Blood Pressure
What is hypertension?
high blood pressure
Products the burn tobacco?
Cigarettes and cigars
What is mental health?
Emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, helping us handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices
What is one sign of a healthy relationship?
Trust, respect, open communication, support, healthy boundaries
What is trauma?
An emotional or physical response to a stressful or frightening event
What is considered a normal blood pressure?
120/80
What organ does Alcohol primarily effect?
What are common mental health disorders?
Anxiety, depression, mood disorders, stress/burnout, PTSD, and grief/loss
A friend keeps pressuring you to drink even though they know you are in recovery, Is this an unhealthy or healthy relationship?
Unhealthy relationship
What does PTSD stand for?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
What factors can elevate blood pressure?
Activity, Stress, Caffeine, Nicotine, and Alcohol
What level of second hand smoke is okay?
None
What is the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress is a response to a specific situation while anxiety can persist even when there is no immediate threat
What is extrinsic motivation?
Engaging in a behavior because there are external rewards (money, praise)
What causes triggers in people with PTSD?
A reminder of the trauma which can cause the body to react as if the danger is happening again
What does blood pressure measure
Measures the force of blood in the arteries with each heartbeat
16 million
Name 3 healthy ways to cope with stress
exercise, deep breathing, talking to someone, journaling, meditation, listening to music, spending time outside
Limits you set to protect your physical and emotional well being
What are the 5 steps to the grounding technique?
1. things you can taste
2. things you can smell
3. things you can hear
4. things you can feel
5. things you can see
The best type of exercise to reduce the risk for hypertension
What is aerobic exercise? (brisk walking, cycling, and swimming) 150 minutes a week
What can happen when alcohol and opioids mix
suppresses the respiratory system (breathing) leading to increased risk for overdose
A person says they haven't enjoyed their favorite activities and feel tired all the time. What mental health condition might they be experiencing?
Depression
Intrinsic motivation
What are the four stress repsonses?
fight, flight, freeze, shutdown