Intro to health
This term describes a person’s overall physical, mental, and social well-being.
What is wellness?
This is the way you feel about yourself and your self-worth.
What is self-esteem?
Stress that helps you perform well on a test or meet a deadline is called this.
What is eustress?
The law defines this as repeated harmful behavior intended to intimidate or hurt someone.
What is bullying?
The cycle of sending and receiving messages is called this.
What is the communication cycle?
This is the ability to understand and use health information to make good decisions.
What is health literacy?
Self-esteem impacts your health by influencing your confidence and your ability to cope with stress.
What is how self-esteem affects mental and emotional health?
Name one method to reduce stress.
What is exercise / deep breathing / time management / talking to someone?
Name one consequence a student could face for bullying.
What is detention, suspension, expulsion, or legal consequences?
Active listeners do this to show they understand and avoid miscommunication.
What is giving feedback, making eye contact, paraphrasing, and asking questions?
Name one health resource at Amity High School that helps students improve their well-being.
What is the school nurse / guidance counselor / wellness center?
Name one strategy to improve your self-esteem.
What is positive self-talk / setting goals / celebrating successes?
Anxiety and stress are different because anxiety is often this.
What is a constant feeling of worry or fear, even without a stressor?
Approximately how prevalent is suicide among high school students?
9.0 per 100,000 youths
Suicide is a significant concern among high school students. In 2021, suicide was the third leading cause of death among U.S. high school youth aged 14–18, with 1,952 suicides reported, resulting in a rate of 9.0 per 100,000 youths. Additionally, approximately 30.0% of female high school students reported seriously considering attempting suicide, and 14.3% of male high school students had similar thoughts.
Each letter in SMART goal stands for this.
What is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound?
This term includes skills that allow you to make informed decisions about your physical and mental health.
What are health literacy skills?
False confidence can be described by these terms.
What are arrogance, vanity, or overconfidence?
Identify two signs of depression a person might experience for at least two weeks.
What are sadness, loss of interest in activities, changes in sleep or appetite, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness?
Name one resource that can help prevent teen suicide.
What is a school counselor, suicide hotline, peer support group, or mental health professional?
If you do not accomplish your goal at first, you should do this.
What is adjust your plan, set new steps, or evaluate what didn’t work?
List three factors that contribute to a person’s overall wellness.
physical, mental, emotional, social, occupational, spiritual, environmental
Explain how one personal strength can help improve your self-esteem.
What is [student gives example], which helps me feel capable and confident?
Name one anxiety disorder common in teens.
What is generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, or panic disorder?
Explain one way an advocacy project can impact someone’s mental health.
What is raising awareness, providing support, or encouraging others to seek help?
What are the communication styles
Aggressive, Passive, Assertive