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What is a SHORT term impact of stress
shortness of breath, increased heart rate, changes in appetite, irritability....etc
What % of kids will experience depression before 18?
15-20%
Name a treatment for depression
Cognitive, behavioral therapy, Anti-depressants, self-care
True or False: You need parent consent to receive mental health care
False
True or false: Women are diagnosed with depression more than men
True
What is an example of distress
death, job loss, serious injury, divorce, bullying...etc
What is mental health stigma
Not respecting, or believing mental health is real. Viewing/treating people who have mental health conditions as lesser than.
What is the difference between sadness and depression?
Length of time, and impact to one's life
What is one of the impacts of stigma
people dont get the care that they need, so are left untreated
True or False: Most kids report when their friend tells them they are experiencing a mental health condition
False
What are examples of eustress
deadlines, new experiences, new school year, traveling...etc
What are ways to reduce stigma?
Understand that mental health conditions are common, be inclusive, learn what the experiences are of those with mental health conditions, watch what you say and call people out when they are mistreating those with mental health conditions
What mental health conditions can surface due to excessive technology use
sleep problems, anxiety, and depression
What is a long term effect of stress
heart disease, immune system issues, fatty liver disease, diabetes
What is a secondary emotion?
A secondary is a controlled response to a primary emotion (anger, sadness, fear, disgust, joy). example: Fire alarm---> fear (priamary), secondary emotion---> excitement because kids get to go to the field and see friends.
Name 2 stress management techniques
take a break, do something you enjoy, talk to someone, exercise, deep breathing, art, be in nature, listen to music...etc
When you are stressed, where does your body pump blood?
Brain and muscles
What is the mental health hotline
988
What are the 5 primary emotions?
Joy, Anger, disgust, sadness, fear
What is anxiety
Feeling constant worry, even when there isnt anything that is actually causing you to worry.
Explain why scrolling on social media isnt always a health stress management habit
unhealthy comparisons, screen time, inactivity
What are the steps to responding to someone who is experiencing signs of suicide?
Acknowledge, Care, Tell
What are 3 symptoms of depression?
withdrawl from social life and activities, drop in performance at school, irritable, angry, overwhelming sadness, changes in sleep, anxiety, changes in appetite, etc..
Explain what your stress response is, and what you will do about it in the future
answers will vary
Scene: your sibling keeps bothering you...you are at your breaking point. Youre really angry...what can you do to respond in a non-violent manner?
possible answers: take deep breaths, slow down and think on what is a rational decision, think of consequences to a poor choice, take a break, walk away...