Dimensions of Health
What dimension has to do with the health of your body.
Physical Health
What is stress?
A feeling of pressure around events, circumstances, or situations. It's a part of life. You may feel it when facing difficult situations or any kind of change, even a positive one.
What are some different ways to communicate?
Verbal - face to face, telephone calls
Nonverbal - body language, gestures, facial expressions
Written - emails, letters, texts
Is anger good or bad? WHY?
Anger isn't necessarily good or bad. It's how we respond to anger that really matters.
Name two mental health disorders that are prevalent among adolescents.
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
Your thoughts, feelings, and emotions are part of this dimension of health.
Mental & Emotional Health
What is a stressor? Give me an example of one.
A stressor is anything that causes stress (can be external or internal).
Example: Moving or changing schools.
This is how your voice sounds when you say something. It can sometimes carry more meaning than the words you say.
Tone of voice
What does it mean to act impulsively?
Acting in the heat of the moment without thinking about consequences.
What are the two main strategies used for treating many mental health disorders?
Medication and Therapy
This dimension of health emphasizes relationships and interactions with others.
Social Health
What are some long-term problems related to stress?
Physical health problems such as:
- High blood pressure, heart disease, Cancer, stroke, lowered immune system
Mental problems such as:
- Anxiety or depression
What are some ways to show that you are listening?
- Pay attention
- Acknowledge what the person said
- Ask clarifying questions
- Maintain eye contact
- Nod or use body language
- Minimize your triggers
- Delay your response
- Use stress management techniques
- Express it in healthy ways
- Be assertive, use I - Messages
- Get support
What mental health disorder can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event?
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Describe spiritual health.
Spiritual health focuses on personal beliefs, morals, values, and having a sense of purpose.
What are some simple strategies for dealing with stress that you might use?
- Taking deep breaths
- Exercising
- Doing something you enjoy
- Listening to music
- Talking to someone
- Meditate
Give me an example of an "I - Message"
Example: I feel frustrated when you don’t call or text me to let me know you’ll be late because I worry about you. I would like it if you could text me next time.
If you are with someone who is angry, how should you respond to their anger?
- Don't mirror the anger
- Acknowledge their anger
- Focus on solving the problem
- Walk away if you feel unsafe
- Be supportive
What mental health disorder is characterized by difficulty focusing or sitting still, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Pick one dimension of health and give at least 2 examples of how you could improve that dimension.
Example: Physical Health
- Eating healthier (more fruits & veggies, less saturated fat)
- Exercising more (going to the gym regularly, running, etc.)
Come up with one stressor, then give one positive way to deal with that stress and one negative way to deal with it.
Example: Stressor is being stuck in traffic
Positive way - put on favorite music, take a deep breath, maybe look for alternate route home
Negative way - Honk horn, curse at other drivers, get road rage, cause an accident, etc.
Pick one of the following communication styles and describe it (Assertive, Passive, Aggressive)
Assertive: Expressing thoughts, feelings, and needs directly and honestly while respecting others.
Passive: Avoiding expression of thoughts or feelings, often leading to frustration and resentment.
Aggressive: Expressing thoughts and feelings in a way that violates the rights of others, often leading to conflict.
Come up with the following:
- Situation that might cause you anger
- An impulsive reaction to that anger
- A way to control that impulse
Example:
Situation: Lost a football game
Impulsive Response: Go off on the other team or my own team, quit the team, etc.
Impulse control: Take a few deep breaths, put my headphones on after the game and play music that calms me down.
Explain how cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) can help someone suffering from a mental health disorder?
Ways CBT can help:
- Identify negative thought patterns
- Develop coping strategies
- It can help build resilience
- Help set goals
- Foster self reflection
- Improve relationships