What are the two main types of stress?
Acute Stress (Short-term) and Chronic Stress (Long-term)
True or False: Anxiety is caused by a persistent stressor that lasts for a long time.
True
What is a positive word that you think of when you hear the word Conflict?
Differences of opinions, debate, compromise, problem-solving, opportunity, possibility, understanding, and negotiation
What is depression?
A sad or bad mood that lasts for weeks, months, or even longer, often feel alone and want to distance yourself from others, it seems like no one understands or cares, and blaming yourselves for having a hard time
What is suicide?
The premeditated taking of one's own life
What is the body's automatic reaction to a perceived threat?
"Fight or Flight" Response
Why is music beneficial to our mental health?
Helps you get better sleep, can lift your mood, and reduces your stress and anxiety
What is tolerance?
Willing to accept the beliefs, feelings, habits, or behaviors of another group, culture, etc. as legitimate even when they differ from one's own.
What are two things depression affects?
A person's mood, how people think or feel about themselves, school performance, energy, sleep, and appetite
True or False: Suicide is not a major cause of death for teens in the U.S.
False
What percentage of Americans experience stress throughout the day?
55%
What is the percentage of Americans that will experience an anxiety disorder during their lifetime?
31%
What is an unhealthy way to resolve conflicts?
Exploding angrily, blaming others, failing to listen to the other person, refusing to compromise, completely shutting down, and avoiding confrontation
What is a symptom of depression?
What is the number for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline?
988
What is a common symptom of stress?
Insomnia, shortness of breath, chest pain, high blood pressure, lack of enjoyment in things, feeling overwhelmed, loneliness, and general unhappiness
What is a common symptom of anxiety?
Irritability, frustration, increased heart rate, fatigue, shakiness, concentration difficulties, gastrointestinal changes, and sweating
What is a healthy way to resolve conflict?
Think it over, figure out what you want to say and how to say it, listen, and work toward an understanding
What are two causes of depression?
Genetics, brain chemistry, certain medical conditions, substance use, stress, poor nutrition, and grief and/or loss
What is a warning sign of suicide?
If someone talks about being a burden to others, feeling trapped, experiencing unbearable pain, having no reason to live, and killing themselves
What is an example of Self-Soothing Techniques that reduce immediate stress?
Exercise, getting nails done, Netflix, sleep, and food
What are the stages of the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Grounding Technique?
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
What are 3 stages of conflict?
People's needs or wants clash
Dialogue doesn't seem to work - people begin to argue
People stop trusting each other and grow suspicious
People are thinking only of their own goals and ignore the needs of others
People resort to criticisms and generalizations
People stop listening - they begin saying things they don't mean
Others outside the conflict get involved
Can't accurately describe their emotions
Conflict escalates into physical violence
What is a way to cope with depression?
Staying in touch with friends, family, etc., staying active, facing your fears, avoiding drugs and alcohol, having a healthy diet, and seeking help
What is something you should say when talking to a peer who is considering suicide?
Have you been unhappy lately?
Have you been so unhappy lately you've thought about ending your life?
You know when people are so upset as you seem to be, they sometimes wish they were dead. I'm wondering if you're feeling that way too.