Definitions
Anything that causes stress is a...
Stressor
What is the name of positive stress?
Eustress
Most people who consider suicide do not want to die... they just want ___________________
The pain to stop
What is a stigma?
A negative stereotype
What is a value? (definition)
What a person believes and finds important
(different ways to figure out your values - acknowledge your qualities, listen to others, and try new activities)
What is the definition of mental emotional health?
How people think, feel and act as they cope with life
What as an example of an internal AND external stressor?
Internal - worrying, fear, thoughts, feelings, low self-esteem, expectations, etc.
External - homework, sports, parents, siblings, friends, etc.
What percentage of people who attempt suicide tell someone what they are going to do and when they are going to do it, before they do it?
81%
What are 3 mental illnesses (besides depression). Give a brief description of each
Answers vary
What is the phrase commonly used with empathy?
Put yourself in someone else's shoes
(definition of empathy - The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person)
What is the definition of depression?
Feelings of intense sadness, worthlessness, and hopelessness
(Need 2 parts to get full points)
Give an example of a PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, and BEHAVIORAL effect of stress
Mental - trouble thinking clearly, worry, obsessive thoughts, inability to make decisions, forgetting
Emotional - frustration, nervousness, edginess, crying, confusion
Behavioral - not eating, over eating, tapping feet, fidgeting, withdrawing, using alcohol/drugs
Physical - headaches, upset stomach, sweating, rash, pounding heart, trouble sleeping
(check each others, there are effects not listed above)
Clinical depression lasts more than...
2 weeks
What part of your brain takes over when you are angry?
Amygdala
What is the definition of self-esteem?
A measure of how much you value, respect and feel confident about yourself
(should have at least 2 parts of the definition for full points)
What are 2 minor stressors and 2 major stressors?
Minor - homework, no sleep, being sick, work, friends, etc..
Major - moving, losing a loved one, divorce, severe illness, losing a pet, injury, etc.
If someone tells you they are thinking about committing suicide, what 3 things should you do?
Do not leave them alone
Do not promise to keep it a secret
Tell an adult/help them get help
What are the 3 types of depression we talked about in class?
Situational/Reactive Depression
Clinical Depression
(______ it and ______ it)
NAME it and TAME it
What is the definition of stress?
The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
(Need to have the word REACTION for full points)
What are the 3 stages of the stress response AND give a brief description of each
Alarm - fight, flight or freeze. Initial signs/symptoms
Resistance - body starts to recover from the stress or learns to live with it (the stress is still there but you do not notice it as much)
Exhaustion - the body is mentally and physically fatigued. Long term effects usually happen here
What are the 3 most severe warning signs of suicide?
Giving away possessions
Talking about suicide
Telling where hidden things are
(saying goodbye)
(must have 2 of the 3 to get full points)
What are 3 things you can do to help stop the mental health stigma?
Talk openly about mental health
Educate yourself and others
Be conscious of language
Encourage equality between physical and mental illnesses
Show compassion for those with mental illnesses
Be honest about treatment
What are the 5 stages of grief?
Denial
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance