
400
The first step in your plan for Coping with Stress is to be aware of what?
What is Situations that have caused stress in the past.
400
2 factors that help one's biological vulnerability to developing a mental illness.
What is Coping Skills and Medication.
400
Expressing positive feelings/giving compliments and being there for the person/helping out are 2 ways to ________.
What is Get closer to people/ developing closer relationships.
400
When brushing your teeth, it is recommended to brush for at least ______ minutes.
What is 2 minutes
400
The symptom of having an extremely high mood is called _________.
What is Mania
500
Headaches, sweating, increased heart rate, irritability, and anxiety are signs of what?
What is Signs that that you are under stress.
500
Name one of the 3 goals of treatment discussed in Chapter 3: Stress-Vulnerability Model
What is 1) Reducing biological vulnerability. 2) Reducing Stress. 3) Coping with stress more effectively.
500
__________ refers to telling someone personal information about yourself.
What is "Disclosure".
500
What are 2 things to avoid in the evening time in order to fall asleep easier?
What is 1) Caffeine. 2) Vigorous exercise.
500
Sad mood, feeling hopeless, trouble concentrating, eating too much/too little, and suicidal thoughts are all symptoms of what?