How do emotions affect one's decision making skills?
Emotions can sway your mind to choose more bias decisions. When a mind is clouded with anger, decisions are more rash and sudden. But, emotions like happiness or love can also be rash as well, most often seeming like it will help in the moment but in reality long term will not be helped
What aspects of someone's life could be affected by stress?
Stress hurts relationships, schoolwork, athletic performance, activities/getting stuff done, ect.
People with ___ are plagued by constant thoughts or fears that cause them to perform certain rituals or routines. The disturbing thoughts are called obsessions, and the rituals are called compulsions.
What disorder do they possess?
OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Name as few as 3 aspects of Physical Health
Risk and protective factors, abstinence, self control, exercise, nutrition, discipline, career planning
A woman is afraid of bugs, but she is so afraid of them that she never leaves her house/goes outside. She fears that she will be swarmed the second she steps out the door, so she avoids it at all costs. What disorder does this describe?
Anxiety (specifically a phobia)
What emotion do you believe drives you, be sure to explain why!!
*open ended, varying answers*
Name as few as 3 symptoms or signs that someone is struggling with stress
Tension headaches, diarrhea, oily skin, dry mouth, backache, neck ache, chewing gums, grinding teeth, increased urge to urinate, shaky hands, tremors, skin blemishes, indigestion, asthma, allergies, ect
A serious brain disorder that distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality, and relates to others. Problems with functioning in society, at work, at school, and in relationships and can leave its sufferer frightened or withdrawn. It is a life-long disease that cannot be cured but can be controlled with proper treatment.
Schizophrenia
Name as few as 3 aspects of Spiritual Health
Goals, beliefs, forgiveness, character, Understanding grief and empathy
A friend reaches out to you and admits that their family life is not doing so well and that it is affecting their everyday life. What might you do to help them?
Anything to do with offering a listening ear or offering a way for them to escape, destress. Even ask if they need help from a professional, just be willing to listen and help if they need it.
Name as few as 3 aspects of emotional health
Anger management, regulation, coping skills, overcoming conflict, responsibility, violence prevention, self-reflection, decision making skills, tolerance
Often times, what disorder does prolonged stress lead to?
Depression (clinical depression)
The most commonly diagnosed mental disorder of children. It’s usually discovered during the early school years, when a child begins to have problems paying attention. May be hyperactive and unable control their impulses or trouble paying attention, trouble managing time, being organized, setting goals, and holding down a job/relationships, self-esteem, and addiction.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Name the 5 dimensions of (Mental) Health
Social, Mental, Physical, Spiritual, & Emotional
You are losing interest in your hobbies and school work, making your grades fail. Invitations to hang with friends are turned down and you spend more time sleeping, less time eating. What possibly might be wrong, how could you take steps to improve your state?
Signs of Depression or stress, speaking to a counselor and mild medication could be added. Space is given and work towards reinstating your passion is advised. But, talking about how you feel is most important.
Everyone has emotions that drive their actions and words. What is it called when you put yourself in someone else's shoes to better understand how they feel and why they feel the way they do?
Empathy (and it is very important to have)
Name the 3 given ways to deal with stress
Take time to do the things you enjoy (calming effect)
Exercising or working out to move your body and elevate heart rate
Reach out and talk to someone about how you feel
Extreme emotions, attitudes, and behaviors that involve weight and food. Obsessions with being thin and fears being overweight and controls eating; binges on food and then purges; or over eating to find comfort (emotional eating)
*Name the 3 types for extra credit
Eating Disorders
3 types: Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating
Name as few as 3 aspects of Mental Health
stress, bad/healthy habits, suicide or negative self worth, addictions, obsessions, perceptions, depression, Mental disorders, anxiety, ect.
Your friend stops eating at lunch, constant bathroom breaks are taken. You ask them what is wrong but they just say they aren't hungry. They start wearing baggy clothes and long pants/sleeves even in the summer. What could this be a sign of?
Eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa) or low self esteem/body image
What are complex emotions? (think back to Inside Out)
emotions typically developed later in life, they come with life experience.
Examples: envy, love, embarrassment, pride, anxiety
List at least 3 different personal methods that you use to handle your stress
*open ended question, answers will vary*
A condition that can develop following a traumatic and/or terrifying event, such as a sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, or a natural disaster. People with ____ often have lasting and frightening thoughts and memories of the event, and tend to be emotionally numb.
PTSD or Post-traumatic stress disorder
Name as few as 3 aspects of social health
self-esteem, conflict resolution, bullying, empathy, cultural understanding and pride, peer pressure, healthy relationship, risky behavior, communication skills, friendships
Your friend is becoming distant, not seeming as happy as they once were. You knew that they had some trouble with some kids at school but didn't think it was that serious until they stopped showing up at school. They don't answer your calls and their parents express worry for them. What could be occurring and what could be a solution?
Friend has signs of bullying, depression, and/or suicide/low self esteem. While it is good that their parents reached out, it is still a good idea to reach out to a professional to check up on them since they cannot be reached.